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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
2
G. Vanderbilt will contest honors at Ormond next week through his car F I A T while not racing himself. He relies on Paul Sartori, the skilled Italian driver, to drive for him in the speed trials.
A billiards instruction describes a follow shot where the cue ball strikes the top of the first object ball with no English so the second ball stays touching the first. The shot is played gently with a light grip on the cue between the fingers.
Italian racer Paul Sartori, employed by A. G. Vanderbilt, is a prominent figure in American road races. After a spring Vanderbilt car accident forced Sartori to withdraw, he is expected to be a top favorite in the upcoming Ormond Beach event on the sands.
Suffering from malaria and jaundice, E. S. Munday of Henrietta Texas credits Electric Bitters with saving his brother's life after a severe fever. Sold at G O Guy's Drug Store with a stated price and guarantee, the tonic is praised as superior to quinine due to no adverse after effects.
The Seattle Bowling Association will host a grand ball at Mike Ball on Saturday night February 4 to raise funds for the Seattle team’s travel and entry fees to the American Bowling Congress national tournament in Milwaukee later this month. The event aims to collect several hundred dollars to cover about 900 dollars in travel and entry costs, with pamphlets distributed during the congress to promote opportunities in the Northwest.
Jekina and Prank Geteh are matched to wrestle for the United Stazes championship in Cleveland on February 4. The bout offers a prize of 2000 dollars. The winner receives all receipts and the first 60 percent goes to the winner while the loser gets the remaining 40 percent.
Brokaw is likely to drive a Renault in the Ormond Daytona races as one of the competitors. He may participate alongside other drivers in the upcoming event, with details yet to be finalized.
In a preliminary note the Vanderbilt cup race listing mentions a car handled by Hernin who may drive in some events next week. Officials emphasize preparation and potential entry changes for the racing schedule.
The Seattle bowling squad rolled high scores at Monarch Alleys last night as they prep to represent the city at the Hattons tournament in Milwaukee next month.
White Whittlesey and company perform in The Recond in Command a four act comedy tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night Major Bingham Nora Vining play roles Sun day night The Bullan of Sulu opens Over Niagara Falls returns Sunday afternoon Jolly American Tramp closes tomorrow Third Avenue Pawn Ticket No 219 Sunday showings Lonedales Navajos last Williama Opera company Ay-Go to follow WA company has Seattle ties Seattle Athletic Club track team meets tonight
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