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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
2
The Siwashes move into second place after a strong 5-0 win against Oakland. Vickers pitched masterfully, while Blexrud sacrificed for five runs. Cochard debuted as umpire. The day also featured condensed results from Pacific Coast League and other top leagues with several decisive scores.
National League notes say Kid McCoy quits boxing at age 22, ending his prize ring career. He plans a simple life on Broadway and cites no further desire to harm opponents. Mrs McCoy reportedly supports the retirement.
A cache of sport items notes Nelson warning Britt to close his mouth to avoid jaw injury. Barney looms over the Giants camp threatening a game featuring an outlaw player. Robert Fitzsimmons challenges Marvin Hart for the world heavyweight title anywhere, any time, money at stake. Young Corbett trains in Michigan to shed the has-been image. Michigan schedules top foes including Vanderbilt Nebraska Illinois Chicago and Wisconsin. Vanderbilt Cup controversy mirrors umpire tensions over disputed home calls. Pennsylvania boast shows four football teams and 22 candidates at Franklin Field. Chicago cops seize pool hall cash in a floating raid with a Smith arrest. Knabenshue’s airship eyed as a police foil. Benny Yanger to resume boxing next month against Willie Spracklin after George Dixon’s poor showing. Jockey Eugene Hildebrand faces a stretched earning outlook once barred by stewards.
New York writers tout 3426 reasons the Giants will beat the Athletics in the world championship series. boxers Eddie Santry Pauly set for October 5 in Indiana. Don Nichola cannot play for Harvard due to shoulder injury. McGinnity aims to sharpen for the series amid boxing talk and sports gossip.
Crowds gathered at Junction hall in Dailard Tuesday night to see Cove versus Johnson but deputies seized control of the venue and announced no fight. Spectators left frustrated, noting they were not tipped off beforehand and complaining of the long ride home.
The Arcades of Seattle won two of three games in the first international telegraphic bowling match played Tuesday here. Seattle local boys lost the first game by 69 pins due to aplita, with the score following in the reported totals.
New York fans question the Iron Man’s decline amid reports of frequent spitball use. Other notes include Terry McGovern’s ring training for a fall bout with Tommy Murphy, Benny Yanger vs Tommy Mowatt in Kalamashee, and Susien's trotting records in Columbus.
Westminster defeated the Capitals of Ottawa 3 goals to 2 in the afternoon game before about 14,000 fans, the largest lacrosse crowd on the coast. Eastern observers say Westminster matches any coast clubs, with the Shamrocks proving strong.
Results from Belmont races include Grapple first in the mile with Columbia Girl second and Platoon third in 1 38 and 2 5. The Corinthian steeplechase over about two and a half miles goes Ivan, Grandpa second, Buck O Dowd third in 6 07. Water Wing wins five and a half furlongs with Annetta Lady second and Samson third in 1 07 3 5. Night Royal takes the mile and a sixteenth with Glen Echo second and Black Prince third in 1 35. Hye wins six and a half furlongs with Birmingham second and Flavigny third in 1 21. Santa Catalina wins the mile and three sixteenths with Out an second and Louis H. third in 1 57 35.
First race mile Malediction wins with Blue Grass Girl second and Naran third in 1 47 1 5. Second race six furlongs Chief Hayes takes victory Belden runner up Inter light third in 1 18 4 5. Third race six furlongs Echo dale prevails Frank Bill second Major Carpenter third in 1 18 4 5. Fourth race Fifth Avenue handicap six furlongs Funiculare wins Intense second Monetta third in 1 17 26. Fifth race steeplechase handicap vthort course Scepter wins New Amsterdam second Onyx I third in 2 61 1 6. Sixth race mile John Lyle wins Knowledge second Marshal Ney third in 1 46 1 6.
A Seattle Power Boat Club regatta is planned for Christmas week on Lake Washington. More than 40 power boats are entered, with trophies such as lanterns banners and flags to be awarded. A planning meeting at Leach Park will finalize details.
Real estate dealer C. D. Hillman advertises cottage style lots and 6 and 10 acre tracts near Lake Washington. Promises easy terms, yearly sales exceed 1,400 acres, touts high demand and free boat rides at Atlantic City, with salesmen on site and nightly rates.
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