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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1905

Page

2

Pugilism Stars OBrien And Ryan Eyed For Frisco Showdown

The piece previews a planned card featuring Philadelphia Jack OBrien and Tommy Ryan, praised as top ring generals. It discusses boxing leverage, potential fame or collapse of sport amid new anti boxing laws, and compares Ryan and OBrien to famed champions while noting public interest and risks of theatrical excess.

Great Pight Philadelphia Jack O'brien Tommy Ryan Ope Ryan O'Brien Jeffries Crouch behin'Brien

Piano and Organ Showroom Offers Wide Selection

The World's Pianos and Organs invites inspection of a complete assortment featuring Chickering Hobart M Cable Kimball Haddorff Penso and the new D S Johnston Co as well as Kimball reed and pipe organs. Some second hand pianos and organs available on easy payments plus electric pianos pianorches and talking machines.

Chickering Hobart M. Cable Kimball Haddorff Penso D. S Johnston Co Victor, Edison and Colombia

Illustrated Hilliards Cue Ball Stroke Guide

A billiards tip explains striking the cue ball mid dle to the right, aiming to bounce one to two cushions and bring the balls together. Use a sharp quick stroke for the intended layout.

Champion Meraham Jock Bulldog Triumphs in Show Circuit

Meraham Jock, a four and a half year old bulldog weighing four pounds, bred by Mrs. C. F. G. Clarke and exhibited by her, won multiple specials as a puppy and later secured his championship at major shows. He impressed judges at Westminster Kennel Club events in Madison Square Garden, earning top honors including best tan bred bitch and other high classifications.

Meraham Jock Samballiff Decima Mra C. F. G. Clarke Bulldog Club J. W. Vandergrift Pittsburg Mersham Jock United States Jock Great Westminster Kennel Club Madison Square Garden Garden Jock T

Leveraged Blows and Ringside Battles in Prize Ring Tales

At ringside I recall O'Brien vs McKeever where a slow haymaker nearly toppled O'Brien who later battered McKeever for a walk. Tommy Ryan dodged a leverage blow by Smith at Coney Island, fights halted then resumed with Ryan winning. The leverage blow is debated, heavily tied to the fighter delivering it.

Ryan O'Brien Charlie McKeever McKeever Jack O’brien Philadelphia Tommy Ryan Coney Island Billy Smith Smith

Medals and influence of Minneapolis skater John Carlsen

Minneapolis figure as a leading amateur skater, John Carlsen, holds numerous medals from speed and fancy skating events. He helped place amateur skating on a high plane in the Twin Cities and organized the Twin City Amateur Skating Association which hosted major meets this winter.

John Carlsen Minneapolis Mion John Carien Twin Cities St. Paul Western Skating Association Carlsen Twin City

College Baseball Opens With Yale vs Trinity

New York March 22 college baseball begins with Yale meeting Trinity as spring lags. East teams struggle to practice outdoors and many early games may be postponed while diamonds thaw. Princeton relies on a strong outfield and Marvard shows top prospects as 100 candidates respond to Capt. Randalls call.

New York Yale Trinity College Princeton Marvard Randall Cornell Jennings Warner Pennsylvania Aewit Franklin Field Dickinson

Crooked framing allegations in boxing match and sports updates

San Francisco reports Billy Nolan accuses Jimmy Britt of attempting to fix a fight with a frame up to claim Britt as champion. Tokyo notes Waseda University baseball team plans U S exhibition tour starting in April from San Francisco. Boston reports a 45 to 24 British lead in a score with a 151 draw. Chicago covers the AAU board’s Kckersall case, with Chicago athlete testimony and a possible reference to a committee for a national report.

San Francisco Billy Nolan Nelson Jimmy Mritt Dritt Nolan Britt TOKIO Waseda Japan United States Chicago Board of Governors Central A. A. U Kckersall University of Chicago Beckersall

Watson Wins at San Francisco as Minty’s Pride Edges Lead

Kon Watson won the first race by a head from Yolo Girl with Sun second. Letola faltered when the jockey was thrown, Minty’s Pride then took the lead and won easily. A later basketball game saw Green Lake School defeat Columbia School 12 to 1 with Laura Church and Lucretia Innan scoring.

San Francisco Kon Watson Yolo Sun Letola Star Minty Columbia Green Lake School Green Lakers Laura Church Lucretia Innan

Schedule for Amateur Baseball at Recreation Park

A meeting of club managers and Secretary Jim Agnew was held Tuesday night to outline the season schedule for games at Recreation park. The opening matchup features the Preder club in a key early inning contest.

Recreation Park Jim Agnew

Large entry overburdens Washington track squad

Thirty three athletes are listed for the University of Washington track team. Captain Titballs and Coach Roller prepared the roster on Tuesday. It is likely many will be weeded out by week’s end. Management aims to stage the meet soon, but a large entry may cause delays. The sectional raised track may not be built this year due to cost cuts.

University of Washington Titballs Roller

Amateurs Fix Schedule for Event Arrangement

Amateur organizers rearrange the timetable to accommodate a local event. Plans focus on venue use, volunteer shifts, and coordination with participants to ensure smooth proceedings.

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