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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
2
In a bold claim to ongoing title status, Sullivan asserts his wealth and fame, reflects on boxing glory, vows to remain a fighter, and lists numerous opponents knocked out in four rounds as part of his current tour. He praises boxing over pistol use and maintains his commitment to pugilism as sport.
The letter from John L Sullivan claims he reentered the ring and knocked out Jim McCormick on Wednesday March 1 1995 in Grand Rapids and vows to keep knocking out challengers including many named contenders.
The University of Waseda team from Japan, all Japanese students, impressed observers after a defeat by Stanford last week. They showed remarkable snap and agility, adapting to American signals and playing in a style similar to U S colleges. Critics believe the Japs may challenge many American teams this season.
The Dope Sheet reviews Rube Waddell’s daily habit of “touching” the club for sums from 50 cents to 25 dollars, noting a day’s records and other eccentricities. It also records Skel Roach’s advice on using head over arm and Mikel’s emphasis on judgment to mix strategy with pitching.
Seattle and Portland players shone in a breezy afternoon at Recreation Park. Cates and Hall impressed with pitching control and accurate throws while Houts and McHale worked hard on defense. Goose-eagle fresh eggs from Rusty’s ranch drew fans as Portland fans enjoyed a lively, playful game day full of lighthearted miscues and crowd-pleasing moments.
Fragmentary catalog entry lists a 4 inch 50 foot hose priced at 10.00 and a bull dog item at 87.00 with cotton material mentioned. Details are incomplete and duplicated in OCR.
The Siwashes defeated Portland 3 to 0 at Recreation Park. Charley Hall allowed only one hit while McHale drove in the first run. Kane delivered a two-base hit in the third and Kemmer contributed a two-base hit in the fourth as Portland pitcher Cates was hit for seven hits.
In San Francisco on May 6 Jabez White praised fair play after a 20 round bout with Jimmy Pritt. Pritt delivered a decisive last round left hook and a right to White’s body before a final combined assault left White unable to rise, prompting seconds and police to halt the match.
San Francisco beat Tacoma 8 to 2 after ten innings on Nealon s two bagger and a wild pitch. Patternes Fitzpatrick Graham Corbett Wilson. Angeles Oakr'd. Gray Spies Byrnes. Umpire Perrine. Other scores include Spokane Ogden 2 Boise Salt Lake 12 Washington 2 Philadelphia 2 Boston 1 Chicago 10 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 2.
An advertisement touts a Philip pine remedy described as a positive cure for male weaknesses and diseases. It promises rapid restoration of vigor and strength for men of all ages and conditions, claiming success regardless of cause or prior failure.
The ring gala filled Woodward's pavilion as White revived after a stumble and won praise from fans. Britt entered second to cheers and both men expressed readiness to fight for the prize of $19,000 for a mall with the winner. Officials called the bout the greatest event seen in years with praise from veteran George Harting and referee Eddie Smith saying the match was clean and fair.
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