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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1910
Page
2
Hinkle pitched six solid innings as the Tigers shut down a promising start by the Vegetables. Bennett supplied notable pitching and defense, while the home crowd watched a tense ninth inning end with the Tigers on top.
Hinkle struggled early for Ford Hinkle and Dag Gale's college team as Tacoma surged late. A three run ninth inning decided the game after two hits and a costly error kept the Tigers within reach. Annis worked the mound for Tacoma and Bennett made a notable running catch in the eighth.
Jack Killilay pitched effectively, holding the Beavers to two hits as his team won 8 to 0. Gardner allowed runs but pitched well, while key teammates included Shea and Sugden. The Vancouver game notes reference a late recess and a series context.
The Coast League report notes the A A U all-around championship will be held in Chicago on August 13. It states that Martin Sheridan is not the favorite this time.
You will come always because we offer the best line of fishing tackle rubber and athletic goods in the Pacific Northwest. Imported hooks lines golf clubs guns ammunition khaki clothing and a wide rubber goods assortment. Also high grade snelled hooks and miscellaneous hardware.
Rainy conditions postpone several NL games with Philadelphia Chicago New York and Cincinnati Brooklyn facing postponements. Batteries listed include Letfield Gibson Brown and Graham for one pairing while other details remain unclear due to weather.
The Grand announces Wednesday evening as Ladies Night with decoration for the event. James Morgan will refine his speech to add flair. Friday night features a film showing at Seattle venue Seee Erenes.
The young golfer Mason Phelps defeated Chas Evans in the final round to win the Western Amateur Championship in Minneapolis. The piece also notes public suspicion about the source of a boxer’s punch, discussing gloves and a boxing hype around Johnson and Jeffries. The Crows brothers Leach Phil and Dave are described as having been beaten quickly, suggesting they should reconsider pursuing major titles.
RANDALL Ohio Aug 9 Uhlan trotted a mile to wagon yesterday afternoon in 2 01 flat breaking his own world record of 2 02 1 4 Billings owner of Uhlan drove the horse at the opening of the grand circuit meeting here yesterday setting out to lower the world record to wagon at the meet.
Josiah Collins, chairman of Washingtons game law revision commission, shares a Washington Northwest hunting and fishing scene based on 27 years in the Sound country. He cites clean Spartan sportsmanship and vast experience, cautioning against press agents and praising nature study. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
TIP WRIGHT argues that a telegram declaring Jeffries’ life best and urging bets was not written or authorized by Jim Jeffries. The piece notes Jeffries was in his dressing room with trainers and Lewncohn brothers present, casting doubt on authorship of the telegram shown in Lewncohn’s window.
Newark New Jersey Aug. 9 The Newark club of the Eastern league announced a deal sending pitchers Bob Boade and Rube Waddell to St Louis Americana in exchange for Catehers. Newark currently leads the Eastern league and the move is seen as strengthening the Browns backstop position.
Baltimore August 9 crowds gather outside Joe Gans home as the battered boxer remains on his feet in the final rounds of his last fight. The Old Master lies semi conscious at Argyle Avenue with his wife, foster mother, and physician Dr. Jay nearby while spectators wait all day.
Cle Elum promoter Warry Barnes reports husky contender Lester faces Jack Fitzgerald in a 15 round bout at Cle Elum on August 12. Fitzgerald is billed as a fast and dangerous opponent, promising a test that fans hope will reveal Lester’s true ability.
A Quilcene Washington reader thanks a newspaper for coverage of public opinion on a Reno disaster. The writer lauds Bob, Gilbert Goodwin, Lajoie and Laporte as strong batters and notes manager Stallings praises their legitimate hitting approach over speed. Anfield drives are mentioned as an explanation.
Two young pitchers join the Weeds this week to bolster a stressed staff. One is J Callahan from Wallington State league, nicknamed Pat, and the other is Henning from Eastern Washington rumored to be Art Henning formerly with Central High.
New York Aug 9 Ketchel fights postponed at the Fairmont due to Ketchel's foot ailment requiring a bail and preventing him from wearing his shoe. Officials expect the bout to be rescheduled in about a week.
Brooklyn scout Larry Button relies on a low profile approach. He tells players he will watch them to gauge nerve and avoid pressure games. Button claims a 28 year record without complaint or disciplinary action, and cites key finds like Daubert Wheat Dalton and Stark boosting Brooklyn's stock.
The Los Angeles board of supervisors ordered a prohibition on prize fight pictures and prize fighting in the county. The city has already barred such shows, and towns across the county including ten beach towns are removing fight imagery.
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