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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
2
Advertising copy for a cinema listing shows matinee price of ten cents at First Ave and Madison St with evening shows on Sundays and holidays. It advertises reserved seats and a variety of acts including Bi- Cuff Deane & Co, La Grecia, and other attractions and features.
In a tense ninth inning comeback Seattle over Portland with a 4 run rally. Key players Batteriee Jones McLean Firepatrick and Blankenship contributed as the Red Men celebrate a late surge.
In Los Angeles on July 27 Graham pitched steadily for Oakland whose hitters backed him with solid runs. The final score showed Oakland 4 and Los Angeles 2 with strong support from Batteries-Toxer Spies and Rager, Graham, Byrnes and Stantey.
Frisco edged Tacoma 1 to 0 after a bases loaded moment in the fifth. both pitchers held the others in check. Umpire Perk and players Brown Graham Whalen Wilson contributed at the plate as Frisco claimed the win. Portland also reported Oregon state tennis results with Takaka beating Veness in singles and Takaka/Gilbert winning doubles.
In Eastern baseball action, Wash beat Shires and Venom 6-1 and 6-2 at Winlock. American League scores include Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2, Detroit 3 Boston 8, Detroit 4 Boston 0, Cleveland 2 Washington 3, Cleveland 7 Washington 1. National League results show Brooklyn 6 St Louis 1, Boston 2 Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2, New York 6 Cincinnati 5.
Billy Belond once managed the Rai niers is ordered to Arizona for health reasons. He and the team bid farewell at the Olympia cafe on Wednesday night. A loving cup with players names and Beat tie Brewing & Malting company was presented to Belond in appreciation.
Tommy Betty of Seattle and Terry Mustain of Omaha battled 20 rounds in Great Falls Montana. Betty held the edge most of the bout but faltered in the final round when attempting to swallow water, allowing Mustain to steal the draw and even the match.
The ten round boxing match features Deve Holly of Philadelphia versus Steve Crosby of Louisville at Foresta Athletic Club in Reading. Holly enters as favorite after defeating Crosby in their previous encounter and recently fighting well against Joe Walcott.
Veteran player Billy Karlie recalls a season of superstition and fear. He describes hypno tizing a woman on a train, teammates shunning him, and Buckenberger firing him amid claims of hoodoo. Tom Burns later dismisses the claim as nonsense while Karlie ends up boycotted and unemployed.
The Greater Detroit Athletic club in Delray presents a boxing show tonight led by a star bout between Otto Selloff of Chicago and Harry Cobb of Detroit. They meet in a 15 round contest at 135 pounds.
Eugene P. Bert, president of the Pacific Base Ball league, shot himself ten days ago and is expected to recover. He suffers internal trouble and may undergo surgery when able to rise. Bert is a nationally known figure and supporters wish him well. Mike Fisher plans to keep Keefe, praising his pitching in a Tuesday win over Frisco. Peitz of Pittsburg NL was fined thirty dollars for arguing with an umpire, who reportedly defended his decisions firmly.
Los Angeles papers report retired world heavyweight Jim Jeffries preparing to open an athletic club with himself as boxing master. James Morley joins as manager of the loon beeeball team and San Francisco billiard par proprietor.
Seattle fans should be proud as the lacrosse club pursues a fast start with 14 or 15 players, 12 used per game. Vancouver and Victoria teams prove strong coast rivals, with Seattle edging Vancouver 4 to 0 and pushing Victoria to overtime. A Saturday clash at Recreation Park against Victoria is anticipated as a hard fought, evenly matched contest. Irisco defeated Tacoma on Wednesday.
The National Commission demands punishment for certain minor league leaders and Howard Griffiths on a conspiracy charge. It orders action before August 16 or the National Agreement for the minor leagues will be dissolved.
A veteran observer notes fan loyalty varies by city. Boston remains patriotic and supportive despite adversity faced by Collins' team all summer. Washington shows how crowds grow cool during losing streaks, yet true fans show daily devotion, giving a town a name for loyalty.
Fitzpatrick, who pitched for Beat tle, showed up well and from his previous work will help strengthen Seattle. It’s up to the Indians to climb out of the cellar before season’s end.
Tennia’s influence boosts enthusiasm as crowds fill the grounds daily. Local players show heightened interest while many skilled competitors arrive statewide to participate in the event.
An old advertisement extols Ayers Sarsaparilla as a medicine used globally for over six decades. It claims endorsements from top physicians and positions the product as a family medicine, a nerve tonic, and a blood purifier.
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