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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
2
The Turks were hurt by fielding miscues by Kellackey at home and by two double plays as Seattle benefited from the miscues. Despite out hitting Indiana and playing errorless defense, the Turks lost 6 to 0.
Pittsburgh owner Col. Barney Dreyfuss and manager Fred Clark rate George Gibson as the Pirates’ best bet at catcher. If he stays healthy and plays every game, Pittsburgh could hold first place. without him the defense falters and the team loses its edge.
Report covers owners and bettors celebrating harness racing victories and a $40,000 prize after dramatic finishes. Mentions Marqiin owner Lionelese Fletcher Jr and financier Irving Wheatcraft shipping horses to Vancouver meets, with scenes of revelry described across cities.
Philadelphia trounced Detroit 7 to 1 as Connie Mack’s rookie Krause impressed on the mound with WillettS held to solid defense. Detroit’s eight errors aided the defeat while Philadelphia closed within six games in the pennant race and eyed the stretch drive with Boston looming as a possible challenger.
Cuba’s giant pitcher Reullbach has anchored the Cubs for three years and remains key as Chance leans on him in the tight race. He beat New York on July 24 allowing 42 hits and 7 runs in 42 wins, with wartime doubt fading as Heulbach thrives in the late-season stretch.
Australian promoter Hugh McIntosh plans a $60 000 to $5 000 offer to stage a Johnson versus Jeffries bout in Australia at the arena where Burns lost the title. Jeffries resists fighting outside America, Johnson also reluctant to headline abroad, and the forfeit money may placate fans while both seek work elsewhere.
Hans offers practical advice for players focusing on fundamentals. He cautions against grandstanding, urges using the right glove, and stresses following the catcher's signals. He also recommends choreographing cover duties on steal attempts to prevent mistakes and keep opponents guessing.
The store announces decades of furniture rug kitchenware and home furnishing experience and pledges to place customers interests wishes and convenience first. It will open Saturday August 14 at the former McCarthy Dry Goods location on Second Avenue near Pike Street with conservative advertising and goods as represented.
In Sacramento a Stockton team faced suspensions following a confrontation with umpire Henley. Reports describe tense moments as players clashed with officials, with the State League president, Frank Macdonald Dough, drawing the discipline.
A small ad lists a 25c leather hand screw driver priced at 15 cents. The faded text includes a name likely Fred M. Spinning and an address line 1210 Avenue, suggesting a local retailer or hardware supplier.
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