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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
2
The Chinese pugilist Ah Wing rose to attention after knocking out Manuel Torres in a recent amateur show. Critics question his skill beyond luck, noting his strong physique and limited competitive pedigree, but his Melican manager aims to capitalize with new punches and ads. He is slated to fight Magasaki the Jap later this month.
The Automobile Club of France favors the Auvergne course for the 1905 Gordon Bennett cup, but the government may bar it over danger. The route from Clermont Ferrand to Rochefort includes steep descents sharp turns a corkscrew section and a 600 foot ravine edge. Fatalities are feared in a summer event.
W. G. Frank stands as a key member of the Great New York Irish Athletic Association. A distance runner, he is regarded as one of the country’s top performers.
The Seattle nine lists players Roach C Hall Henderson Shields Franklin Bacon Burns Bean Voorhees Kane Houtz McHale Miller Curtin Frary with Manager Hall Hughes and Nogel not yet reporting. Coach Willams of California is shaping his squad as news confirms Jay Hughes will again play for Seattle amid earlier release rumors.
Herbert Ellison will lecture Friday night at the university on Russia as she is today replacing Elbert Hubbard who was scheduled to speak here last month.
The Tacoma Ledger quotes Tommy Durna and condemns Carroll for refereeing faults in the Hudson vs Tiurna fight. The article accuses Carroll of improper conduct including leaning over the ropes and seeking crowd opinions, and notes Sullivan fouled Tiurna but Carroll failed to disqualify. It also criticizes Carroll's refereeing as harming the sport.
A billiards description instructs striking the cue ball below center on the right side to send the red ball toward the cushion. Aim for a sharp quick stroke to force a collision in the corner and bring the balls together.
An advertisement from The Rogers Drug and Chemical Co promotes Tobacco-Specific as a safe odorless remedy that cures all forms of tobacco use. It cites many testimonials including ministers and professionals, asserts a two year or longer abstinence, and offers a free trial package by mail from Cincinnati Ohio.
Athletic Manager Boane of the University of Washington left for San Francisco to negotiate spring and fall schedules with California institutions and Stanford. Manager Evans says the trip’s main goal is arranging football dates, aiming for a November 4 game and a Thanksgiving finale.
The Raisier Heights Improvement Club meets Friday night in Oltman’s hall to discuss the Jackson Street regrade, city redistricting, and other matters on the agenda.
In Los Angeles the third race at Ascot yesterday saw John A Boott win by a nose over the favorite Lord of the Heath as Lustig was the sole successful favorite. Weather was clear and track fast. Meanwhile in San Francisco Glendenning led the first race at Emeryville in a fast one minute flat as a favorite at 8 to 6 and won, with three favorites and three second choices taking prizes. Bonney, a noted jockey for Walter Jennings, has disappeared amid talk of contract reluctance.
An old time store ad lists many cheap combination prices for personal care items including syringes, sea salt, razors, witch hazel, Bay Rum, perfumes, toothbrushes, salves, and remedies. It promises home delivery via telephone 368 with free delivery if prices do not suit the customer.
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