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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1904
Page
2
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An OCR damaged notice lists Union Savings & Trust Co at 12 Cherry Street with Beattie agents Bank of Cape Nome Alaska. It touts a naval show at the old University Ground, June 17, with references to Ward’s Naval parade and a demonstration, urging reserved seats.
Fragmentary OCR notes announce a theatre program with names like Alcazar Warrick and Redmond Company. It mentions a novelty matinee and a literary piece by a famous dramatist with a Thursday showing and multiple matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
Yesterday at The Meadows, three of the day’s favorites won, while dark horses excelled in other races and bookmakers reaped gains. Ladies free admission added to a busy day, with a jumping race planned under Judge Pebert and a full slate of sprint and distance events led by The Stewardess, Rollick, Hindoo Princess, Glen Rice, Queen T, George Berry, and more in a stacked afternoon program. In major league play, Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 6 4, while Pittsburgh topped Boston 6 4 and New York edged Chicago 3 2 in separate games.
Frank Dunn of Butte known as the Blacksmith fighter issues an open challenge to fight any middleweight for Montana’s championship. He recently wrested winnings eastward sparring with celebrities and defeated Andy Walsh, champion middleweight of New Hampshire, among others. Dunn’s prowess sparks belief he may rise as a top pro with proper training.
Harvard varsity captain Walter Clarkson was barred from college league play by the Harvard athletic committee after signing with the New York American League for 8,000 dollars a year. Clarkson says the contract starts after the college year ends and won’t affect his Harvard play.
Yesterday Harry Krant began training for his upcoming bout with Jack Cordell of San Francisco. Krant, under Billy Lavigne care, has trimmed to 126 pounds and aims for 188 pounds by Friday night when the fight will take place. George Brown was chosen as his sparring partner.
Scores and batters from games include Butte over Spokane 12 to 2 with Vaabinder Hoon and poms at bat. Salt Lake defeated by Rolse 14 to 6 with Wiese Hansen McParland. St Louis over Boston 6 to 2 behind Glade Sievers Ka hoe Tannehal Farrell. Chicago lost to New York 8 to 1 with White Sullivan Wolfe McGuire. Detroit lost to Washing. Cleveland beat Philadelphia 9 to 2 with Moore Abbott Waddell Schreck.
In Butte Montana Benny V Yanger was stopped in the eighth round by Aurello Herrera of Bakersfield. Yanger fought fast but Herrera landed his famed punch, knocking Yanger down and out. Herrera pressed hard all night, trading blows and delivering a decisive finishing flurry at the end.
The Arcades bowling team returned from Bellingham after two matches. Bell won the two man match with Worthington and Smith defeating Vogel and Putman by 2 pins. Worthing of Bellingham led the five man match with 189 in the last two frames while Voge of the Arcades had the high game at 208. Return matches set for June 19 or 4.
The Swashes face the Angels in a forthcoming series after arriving from the south. Parke Wilson and his team rest ahead of the start, with the Los Angeles squad set to begin play tomorrow.
Jockey J Sheehan, a noted Western turf rider under contract to George C Bennett of Memphis, Tenn, suffered severe injuries in a street car wreck in St Louis. His left foot was partially torn off and he faces a lengthy recovery that will likely end his riding season.
Local bankers will attend the State Bankers' association convention in Walla Walla and depart Seattle Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in two special sleeping cars attached to the Northern Pacific train.
A grand riflemen parade highlighted the Moboken festival with Mayor McClellan reviewing the ranks. Delegations from many states took part while President Roosevelt presented the silver cup for the target of honor.
Sandow Mertes, once with the Chicago White Sox, is now an outfielder for the Giants. Under manager John McGraw, he has shown surprising power and speed, rivaling premier batters like Roger Bresnahan. His improved fielding, baserunning, and hitting promise to make him a valuable asset to the team.
The Cascade Club of Bellingham will soon advertise for bids to build a two story club house with a basement gymnasium at Mill and Twelfth streets. The American National Bank in Everett moved into new quarters yesterday. Grand Master Le P.F. A. Shaw of the state Odd Fellows was welcomed home at Walla Walla by 500 members with banquet and reception. Captain N. G. Smith, pioneer horseman, died in Everett yesterday of cancer. funeral arranged by The Ansons. Bellingham Improvement Company withdrew from the Bellingham Bay Lumbermen’s association without reason. Congressman Burton L French of Idaho plans to marry Miss Winifred Hartley in Nebraska after visiting the Bolae public schools. R. C. Nicholls, defeated candidate for county commissioner at Everett, will run as an Independent. Will Mier of Ganedee Idaho discharged a rifle and shot himself in the leg during target practice. The arrival of Nins.com views at the state penitentiary raised prisoner enrollment to 71. William D. Ross of Vancouver, a professor and prospective groom, was found drowned under a Vancouver wharf. Albert Stockman, wife suing for divorce, ordered to appear June 17 before Superior Judge Holt to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for alimony nonpayment.
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