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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1905

Page

2

Athletes in Schools Boost Gymnasiums and Fights Promise

A speaker urges every high school to install gymnasiums and to support all forms of athletics while keeping studies important. He touts Boston as home to a well equipped high school gym and outlines plans for a public show at the Lewis and Clark Exposition with wax figures and fight accounts. He also notes a potential boxing match with Charlie Mitchell and his aim to reach 215 pounds.

Boston Lewis and Clark Exposition Charlie Mitchell Mitchell

Two Prominent Belmont Park Features

In the large picture the grand stand shows the main track and grass track with right-hand lanes, the county’s only. The caption notes the prominent seating and the unique layout near the capperom grand stand.

Belmont Park

Burns Challenges Sullivan to Fight Anywhere in Any Terms

Tommy Burns issues an open challenge to John L. Sullivan after Tacoma contest, offering a ten round bout or forfeiture of gate receipts and side bets. Sullivan replies from Spokane that he is not a sprinter and will fight any man over 176 pounds.

Portland Tommy Burns Tacoma John L. Sullivan Sullivan Burns John L Spokane

Sullivan to Miss May 10. Edits May 17 Star

John JL Sullivan cannot edit the sporting page on Wednesday May 10 due to continued Spokane engagement. He will serve as sporting editor of The Star on Wednesday May 17 and will contribute signed articles to the page until his arrival.

John JL. Sullivan Spokane the Star

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Cure for Grippe Aftereffects

An 19th century patent medicine promotion claims Dr Miles Nervine prevents la grippe if taken timely and cures aftereffects caused by nerve aches and penis. It offers refunds by druggists for the first bottle if no benefit is seen.

Miles Druggista

Seattle Wins Narrow Ninth Inning Game At Recreation Park

Seattle edged San Francisco 2 to 1 at Recreation Park on a ninth inning rally. Kemmer drove in the winning run after a misplayed ball, with Hildebrand and Waldron involved in the tense late frame as Miller and Hall pitched well for the visitors. Seattle's defense and timely hits earned the victory in a tight game.

Seattle Recreation Park Kemmeer Hildebrand Kemmer Miller San Francisco Kane San Franciso Moll Frary Frisco Wilsas

Devil Wagon Pawnbroker Promotes Gambling Circuit

Joe Levy known as the Duke of Barex Street runs a moving pawnbroker shop at 62 Thoroughfare offering cash on clothing, watches, jewelry, and baby carriages at 3 percent monthly. He travels to race meetings with a red go cart bearing three golden balls, promising rehabilitation to distressed sports if they lose, while police may scene his vehicle circling at speed to drum up interest between bets.

Joe Levy Joe Barex Street Levy

Attel Wins Debatable Decision in Detroit Bout

Abe Attel of San Francisco earned a ten round decision over Harry Forbes of Chicago at Light Guard Armory in Detroit on Wednesday night. The crowd voiced strong dissatisfaction with loud hoots and hisses from the opening round through the final bell.

Detroit Mich Abe Attel San Francisco Harry Forbes Chicago Lightguard Armory

Britt and Nelson Agree to 20 Round Title Fight

James H. Britt and Battling Nelson agreed to a 20 round bout before the Western Athletic club to be held in July or August. Weights fixed at 136 pounds at 6 p m on fight day. Each fighter posted $2,500 with the organizers.

San Francisco James H. Britt Battling Nelson Western Athletic Club

Corbett Club Sets Fight Pact and Referee Deadline

San Francisco May 11 Marty Murphy was fined 25 dollars by Judge Cabanise after slugging Umpire Perrine at Recreation Park. The incident followed an unresolved decision with Murphy the aggressor.

San Francisco Marty Murphy Cabanise Perrine Recreation Park Murphy

To Winona Lake Trip by Northern Pacific Tickets On Sale May 12

Travel notice directing trips to Winona Lake Indiana with return via Northern Pacific. Tickets available only on May 12 at the City Ticket Office. Call to arrange your journey.

Winona Lake Ind Northern Pacific N.P. City

University of Washington Track Team Tour Plans

The University of Washington track team heads to Oregon next week with meets against Agricultural College and University of Oregon. Mugene on May 18, Corvailla on May 26, and a notable 106 yard dash by Simison last week are mentioned. Prof Moritz to unveil the observatory telescope publicly May 12 between 7 and 6 o'clock with the moon favoring viewing.

University University Station University of Washington Oregon Agricultural College University of Oregon Mugene Corvailla Perest Simison A. C. Aprinter Columbia University Christy Varsity Simison Robert KE. Moritz

Probate Notice in King County Estate Settlement

Notices announce the settlement hearing for Charles A. Richmond's estate in King County Washington with Administrator Fred B. Sander. The final account will be examined on April 27, 1905, at 9:30 a.m. in Seattle. Individuals may file written exceptions and contest the account. The notice is signed by Clerk Otto A. Case and attended by Attorney George C. Congdon.

County of King Charles A. Richmond Fred B. Sander Seattle King County A. W. Frater Otto A. Case D. K. Coontenty W.W. G. Woops George C. Congdon Custom House Port Townsend Revenue Cutter Service Puget Sound Washington Tacoma C. W. Ide State OF Fred EF. Sander Charlies A. Richmond State of Washington Beattie Seattle Daily Star

Siwashe power lifts Indians in Wednesday win

In a Wednesday baseball game the Siwashe impressed with timely hitting and solid defense. San Francisco managed five hits but scored only one run as Miller pitched a steady if understated game. Seattle produced timely hits to claim the win while both teams showed limited offensive output overall.

Charlie Hall San Francisco Seals Californians Wall Miller Wwe Jimmy McPale Davis Piente Iden Sal Kemmer

Smwashes Triumph Amid Hall Spitball Controversy

The Smwashes emerged victorious as Charlie Hall pitched the spitball in a muddy Wednesday game. Hall’s control and a rebellious crowd of eleven Californians shaped the atmosphere while Hall attacked with a troublesome slobber ball. Johnnie Kane delivered a pop-up hit as Kem mers’ crossway coat provided the needed edge.

Charlie Hall Beala Park Hall Johnnie Kane

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