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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
2
Port land wins behind timely sticks and Ta coma pitcher Tacoma’s effort. Manager Fisher and Graham dispute umpire Davis and are ejected. Final score 66 0.
In New York Chicago defeated Brooklyn 12 to 2. New York beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1. Boston swept Boston 5 to 1 over St Louis. Philadelphia edged Cincinnati 5 to 4 in Philadelphia.
In the American League Chicago beat Boston 10 to 1 while Cleveland defeated New York 2 to 0 and Detroit lost 6 to 3 to Philadelphia. San Francisco reports no kick coming as manager Morris blames unclear ruling and Wilson protests several decisions by umpire Davis.
London, July 19. In the finals Holcomb Ward and Beale C. Wright defeated Norman E. Brooks and Walter Dunlop to clinch the Dwight F. Devis Cup. The outcome is settled and Friday’s matches will not alter the result.
Last week of the carnival ends Saturday July 22. Unprecedented success with thousands of visitors. Daily special features include Diavolo loop, Mme Lilien fire dive, the Human Fly Tan Arakee, Slide for Life and other sights. Fourteen splendid shows and novel booth exhibits. Families welcomed under warm roof on Third Avenue and James Street.
Listing shows the City Office at 659 Colman Building with Sunset Main 4444 as a contact line for municipal inquiries and services.
A bad trick by starter Ed Doke caused Cragi the favorite to be released late, leaving her tail to the barrier and at a disadvantage. The report lists six races with top horses like Great Mogul and Blue Verraceo and notes Port island's opening racing season with 87 entries and about 10 600 pounds in prizes.
The Washington Zinc Company operates near Arlington and Jordan Washington claiming a large zinc ore land claim with 12 percent zinc ore sent to Joplin for testing and rising values. They forecast stock growth of 300 to 500 percent and plan to issue more shares to fund property improvements.
Dr. G Harris White a Washington dentist and southpaw joins the Chicago White Sox after Fraser brings him to Comiskey era deal. White, Georgetown graduate and seventh son of seven, is noted for eccentric eyes and steady temperament as he strengthens the pitching staff.
Brill and Steele suffer defeat again as Jenkins and Sherrer defeat the Eastern Champions at Madison Park alleys. Large crowd witnesses the bout with next rounds set for the 5 A M alleys. Johnson injured Fer Gueon in sev enth round. referee rules foul and neon cannot rise.
Boston July 19 Jack Johnson of California defeated Sandy Ferguson when a foul was called in the seventh round delivering a win in the bout.
The 14 mile railroad from Fairbanks was completed with a spike of gold honoring the event despite severe flood damage that delayed the finish. The floods caused extensive damage to the area and impacted the project timeline.
In Fairbanks Alaska on July 19 a son of the late Thomas Humes ex mayor of Seattle was arrested on charges of passing fraudulent checks. He allegedly cashed several checks totaling $200 with insufficient funds and was bound over for grand jury hearing.
An advertisement for Persian Nerve Cure claims to heal nervous debility insomnia and atrophy by clearing the brain and improving circulation and digestion. It offers a 1.00 per box price with a six box assurance and a refund if not cured, mailed free with a brochure from Persian Med Co Philadelphia, sold in Beattie via Quaker Prog Co First Ave.
The Dope Sheet reports William Matthews Harvard Negro shortstop facing backlash in the Vermont League as Apperius Georgetown captain refuses to play with Burlington. It notes other players in disguise and a Harvard fall hearing to bar Matthews for alleged amateur deception.
At Portland Oregon the Lewis and Clark lawn tennis championship concludes with multiple singles and doubles results. Notable wins include Singlen horge over Busch 6-0 6-3 and Busch over Beecher 6-3 6-4. International doubles saw Armstrong and Benham prevail for Tacoma against Farquhar and Beecher 8-6 6-2 6-1.
A 2006 Meadows season is denounced for alleged cheating and crooked dealings. The piece accuses McElroy Van de Vanter and associates of leveraging bookies and officials to profit while stockholders and decent fans suffered, calling for accountability as the races close.
Ladies and children attend a calm afternoon at Aiki Natatorium with an expert swimmer on hand. Residents report a relaxed event suitable for families.
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