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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
Manager John McGraw directs Malarkey and McKinney as they drill base runners in second and third. Matthewson then enters the box and executes the maneuver repeatedly while McGraw watches to confirm the lesson is learned.
Ole Donelson plans a sea level challenge to Dr Roller in Seattle next Monday night. He wagers $500 that he will win, while Roller’s calm exterior masks rising nerves. An unknown giant from Sweden, 6 feet 2½ inches and 220 pounds, looms as a formidable late challenger.
Washington High School kicks off spring athletics with cross country and track practice under good weather. The track at Lincoln Park will soon be ready and new talent will fill gaps left by Wil Coyle Halley Gish and Thompson who depart under the four year rule.
S8e round trip. Operates from Pier 2 with ten daily round trips. Corrects service note and schedules trips for the day.
United Press reports Nome Alaska April 2 that the Alaska sweepstakes dog race to Candie and return began with ten teams starting between 10 am and noon yesterday. Each team uses eight dogs and the $600 purse plus more than $50,000 in bets highlight the event, described as one of the greatest races in the country.
James Flinn Pueblo firefighter and Bat Ling Johnson Swede fighter signed for a second 10 round match at the Pacific Athletic club during fleet week. The bout, described as the fiercest 10 rounds in the county, ended in a draw. The Jeffries club plans Jimmy Gardner and Harry Lewis for a 25 round match during battleship visits.
Sam Johnson, the colored heavyweight, accepted the Badger club of Milwaukee offer to fight Jim Barry this month. The date was set for April 19 but Johnson now demands more time and will not fight before April 17. Parry is deemed too tough for short notice, but Johnson believes he can win without underrating his opponent.
Washington High defeated Lincoln High 4 to 3 in a closely contested baseball game. Errors by both sides influenced the outcome. Agnew started for Broadway school with wild pitching, then Holt and Standridge delivered solid relief. Helford pitched well for Lincoln, while Million proved a steady hitter for Washington.
Dugdale's Smwashes beat Richmond Rainiers 10 to 2 as five leaguers struck in with two scratch hits. Hennett at second impressed with smart fielding and timely hitting, boosting the league team’s drive toward the pennant. Washington’s Arbogast and Hickey join the lineup with Quinn adding a new fielding option as practice games continue at Dugdale's Park. The charity match between Coming Through the Rye and Dugie’s park nine closes the day’s events amid college and minor league interest.
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