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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1909

Page

3

Bennetts Timely Homer Caps Comeback Victory

Pug Dennett delivered a clutch homer in the ninth as the Grizzlies erased a 9 1 deficit to beat Casey's Colts 4 3. Hall and Pinnance pitched well for the losers, while 4 500 fans roared as Pug was carried off the field amid cheers and coins.

Grizaled Pug Dennett Agaliet Casey Fintahen Pinnance Lee Magee Kellackey Bert Whaling Hughey Mike Gent Frank Allen Clyde Hall Allen Planance Frank Hall Braun Roy Akin Tenley Raymond Magee Justin P. Bennett Pug Akin Colts

Indians Take Five From Vancouver In Wild Baseball Clash

Portland beats Spokane two games to one in a rugged series as Lee Magee and Adams drive in runs and Frisk Mays and Adams homer. Errors and quick plays mark the game with heavy fielding from Cooney, Bennett, and Raymond while Mike Lynch argues with Lee Magee after a misplay.

Fortland Mike Vancouver Lee Magee Portland Adams Lee Hall Mayes Mike Lynch Ney Cooney

Fight Followers Preview and August Cards Ahead

In this Ringside note, Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries are referenced as imprisoned or sailing, while Randy Ferguson and Joe Jeannette are set for an August 20 bout in New York. Poll McGovern gains buzz as a challenger in bantam championship talks, with recent wins boosting expectations.

Fabiie Randy Ferguson Joe Jeannette New York Poll McGovers John Conlon Monte Attell McGovern Terry the Goldman East Mcovern

Baseball Bunt Strategy and Dramatic Field Play Noted

Readers are treated to a baseball primer on when to bunt versus hit for power with runners on first and second and one out. The piece cites a National League instance where a surprise bunt disrupted a tight game, aided by Clyde Hall's pitching and a late hustle by Pulliam.

Uppore Dauntions Pulliam Kromies Belfish Heore Pulliam fin—Pulliam Hy Pulliam Seorer Angel

Peculiar Version of the Death of President Pulliam

A dramatic 1930s style account centers on Harry Pulliam facing a doomed ending on the baseball diamond. The piece portrays a final at bat with crowds watching as fate and a home run determine a dramatic conclusion. Enemies press hard despite errors. Death pitches to influence the outcome.

Pulliam Billy Murphy Harry Nnst Palliam Pulllam

Theron Man Heads The Lst Pitching Leaders

The item touts top pitchers with strong records including Mathewson Frock Brandon of Pittsburg Spade Cincinnati Krause Connie Mack’s find and Detroit’s Mullin. It notes several pitchers with 11 wins 2 losses and Mullin’s 19 wins in 84 games as leaders across the leagues.

Ol “Iron Man Mathewson Insull Frock Brandon Pittsburg Spade Cincionati Krause Connie Mack George Mullin Detroit

Apache runner captivates in coast marathon

Harry McLean an Apache from Phoenix dominates a 16 to 18 mile coast race in Los Angeles during the Pacific coast track and field championship. He outpaces rivals by two miles, finishes with a 110452626 pace, and wins handily while displaying no fatigue.

Los Angels Cal Arona Pacific Coast Harry McLean Etop Toronto McLean McLaan Phoenix Takashuana

Dolly Gray Poised to Dominate Sacramento Baseball Circuit

The report highlights Dolly Gray as a rising star in Sacramento baseball circles. It notes his recent move from Hack state and Vernon connections, his standout performances, and expert trainers predicting he will become a world class champion in distance events.

Sacramento Gall Mer Rae Cray Hack State Vernon Giving &T McLean Pinnance

Warner refuses arena match as Curley alludes constraints

Matchmaker Jack Curley says Bert Warner will not fight in the arena, claiming Rollers says maybe a meeting could happen only if Warner hires a town hall. Curley adds Warner will never work here and mocks Roller’s willingness to accept the challenge if Warner shoots for a higher reputation.

Bert Warner Jack Curley Warner Youstff Curley Dr. Roller Roller

Missouri A C Sends Track Team to Nationals

After a late surge, the Missouri Athletic Club of St Louis submitted four entrants for the Amateur Athletic Union national track and field championships in Seattle on August 13 and 14. Carl Forline competes in sprints, Hans Wolff in weights, Joe Nicholson in jumps and vault, Lee Talbot in weights, with Cornell favorite. Additional notable entries include Harry McLean of Phoenix in the five mile run and two athletes from the Chicago Athletic Club B Cook in jumps and vault, P Taylor in the mile and half.

Amateur Athletic Union Hames Missouri Athletic Club of St. Louis Seattle Tts Carl Forline Hans Wolff Joe Nicholson Lee Talbot Cornell Harry McLean Phoenix Ariz Chicago Athletic Club B. Cook P. Taylor

Mann's Holdfast Screw Driver Ad Cluttered Text

An old advertisement fragment touts Mann's Holdfast Screw Driver at 35 cents with notes on interchangeable blades and handles. It mentions automatic drivers and branded tools with directions, signed by Fred M. Spinning of 1910 Second Avenue.

Fred M Second Avenue

California athlete sets notable mile time in local meet

In Vanadana California a young athlete set a remarkable mile time during a local meet event. The performance featured a turning point in the race as the competitor gained the lead with a strong final stretch and broad jump style finish, marking a standout moment for the junior competitors.

Vanadana Cal Athletia Wathang Cca Bill Clinbing Wilcon Cazette

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