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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
2
Herbert L. Bowden, holder of the mile straightaway record, enters "The Flying Dutchman" against Choffer Barney as Boston circles a major matchup. The event centers on Bowden's bid to reclaim sprint supremacy amid high-stakes racing.
Dave Johnson’s boxing bout in Tacoma has been postponed from May 29 to the night of May 30. Dick Fleming has been selected as referee. Four preliminaries precede the main event.
The American Davis Cup team held practice matches at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club in Orange New Jersey to prepare for the July tour in England. Participants include Holcomb Ward national champion ex-Champion William A. Larned Malcolm Whitman William J. Clothier George L. Wrenn and Robert D. Wrenn among others of the ranking class.
Maurice Thompson, a local boy, trains at Gregeon Springs for the Miners Union day fight with Young Corbett and looks confident. He boxes six or more rounds daily with trainer KH Ketchell and shows fine shape.
Weather and field conditions forced postponement of a Portland game as rain left the grounds very muddy. officials warn mud shoes may be needed or teams may relocate games south to play.
Los Angeles May 24. Taco ma played a wonderful game here yesterday. Angels Goodwin and Toren led with 15 hits as the team posted an errorless victory. Batteries: Goodwin and Spies for the Angels, Brown and Hogan for the opponents.
A prominent Canadian golfer who won the world's fair championship last summer in St. Louis will compete in the English Amateur Championship this year. The report highlights his upcoming participation and the prestige of the event within the international amateur circuit.
Detroit players Jim Barrett and O Leary recall Joe Cantillon as perhaps the finest umpire of his era. Barrett cites Cantillon’s method to reduce protests and keep play moving, sharing a memory of a run-in and Cantillon’s sharp, humorous reply. O Leary recounts a hotel encounter over a foul ball and a hand injury, noting the fan’s affect on a lingering relationship.
Detroit manager Armour hails Sullivan as the scrappiest fastest and most agile youngster on the team with a bright future ahead in the American League. He is already noted for his speed and resilience in early season action.
Lord Brassey veteran British author and ex governor of Victoria sails Sunbeam in the Ocean Race from New York to Liverpool. He says Sunbeam has little chance to win but aims to set a good example, marking his 60th sea season and long service to the Royal Navy and Admiralty.
The Star clarifies renewal votes count as subscriptions and tallies 174551 votes. Teachers Mina Hiland and Miss Bacon boosted totals, with others rising. chaperones and finalists named for the state’s popular teacher contest amid coverage of the Lewis and Clark expo prize trip. A trans Atlantic liner sighting near New York is noted.
The document lists numerous candidate names across districts including Bechest Mine Metcalf Cascade, Nichols Rainier Mins Bertha Johnson, Interlake Mies Nellie Buckiey, Central Miss McMillan Ballard Mias Fuller, Walla Walla ese Dunlap Mies Bunker, South Park Mias Nellie Pomeroy, Ross Mies Metta Armour, Columbia Miss Rachel Hyland, Central Ming Wiley, Ballard Mine Pearl Bacon, Beacon Hill Mies Blanche Banta, Beattle High. The phrasing is inconsistent with OCR errors but shows an ongoing tally of candidates per area.
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