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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
2
Horses arrive in superb condition with strong workouts, though no record breakers yet. Latonia and Jamaica emerge as racing spots with jockey Radke in training at Oakland ready for season opening. Results from Latonia and Jamaica follow, listing winners and times across eight races on Monday.
John W. Morton, England's best sprinter, won the 60 yard dash at Madison Square Garden last week. He ambled across the track smoking a cigarette just before the race and said he smoked constantly and drank beer regularly in training. Theorists predict heart and wind troubles, but Morton appears nearly perfect physically.
Evening shakeup sees Babe Christie resign from the 7sm squad and switch to managing. End Crim also plans to resign on Tuesday. Report says Big Tom Me is blamed for grandstanding, denying others a fair chance. Expect patch up and return to former positions.
Eastern sports writers praise Marvin Hart for challenging Tommy Rysnes Yanager amid a flurry of hot takes. Critics note Hart’s company and remark that Tommy once excelled, while the piece hints at a lively circuit with John L. Sullivan appearing in northern big houses for sparring exhibitions with Jack McCormick.
Drake University in Des Moines Indiana fields a strong team led by coach Heston. Star halfback Barry Conaway, a 255 pound, 6 foot 5 inch athlete, boosts the offense with speed and power. Heston, formerly a Michigan standout, brings a formidable line to the season.
The piece records quotes attributed to Rat Nelson about football from Kansas City and contrasts with Hattling Nelson. It notes a harsh view of brutality, refereeing, and scrimmage, while mentioning Indiana's Abraham and Wisconsin crew tensions. It also touches Doolin Rootin verse, Jim Jeffries police plan, and Hart firing trainer McCormick for Ryan.
Bates staged a high number of trick plays in the Harvard game. The open style saw four men back of the line and constant double passes on the Crimson. Reports say Young Corbett plans a Philadelphia bout with Young Erne later this month, while Erne’s strong performance vs Attell boosts his six round potential. The Chicago club will train at Champaign, Illinois, next season. Last
In a candid moment, Bobby recalls meeting the coach who greeted him with a handshake and confident words. The coach asked if Bobby would join the team, signaling belief in his readiness and potential contribution.
Coach Stagg seeks an emergency substitute for quarterback Eckersall as injury to the Maroon could derange the eleven. Jesse Harper, baseball captain, draws the most attention and is likely to be given first choice.
The Seattle high school girls basketball program shows a bright outlook with about 60 candidates. Coaches Milas Hubert oversees class teams and the school squad as weather limits court use. Class games among freshmen juniors and sophomores seniors lead to a final to crown champions, last year won by the Juniors.
Cartiale coaches face reticence from Indian players about injuries after games. A recent examination revealed a center with a dislocated big toe and a line man with a wrist issue. a doctor found a broken cap. The players avoid admitting injuries to maintain pride and avoid stigma of pale face.
Beandow the strong man returns to London from Africa and the East with a group of 82 natives from various nations including Britons, Hindus, Hottentots, Kaffirs, Punjabis and others. He trained these natives and paraded them as specimens of physical perfection attained through his methods.
Mayor Dunne moves to curb boxing in Chicago, favoring private clubs for members and guests only. The change could end large purses and deter top fighters. With California and a Frisco jury probe into prize fighting corruption, broader bans seem possible, while national figures consider broader sports reform.
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