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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
2
In Los Angeles, Seattle defeated the hosts 2 to 1 after a fourth inning homer by Blankenship and costly errors by the locals. Gray and Miller pitched well for Seattle, each allowing five hits. Oakland beat Tacoma 3 to 0 and Portland led Frisco 2 to 0.
Yale relies on heavy line play featuring three 200 pound guards Boggs Paige and Andros while Princeton shows strong back Simons and a fast ends game. The yearly Yale Princeton battle draws overflow crowds and regional attention with speculations on rushing versus speed based attack plans.
Advertisement promotes a store selling 68 different ranges including Charter Oak models and Baker water heaters. It touts comparison across makes, long standing quality, unique fire box design, four floors, and low prices due to small expenses.
In the quarters of a mile handicap at Oakland Comilifo with Radke in the saddle won the opening event by a wide margin. Silver Sue finished third nine lengths back with three beating the favorite. The handicap was won by Toco law, also ridden by Radke, atop Fire Ball the speed marvel.
The record shows a track labeled fast with clear weather for Oakland California. It lists multiple horses, weights, jockeys and start times including Merry Go Round, Sliver Sue, Aubuchon and Alencon among others with times around 1 08 and 1 41 in a dense OCR readout.
Notes of the Turf report Ethylene in good condition among recent arrivals at Ascot Park. Barney Schreiber will campaign over sixty horses on the coast with stables in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Alderman Carey and others plan winter stays in Angeles and West Brookfield. Racing at Oakland may run to December 16 before shifting to Ingleside on December 18. Barney Weller returns to California as a conservative bookmaker operating with Phil Howell.
Regent sprinter Beau Ormonde fives eighths in 1 02 likely indicates strong form as Aunt Polly and Dora J follow with quick fractions. Individual workouts include Dixelle, Jackful, and Spondoelix on mile routes, while 2-year-old prospects and weights suggest ongoing race readiness.
New Haven, Conn. reports Yale and Princeton yells stirring the city as excitement rises. An advertisement claims De Mileservine relieves tired brains and restores willpower with a money back guarantee via local druggists.
Teddy Roosevelt Jr will play left end for Harvard freshman eleven when they meet Yale on Soldiers Field today. He indicates he is ready to win or bust as the game progresses.
Dan O Brien, famed as the only leaper to survive a triple somersault, recounts landing on his feet at the Hippodrome after a perilous leap. He vows not to attempt the feat again citing extreme danger and nerves.
Blanc, owner of Gouvernant, sells the thoroughbred race horse to the Austrian government for a significant sum. Gouvernant is described as a progeny of Red Fox, with the deal noted amid other racing news.
The Star Publishing Co asks subscribers to call the main office if delivery fails by 6 o clock. Call Sunset Main 1050 or Independent 1138 between 6 and 7 30 to request a copy, especially after repeated misses, to ensure perfect service.
Miss Mygrett Walker of Hillman City testifies to perfect health after Prof De Forest’s suggestive treatment. She cites years of ailment and multiple physicians, praises the cure, and offers to reply by mail with a stamp. The statement is supported by Mr. and Mrs. J M Gongerbiehl of 103 Second Ave South, Hillman City, Wash.
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