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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

2

Seattle Takes Came How to Win a Game Without Hits

Seattle spectators attended a curious baseball entertainment at Dugdale's park featuring Aberdeen pitcher Jack Hickey who failed to control his pitches, while local hitters surged with four singles two doubles and a homer. The crowd praised Hickey's performance as the season’s wildest show and the locals won on batting despite his ineffectiveness.

Jack Hickey Aberdeen Dugdale's Park Quigley Stanley Wan Bennett Jack Hickey Frisk Ross Hammond Cahill Coy Starkell

Sluggers Shine As Hiack Cate Stifled By Welchs Pitching

Paddy Welch limited Hiack Cate to weak hits until his arm ran down in the seventh. Coy finished the relief, preventing a late Seattle surge. Pug Bennett fueled the offense with four hits to boost the batting order, while Jack Hickey narrowly missed a full inning of walks. Freichine expected to debut later in the week for Dugdale as the Optimus beat Port Orchard 3 2. Ed Hickey remains sidelined with slow recovery. The New York billiard championship opened in New York with Lucien De Holle favored among entries. A tri meet looms next Saturday featuring local high schools and Tacoma students. Everett dog men anticipate a kennel show in the City of Smoke Stacks. Results: Philadelphia 7 New York 7, Boston 4. Cleveland 11 Detroit 6. Louis 4 Chicago 4. Oakland 1 Portland 1 Frisco 1.

Entertainment Ends Abruptly Amid Scoring Complaint

Manager Hob Brown faced a puzzled crowd as the score stood 12 to 2, with critics noting refreshments were not offered after the program. The management had not anticipated such demand and apologized for the shortfall.

Hob Brown

Navy Yard validates daily ferry service to Frisco

Navy yard announces reduced dates for ship pier service with three remaining days before launch. Ten round trips daily scheduled, with one additional trip planned. Service aims to connect Frisco and surrounding ports ahead of next wave of operations.

Puget Sound Navy Yard Frisco Boata Pier 2 Soc Oan Pier 3

Hurley Comes Here As Vancouver Trade Looms

Scrappy Bill Hurley, former Seattle firet sacker and Vancouver manager, may join the Seattle club after the national commission recognized Vancouver’s claim. Dugdale traded Shipp to the Canucks for a shot at Hurley, who signed with McCloskey and reported to the majors’ training trip. Hurley refused Vancouver orders. commission intercedes with President Lucas. If Dagdale finds no place, Seattle may bargain for Hurley as an infield option amid reshuffles.

Bill Hurley Firet Seattle Vancouver Nine John McClow St. Louis Nationala Belough National Commission Vancouver Hurley Dugdale Shipp Canucks I Gagnato Don Struthers McCloskey Dickson Commission Lucas Senate Dagdale Schofield Bil Hammond Dudley Bennett Quigley Purley Nott Degdale

Hickman's Unique Baseball Role Keeps Cleveland Peace

Charley Hickman serves as clubhouse peacemaker for the Cleveland club, a cheerful third-base coach who calms sulky players and steadies the bench. His job, distinct from hitting or fielding, aims to preserve harmony amid team strife and internal friction. Managers Somers Kilroy and Lajoie watch the experiment with interest as Hickman, the popular “Cheerful Hick,” quietly steadies the team.

Baseball Club Charley Hickman Cleveland Etrife Somers Kilroy Lajoie

Police Stop Fight at Old Broadway Club Bout

Police halted a ten round boxing match between Terry McGovern and English challenger Johnny Summers last night at the Old Broad Street club in New York. The stoppage prevented the bout from continuing after tensions escalated between the fighters and spectators.

United Press New York Ned Terry McGovern Johnny Summers England Old Broadway Athletic Club

Navy Yard Route Monticello Steamers Schedule Improves

The Monticello route steamer departs the Flyer dock at 6 30, 9 30 a m, and 1 30 with a fourth listing. The schedule provides morning and early afternoon service from the Navy Yard to the Flyer dock.

U. S. Navy Yard Monticello Flyer Dock

Tomorrow Ladies' Day at the Ball Park

Manager Dugdale issues a cordial invitation to all fair fans for Ladies' Day. The Aberdeen squad comes rested from Spokane and the locals aim for a fast game with ginger ball action expected.

Ball Park Dugdale Aberdeen Spokane Tocals

Soap Lake Salts Relieve Rheumatism, Drugstores Advertise

An advertisement proclaims Soap Lake Salts greatly relieve rheumatism and are available at all druggists.

Washington High four classes crown track meet winner

In a Washington High School track meet at the university four classes competed. The senior class won by one point over the seniors who led the sophomores by one point. freshmen scored two points. Charlee Mullen repeated as Coe medalist in the 440 yard event though in poor form, Leeter Wilson led the juniors with four firsts and a second. Crawford Warren stood out among new runners, the coach pleased with 70 participants, aiming for strong Interscholastic showings.

Washington High School University Charlee Mullen Mullen Ume Leeter Wilson Clase Wilson Crawford Warren Warren Lewin

Phony Name, Real Puncy Hopeful Jim Stewart in Debut

New York April 2. Jim Stewart, using a phony name, emerges as a rising boxer from Brooklyn with 12 straight knockouts. He stands 6 ft 1 in, weighs 195 pounds, and shows reach of 76 inches. Manager Billy Elmer predicts future weight around 225 pounds and big fights ahead. Stewart’s early bouts showcase grit and timing, with a notable win over Tony Rows and a hard-fought match against Jack Horner. The six-round bout proceeds under May & promotion.

New York Jim Stewart Brooklyn Stewart Billy Elmer Bie Jack Horner Bonners Bonner Kees Stewarts Tony

Third racing card fragment with multiple placings

Fragmentary track meet results list 11 events with partial times distances and placings. Winners include Watrous and Reck with second place notes for Merte and Livingston, plus incomplete entries for hurdles shot put and long jump. Data appears garbled and may reflect an old meet summary.

Wileen Rieder Abbott Watrous Iird Wileon Merte Reck Livingston Custersen Height & Fert Dimance Kabel Fritier Ser

Rete Triumphs In Close Tie Breaker

Rete edged Us Throw at the final whistle with a late surge securing a narrow victory. Mager finished third after a steady performance behind the leaders.

Mager

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