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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1904
Page
2
Public notice urging readers to begin saving money at the bank now. It promises to grow the funds with four percent interest and encourages depositing CWK money for secure growth under the bank’s care.
A brief notice lists names associated with The Union and mentions a four percent interest rate. The fragment references RB MacDougall Jonn B Agen t Rosenbere George Donworth Schmith J DD Lowman Inez Charles H Bebty Stewart James D Hoge. The text is incomplete and provides limited context.
A violent Seattle Portland lacrosse match at Recreation Park ended 4 to 3 in favor of Seattle. Fights and injuries marred the contest with a double fracture to Robert Stewart of Portland and a head wound for Mor Morrison Cheen of Beattie. Portland import disputes and referee concerns sparked chaos as Oddy attacked Seattle players and spectators joined in. After the game the league expelled Portland for foul play and importing ringers.
Ee J DIVES and W A SCHICK are highlighted as top dash runners with Schick named as one of the world’s fastest 100 yard men. The piece notes Hahn Duffy and Rice as possible rivals, while Dives is recognized for a 440 yard debut showing behind Long of Yale in 49.45 seconds.
The Athenian Athletic club announces an amateur boxing carnival at Germania hall on July 26. New entrants join a lineup including Sammy Druximan, Charlie Silvy, Perry McGeough, Tom Dolan, Jimmy Murray, Frank Caratena, Tony Stearns, and Mike Butler with the Hanlon Nelson fight to be staged in San Francisco later that night.
Philadelphia July 25 Robert Fitzsimmons and Jack O'Brien fought six fast rounds at the National league ball grounds. Both men were badly marked but Fitzsimmons appeared fresher as ladies watched from the grand stand including Mrs. Fitzsimmons.
The match marked the city’s first open-air bout with the ring set over the home plate. Spectators in the grand stand enjoyed an excellent view of the contest in this novel venue.
Rute Turner and Tommy Tracy will fight a twenty round match at the Seattle theater on August 3. It marks the first such long bout in the city in some time. Both men have previously fought here and delivered solid showings.
Jockey Swabell died after his horse Opuntia jumped a hurdle on the back stretch at Brighton Beach. Ort Wella won the derby and $10,000 stake, Knight Errant was second, Bobadil third. Time 2 32 2-5. ONeill rode the winner.
The Rainier team won an exhibition game against the Majestion at Recreation Park on Saturday afternoon with a 10 to score. Rainier opened with heavy hitting in the first two innings to establish a lead the Majestion could not overcome.
Jim Ferry of Denver lowered the half mile mark to 1 08 4 4 at a driving club event after Cresceus previously held the record at 1 04 percent. The course reportedly had no wind shield and the race was conducted by J A Hurnett, club president, with other drivers listed in results from morning and afternoon sessions.
Portland won the game yesterday by a score of 1 to 1 in a contest that held interest from start to finish. The Tacoma visitors put up a strong challenge as Thielman and Rhea along with Overall and Graham led the officiating crew O'Connell and McDonald.
Tacoma remains the league leader as the first half ends with no change in winning percentage. Attie split a doubleheader with Oakland, the commuters taking an 11 to 7 victory on their home field while Seattle played another game away.
A fragment notes a cryptic phrase trick to the mare of 6 to 4 amid an aftumows gala of an Mrancheco, suggesting a garbled scene or event from the era. No clear persons or places are readable.
Los Angeles won 4 to 3 over San Francisco in a spirited amateur game. Pitcher Witt held San Francisco to limited runs and received credit for the victory as Los Angeles posted a late surge. The card also lists scores from nearby city matchups including Salt Lake over Spokane and Olympia over Centralia.
In Chicago New York defeated Chicago 6 to 4 while Cincinnati beat Boston 11 to 1. St Louis won 10 to 2 over Philadelphia. Manuel Lopez led Port Angeles with 7 runs, Angeles 4. Port Arthur, July 5. Three runs in the tenth gave Port Angeles a win after a 4 to 4 tie. The bases were loaded but the rally fell short.
The home team won decisively against Betletta yesterday afternoon with a large margin. The match featured numerous mirrors on both sides and a lopsided scoring display.
Shell Mount captured the interurban handicap and the $450 purse at The Meadows on Saturday. The gelding started at 7 to 1, Ocyrohe finished second, Kitty Kelly third, time 1:14. Holbrook rode the winner. Four of the favorites won races during the program as attendees from the City of Destiny watched the day unfold.
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