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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
9
Report of yesterday's matinee where Seattle dominates with Frisk's batting and Engle's mound work. Turks defense shows strength. Gus Thompson to start, Nufeed Gib Ngan likely to restore form. Major lines include two base hits by Prisk and a stolen base sequence amid a chaotic recap.
Ralph Rose, famed shot put record holder, offers a series of reading and practice notes on the discus and shot put. The piece covers wobble prevention, wrist twist, edge elevation, and the whip action, stressing form over power for beginners. It emphasizes practice to develop balance, rotation, and control before speed or distance.
Willie Hoppe, the world billiards champion, tours the United States and will perform in Seattle at the Washington Annex. His Minneapolis run of 266 in a 400 point game at 181 no balk line impresses locals. John Daly, Alfred De Oro contender, Ben Baylor and other top players are expected to attend as part of Hoppe’s Seattle appearance.
Runners on second and third, a squeeze bunt backfires as the batter mishits. The third baseman races the runner from third, tags him, and the second runner crosses home after the mix up. The play distracts infielders and the miscue seals the win.
Willie Britt reports Stan Ketchel, fresh from weeks in the Mendocino hills, will travel to New York to arrange a Langford bout with the Fairmont club. Ketchel plans to walk and ride 60 miles from Point Arena to Sedera then await a Saturday arrival in town before flying out. Britttins Ketchel improved in weight and vigor, while disputing Fairmont officials' certainty about the September 3 date and plans a longer training camp in the hills.
Aug 20 boxing card features Dick Hyland favored at 10 to 9 over Johnny Frayne in a 20 round bout. Frayne backers expect upset as both fighters weigh in ready. Victory could lead to a shot at heavyweight champion Hattling Nelson. Monte Attell also headlines a 20 round bout against Percy Cove with Attell the 2 to 1 favorite.
Joe Magee, a popular 19 year old first backer from Dugdale, has been sold to the St Louis Nationals. Manager Dug wired Stanley Robison to accept the offer in a deal that includes an in fielder who will appear here next season. Magee began playing ball in Cincinnati and showed great promise.
Memphis report details Hughey Jennings who drafted Frank Allen a college pitcher then traded him to Mobile. Allen, who initially refused Mobile, later pitched a near perfect game with only one base on balls and two strikeouts, as Beaman’s offense supported him.
Reports suggest shaky standings for 1908 baseball champions across leagues. The piece notes players like Emil Frisk and George Engle, updates on Vernon signed third baseman Devereaux, and Tacoma’s win over Indiana. It also covers Ketchel Johnson boxing negotiations, with a Sept 10–15 target date and San Francisco training plans, plus Ketchel’s party travel and Ketchel’s dark tan remark.
The Star publishes Hon Jack Curley’s fiery letter contesting Joe Carroll and Joe Rogers disputes over wrestling bets. Curley demands private venue and terms for matches at Arena or Arcade building room 479, pledging to meet Carroll in Arcade room 471 if agreed. He notes a $4 million wager possible but unconcerned with Rogers Seattle staging costs.
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