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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
2
Jamaica and Latonia shaded by ordinary outcomes as favorites and longshots split purses. Latonia featured maidens and handicaps with several plausible winners. racing weather clear, tracks fast while New Orleans and California tracks loom for stronger contenders later.
Latonia Kentucky results show three fourths mile and one mile races with horses Black Fox Argelina Felix Mestres 1 04 1 6 and Careless John Lyle Fonsaiuca 1 47 3 6. Jamaica New York results include Oak Duke Sly Ben James Reddick 1 13 and Grenade Norbury Mabel Richardson 1 46 4 5 with several more handicaps and maidens.
A fragmentary report from the Wild Indian Odessa area lists numerous figures including Oberon Wexford Intense Chief Milliken Jack Ratlin Roscoe Royal Le Tinterlight Hot Toddy Letta Duf Charawind Jno E Owens Class Glisten Lady Mistake Palernian and Jamaica race names such as Ivan the Terrible Kinley Dale Southerner Lord Badge Athlone Russell Cassandra Rustling Tongorder Martin Doyle Oliver Cromwell Usury Mandana Royal China Timbueto Copper Gam. The text appears as a shuffled roster or betting notes with unclear connections or outcomes.
Kenney, former heavyweight hopeful and sparring partner of James J. Corbett, is detained by New York police for impersonating an officer. He earlier faced highway robbery charges but claimed an alibi. Meanwhile Battling Nelson stays busy, earning 109 a week in sparring shows as the sport shifts.
The lineup and statistics of Michigan's eleven most promising players for fall games are listed with positions and heights. Capt Norcross at qb 5-7, Tom Hammond hb 6-1, W D Clark hb 5-8, Frank Longman fb 6, T M Stuart end 6-1, J Garrela end 6-1, W M Rheinecheld tackle 6, O F e e 5-11, H F Schulte guard 5-11, W D Graham guard 5-8, A G Schulta center 6-2. Bargain hunters in real estate are advised to see page 6.
Horse sense groups in St. Louis and Kansas City plan to challenge Missouri anti racing law as the issue stems from a heated St. Louis track gambler feud. Kentucky breeder Jas Haggin retires and consigns Green Hill Farm stock near Lexington. J H Martin to ride for the prince of Wales next year with ten thousand dollars in extra pay.
Broken in health Mick Dwyer once a top figure in American turf racing now relies on charity. The text recalls his deep knowledge and reputation, noting he lost around 2,000,000 on the turf and suggesting his decline may be beyond recovery.
Geo Siler backs AL Kaufman while predicting a tough bout. Siler cites Kaufman’s hard hitting and clever moves yet notes he has not been mauled in the ring. He recalls Peter Maher’s rough bout and advises a lasting fighter must endure as well as deal punishment.
Stanford University beat Oregon 10 to 4 at home as a touchdown and a first‑quarter field goal provided the winning margin. Elsewhere plans move forward for international yacht racing between Germany and the United States off Marblehead next summer with a perpetual cup trophy proposed. Captain Hurley may miss Harvard's lineup for the November 11 game against Penn due to a torn thigh muscle and a damaged kneecap from two weeks earlier while hurdling a teammate.
Formed by the Athletic club of Spokane the Whist Club will hold a tournament to select a team to represent the city in the forthcoming Seattle whist tournament.
Sunday at Recreation Park a reunion game features the former players of Dug versus the Rainiers in a charitable or exhibition setting. Reportedly the event aims to entertain fans while highlighting local baseball activity.
The Vanderbilt races were estimated at 500000 dollars for the event including spectator spending. The racing machines themselves had a total value of 200000 dollars.
San Francisco report of a baseball game where Schmidt the star pitcher of the Oakland club loses his edge to the Scott tribesmen. In the eighth inning Schmidt is driven from the mound after three runs score as President Hobacker provocatively signals the end. Mrs. Schmidt reacts to the heated moment while Hobacker attempts to smooth over the incident.
In foggy, error filled play Oakland lost to Seattle's Indian braves. Smiling Schmidt struggled in the eighth allowing four runs, three hits, and a contributing run to Seattle. Rube Vickers of Seattle is credited with solid batting support as Seattle piled up eight to two.
The Los Angeles Angels routed the Tacoma Tigers 4 to 2 as Brown led off with two doubles and a single in the first inning. Gray dominated with strikeouts, while Brown, Keefe and Graham handled the Tigers, and Perrine worked as umpire.
Portland reports the game against San Francisco postponed on Tuesday because grounds are wet.
San Francisco and Seattle combined to 5 2 win over Oakland while Los Angeles hosted a game ending 56 2. The brief note records results with limited details and team names.
In the opening scrimmage of the year Harvard scrubs defeated the varsity seven 6 to 0. The piece notes varied sports chatter including trots, pacing, guards, and boxing revival trends across colleges.
Boxing card in Philadelphia includes Kidroad versus Willie Hosey in a six round bout at the National Athletic Club on October 17. Later in October Tommy Murphy meets Terre McGovern in another scheduled clash.
A bill to be introduced in the next session would outlaw betting at Hennings race track in the District of Columbia and close the track. Paddy Ryan versus Tom Tracy are slated for a 20 round fight in Vancouver Washington late in October for a $1000 purse. Isadore Anderson, Missouri coach, famed for four year halfback runs, is highlighted for his unique record. Amos Rusie, once a $3600 pitcher for the Giants, now labors in a Vincennes lumber yard with a weakened throwing arm. A voice laments football as a brutal game with heavy tackling and fighting.
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