Jensen Joins Vancouver Squad Amid Stirring Pacific Coast Buzz
Jensen the jinx port paw is with Vancouver this season after beating Seattle three times in a week. Mohler, the 45 year old youngster, stars at second for San Francisco on reports. Dode Brinker reports to Vancouver fit and may guard first with Julie Stretch competing. Leo McQuarry, 16 year old Tacoma find, excites Brown. Bobby James, Seattle youth, shows promise at third. Pug Pennett and Gus Thompson swirl around second and pitching duties as Pacific Coast league action unfolds with Oakland leading at 5 of 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Port Paw
Vancouver
Seattle
Kid Mohler
San Francisco
Mohler
Dode Brinker
Bob Brown
Leo McQuarry
Tacoma
Gus Thompson
Gus
Butler Emerges as Key Hitter in Tighe's Lineup
The account describes Butler, a sturdy batter with strong shoots and slants, as a likely first-stringer. He recently faced the Regulars, beating Furchner on hits, though his teammates did not share the workload and his team lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Jack Tighe
Butt
Furchner
Regulars Play Nine Act Comedy As Fans Count Hits
A nine act comedy performance drew fans as the Regulars batted well with 22 hits. Davidson slugged a homer and added two singles, Fritz Chick collected three singles, and Danny Shea played solid defense. Outfielders struggled with hot balls as the nine inning clash wore on. A game with Snohomish was scheduled for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dug’s
Fritz Chick
Frits
Season Ticket to Games Guess at Dugdale Park
The Star invites readers to submit a single guess on gate attendance for the season opener at Dugdale Park on April 18. Send a postcard with one clear figure, your name address and phone, by April 15 for a chance to win a season ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Dugdale Park
Vancouver Passes Law Permitting Boxing Contest
Vancouver Washington voters approve an ordinance allowing boxing matches with no round limit for athletic clubs. The council acted after 600 residents supported the measure. A 15 round bout between Hud Anderson and Danny O'Brien is set for Vancouver Auditorium on April 28, with more May matches planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incorporated
Hud Anderson
Danny O'Brien
Vancouver Auditorium
Seattle Wrestlers Ready to Face Tacoma Team
The Seattle Y M C A team under Prof Freed sails to Tacoma to wrestle the local squad. Captain D Bollman and teammates Pete Sponard Tom Margerett O Magnuson Nick Langess Collie Fortner Charley Arndt F Beels K Edwards are listed among the entrants. If they perform as in trials the Seattle group should win on the Tacoma mat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pete Sponard
Tom Margerett
O. Magnuson
Nick Langess
Collie Fortner
Charley Arndt
F. Beels
K. Edwards
Broadway Sophomores Triumph In Underclass Track Meet
Broadway High School sophomores won 64 points to 12 by freshmen in yesterday’s underclass track meet. Events saw Farrell, Coyle, Gray, Fallon, and Adair among winners with times and heights noted, including a pole vault of 8 feet 6 inches and a broad jump of 18 feet 11 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway High School
Farrell
Block
Fallon
Coyle
Kooster Seem
Hurdies
Willie
Adair
Gray
Norman
Coaster
Aos Adair
Carpenter
Hughes
Peterson
Promoter to Decide Bout Card for Dreamland Show
Promoter Jim Griffin of the Broadway Athletic Club will decide today which attraction headlines Dreamland boxing exhibition in San Francisco. A bout with Johnny McCarthy and Sammy Smith is planned, with Griffin also wiring to land Johnny Coulon or Frankie Conley for the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Jim Griffin
Broadway Athletic Club
Dreamland
Johnny McCarthy
Sammy Smith
New York
Griffin
Johnny Coulon
Frankie Conley
Lanum Ready to Face Gunboat Smith in Oakland Bout
Ada supporters back Joe Lanum as he fights Gunboat Smith before the Oakland Wheelmen tonight. Smith is in excellent condition and expects to KO Lanum, while betting crowds show strong Lanum support for the bout's outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Adamirers
Joe Lanum
Smith
Lanum
Weather Tidbits Show Tides and Heights
The entry notes times 6:53 am and 3:39 pm with tide readings of 12.8 feet and minus 11.9 feet and a low 64 feet referenced. No clear location or event context is provided.
Lejeune Sets Record. Bats 0.828 Clip for Evansville
Sheldon Lejeune, holder of the world long distance throwing record, led Central league batters last season with Evansville. He hit .828 in 128 games, batted 451 times, and collected 148 hits. Now with the Brooklyn National team, he aims for an outfield job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Lejeuneelion Lejeune
Evansville
Lejeune
Brooklyn
Boiled Baseball Bulletins From the Hot Stove
Otto Hess of New Orleans may become a Cub as bidders circle his sweet left hander. Crom Kaler from Ohio State joined the New Orleans staff and held hits to zero. Willard Robinson will visit the Giants to tutor young pitchers as a strong business. Cy Forsythe to Dallas for batting in the Texas league. Merkle set for steady work in 1911 as Giants and Highlanders compete for bragging rights. Hal Chase remains unaffected as Highlanders boss churns out infield thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hess
New Orleans
Chance
Frank
Cy Forsythe
Dallas
Merkle
Broadway Midgets Open Season With Heavy Practice
The Broadway Midgets begin their season with heavy practice and face Queen Anne at Lincoln playgrounds Saturday. Rain disrupted several large-city games while Ballard High scrubs fell 4-3 to Broadway High Second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Lincoln Playgrounds
Jack Johnsons Wife Stays in Jail All Night
San Francisco April 5 Internal strife marks the county jail as a matron vacated quarters to house Mrs Jack Johnson wife of the black champion pugilist. Wearing about 16000 in diamonds she visited her husband in the jail with a maid and dogs and feared robbery for her jewelry. After a talk with the Under Sheriff she was allowed to stay overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry United Pressey
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Jall
Hamilton
Last Day for Mammoth Dog Show Entries Opens April 21
The Seattle Kennel Club hosts a dog show at Mammoth Rink starting April 21 for four days. Entries are accepted today with Secretary R. M. Palmer on the Leary Building's second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Kennel Club Aueplies
Mammoth Rink
R. M. Palmer
Leary Building
Wrestlers in Trim for Gotch Westergaard Title Bout
Frank Gotch the world heavyweight champion and Jesse Westergaard arrived in Los Angeles for Friday night match. Westergaard, full of confidence, said he would decisively beat Gotch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Frank Gotch
Jesse Westergaard
Westergaard
Gotch
Lincoln High Falls 6 to 2 to Queen Anne in Opener
Queen Anne High defeated Lincoln High 6 to 2 in the opening game of the interscholastic championship series. McCurdy pitched for the victors guiding Queen Anne to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lincoln High
Queen Anne High
McCurdy
National auto show committee maps next year's exhibitions
Members of the show committee of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers met in New York on April 5 to discuss plans for motor car exhibitions across the country next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
California Polo Season Ends with Hogan Trophy Meet
The Pasadena polo event runs April 5 to April 12 concluding the California polo season. Players compete for Hogan and other valuable trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pasadena
California
Hogan
Portland Edges Vernon 2 1 In Coast League Play
In yesterday's Coast League game Portland defeated Vernon 2 to 1. no other league games were played. Vernon leads and Sacramento trails based on standings shown. Ban on betting noted as Virginia anti gambling law prompts strict enforcement by Governor and Jamestown Jockey Club meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Vernon
Norfolk
Jamestown
Browns Pitcher Petty Struggles With Off Night
Petty of the Browns remains ineffective as the club lingers in the lower division. His career goal has long been to best the Cleveland team, a feat he often achieved when paired with Long Tom Hughes, who helped form a formidable duo that kept Cleveland from winning a Hag from Detroit years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petty
Browns
Cleveland
Long Tom Hughes
Hag
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merry Swatfest
Julie Stretch
Candy Lega
Fa Dode
Julie
Bobby James
Bobby
Canucks
Pug Pennett
Oaks
A. Bugge
Davidson
Danny Shea
Snohomish
Bradbury System
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Second Ave
Union
Reliable Credit House
Knight Rider
Colue Knight Rider
Cleveland Brothers
Killarney
Ecrly Fathers
Wash
Multnomah
Fistle Entertainments
Broadway Sophs
Brownie
Coulon
Crom Kaler
Ohio State University
Willard Robinson
McG
Baltimore
Giants
Gianta
Highlanders
Hal Chase
Sporting Dope
Middle West
Ballard High Scrub
Broadway High
Harvard
Yale
New London
Conn
Franklin High
Beattie College
Polly Willard
Brown & Hulen’s Rooms
Buell
Roy Cumber
Kid Curry
Graystone Athletic Club
Chicago
W. E. Cartier
Chehalis
Biik O'Loughlin
St. Louis
M. &. Wenge
Rube Marquard
Newark
Fory Jeducation
Laren
Coast League
Vernon Sérieuse Teum
Mae
Sacramento
Atevens
Young
Nglander
Barney Pelty
Everett
Telegraph
Tonve Beattle
Colman Dock
Noth Pires Chee
J. Jows
Kawin J.argre
Exchange Department
Pike ST
Fifth
Vernis Martin
Banf
Wid
Ivy J. Henry
Tional Bat Prandeco
H. L. Sna
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!