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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
3
Seattle Wind defeated the Champs 8 to 2 in a rough game. Lofty Miller allowed five safe hits, Dell Paddock gave up ten, Emil Prisk homered, Bennett doubled, and fielding errors plus controversial calls by umpire Bill Carney marred the contest.
Guide on weight throwing emphasizing muscular concentration and form. Describes stance, shift, and drive to maximize distance, comparing the shot put to a fighter's wallop and stressing speed, balance, and the need for practiced technique. Includes notes on timing and arc of the throw.
Seattle Star notes Joe Rogers, a big man, has spent two months in Seattle studying wrestling events at the Arena and offers to wrestle any opponent on merit. He invites Goteh Hackenschmidt Roller or any strong rival to meet him for a split purse, and says he can be found at Morrison's.
An old advertisement from 1910 lists various White Zig Zag rules and folding rulers in multiple lengths with prices. It mentions the shop at 1910 Second Avenue and highlights models such as 4 ft, 6 ft, and 2 ft options with product names like Plexifold and Flexifold.
Portland report quotes Fielder Jones denying any deal to join the St. Louis Browns as part owner or player manager. He says no overtures have been made by President Hedges or any major league club and that he has heard nothing about a return to baseball in St. Louis.
A reader questions the basis of circulating reports claiming a baseball status change. The note asserts no truth to the claims and recalls resigning as White Ox manager last winter, defending the prior stance and officials’ handling.
Portland report says Melcher Jones former White Sox manager wants a half stake in a major league club. He hints at St Louis Americans or Boston NL team and notes potential control of the Roaton club after President Dovey’s death. He declines to confirm or deny purchasing interests.
Advertisement outlines a round trip from Vancouver at 1 30 p m returning by daylight. Includes travel via Victoria and Prince Charlie, visits in Vancouver and Victoria, route through Active Pass and the San Juan Islands. Canadian Pacific travel office at 600 First Ave.
Chicago reports Ham Berger says the Jeffries Johnson world title bout could move to California with talks underway. Promoter Coffroth's offer is awaited after a $62,000 bid from Tom Metey, as Berger plans to travel west for final arrangements.
Bay Run clarifies he has not made any offer to Los Angeles fans over the staging of the Jeffries John championship battle. McCarey says he will not bid yet and will be guided by circumstance as Berger’s visit and a $62,000 bid loom in the discussion.
Announcement from St Louis Browns headquarters says McAleer will again manage the Browns, with speculation that Jimmy O Connor’s leadership may end soon. O Connor, seen by many as the real Browns leader last season, has returned to St Louis after a sale to Little Rock.
The Sporting Editor notes promoter Carroll and manager Curley press for a Roller vs Warner match. They recount offers of $1,000 as good faith and threaten a challenge against Henry Orderman of Minneapolis, proposing high-stakes bouts to force a match and expose alleged public indifference to favoritism.
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