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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1905
Page
2
Captain Dan McGann credits John McGraw with assembling and guiding the New York Giants to the pennant. He emphasizes McGraw’s strict, decisive leadership, team work, and mastery of pitching strategy as the key to their success.
Chicago referee George Siler labels Jimmy Britt a fakir amid criticism of Britt's affairs in San Francisco and recent bouts. Reports claim Britt earned part of a $14 000 purse from a foul loss to Gans, and he drew ire for his actions against fans and supporters during key fights.
Chicago may allow boxing bouts this winter with regulation to ensure purely athletic sparring. Mayor Dunne says he will consult police and business leaders and seeks opinions from reputable clubs. He notes boxing carries injury risk but should be treated like baseball and football.
President Roosevelt hosts a luncheon with Harvard and Princeton representatives including Te. T. H. Nichols, W. T. Reid, Arthur T. Hildebrand, John B. Fine, and others to discuss athletics. The talk centers on football and securing college cooperation to improve the sport's morale.
The article discusses Jeffries and the prospects for a new championship claimant in Los Angeles. It hints that Al Kaufmann seeks experienced partners to train and fight, with Delaney cautious about premature matches. The piece praises Kaufmann and wishes him luck, noting the need for a strong, live contender.
At Spokane on October 10 the Interstate fair racing card showed Bonnie M winning the 2:26 pace with Klamath second and Beat Time third. Hirtle took four furlongs with Sir Christopher second. Golden Buck won five furlongs with Susie Christian second and The Pride third. Macorito won six furlongs with Chief Alpha second and Bessie Wesly third. Salvable won seven furlongs with Anvil second and Follow Me third. Time records shown for each race.
Oct 10 Mount Clemens Mich G monks fighter Young Corbett remains in training and seeks two tuneup fights first Ward and possibly Erie then aims for Sullivan after securing matches and avoiding an off Broadway quick knockout With Sullivan target looming he weighs arranging a longer road to the title.
A proposed city ordinance would require all chauffeurs to pass an efficiency examination before operating permits are issued. The measure, introduced at Monday night’s council meeting, aims to raise standards for services.
An old advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and promises a hundred dollar reward for any deafness caused by catarrh that Mail’s Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It asserts nearly all cases stem from catarrh and urges readers to send for a free circulation.
Philadelphia hosts the opening game of the world championship series as Christy Matthewson dominates with one hit allowed. The New York Nationals beat the Philadelphia Americans 3 to 0, Plank strong for Philly, crowd over 17 thousand. Tuesday's game to follow with heavy ticket demand and specific pitchers named for each side.
The annual interclass track clash between sophomores and freshmen at the state university is set for the next two weeks. Rivalry is intense with the meet viewed as a class battle rather than a pure athletic event. Winners from events will be trained lightly through the winter.
Ken tucky Direeders association trotting results from Whinut Hall farm cup shows Turley winning three heats in 2 07 percent, 2 08 percent and 2 09 percent. Citation won three straight heats in 2 07, 2 08 and 2 04. Joe Corbett, the pitcher, threatens to sue after National commission ruling over contract with Brooklyn.
Aeronaut, the favorite, moved from 3 to 1 to 2 to 1 and won the six and a half furlong Westchester handicap at Belmont, tying the world record of 1:18 2-5 for the distance. Kiamesha also equaled a world mark by running one mile in 1:37 2-5. Other race results include Usury, Kiamesha, Tom Cogan, Lancasteran, and Ostrich taking various races. The piece notes magnates stepping into the spotlight.
The tenth annual United States Golf Association women's championship began with an 18 hole medal qualifying round. Weather favored play as 66 of 70 entered players competed, starting Monday.
The column surveys baseball and boxing news with speculative praise for the Reds potential pennant, NL leaders Cy Seymour and Hans Wagner, and notes on Northwestern football practice, Princeton track captaincy, heavyweight bout chatter around Hart and Gardner, fake Britt Nelson fight pictures, and Chicago boxing interests.
Five men bowling schedule outlines a series of matches with teams Hoo Hoo Politicians Realtys Educates Athletes Saders Sacters Hoo Foo across dates October 10 12 16 17 23 24 26 30 31. The list includes repeated Hoo Hoo and Educates clashes and various opponents.
The ad promotes nose straightening ear corrections and painless procedures using thermoelectric lights and other therapies. It claims to treat skin diseases including lupus and cancer under physician direction with surgeon performed operations. It mentions scalp treatments manicuring massages and obesity remedies.
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