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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1905
Page
2
The Meadows June 27 enjoyed heavy going as no records fell. Jockey W. rode three winners including Smiler maiden two year olds and Anona. Pearl Stone ridden by W. Smith captured the seven furlongs, with Anona and Mordente also scoring. Birdie P and Lurene won the remaining two races as the track slowly dried.
Ten Eyek swept all last year at Poughkeepale with watermett and intercollegiate crews, making the eight an easy favorite this season. The Star published a photograph of the crew at the catch in Poughkeepalo.
Poughkeepsie watchers anticipate tomorrow’s intercollegiate shell races on the Hudson with Syracuse seen as a strong contender after last year’s upset. Wisconsin Cornell and Columbia lead entries in the two mile University four and the two mile Frenchman eight, while the University eight faces a wide field including Georgetown and Pennsylvania.
The clippings list national and American league standings with teams such as New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Detroit Cincinnati Washington Brooklyn St Louis and others. Several partial records appear with batting averages and win totals, but the text is fragmented and inconsistent across lines.
Bellingham fans praised Carter for a near perfect performance as he backed the locals with error free fielding while Thomas contributed strong work, delivering the win through solid defense and timely hitting.
Promoters of the Hart Root heavyweight title bout report James J. Jeffries has agreed to referee the July 3 contest in Reno. After the fight, Jeffries will crown the winner. Jack Schefer, the Seattle billiard star, recently played an exhibition in Williams' pool room. Harry Pratt, local challenger, faced Schefer but was outmatched.
Sporting briefs from Portland say the hand ball tournament for the coast title, planned for yesterday, was moved to today. In Philadelphia, Jack Johnson overwhelmed Jack Munroe in six rounds at the National Athletic Club but failed to secure a knockout despite several hard blows in the final round.
Mackey shifts from third base and Davis from first as both players are released. Shortstop Earle and Centerfielder Jacoba are set for a trade with Victoria for B. Ford, a second baseman. No AL games due to rain. Detroit defeats Cleveland 14 to 6.
National League games in Philadelphia Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia and St. Louis under rain delays. No game played between Pittsburgh and St Louis. Chicago hosted Chicago and Cincinnati with tied or pending results.
Voters press for final days of a teachers contest with three days left before the vote close at six o clock Friday. The total tally reaches 1 218 862, up 44 450 since Monday, with several position changes including Mins Madison up to second and Mins Johnson moving with Mine Maynard.
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