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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
2
Oregon and Washington prepare for a key afternoon matchup. Coach Cutts hopes the Huskies will play their best and says the team will play the game of their lives. Washington stars Padcock Brinker and McDonald aim to spark a big finish before Thanksgiving dinner.
Seattle High faces Tacoma High in a city showdown with Pollock Satillwell Matson Bragdon Henry Burke Temple Coyle H Lewis D Lewis Gyaner listed across line. Coach Frost claims Seattle is fit to win despite Tacoma end Jay Smith and Thayer posing strong challenge.
The sale of Charles Kerr's year is set for a place in San Francisco in December. B J Baldwin may attend the Oakland races soon. Bookmakers from the east are expected to arrive and may alter the light odds seen this season.
New York November 20. The New York university council unanimously votes in favor of abolishing football. No action will occur until the council's next meeting as Dean George W. Kitchway states the faculty aims at ending the game as it now exists rather than reform.
President Wheeler of the University of California told students that Walter Camp on the rules committee would be of use in revising the game to eliminate brutality. He said the other men were inefficient.
Manager Joe Soest claims Perc y Cove has not appeared to sign articles for the December 15 match in Bellingham. Daly’s camp says all arrangements are complete and Bernard Daly will assist with the proceedings.
In a market with many brands, Oak Ranges promotes the Charter Oak Range as a reliable option. The ad cites over 10,000 units in use in Seattle and lists additional brands such as Ohio, Bridge, Leader, Majestic, Garland, and St. Clair. The message emphasizes brand familiarity and local availability.
Complete house furnishers and sole agents for Charter Oak ranges and heaters. Phone John 981 Ind 2096.
Bernard's headquarters are at the Detroit hotel where a 116 pound bout is slated to unfold ring side with the fighters ready for the match.
Oakland selections list horses for six races with top picks in each race. First race favors Clocher Sub urban Queen and Ethel Abbott. Second race highlights Glenarvon Isabelita and Sherry. Third race features Laura F M Angieta and The Reprobate. Fourth race includes Bear Catcher San Nicholas and Lubin. Fifth race centers on Sir Edward Chief Wittman and Succeed. Sixth race shows The Mighty Princess Wheeler and Princess Titania.
A telegram from Jimmy Coffroth in New York fixes the date for Fits OBrien's bout at Mechanics Pavilion as Tuesday night December 20. Coffroth remains in the city and plans to return to San Francisco on December 3.
Chicago eyes a historic clash with Michigan in a big crowd anticipated at Marshall Field. Coach Yost's team arrived Tuesday and has practiced daily. Michigan is slated to bring full strength and a heavier lineup by about 49 pounds.
New York November 29. Plans brew at the Brooklyn navy yard for a private bout pitting W. E. Kokayne, Prince Laula squadron champion, against Jack Ringenback of the Lewa. Kokayne dominated, Tom Sharkey halted the bout in the third round, Kokayne claimed the silver cup, and Brooklyn sailors plan another match at the first chance.
The annual six day bicycle race arrives at Madison Square Garden in New York, starting Sunday after midnight. New rules emphasize speed, with saucer-track layout and new lap prizes for leading teams. The event includes improved machine accident rules and afternoon and evening prizes for top performers.
Frank Coleman of the Bellingham school of wrestling will meet Gunderson at the Bellingham Athletic Club. Coleman is in good condition and favored to win as he eyes a match with eastern opponents.
Charley Mitchell will drop King Edward and become an American. The famous English fighter plans naturalization papers and to settle in New York, sailing to London soon and back by February to end his business affairs. He says, I’m going to be a Yankee.
The text states that towers may run only five laps and the damaged machine must be shown to the referee or his representative to confirm the accident prevents immediate remainder of the race. A partner must rejoin before the field completes five laps. Any lap beyond five affected by such a cause is charged against the driver.
Michigan and Yale are the only teams in the country that have been scored on. The text notes the champion team in the west and mentions upcoming games including Army versus Navy on Princeton's field and Chicago versus Michigan at Chicago.
Cambridge news reports William T. Reid Jr. head coach of the Harvard football team has been summoned to the White House to discuss the football question with President Roosevelt.
The text hints at Navy and Michigan as likely winners in annual Army matchups with emphasis on players like Walter Eckersall and rising stars. It reflects a chaotic report on football form, professional scrutiny, and uncertain prospects for the season’s key games.
At Merward Yale game tickets sell as high as eight dollars as speculators corner admissions. Chicago and Michigan games see soaring prices with three dollar seats selling for ten, two dollar seats for six, and one fifty seats for three. Counterfeit tickets appear on the market and many are sold. Arbor residents condemn such behavior as Michigan and Chicago management face sharp criticism.
Tom Jenkins, American wrestler and West Point instructor, argues strangle holds should be barred in catch-as-ccatch-can wrestling. He cites safety, seeks referee power to end dangerous holds, and critiques hammerlock and Nelson techniques as well as off-mat holds and foreign styles.
Clear dry warm weather promotes travel to California with numerous resorts. Southern Pacific Scenic Shasta House offers proven service from Beattie at 40 a. m. or 10 20 p. m. daily to San Francisco with first class 25 60 and second class 20 60 tickets. Reservations and literature available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave Beattie Washington. Biss Gen Agent notes success secrets and riches.
An advertisement touts Prof De Forest as the greatest living clairvoyant with promises of tested predictions. It presents a long list of life questions and urges readers to call for a personal reading, offering a testimonial from Gilman and listing reading hours and a phone contact.
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