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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
2
Advertisement urging deposits with 4 percent interest to build savings for old age, promising no extra effort and the satisfaction of planning ahead, with emphasis on economy in youth and securing future financial security.
Coach Knight drills the Washington eleven on the campus amid lineup tweaks as they prep for Saturday’s hard game against Utah Agricultural College. Shaw and Dede Brinker rotate at back positions while Sigsworth and Tom McDonald add depth. Utah’s recent Montana defeat fuels Utah’s expectation of resting stars for the showdown.
At the National Association of Baseball Clubs annual meeting in New York President Eugene Burt and Manager James Morley advocate moving the player draft date from September 15 to November 1. They argue the early drafting dulls players focus and disrupts club standings as they travel east.
Spokane announces its 1906 reserve list including Rockenfield Holland Howlett Ferris Hogg Detarl Bowman Loucks Stanley Frary Murdock Dammann Klopf Martinke Hanrahan Puttmans. Butte reserves McHale Huber Bandotin Runkle Spencer Dowling Salt Lake Kasick Brugette Forsyth Gimlin Clark Castleton Delmas Muller Weed. Bolse has no reservations, suggesting non-participation.
The Cleveland Driving Park hosted a matinee race by the Cleveland Automobile Club under A A A sanction. Charles Gordt set a 60 mile record of 55 minutes 42 seconds, beating the former 1 01 23 2 6 mark, while Karl Kiser completed 26 miles in 22 minutes 59 seconds, surpassing the 28 40 2 5 record.
The Columbia bowling team in City Bowling league won two of three on Monarch alleys. Utoplane swept Arcade alleys with three straight. Optimus Farly posted a high score of 222 and high average of 173. O'Donnell led Columbians with 222 and 201 averages.
Owing to the finess of one of the principals the Herrera Goodman bout scheduled for October 24 in Butte has been declared off. The event was to feature a bout with the SMART CLOTHES Herald tailor at 1329 2nd Street.
Northwest ern looms as a strong contender in western football with Walter McCornack guiding Northwestern. Key players Johnson Colton Rucker and Gilbert form end material while Kafer Allen eye tackle spots and Courteen Davis contest center. Practice shows encouraging depth and weight across a mixed lineup as Chicago and Minnesota loom as tests.
In a hard fought Recreation Park game Seattle defeated Los Angeles 11 to 7 with Charlie Hall pitching the win and Warren Hall tagging five hits in the seventh. Transactions include Van Kinltren and Mobler stealing bases and Jud Smith bright for Los Angeles. Ladies day featured Hickey versus Newton in the box.
Chief Ralph Cook leads a committee including Chet H and Roberta of Hetlard and Chief Andrew Luce to urge a pension bill before the legislature. The plan proposes a 4 percent state tax on fire insurance policies to fund pensions for firemen with over 30 years of service. Portland council approves poolroom license ordinance 9 to 2 despite mayor Williams veto.
Manager Hall of the Seattle base ball club says pitcher Boyle will be signed for next season. Hall notes Boyle is a trifle crude now but may develop into a comer.
In Vervena Alabama F A Guiledge recounts a years long battle with piles that worsened with every attempt at treatment. Bucklen's Arnica Salve finally cured him and he praises it for pain and ache relief. Sold by O B Guy Inc Second Avenue and Vester Drug Store.
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