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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1909

Page

2

Mike Leads Duglets to Biggest Batting Rally Victory

In a remarkable game the Duglets secure a dramatic win as Tapron, Rush, Leach, and Custer anchor the rally. Chinault faces pressure and Maass leads hitters with strong contact as Bennett and Rae contribute to the late revival.

Mike Paile Ote Rush Chinault Heeban Rush Leach Custer Chiraat Areeer Anes Bennett Garry Man Rae

Bassett the 75 Mile Daily Baseball Nut

Hopkinsville resident Frank Bassett a medical student famed for a 75 mile daily car ride to referee games and chase a baseball career. The piece notes his Notre Dame ties, Notre II, and a volatile baseball business, detailing his hard work and colorful past.

Bassett Frank Tascett Hopkinsville Nashville Tenn Ike Meath Obroth Southern League Kava- Haugh Waesett

Big League Schedules In Print From 1909

The notice highlights the release of 1909 baseball schedules with at home championship dates for Siete Nevine and Amer leagues, official averages, and portraits of top players, league presidents, managers, and recent club histories. It promises extensive details for the coming season and other valuable information.

Siete Nevine Amerleague

Fragmentary Classified Prompts Cigarette Ad and Notice

A fragment requests a two-cent stamp a two cent rate to a Schedule Department in Philadelphia and hints at a cigarette purchase. It references a business chance column on page 6 and mentions a booklet sent free to readers.

Ate Philadelphia

Lerriee High Class School of Dancing Notes

A brief item from the paper mentions Lerriee High Class School of Dancing with references to teachers and private appointments. It lists instructors and possibly a staged event or class notices in a period tone. The readable lines show names and schedule hints without full details.

Lerriee High Class School OF Dancing Sehottecha

Prince the Famous Bt Bernard Dies in Chicago Funeral

Chicago April 20 Remains of Prince the famed Saint Bernard were shipped to Seattle for burial after a solemn ceremony. Owned by Francis Dras a wealthy wine merchant of Seattle the dog saved nine lives and earned many ribbons. Veterinarians tried to save him but he died after taking ill.

Chicago Prince Bt. Bernard Seattle Frencis Dras Merrchant Heattle Teen Ahi Puget

Schedule announced for big power boat races by union bay

The official motor boat schedule was issued by the Motor Boat Club. Events include heats for various boat sizes and distances at Union Bay and Lake Washington with handicaps and time allowances. A tug-of-war for boys under twelve is listed as a novelty event.

Bano Tits Motor Boat Club

Big League Star Powers Sidelines After Surgery

A prominent baseball figure, Powers, undergoes surgery and will miss major league action. The report notes his expected absence from the American League circuit and references ongoing plans for recovery.

BIG League Mike Powers Bachelon Uae Lowe

Rough Work Cost Jockey A Fortune

A jockey named Schilling lost a yearly salary of 74 008 due to not meeting rules at a racetrack. Officials disciplined him after incidents including forcing a favorite from a race and injuring another jockey. His future riding prospects in Europe appear unlikely this year.

Los Angela Pwr Saaney Bonittne Schilling Neary Europe

Farm Yard Dance at Dreamland Opens Indoor Picnic Night

A new indoor dance and picnic event arrives at Dreamland, inviting dancers to enjoy daytime dancing followed by an evening session on Thursday. The playful venue promises novel movement and social fun for attendees seeking fresh rhythm.

Dreamland

Optical Glasses Claim Immediate Cure for Irritability

Advertisement for Schochard Optical Eye Specialiata at 1207 Second Ave Beattie promises a quick cure for irritability and general discomfort using their od glasses.

Schochard Beattie

Town Mayor and the Ballpark Banter

A boy recounts memories of a town mayor and early baseball days, contrasting playful bravado with real field action. The narrator notes how mayors used to ride to the field in old fashion, while kids learned the game by watching and guessing the rider’s box direction and ball grip.

Lown

Notes From The Came Baseball And Team Updates

Fragmented notes recount Seattle sports chatter with mentions of Capron’s four thousand dollar purchase, a winner crossing the plate, and players like Pug, Schofield, Crocker, Danny Mic, Jerry Sheehan, Reymond, and Chauncey. The writing reflects a lively, informal recap of recent games, player movements, and near misses.

Seattle George Schofield Vertian Og Danny Jerry Sheehen Reymond Chauncey

National Baseball Board Sustains Umpire Accusations

The National Baseball commission announced that an investigation into charges against unnamed individuals, brought by umpires Kiem and Johnston, sustained the accusations and that these persons are identified in the inquiry.

New York National Baseball Communion Kiem Johnston

Largest world barbers and cigar stand on Pike Union

A large bar and restaurant with a cigar stand and seven chair barber shop claims to be the world's largest of its kind. Daily prize drawings of $16 Rs. are offered today between Pike and Union, with locations at tables 25 and 26 and seating at 1418 to 1617.

Pike Union

Mantin & Co Glov es Sale in City at $1.48 Pair

The paper notes Mantin and Co offering gloves at a price of 1.48 per pair in the city, with storefront at 1207 Second Ave opposite Lever Hotel. The ad emphasizes a special glove sale for local shoppers.

Mantin & CO Lever Hote

League pennant decision sparks bribery probe at Park

A disjointed note suggests a 1998 league pennant dispute at League Park involving Johnston and Ky and a bribery claim aimed at influencing Chickee. The fragmentary text hints at a game in progress and alleged payoffs affecting the outcome.

Bane Johnston Her Chickee Perm Fay

Plumber Try One Opens at OH Plumbing Co

A brief notice notes Try One, an artful slogan linked to OH Plumbing Co located at 223 Ping At, entering service. The fragment hints at a new venture or promotion within the plumbing business and a possible trade name.

OH Plumbing Co

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