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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
5
A historical sports piece contrasts hammer throw with shot put and discus, detailing the final pull as the key to speed and balance. It notes the need for synchronized action of legs arms and back within the throwing circle to unleash maximum weight at release.
Instructional piece on hammer and weight throwing centering on Ralph Rose. Details circle stance, turns, and pulls with emphasis on speed and control, plus caution against overexertion and gradual training. Also compares baseball game notes and a local paper’s sport coverage with humorous asides.
Stage manager Bit Barton books a charity baseball game between the Orpheum troupe led by Marseilles and O’Malley against the Pantages lineup with Mack and Stanviels. The game is set for tomorrow at 10 o clock at Dugdale's Park with bragging rights on the line.
The Tigers beat the Indians 6 to 3 as Spokane narrowed the gap with Heattle. George Capron starred by robbing Jack Hickey of a hit and impressing fans with fielding, while Lee Magee faced Southpaw Hickey but failed to hit. A costly throw by Reosks to Cartwright allowed two runs.
Multnomah Pinette club of Portland Oregon plans to send several athletes to the 1906 Olympic Games in Athens Greece next May. Forest Smithson holder of the world 120 yard high hurdles will join the American team in New York before heading to Athens. Prask the 12 ½ pound wrestling contender and Dan Kelly the broad jumper are also entered. Gilbert the 12 foot pole vault champion may go but may stay in New Haven Conn.
The Cleveland club may replace Nap Lajoie after his resignation as manager. Hans Wagner Math ewson Brown or Chance transfer chatter swirls, with Wernard marked as a possible successor while owner Kilroy Somers deny any plan to appoint him. The piece notes player discontent and predicts a new manager will be named soon.
A garbled update shows Boston and Detroit in a close American League race with varied fortunes. The White Sox event and Tigers slip are noted alongside Jennings era references and Philadelphia’s win over Washington hinting at a tense standings picture.
President Johnson reshuffles officiating staff after Tim Hurst’s conduct becomes a national talking point. The former umpire is replaced by a veteran official who assumes duties immediately amid the controversy.
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