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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
8
Fair ladies bring good luck to Joe Seaton as a light sports page notes upcoming games. Today matchups include Tacoma at Seattle Aberdeen at Vancouver Portland at Spokane with yesterday results Seattle 3 Tacoma 2 Aberdeen 6 Vancouver 1 Portland 6 Spokane 3.
In a tense midweek game Seattle edged Tacoma 3 to 4 with eighth inning drama. Baker started strong but faltered allowing two passes that became runs as Emil Frisk’s two-base hit sparked Seattle’s rally and Carruthers later miscues let in the decisive run. Crowd buzzed with ladies day fashion and a floral grandstand as Seattle preserved a hard fought victory.
Readers face a grueling afternoon as two boys events clash in a dual meet described with uncertain names and mixed references. Coaches and athletes contend with tough competition and uncertain outcomes as teams Cine terele and vive pene ang prepare to battle for honors.
In a small crowd Virgil Venable a road wrestler defeated Rodney Ronahan the British Columbia champion after a 29 minute 15 second battle. The second fall followed a 12 minute struggle with Venable showing confidence while Renshaw grimly resisted. Misprints and scattered game details follow as the report mixes events from two sports and multiple names.
Windy City High star Hringheff will start for the visitors as Agnew and his squad study Lincoln’s pitching curves. Toots appears to bolster Rock in the field while Shorty Anderson mans Reock’s receive. Lincoln routed Franklin 10 to 1 yesterday with Hovey’s strong pitching and McDonald’s misfortunes on the mound.
Dan Shea delivered three timely hits and a key first base throw as the team edged the Turks. Rob Carruthers left with an ankle injury after a collision as fans cheered the backstop’s resurgence amid a noisy, bruising contest.
Readers urge the elimination of steel spikes in baseball citing injuries to major leaguers and minors. The piece argues for nonmetallic cleats, softer settings, and safer footwear to protect players and preserve future talent.
The column notes Vancouver’s baseball joke and lacrosse ban on a day, Jimny Slagic joins the Baltimore Orioles after a Chicago National League stint, airships head to Victoria, and 124 horses in 21 cars arrive via Princess Charlotte. Sperger Hurlbut promote awards, and Princeton Yale lacrosse disclaimed. Hart Gartner moves to Jersey City. Seattle’s rain hinders play but a comeback is expected.
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