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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1904

Page

2

Varsity Football Drills Amid Rainy Practice

Coach Knight used a muddy practice to prepare the varsity for Saturday’s game with Oregon Agricultural College. Brinker at quarterback and end candidates Shaw Shroudy Christy Tibbala along with McKinnen and Tilly at fullback showed speed despite slick conditions. Dean and Shaw rejoined practice, sidelined by last week’s Whitman bruise, and should be ready for the Oregon test. Washington beat Whitman 6 to 0 last year.

Knight Oregon Agricultural College Brinker Hegshaw Shroudy Christy Tibbala McKinnen Till

Light Hitting Pitching Highlighted San Francisco Game

Light hitting and strong pitching featured yesterday's game. Barber and Buchanan pitched well and innings held to at most one hit. In the third, Oakland scored on two hits for a run. Final score San Francisco 1 Oakland 2 with Barber, Gorton, Buchanan, and Starke as the names in the box.

San Francisco Barber Buchanan Oakland Oskland Patterice Barber Gorton Starke

Tacoma Beats Portland 1st Game On Slippery Field

In Tacoma on October 12, a wet, slippery field saw Tacoma take the opening game from Portland. Both pitchers were wild, but neither allowed an earned run as each side forced in runs.

Tacoma Portland

Tecoma Defeated by Portland in Four Run Game

Portland scored four runs while Tecoma managed no runs across seven innings as pitchers BatteriesOverall Hogan Hutler and Stanley combined for the win. Tecoma failed to score in the first inning and could not overcome Portland's late rally, ending with a 4-0 loss.

St. Louis Club Wins Second Game in Championship Series

The St. Louis Americans defeated the Nationals in a loosely played second game of the championship series. Batteries Siever Kahoe O Neill and Grady contributed to the effort in a contest marked by uneven play and limited excitement.

ST. Louis Nationals Siever Kahoe O'Neill Grady

Cleveland Americans Edge Pittsburg Nationals in Hard Hit Game

In a rough contest the Cleveland Americans defeated the Pittsburg Nationals with standout play from Bernhard and Buelow while Leever and Phelps contributed on the mound and in the field.

Cleveland Pittsburg Cleveland Americans Bernhard Buelow Leever and Phelps

Speedy Racer for Daredevil Oldfield Unveiled

A new four cylinder 70 horsepower racer features a monobloc cylinder block with copper jacket, top mechanically operated valves for smooth gas flow, and a low center of gravity with a hung frame beneath the axles. The narrow body offers minimal wind resistance with a dew-type painted cooler and nine foot eight inch wheels.

Multnomah Favorite In Looming Stanford Clash

Oct 12 Multnomah football team arrived to prepare for today’s game with Stanford. Stanford star guard Thompson retired with an ankle injury weakening the Cardinal. Bets run high as Multnomah is slight favorite. Seattle Athletic Club meeting drew 15 enthusiasts. practice daily at 4 oclock at old Athletic park grounds under coaches Gregory and Van Honvenberg.

Ban Franciboco Multnomah Stanford Thompson Seattle Athletic Club Blue Diamond Athletic Park Gregory van Honvenberg

Electric Bitters Promoted as Cure for Nervous, Run-Down Health

An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for overwork fatigue and nervous tension, claiming the tonic treats liver and kidney disorders, dispels nervousness and rheumatism, and even malaria germs. Sold by G. O. Guy, Inc. at Second Avenue and Yes.

G. O. Guy, Inc Second Avenue

McGovern Targets Featherweight Title After Philadelphia Fight

Terry McGovern, after his bout with Eddie Hanlon in Philadelphia last Monday, will challenge Young Corbett or Jim Stritt for the featherweight championship. McGovern has previously lost to Corbett twice, the man who holds the title, with Pritt having claimed it.

New York Terry McGovern Eddie Hanlon Philadelphia Young Corbett Jimmer Stritt McGovern Corbett Pritt

Dr W G Grace The Father Of Cricket Remains Iconic

London October 12. A condensed obituary note affirms W G Grace as the father of cricket, highlighting his enduring influence on the game and its global reach, even as the sport expands to new nations and formats.

London

Working Overtime High Hour Laws Lowered by Tireless Little Workers

Millions are always at work night and day curing Indigestion Billousness Constipation Sick Headache and all Stomach Liver and Bowel troubles. Rag pleasant, safe, sure. Only at G O Guy Inc drug store Second avenue and Yesler.

Dr. King New Life Pilla G. O. Guy, Inc Second Avenue Yesler

Dr W G Grace Recalled Amid Contention in Cricket

Observers note renewed rancor as supporters react to remarks by Dr W G Grace often called the father of the game. Despite advancing years he continues to take part in his beloved pastime at every chance.

Vocates Dr. W. G. Grace Dr. Grace

Weather Cancels Rainy Day Baseball In Seattle

Weather permitting Seattle and Los Angeles will begin a series of six games at Recreation Park today after yesterday’s heavy rain postponed the opener. Jock Hickey will start for Seattle while Dolly Gray or Warren Hall will pitch for the Angels in strong recent form.

Seattle Los Angeles Jock Hickey Jay Hughes Dolly” Gray Warren Hall Angels

Municipal Debates Garbage Collection and Crematory Plan

Dr Crichton chairman of the sanitation committee urges a municipal crematory as the best disposal method and calls for a citywide discussion within a week. He argues collection is as important as destruction and cites varied practices in seaboard cities while seeking guidance from other chief cities.

Crichton Mittee Seaboard Dery Crichton

Alaska steamer Dolphin arrives with 74 passengers and gold

The Dolphin reached port from the north with 74 passengers from Tanana and Klondike and $20000 in gold. The vessel was berated for breaking an intermediate shaft during the descent.

Alaska Dolphin Tanana Klondike

Enthusiastic display of pianos and organs offered

Dealer touts a large line of pianos and organs from Chickering, Hobart M. Cable, Kimball, Pease, and D. B. Johnston Co. pianos. It promises honest assertions, correct prices, easy terms, courteous service, and strong guarantees to persuade buyers to investigate and purchase.

Chickering & Sons Hobart M. Cable Kimball Pease D. B. Johnston Co

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