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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
2
Historic standings show New York leading the American and Philadelphia atop the National as Seattle and San Francisco clash in a dramatic late inning. Hart's homer and Stickney's walk propel a comeback while Tacoma woodshedds Portland in a pitchers' duel. Oakland hitters pummel Gray, prompting a late relief.
In American League action, Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 2, while Boston settled for a 4 to 4 tie with Cincinnati. Cleveland routed New York 7 to 2, St Louis beat Boston 6 to 2, and Chicago blanked Washington 2 to 0. Northwestern League results included Victoria over Bellingham 2 to 1 and Everett defeating Vancouver 11 to 2.
N H McKay's chestnut mare Ret Tig won her maiden at The Meadows on Friday loping under the wire ahead of favorite MacFleence. Miss Raphael also placed, crowd applauding jockeys and stable staff around her after the race. MacFleence had a slow start but finished third as Step Around led the fifth race with Standard close behind.
In the fifth line up Holly Berry won at one mile with Prestano second and Canejo third. Step Around captured a one mile selling event with Standard second and Moor third. Tr won followed by Anirad second and Jingler third in the remaining races.
When Park Wilson was a youth in the East he pitched on a school team. A preacher uncle visited to see him, asking about the catcher signs. A friend explained they signaling Parke which ball to throw, prompting the uncle to wonder about deception at a Christian college.
England will send a cricket team here next month mostly composed of Oxford Cambridge men. They have faced our side in this game but our country enjoys fairs. Minnesota fair drew over 100 thousand in one day last year. The current heavyweight lineup is the poorest in twenty five years.
The piece notes frequent surprises by Tim McGrath and a new man at the Fourth of July game, both quickly beaten by Buddy Ryan. It laments umpiring difficulties and growing unrest among players, comparing past and present leagues and urging stronger controls by magnates. A Tacoma-Portland crowd joke closes the column.
Aiki Natatorium is described as the only resort open every day under one roof, emphasizing its uninterrupted access and sheltered facilities for visitors and guests.
In a Selsa Biwash clash, Slate Davis clashed briefly with Parke Wilson but then ran a smooth game. Davis quotes a pocket Bible like guide by Bert of the Coast league, stressing rules against rowdyism, prompt decisions, team fines and league support for umpires.
The listing notes men s goods and furnishings at Our and Co located at 1331 24 Ave with standard prices for the period.
Str. Perdita offers a round trip excursion to Hood's Canal for $1.00 Sunday July 16. Departure from Galbraith at 7 30 a.m. With Dr F M Conn listed on Alaska Ride.
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