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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
2
Arrangements are set for a June 22 boxing match in Battle Creek Michigan between Buddy Ryan and Dick Fitzgerald. The bout at 142 pounds is to start at 3 pm and will be 10 rounds unless the fight goes the distance.
The standings show teams such as New York Philadelphia Chicago and Boston with records around .689 to .489. In recent games Cincinnati defeated New York 17 to 7, Washington routed Cleveland 43 to 12, New York beat Chicago 6 to 9, and Philadelphia edged St Louis 5 to 4.
Woodland Heights defeated Colby on the home grounds in a fast contest. L Johnson struck out 14 and allowed four hits. A Anderson Miller and George Leach led batting. Heights fielding was flawless. Arm strong says the team can challenge any state amateur squad. Mountain Views beat Moran's second team 15 to 13 at Woodland Park. Linn struck out 11, Strain and Lovejoy homered. Seattle high school track captain election postponed till fall.
With Ogden and Salt Lake quitting, only Spokane and Boise remain in the league and finances force its end. Walla Walla defeated Denny 12 to 6 in a final game for the championship cup offered by Seattle Hardware, settling the tie as the league concludes. A excursion train departs Seattle Friday June 23 at 7 30 a.m. round trip five dollars.
An advertisement promotes a product claimed to cure numerous illnesses including skin spots throat and tongue symptoms. It asserts the remedy purges toxins from the body and restores health, urging immediate use and listing a Seattle drug company address for purchase.
The piece notes Philadelphia boxer O Brien has collected winnings in Alaska and plans a return to the United States. It asks for updates on John L and Mitch, and mentions Mike Kelly selling Teddy Corbett to Portland and Willie Green’s move to Tacoma.
Voters have ten days left to vote for a favorite teacher in the contest. The poll closes on Friday evening, June 30, with hopes of sending the winner to the Lewis and Clark fair in Portland funded by The Star. The current top names are listed, and totals show a large overall turnout of 1,087,797 votes to date.
The writer notes McCredie will not release a pitcher due to surplus. He recalls Corbett with St Paulites and Webfooters involvement. The piece playfully ribbing Tacoma and Seattle over a series result and lingering bragging rights.
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