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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
2
The piece runs through various baseball and boxing notes with player antics and near-misses. It highlights Johnny Sylvan’s arrival stirring challengers, Tommy Burns seeking publicity, Nick Williams’ inconsistent control, Johnnie Kane’s solid defense and base running, and Russ Hall's revived coaching mood as fans react to a recent game.
Durable business suits in tweed and worsted are advertised at prices from $12.60 to $15.00, now on sale for $7.50 per suit.
Seattle fans witnessed a chaotic game with notable mishaps from Seattle's second baseman and Dusty Miller’s improving bat. Russ Hall issued three base on balls in one inning, a chaotic display ended by a controversial play as Baby Kemmer showed aggressive plays on the basepaths.
SAN FRANCISCO Professor Ono the foremost exponent of jiu jitsu from Japan has arrived en route to a western destination to coach at a military academy. Reports say he can twist and render opponents insensible with expert finger and hand techniques. He reportedly dispatched six Hawaii figures in minutes on his journey.
The good ship Siwash, captained by Russ Hall, arrived in port with a cargo of seals after a stormy voyage from Recreation Harbor. One sailor, Nick Wilhames, is reported lost overboard amid mutinous conduct. Captain Hall allegedly tossed him over the side. The Siwash ran aground near rocks and was towed to port by the tug Baby Kremmer while enduring strong gales and lee shore conditions.
Oakland defeated by Los Angeles 4 2 after a decisive sixth inning. other NL results include New York 4 St Louis 0 Boston 5 Chicago 9 Cincinnati 8 Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 3. Vancouver beat Victoria 4 2. Pellingham topped Everett 9 3 in Everett season openers.
Everett May 12 Chris Mun gon and Robbie Johnson will meet in Everett May 20 under the auspices of the Everett Athletic club for a 20 round go. Negotiations for the match have been practically closed.
John J L Sullivan cannot edit The Star sporting page on Wednesday May 10 due to staying in Spokane for another week. He will be sporting editor of The Bitar on Wednesday May 17 and will still contribute signed articles to The Star until his arrival. Sale of Men's Bulls from Posner stock at large reductions and new spring styles by A Bridge & Co. Tickets to Winona Lake Indiana via Northern Pacific May 12 only.
It's an Easy Matter To buy a piano on D. 8 Johnston Co. offers an easy payment plan with a large Northwest stock. Instruments include Chicker ing Hobart M Cable Kimball Had dock Pease D.8 Johnston Co. Lakeside Pianos and Kimball Reed Organs Vocalion Clough Warren church organs Simplex Piano Players Krell Autogrand Piano electric pianos with coin slots Victor Edison talking machines and other instruments. Prices and terms available on request. Be sure to see us before deciding.
The field meet of the Meattle high classes will be held on the university campus Saturday. Classes will compete for honors in exciting races led by a half mile relay with two runners from each class. Pitty oun is slated for other events.
An Athletic Club letter from Seattle seeks a 125 pound match with Everett fighters. John L. and Charley are involved with Charley now Francisco and Charley to Vancouver by May 16. John L. to arrive May 16. Mitchell to referee a match between Oot Keek and Dan McLeod.
Tickets on sale May call at N. P. Ticket Office for a trip east to Winona Lake, with fare listed at 76 dollars and ten cents. The notice notes travel via the Northern Pacific line and suggests checking schedules and turn details at the ticket office.
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