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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
2
A historical note recalls the schooner America launched May 3 1851. Once under British ownership she later served as a Confederate blockade runner and then a U S Navy vessel famed for speed and light draft. The ship’s varied career included scuttling holes plugged and praise from a British captain who preferred pirates to meeting her.
Baseball talk centers on pitchers who win securing more work. Captain Tom Corcoran says managers seek wins over loosing performers and notes the value of confidence, with catchers facing tougher season from the spitball.
Beantown enthusiasts urge Congressman Butler Ames to enter the famous America Cup defense. The historic yacht remains seaworthy but requires major overhauls and new sails to compete for the Kaiser's Cup, four years after its last victory.
Goesto meet White of England in the next mill as Battling Nelson cancels the Britt bout with Chalmes Pritt. The sports column notes Nelson would have drawn more attention, while Coffroth argues Nelson lost the match for not sticking to previously agreed terms.
Arlington skipper J B Riley proclaims a new set of ball tossers ready for business and invites challenges to arrange games. Dell Paddock, formerly of Bothell, will pitch, Barr will patrol the outfield, and Arlington park has been set in fine shape after hard work.
In Emeryville Ramona upset Chief Wittman in the third race while long-priced rivals swept the fifth and sixth races. In Lexington, J R Keene's Commando died at Castle Stud from lockjaw, a loss noted as priceless by breeders. University and high school prepare for a campus practice baseball game Saturday.
A courtroom in Georgetown heard a lighthearted clash between Mike Ryan and Hugo Von Schillensauffenstein after a loud argument near a saloon. They fought over Hugo's name, were arrested, fined six dollars plus costs, and Hugo remarked he would consult his wife. An Irish jab and quip followed before payment.
A one mile tandem skating race is planned at the Auditerium next Friday night with four teams entered. Each team features a lady and a gentleman. The winning pair will receive a pair of spring style shoes for the lady and a hat for the gentleman. Teams listed include Mokkey and Mies, Mabel Hillips with Midney Dall, Mamie Deouchey with HM Krant, and Levey with Hazel Millipa.
The first inter-class baseball game of the season was played yesterday afternoon at Lincoln Park. The sophomores defeated the seniors to start the season with a win.
The Southern Pacific operates two daily trains on the scenic Shasta route. Tickets, reservations and literature available at the Union Ticket office 608 First Avenue East EB. Ellie, Gen. Agent.
Netford Coyle and Barnardes formed the sophomore battery while Chapman Anderson and Brouder played for the freshmen. Chapman would likely have won honors if allowed to pitch the entire game. Prank Dowd umpired as the Wester vacation starts April 17 for one week. The teachers institute will occupy the building during vacation.
No Interstate gun club shoot will be held in Washington this year after a canvass of state clubs. A meet may be planned for the next year with Captain Br. EK Ellis driving plans. Seattle will hold its shoot on March 19 and Beattie Cricket club members plan a meeting at Center Horton room 61 to elect officers and conduct business.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio declares that Catarrh is not curable by all means except their product Malle. The affidavit notes the sale and internal use of the remedy with claims it acts on mucous surfaces. Public notary witnesses the oath in December.
Ex cursions run from Rainier Beach to Eden Addition for blackberry and raspberry plots at $36.00 per acre. Contact C D Hillman Rooms 1 2 3 Times Block or visit Washington Street car line. One acre promises $600 in fruit value with 56 000 raspberry plants and 10 000 other bushes offered to buyers while supplies last.
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