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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
2
The Seattle High School squad thrilled fans with strong defense and sharp pitching beating the league stars. Critics praised Pitcher Schmitts and left fielder Higginbotham for key plays while the professionals struggled to hit their marks.
Boseman Hickey appears set to captain the Seattle squad for the upcoming season. With Doyle out, Dug searches for a new leader as Matt plans to use two other catchers, making Hickey the wiser choice.
Tacoma Tigers head into opener against Spokane with a patched roster. Shortstop Elberty, brought from the east, is flagged as an amateur of the top class, while pitcher Wilson is questioned after recent struggles.
Yesterday’s program showcased several one mile and variant length races with winners including Widow 166 driven by H Smith and Coat C 167 piloted by Pisher. Times ranged from 1 42 3 5 to 2 02 1 3, with Love of ss 116 placing second and The Mist 116 also placing in later heats.
Arrangements are under way for a track meet likely on the 27th of this month featuring university freshmen, Seattle high school, and Tecoma high school teams. Competition details to follow.
The Butte team reported to practice at the ball park after a morning ride and will face Dug's men in the opener. Mott and Garvin are the only locally known players. Mott expects a Portland-directed order any time. A dance at Leschi Park with Wagner's Orchestra is advertised for this evening. ladies admitted free.
The university manager declares that unless the men on the university baseball team quit chewing tobacco, all games will be canceled. He notes that the high school and the U are scheduled to play this afternoon.
The American Association and Western League opened yesterday with games in snow, Toledo defeating St Paul and Minneapolis shut out. Indianapolis and Leuleville beat Kansas City, while Columbus toppled Milwaukee. Lincoln beat Pueblo, Sioux City beat Omaha, and Denver routed Des Moines.
The Seattle High School team defeated Dugdale's leaguers 2 to 1 behind a strong pitcher and solid defense. Key hits came from Coyle and others as the team delivered a standout performance. Umpires and battery details are listed with the ballgame timing noted.
The record references ongoing local and regional sports activity including the Nostern League games, Pacific Coast League results, Major League results, Meadows race winners after June 29, and sporting features such as photographs sketches and cartoons by State special artists. It also mentions racing news notes and gossip by the Star’s rooms expert and well known Star sporting writers.
Bill Squires has arrived in San Francisco aboard the Ventura and faces intense attention from dopesters and promoters. The Australian, described as stout and imposing, drew interest as he prepared to meet Tommy Burns on May 6, a proposal he declined.
The fighter trains for two months to adapt to the climate before entering the ring. He has settled in Ban Rafael to acclimate and focus on conditioning under plans by Squires.
Gish who leads in potato faces possible absence while Coyle Vance and Parker are noted contenders. Inline Wear Brooks Hats 1331 Beach Avenue.
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