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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
2
The column critiques Rusty Hall's efforts to assemble a Seattle baseball squad, noting recent firings and new players. It cites Dusty Miller's release, Burns's travels, and expectations for strengthening lines as clubs jostle for pennant position amid betting and public interest.
Robinson, first baseman for Fordham, agreed to join Brooklyn next year. He has played four straight years without an error, a likely college record.
The Waseda University baseball team from Tokyo will play against the University of Washington at Recreation Park on Friday at 3 and Saturday at 11. The Japanese team, arriving Thursday, has impressed crowds and will be the centerpiece of the season for local varsity baseball. Abe Eso, team manager, and all players are students at Waseda.
Cambridge Massachusetts June T Harvard boating circles report the varsity four eyeing Henley events in England this summer. The crew includes Corlett stroke Bacon No. 3 Meier No. 2 and Farley bow as selectors confirm plans.
The British open golf championship began at St Andrews with many enthusiasts from across Britain in attendance Willie Anderson and Alex Smith attended, elevating interest. In Philadelphia, June 7, Batling Nelson fought six rounds.
The bout at the National Athletic Club last Tweeday night featured Jack O’Neil from this city and Weeter. It was a fast, even contest from start to finish with Weeter dominating early rounds before O’Neil pressed back. In the fifth and sixth rounds the Philadelphia fighter clung on to avoid further punishment.
Rumor says Kid Sullivan may fight Jimmy Britt in Baltimore after Hayes Athletic Club received a Sas offer. Britt has agreed to the matchup and Hereford, his manager, wired the club for terms.
Eugene Ore June 6 The University of Oregon yesterday defeated the baseball team from Wakoore Japan by a score of ten to three in a spirited exhibition game at the campus stadium. The Ducks pushed ahead early and maintained the lead behind strong pitching from their ace and timely hitting throughout the seven innings.
Long shots swim home through sea of mud at The Meadows on Tuesday. T Sullivan rode Punnyside to a easy win in the Van de Venter Handicap over Orente and Tocolaw as rain flooded the track. Earlier races saw Cam eletta, Polucete and Cerro Santa among winners with times listed.
Secretary A I Jenkins of the Western Bowling league promotes dividing U S bowlers into three jurisdictions to support a three interstate league system. The plan follows the Ax breaking away from the American Bowling Congress after the Milwaukee tournament and aims to yield three separate interstate tournaments with top teams determined by the new structure.
A plan gaining support proposes a world bowling championship with a few teams traveling long distances while hundreds currently compete locally. Jenkins, a noted bowler and strong promoter on the coast, backs the idea citing economy and feasibility.
Nick Williams silenced Oakland as the Commuters were shut out in a Tuesday contest. Schmidt struggled early while Schmidt and Byrnes combined on the mound for Oakland. Final score shows Oakland with zero runs and Vancouver later shut out Brevet at Everett in a separate game.
In Bellingham on Tuesday good all around play led to a 1 to 0 win for the locals. Druhot outpitched Gajaski as the islanders were limited to three hits. Downing of Victoria sprained an ankle in the second inning and was replaced by Howlett.
National League St. Louis 2 Cincinnati 1 Pitteure 6 Philadelphia.
A bold classified-style ad invites readers to rent a five room house about a 15 minute ride from Pioneer Square at the same price as current rents. It promises options to build new homes and urges readers to visit before spending another dollar rent. Office hours extend to 9 p m with after six pm access. Take any car on Washington street to Southeast Seattle Car every 10 minutes morning and evening.
The Star promotes a ten thousand vote coupon for one year subscriptions, aiming to boost support for teachers in a school contest. Voter standings show Miss Chase of Walla Walla and Miss Madison of B F Day in close first place, with Miss Moore, Miss Wiley, and others also gaining ground as total votes reach 47 312. Northern Pacific trains announce changes starting June with four daily Seattle to Portland runs.
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