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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
2
Local fans enjoy sunny day as Dugdale scouts players. Matt Stanley energizes scrimmage at Thirteenth, Dugdale plans field upgrades at the new park while awaiting arrivals and potential new names before the season opens.
Bralley Gish, weakened by an accident and loss of will, may enter Saturday’s high school interclass track meet to defend the Coe medal for a third year. If unable to compete he would forfeit the medal, but reports say he will run if able, facing rivals Mullen Harvey Stoll and a possible newcomer. McAllen, once his fiercest rival, will not be entered.
Yesterday’s card featured six races with Adena winning the opener in 1 01 34 and Native Son taking the third in 1 67 26. Other victors included Tafiammabie in race two, Water in race four, and Edearde in the sixth, with Cadichon and Ab Fonby placing notable seconds.
A brief item from the district notes on proper home sanitation and quality of planting, mentioning A Brown & Co with two phone references and the general focus on improving health conditions in households.
Gold Duke ridden by Martin won the opening one mile race at 4 to 1. McAlister placed King Brush second with 97 ees Time 1 42 4-4. In the second race Cablegram ridden by Davis 116 led the seven eighth mile at 2 to 5 and won.
Reported results from St Joseph races show multiple events with winners and placers. In the third race over a quarter mile Flavigny led, Don na placed third, and Time recorded. The fourth race over a half mile was won by Hine Lee with Black Mary second and Truce third. The fifth race over a mile saw Zick Ab arama win with All enby second and Quaxyn third. The sixth race over three fourths mile was Cutter winning, For diviner second and Prince Brutus third. The seventh race over a mile had Posing first, Airwhip second, and another horse third with a time of 1:40 14.
In Frisco and Portland contests the batteries led by Nagle Cairnes and Hogan anchor a 7 6 victory for the Angels against Oakland and a 6 3 win for Frisco with umpires Perrine and Der on duty. The card lists Gum Moore Jones and Street as another battery and notes Gates and Hackett in the earlier lineup.
Incomplete OCR shows Gan Pramciago with a 4 1 mark, Oakland and Los Angeles both listed with varying scores, Portlag listed as 3 4, suggesting a broken snapshot of a standings table or game results without clear dates or full team names.
Port Blakeley writer Peter Bergman reports on Rube Vickers the big pitcher who worked with Seattle last year and is now with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Americans. Bergman notes Vickers will likely start with Philadelphia this season.
Shreeder signs a new shortstop named Eberly from the east with a reputation as a capable fielder. Pitchers Geedwin and Cwiftetder, noted names for Tacoma, have not yet joined Lanel's squad at Waite Wella but are expected within days.
Tonight at Leech Park in the large pavilion Wagner's Orchestra will provide music for a dance. Gentlemen six cents, ladies free. Bring your partner for a pleasant evening.
The article notes the opening of American and Western leagues in a thin afternoon, with celebrations and interest. It suggests Chicago likely dominates the National race, and mentions Harvard clubs possibly hosting an 1908 meeting with about 500 delegates expected to attend next month in Detroit.
The Seattle YMCA presents its eighth annual exhibition at the Grand Opera House tomorrow. The program features gymnastic and athletic entertainment including tum, Satan, Cotisette bar exercises, a dumbbell drill, a work, and three medal contests, promising a highly interesting show.
Mallard and the Marines prepare for the season’s first amateur bell game at Ballard Ball Park on Sunday. Both teams showcase strong lineups and expect a competitive contest.
About 60 horse lovers met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss raising money for a Washington park and a 6260 foot speedway. Promoters plan an active campaign to secure subscriptions from enthusiasts and city support. The racing strip would be among the world’s most beautiful courses.
Report from Nez Perce Idaho describes an oil strike yesterday during a water well drill. A strong flow erupted, producing gallons per minute, drawing attention in the area. The scene marks a notable development amid a broader regional oil exploration push.
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