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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
9
Washington defeated Oregon 14 to 0 in a decisive intercollegiate baseball game. Clark pitched steady for Washington, with four hits but no runs for Oregon. The Huskies showcased flawless defense and aggressive baserunning, while Oregon struggled with base running and fielding.
About 100 Quinault on the Hoquiam reserve delivered a large sum to the Indian agent to cover tickets and travel for the Jeffries Johnson fight next July. They want the event near the ring and plan to wager on Jeffries, whom they name as the winner.
In Boston on April 14 the Pirates posted a score in a National League contest as Rucker and Gergen worked the batteries against Quillen and Jackiitech for Philadelphia. The Philadelphia team also logged runs in a separate April 14 game.
A partial Washington score note from April lists teams and players, mentioning Plank Thomas Joiimeon and Street with a Philadelphia game reference and unclear battery names in a fragmentary American League item.
In Chicago and New York on April 14 scores and lineups surface with batteries listed for several teams. The reports name players Graham Stephens Smith Payne Vaughn Lake Sweeney Cicotte Wood Carrigan Joes Clarke Miller Stanage and others as part of the day’s box. The entries note darkness ending play in New York after the fourteenth inning with Cleveland Detroit also mentioned.
San Francisco April 15 The Emeryville bout July 4 appears favored for Jeffries as betting begins with little action. Promoter Corbett says no money will move until Johnson shows real training and intent to work. Sid Hester arrived and declined to name the man who offered 25 000 to Tom Burns for a Langford fight, a claim that still unsettles sports writers.
In Sprngs Ark April 18 report says attention on Cincinnati under Clarke Griffith and Brooklyn, with Dahlen and team changes eyed. Griffith’s improved pitching and infield could push Cincinnati toward the first division. Brooklyn’s chances seem slim, though manager Dahlen could surprise if he adds players.
In a rough pre season clash the Colts outlasted the Vets 9 8 in the eleventh. Thompaeon starred for the Colts with strong hitt ing backing from teammates as nine errors plagued both sides. Seaton and Johnston delivered key hits in the late innings to seal the win and send the Colts to Snohomish for an upcoming game with town ball toppers.
The Jack of Hearts alias Jack Gleason is returning home and due next Saturday on the overland limited. The Jack of Spades will not accompany him. Gleason reportedly failed to bring John von as instructed by Rickard and Gleason, with confusion over a missing escort on the trip.
Francisco April 16 Hy y until ft in time for ee offices and Jack Johnson to into the ring at Emeryville the oon ofuly 4 the two heavy te will carry insurance that will guarantee Rickard and Gleason against loss in event that any incident happens to either fighter. The insurance was placed yesterday through local agents by which the promoters will compensated in the sum of 30,000 if there should be any hitch in the arrangment. This guarantee will be carried by Lloyd's of London. Tex Rickard had written his check for 2900. Rickard says insureds may total over 36600 for protection if the fight is called off due to accident or death.
Langford defeats Jim Barry in a 16 round bout capturing attention as one of the era's notable tent performances. The Boston Demon Langford delivered punishing blows with Barry rallying at times but unable to stop the tide, while Langford hinted at future matches and larger ambitions in the sport.
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