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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1905

Page

2

Washington crew muddled by wind and lack of coxswain

The Intercollegiate race on Lake Washington on Decoration Day exposed the University of Washington crew’s weak showing due to a missing coxswain and navigational missteps. Spectators noted the crew strayed off course despite warnings while heavier seas and water in the boat hampered performance.

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Favorites Win He Money at Meadows Races

Multiple favorites win at the Meadows led by Wright aboard He Money. St George Jr, Hugh McGowan, and Bombadier show strong early pace with winners across seven races including El Chihuahua and Sweet Tooth. Times range from 45 seconds to 1:56 for various six furlong to mile events.

el Chihuahua Gold Finder Wistaria T. Clark Provo Charles Lamar Kidred W. Smith Tenordale Cascade of Mr. Dingle Wright Patsy Brown Nullah Pachuca F. Sulivan

Champion Bruiser James Jeffries Returns to Hills for Health

Longtime heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries, born in Carroll Ohio in 1875, retires after a storied career under Queensberry rules. He has sought health in California and plans to regain peak form in the Harbin Springs area while avoiding any further attempts to reclaim a world title.

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California Wins Intercollegiate Rowing Race at Lake Washington

The University of California crew won the two mile intercollegiate race on Lake Washington in 123.50. Stanford finished second by about ten lengths and Washington third amid rough conditions. Freshman winners were Stanford. crews from California and Stanford placed in the varsity and freshman events. The race featured recalls after Stanford broke an oar and rough water as California surged to win.

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Beattie at Portland as Seattle-Portland clash headlines slate

Seattle and Portland are set for a four game day with Beattie visiting Portland. Tacoma faces Oakland in Frisco and San Francisco hosts Los Angeles in a day of regional matchups.

Beattie Portland Tacoma Oakland Frisco San Francisco Los Angsies

Portland Beaten 4 1 By Indians In Baseball Clash

In Portland on May 31 the locals fell 4 to 1 to the Indians. Garvin pitched for the Webfooters and shut out the Indians until the sixth inning. Portland produced all four runs in the sixth on a walk, a three base passed ball sequence, a double and a single.

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Mrs Madison Leads Popular Teacher Contest At Day School

The Popular Teacher of the B F Day School leads after a heavy vote in a statewide contest. A 1000 votes coupon appears again Saturday with a three month subscription plus 76 cents. Other entrants include Mary Downie Alice Turner Edna Harris Warren DeHart Nina Moore Maynard Carol Nielsen Pearl Premeh Annie Bell Agnes Conlon and Agnes Conlon from Queen.

B. F. Day School Mary Downie Alice Turner Wdna Harris Warren Mine de Hart Nina Moore Interbay Maynard Everett Mise Carol Nielsen Sessence Paeltig Mis Pearl Premeh Mercer Annie V. Bell Oly Mian Agnes Conlon the Star Portland Tascole Seattie Star Lewie and Clark Exposition

Tacoma Triumphs 3-1 In Pitchers’ Battle Over Oakland

In San Francisco on May 31 Tacoma defeated Oakland 3 to 1. Graham struggled in the third, walking two, as Sheehan doubled home both runners. Kelley prevented a shutout later, with officials noting fines for protests. Captain Van Haltren faced a $15 fine for disputing calls.

San Francisco Tacoma Graham Sheehan Kelley Oakland van Haltren

Voters rally for teachers in Memorial Day ballot

The Star readers persistently voted for favorite teachers despite Memorial Day celebrations. Miss Madison from B F Day School jumps from fourth to first, while Miss Chase of Wella Walls rises to third. Tuesday’s vote totals reach 24 001, bringing the grand total to 426 081 with many contestants gaining positions across the standings.

Keven Star Madison B. F. Day School Mise Chase Wella Walls School Hines Roy School

Gray Shuts Out Frisco as Angles Win in Nonspecific Showdown

Il De Angeles pitcher Gray dominated San Francisco on Tuesday while Wheeler allowed 13 hits for the visitors. Shea was fined for kicking. In other AL and NL results, Boston and Philadelphia posted high scores, and Chicago beat Cincinnati 6 to 1 while New York defeated Brooklyn 7 to 4.

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Superiors top Seattle Electric at Beer Park in tough battle

The Superiors beat Seattle Electric 7 to 4 at Beer Park Tuesday. Electric pitcher McClaire struggled early, allowing four runs in the first inning while Skywardly the Superiors’ Ford matched with a strong three innings and 10 strikeouts. Belford and Hemingway worked the Batteries for the Superiors as Kiectri and Pickens provided support.

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Webb Jay Wins Harlem 10-Mile Race at Chicago Autos Meet

Webb Jay of Chicago Automobile triumphs in the 10 mile event at Harlem with a final time of 4 53. He beats Barney Oldfield for the $1008 prize. Chicago Magazine also defeats Louis Chevrolet in a Smile special race for a $506 purse.

Chicago Webb Jay Chicago Automobile Harlem Barney Oldfield Jay Chicago Mag Louis C. Hevrolet

Ballard Defeats White Stars 8–7 In Wild Park Showdown

Ballard triumphed 8 to 7 at Ballard park Tuesday in a hard hitting contest. McGinnis starred with a home run and fine third base play by Mc Ginnis while O'Donnell dazzled in left field. Westerman stole three bases as Ballard strengthens its roster and plans to bring Leeland Rainien into camp next Sunday at Recreation park.

Ballard White Stars Ballard Park McGinnis O'Donnell Joe McGinnis Westerman Fitzgerald Leeland Rainien Recretien Park

Canucks blank Bellingham 9–0 in Victoria tilt

Victoria shut out Bellingham 9 to 0 on May 31 as Druhot pitched well for the visitors allowing five hits with four strikeouts. The scoring line shows Victoria dominating the game with a clean defensive effort and timely hitting.

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Vancouver Defeats Everett 1-0 In Baseball Showdown

In Everett on May 31 Vancouver edged Everett 1-0 as five singles off Hiamon and ten strikeouts sealed the win. College games noted include Yale over Andover, Penn State at Princeton, Wabash over Indiana, Cornell losing to Penn, and Michigan beating Illinois. Northern Pacific offers reduced rate train tickets on June 15 and 16 via its city office.

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