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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
2
Len Hunt reports a mixed set of results across the West Coast matches. Seattle split two games with Oakland at Recreation Park, 3-2 in the opener and a later meeting affected by rain, with Kemmer delivering key hits and strong pitching highlighted by Bermidt in relief.
Gray and Keefe hurled a remarkable pitching duel as Los Angeles edged Tacoma 9 to 3 in seventeen innings. Dillon sparked the late rally with a single then Cravath followed with a hit, Dillon scoring on Toman’s long fly to left for the final runs.
James J. Corbett lauds the Britt versus White fight as a peak example of American ring tactics. He praises White’s defense and science, contrasts it with English methods, and notes White’s losses while highlighting Corbett’s transformation of Young Corbett and Jackson after their bout.
Es Johnnie Burns, Seattle's second baseman, thrilled fans in two games by playing sharp defense and driving runs. Old Grandpa Van Haltren praised Burns for steady progress at the plate, expecting more from him before season's end.
May 1 report credits hard hitting and pitcher O Brien as Vancouver Orioles blank Everett 6 to 0. Vancouver also homered and doubled to bolster the victory.
A fragmented box score shows Vancouver scoring six runs with a 6 to 0 line over Everett. Battere Bowen and Altman, OBrien and Smith are listed in the batting order, with one of five at bats noted for a player.
Kemmer weathered a first inning scare and then allowed two runs in the late? innings. Miller pitched a steady game, keeping the Commuters scoreless as Seattle’s bats were held in check. Seattle’s defense sparked by Houts Burns and others robbed Oakland of hits, while Schmidt closed the game with a shutout.
John L. Sullivan gazed at the new skyscraper at First and Cherry and recalled Seattle’s Yesler hall. He described the 1880s fight with a logger who challenged him for four rounds, leading to a broken jaw and the logger’s swift departure from the city.
Britt accepts another bout with Nelson after Nelson's dominant beer show against Britt. The writer notes Nelson’s clear edge and predicts a tougher 20 round clash, while Kitt shows only slight improvement but gains a punch, aiming to become a top lightweight.
An editorial lauds Jeffries as fair to contenders and the public, notes his retirement opens opportunity for new heavyweights, and warns legislation may block progress. The writer recalls Jeffries never dodged a rival and cites Gates as part of his training era.
Voters stretched a 1000 vote coupon to renewals as well as new subscriptions at The Star. The contest tally rose, reshuffling standings with Miss Nichols of Rainier moving to first and Miss Buckley of Central dropping, while others gained. The One Thousand-Vote coupon requires 75 cents for a three month subscription to count. Portland report notes a councilman case where a city engineer bid scandal was discussed.
Johnnie Burns went four for five and fielded well in the second game while Seattle won the opener on steady hitting. Baby Kemmer had three two base hits in the first game and Van Haltren joined the day with a three bagger. Errors plagued Seattle early in the second game as Oakland pounded Schmidt for 15 hits and Miller shone on the mound.
Two fighters who would become champions began their rise in Denver as promoter Biddy Bishop staged a show. A stubborn, short entrant demanded a chance and offered to supply the other fighter, admitting he could not scrap yet hoped to learn and prove himself.
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