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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
2
Schedules reordered as games with Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Oakland Seattle are postponed indefinitely due to the calamity at San Francisco. The record shows wins and losses against several teams, with unclear scores and statuses for each matchup as the season is disrupted.
No games were played yesterday as the Pacific Coast league considers major changes after the San Francisco calamity. Portland and San Francisco cannot finish the week, transfers to Oakland discussed, and recovery is expected to take weeks. Seattle fans may see eight to eight weeks of play with seven weeks of rent to fans unless the directors rearrange the schedule. Jim Agnew commented he expects continued uncertainty.
A long feature on George Stone of the Americans praising his fielding and hitting as he pursues the league batting title. Mentions past season, watch gifts, and superstition about watches. Also references boxing chatter and plans about heavyweight matchups, with vague notes on O Rourke Jeffries and related plans.
Speculation swirls about Nelson Herrera clash next month as plans surface to force club selection of a referee with heavy forfeits. A proposed rule would penalize the managing parties if the chosen referee fails to uphold the contract, while Britt and Herman loom as possible substitutes and contingencies unfold around the McCarey promotion.
The best bicycle in the city for the money is the coaster-brake wheel sold for 689.00 by Piper Taft, the老 reporting goods firm at 1024 26 Second Avenue.
Race card details six events with winners and placings. First race King Cole led to win with Swell Girl second and Stump Town third in 16 percent time. Margaret Morris won second race with Maddona second and Randum third in 1. Third race Lancasterian won with Mise Affable second and Pride of Woodstock third in 1.14 percent. Fourth race Gaston Hotel Stakes Horace K won with Mountain Bine second and Rio Grande third in 44 seconds. Fifth race Deeterch land won with Burleigh second and third place aio 14. Sixth race Los Angelenes led, Lemon Girl second and Gladiator third in 11 seconds.
Abe Attell featherweight world champion trains for the April 10 world title fight against Frankie Neill in Los Angeles. Neill trains at Cres Gardens near San Francisco and will arrive shortly before the bout. Attell’s camp at Lewis Gym with Kid Montgomery and local youths draws crowds as he demonstrates his sharp training.
A notice promises one week of free treatments to show results and then offers continuing care if cures are achieved. It claims prior patients were cured and mentions free examinations by practitioners.
Infirmary leadership listed with Dr O A Braggs as manager. Public notice details unclear due to damaged OCR text but identifies Kirksville Infirmary of Osteopathy and administration.
The Superiora, who defeated the etrone Miectrics last Sunday, face the Rainiers at Madison Park Sunday afternoon at 390. Degginger of the Rainiers plans to start Dig Buck Pinney as lab man with Woods behind the bat. Johnson and Beheder will form the battery. Donovan from Hellingham will umpire.
Romeo Michigan earned distinction by contributing Frank Bowerman to baseball, a move described as the best thing Romeo ever did. Bowerman has been in the game since, a figure the piece highlights as a familiar sight in national baseball history.
Frank Bowerman, a popular catcher, is praised for his constant presence in games and his cheerful demeanor. The piece notes his engaging smile, supportive coaching from pitchers, and his reliable, high quality play that endears him to teammates and fans alike.
The outlook for the American Association season of 1907 looks most promising with attendance expected to exceed 1906, already one of the circuit’s most successful years. A strong baseball product is anticipated for the patrons of the league and its teams.
The annual inter close high school meet will be staged Saturday afternoon on the university campus. The Coe medal contest is expected to be the most exciting event with participants including Gieh Livingstone Coyle King MorAllop Cobare Harry Thompson and Clements.
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