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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
5
George Gano secured the Chamber of Commerce stake at Detroit in a hollow win with a time around 2:04. The report notes Gano’s strong form and suggests he could reach 2:00 in future heats while praising teammates and rivals in the event.
A fragmented sports item mentions Pacific Coast, players Dalley Graham Dender Livingston Lapp and a Philadelphia venue with batteries in a crowded matchup.
Fragmented game notes recount several NL contests with players like Dode Drinker making center stage in a dusk finish. Pug Bennett's clever dash and late defense feature amid muddled rosters, trades, and emerging prospects across teams in Pittsburg and Philadelphia.
The Caruthers team faced sharp criticism as Georgie Capron agreed to a five dollar salary cut after a disputed strike call. Anny Shea returned to rally the lineup while Danny sparked a minor melee by stealing second and disrupting Nordyke’s attempted sacrifice. Colly Druhot tried to join the Indians but stayed with Wheeling, with Mike Lynch pitching for the opponent. Frank Allen’s bullpen kept Napa quiet as Jack Killilay showed glimpses of form after a recent knockout.
Alameda County backs a possible Jeffries versus Johnson match with Oakland backers led by Mel Moffitt to stage the fight at Fruitvale. If secured, a temporary arena will be erected on land already optioned for the event.
The AAU Juniors meet opens this afternoon at 2:90 in the Ao Stadium. Junior events feature first-time championship contenders expected to push records, with many shaping entries for the senior contests tomorrow.
About eighty boys under 18 gathered for Lincoln Bayground’s first city track event. Lincoln Park won with 61 points, Collins second with 3, Rovers third with 17, Day team fourth with 16. Various events saw top finishes for Lincoln and nearby teams across sprints, jumps, and throws with improving records amid no spiked footwear.
Chicago August 12 Charlie Cortehey a local baseball magnate named as stakeholder in the Johnson Jeffries articles of agreement has refused the role citing his own troubles John T Clark of San Francisco sought to Bam slerger but Johnson requires more information before adoption
Classified ad lists 15c 3 piece floral garden sets for ladies or children with various sizes and handles. It also mentions spades hoes rakes garden weeder and forks with references to brands and model numbers. The text appears garbled but conveys sale of garden tools in multiple sizes for women and kids.
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