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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
2
Breen, the fast third baseman for Vancouver, covered vast ground but failed on multiple chances yesterday. His ground burning plays sparked action yet his throws often missed targets, hindering the defense and allowing pressure plays by opponents.
The report details a baseball game where Wild Pitches teams shift to Vancouver behind Pat Flanagan’s substitution by Bob Brown who leads the day with two hits in three at bats. Brown makes key plays in the outfield and scores the only run after a misplay by Joe Seaton.
New York's substitute mayor John P. Mitchell called off the Kaufman 10 round fight at the Fairmont Athletic club last night. A crowd of over 2,000 fans witnessed the decision and four preliminaries proceeded without incident.
An advertisement for the Dart golf ball, described as the only Rubber Core golf ball on the market, with a note that a full line of athletic and rubber goods is always in stock.
The Star classifieds run a free ticket giveaway with four ways to enjoy a show. Names advertised in the listing are drawn from the directory and may include your own. Read The Star classifieds and get the habit of checking for free tickets.
fragmented box score style note lists players Rowan McLean Moren Schettler Slaughter Moran Suggs Clarke Ewing Jacklitach Adams Gibson Ames Schiei. Brooklyn Chicago game postponed due to rain.
Coast League hosts nightly pool games at Oriental Pool Room located at 1413 rd av between Pike and Union with $10 cash prizes daily. oe or
A crowded field watched Vancouver edge Seattle Weeds 1 to 0 as Zackett and Gardner pitched well. Seaton’s fourth inning throw produced the lone run, while Brown and Brinker's hits set the stage. Seattle rallied briefly in the later innings but Vancouver held on for the victory.
Spokane Aug 17 Baker for Spokane and Mall for Tacoma pitched a great battle as the Indians nosed out a 1 to 0 victory in the ninth inning through Tigers errors. It was a fast, spectacular game with sacrifices and quick fielding, Rockenfield and Mort among the standouts.
Detroit August 17 Hughey Jennings, noted biblical historian, claims baseball is 2,500 years old. He cites a Bible verse from Kings about Nebuchadnezzar pitching against Jerusalem as the earliest reference to pitching.
Thomas Leahy former catcher for St. Louie Nationale and for Indianapolis and Minneapolis teams. Incident reported from New Haven Connecticut on August 17.
An ex Seattle Coast player, once with the American Association, reportedly cut his throat with a razor following an injury that sidelined him. He survived the attempt and is believed to be on the path to recovery.
Kewaner Illinois August 17. Manager Ea Papke reports talks with promoter Hugh McIntosh sealing terms for three Australia bouts this fall. Billy Papke to meet opponents in Australia starting September 9 and plans to stay about nine months. Dreamland show tonight expected.
The article profiles Melond Miles McLeod a 28 year old Missouri farmer from Gentry County as a rising potential foe for Jack Johnson. McLeod has no pro fights but claims readiness to train, abstains from smoking or drinking, and impresses Corbett with his size, strength, and resolve to meet the negro in a boxing match. Corbett eyeing McLeod as a likely successor to beat Johnson.
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