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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
2
Aggressive sale ad offers BILK and Sikh mixed Neglitive Shirts, flannel and worsted shirts, underwear and suits with prices from $1 to $2. Now listing Scotch wool underwear and guaranteed wool garments, urging customers to visit the store tomorrow to take advantage of reduced prices and wide assortments.
Discussion of France where the Automobile Club of France severs ties with the Gordon Bennett race. A new Grand Prix is planned open to all nations, with annual contests and a broader field. Also notes a potential Umpires Union under AFL influence stirring labor tensions in baseball.
St Louis man Dr. George H. Sheldon of Muegge Institute defeats Theodor Lewald’s pick from the German empire to win the Olympic fancy diving championship after a disputed decision. Lewald initially withholds the trophy then hands it to Sheldon.
At Ascot yesterday Dr. Hollin carried 118 pounds and led from the start to win the Woodlands stakes in four furlongs 48 seconds setting a track record. Sunrise of the day led race three before Red Deghated upset at 20 to 1. In San Francisco Flaunt won the fourth race at 10 to 1 while Reby edged OCelores in the maiden. University of Washington football coach selection postponed indefinitely by executive committee.
Tomorrow night the benefit ball under the auspices of the associated students aims to raise funds to relieve the debt hanging over the athletic body. Elab orate plans for the college’s sports season of 1906 are under way, and football receipts last year were large but insufficient to meet the obligation.
Negotiations continue between University of Washington and University of Oregon managers for a spring baseball series. Seattle has not supported intercollegiate play since 1901. coach Thorp demands strict discipline as Grimstead builds a stronger summer squad with players including Rich Hoover, Rallsback, Cales, Bieler, and Grimstead.
A terse note describes striking the cue ball to the left of center with the red ball nearly dropping. The shot is described as rebounding off two cushions, leaving a ball cluster. The writer urges holding the cue back during the stroke.
J W McKinnon of Talladega Springs Alabama credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing his pneumonia after two doctors failed. He says the first dose gave relief and one bottle cured him. The medicine is advertised as a sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds remedy at 60c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
A local newspaper notes an American team triumphing in a solo tug of war event. The report highlights the competition format, venue, and the decisive pull that secured the victory.
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