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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
2
The piece describes the Smwash warriors led by Russ Hall on a hot streak as rain halts play and threatens a scorched warpath. Charlie Hall is expected to lead the next game, with sign language and war paint imagery framing the match.
Giang Si Stock offers buy in installments for shares in Slate Creek Gold Mining Company which placer mines in Eastern Whatcom County. For details contact Frank Ling, Secretary, 422 Boston Block, White 186.
A scrambled National League brief mentions several players and teams in incomplete form. Key names and concrete actions are obscured, leaving only fragmented references to matchups and potential trades without clear outcomes or dates.
The Pacific Coast League standings are summarized with team positions and recent results. Details include win loss records for clubs competing in the league and the current ranking as reported by the newspaper.
Bruce C. Shorts, Oregon football coach last fall, predicts a tough triangular meet with Washington next week. He says the Webfoots have trained men and are a fine lot, and Washington will have to go some to beat them.
After 17 years in baseball Cy Young argues there are no fixed rules for pitching. He says pitchers must study hitters adapt to their style detect weaknesses and aim for precise corners. He urges temperance regular habits and constant practice for lasting success on the diamond.
Yesterday’s action covered a mile long distance in Loutaville Kentucky with runners including Piret and Tom Morgan. Toronto results list several races with mixed placings and times though many names and details are garbled.
The University of Montana will not send a team to the city on May 39 due to management failing to guarantee participant expenses.
A long standing feud between Joe Gans and Hereford ends as they reunite in Baltimore. The pair resume their old tactics, prompting talk of renewed rivalry and public discontent with Hereford's management. Fans warn the lightweight scene will not tolerate repeated fakes and losses.
The well known Baptist clergyman Reverend William Howe marks his hundredth birthday in Cambridge Massachusetts on May 25. He receives numerous letters and telegrams from friends nationwide and many gifts. Despite age, his mind remains active and keen though his eyesight and hearing fail.
Ed Le Toqueux pleaded guilty in Judge Frater's court to stealing a horse from Deputy Sheriff Corcoran of Kent. He received a one year sentence in the penitentiary.
Wesley the barber laments bad luck after trading his day off for a game, only to face rain. He jokes about being a Jonah and failing to cart home even a barrel of gold.
The Second Annual Boys Clubs Track Meet will be held tomorrow on the university campus with many city boys entered. Organizers include local business leaders and athletics figures such as Prof Douthitt, Dr Roller, Tom McDonald, and Oliver Catts. pins from numerous clubs, including church groups, await participants as grammar school crowds expect a strong turnout to cheer the events.
Hugh Bezdek star fullback of the University of Chicago and best fullback in the country last season has been chosen to coach Oregon next season succeeding Bruce Shorts who will practice law in Portland. Shorts indicated he plans to stay with law and denied any offer at Washington.
An old column offers a folksy comparison of ball players and farmers. It suggests players are loaned out while farmers work to improve and prosper when opportunities arise, using a sewing and clothing-cleaning metaphor to urge practical old fashioned thrift.
Judges at Madison Park evaluated dogs led by Judge Coles. After judging, merits were pronounced for the balance of the event and trophies will be presented to winners on Saturday.
Los Angeles May 2. Dane Leadd remains the favorite as fighters prepare for a much anticipated bout. Herrera has strong support and backers, while Biddy Bishop and others wager heavily on his protegee. A $20,000 purse is set with $4,000 to Nelson, winner take all.
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