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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1905

Page

2

Racing Upsets and Fair Play Highlight Latonia and Jamaica Cards

Racing at Latonia and Jamaica yesterday produced a balanced show with favorites and longshots rivaling each other. The Latonia results included St Noel and Jno Lyste in fast sprints and stakes like Santen Martha Gorman and Turrando in purses, while Jamaica featured Treala Incantation and Sam H Harris Arsenal in a mix of handicaps and maidens.

Latonta St. Noel Bellicone Revillee Jno Lyste Bon Pr Charile Miss Billie Adesso the Maie Remington Art Chase Ohio Jamaica N. Y Sam H. Harris Arsenal Richmond Handrarra Rave Hermitage Ouniy Jim Roycroft Gambler T. J. Cox

University Loses First Game in Idaho Clash

In Moscow Idaho on Monday October 51 the University of Washington suffered an 8 to 0 defeat to Idaho State university. Idaho scored only by place Washington held firm with strong ends and a stout line. At halftime the score was 8 to 0. The game featured seven Idaho penalties for offside while Washington had seven penalties. The lineup listed for both teams includes Crim Balcock Ames Bantz Pullen Christy Smith Winco Cole and McDonald for Washington and Snow Sheridan Smith Larson Oakes Armstrong Small and others for Idaho. Thirty-minute halves were played.

Moscow Idaho University of Washington Idaho State University Washington Seattle Crim Balcock Ames Bantz Pulten Christy Smith Wincor Cole Palmer Tiley McDonald Snow Sheridan Rogers Larson Oakes

Qetch Triumphs Over Archal in Des Moines Match

In Des Moines on Monday night Frank Gotch defeated Til Wilding Archer, once a top boxing hopeful, in a notable wrestling bout. The bout drew attention as Gotch, a former title hopeful, showcased prowess against Archal.

Des Moines Tows Wilding Archer Motine Til Frank Gotch

Jeffries Declared An Accident By Fite Simmons

Bob Fitesimmons, after study of the great heavyweight, says Jeffries is an accident of boxing. He calls Jeffries not a regular ten of men, but a made-to-order fighter for his role. Fire sara Jett is described as bigger and stronger and harder punching than any other in the ring.

Bob Fitesimmons Jeffries Fite Jeff Bob Sara Jett Wolf Simon Rome Seattle de Forest

Prize Goes to Mrs. Wray in Arcade Bowling Contest

Mrs. William Wray appears to win the October women’s bowling prize a $25 cravenette coat at Arcade alleys. She has rolled twenty four scores over 120 by Monday evening. Miss Datton and Mrs. Wadsworth also posted strong scores over 120 and 16 over 120 respectively.

William Wray

Women’s Match Is Declared Off

Mrs William Wray and Mrs Frank Wadsworth will not pay the much talked of match. Mrs Wadsworth departs Wednesday for California for her health and to remain through winter. The cancellation disappoints women bowlers and many knights of the lignum vitae who had anticipated the event.

Wiliam Wray Frank Wadsworth

County Orders Quail Shipment and Mare Transfer

King county commissioners authorize delivery of 1096 dozen Bob White quail from Kansas under Warden Reif. Birds will be held until February or March mating season before release across the county. Clarence H. Mackay moves 69 horses and mares from Silver Brook New Jersey to Kingston stud Kentucky on October 30. includes Medier stallion valued at $66,060 and the untried Manastar, Metropolitan Handicap winner.

King County Reif Kansas Clarence H. Mackay Silver Brook N. J Kingston Stud Kentucky Medier Manastar Morris Park

Oldfield Builds Racing Motor With Tom Cooper Team

Barney Oldfield collaborates with former bicycle champ Tom Cooper to construct a racing engine aimed at surpassing all speed records on Long Island course.

Tom Cooper Barney Oldfield Long Island

Umpire Gua Moran May Return to National League Duty

Gua Moran, praised for his Eastern league umpiring this season, may be pressed into service by the National League again. Read Page 6. it pays.

Gua Moran

Spider Kelly Lines Up Manion for Herrera Bout in LA

Spider Kelly has been engaged to condition Pédre Manion for his fight with Aurelian Herrera, the Mexica, before the Pacific A. C. at Los Angeles on November 6.

Spider” Kelly Pédre Manion Aurelian Herrera Pacific A. C Los Angeles

Jockey Johnny Welff Betrothed to Edmond Blanc’s Daughter

London reports American jockey Johnny Welff is betrothed to the daughter of Edmond Blanc, the renowned trainer for Lord Denman. The engagement links prominent racing circles across nations and underscores Welff’s rising profile in the sport.

London Johnny Welff Edmond Blanc Lord Denman

Jenkins Wins October Bowling Prize at Arcade Alleys

A likely winner, A. L. Jenkins tops the October bowling prize with a score advantage. Waldorf joins the Notre Dame squad, described as a six foot tall, 1160 pound addition to the team.

Roses Waldorf Notre Dame

Beattie High Girls Embrace Tennis And Walking Club

Beattie high school girls show strong athletic spirit in fine weather. They play tennis and discuss organizing a walking club to take long walks on pleasant afternoons and evenings.

Beattie High School

Gans Splits With Herford Joins Coffroth Camp

Lightweight champion Joe Gans leaves Al Herford and teams with Jimmy Coffroth at Frinco to train for the November 24 bout with Mike Twin Sullivan in San Francisco.

Joe Gans al Herford Jimmy Coffroth Gane Frinco Mike “Twin” Sullivan San Francisco

Seattle girl football team aims to prove women's skill

Miss Dorothea Kingston, recently from England and now in Beattie, plans to form a Seattle girls football team within a month. She argues women can play football as well as men and would face men’s soccer teams, despite public hesitation and mocking remarks.

Seattle Dorothea Kingston England Beattie Mine Kington Becker Miss Kington Miss Kingston

Swimming Carnival Set for February Week at N A Netatorium

A February 1926 swimming carnival will bring contestants from Columbia Yale Marverd Brown and Pennsylvania colleges to the N A Netatorium. Competitors from Missouri A will also participate, showcasing college teams in a regional event.

Swimming clubs compete in United States championships events

Chicago A. A., Milwaukee A. C., Kinoia A. C., and Breskline Swimming Club will participate. The meet features A. A. U. championships from 60 yards to one mile, backstroke 100 yards, a five man relay, 100 yard breaststroke, fancy diving, and water polo championships.

Chicago A. A Milwaukee A. C. Kinoia A. C Breskline Swimming Club

Angels Look Like Winners in Early Pacific Coast League Race

The 1906 season shows the Angels leading the Pacific Coast league pennant chase as the Osaka and Heraphians trail, while the Reals struggle to stay within reach. The writeup notes Seattle’s strong form and the bleak prospects for the Biwash hubies.

Seattle Hera Osaka

Howton Pitcher George Winter Marries Nurse from Hospital

George L Winter of the Howton American League married nurse Mabel May Wilta who cared for him during a hospital stay three years ago in Houston. The ceremony linked a sports figure with a medical staff member in a local union touching both sports and healthcare circles.

George L Winter Howton Nurae Hoston Mabel May Wilta

Beattie High Girls Basketball Season Openings

Beattie High School girls basketball team begins practice this week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the armory at Terry and Stewart. Prospects show strong turnout as preparations start for a season likely to start with a game against the University of Washington girls team in late November or early December. The official team roster will be announced after the university game.

Beattie High School Armory Terry Stewart Lars University of Washington University Girls

Promoter Hints at Hidden Edge in Championship Push

A Las Angeles promoter hints at a secret tactic to counter rising rivals. The piece spotlights Bam Spaulding, a six foot fighter praised as a fighting marvel, and Jack Mclean as key contenders in a growing field seeking a breakthrough.

Promoter McCarey Los Angeles Bam Spaulding Jack Mclean

Portland catcher earns fame beyond the crowd

The Portland catcher known as a wonder worker built a reputation beyond the boomers. He fought in St. Louis until a setback, then shifted focus to baseball, a story continued on Page 6.

Portland Baseball Club Aleo Melaan St. Louie

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