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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1910
Page
3
Seattle built a late surge to defeat the Spokane Indians 7 to 5. Seattle tallied in the second and fourth and rallied in the seventh as Cruikshank drove in two runs with a two-base hit and Akin added another with a key single.
In St. Louis and Philadelphia matches, batteries named include Beck Lush Willis Bresnahan Mattern Burke Raridan and Ewing Doom Rowan Burns McLean Clark with umpires Brennan O Day Johnstone and Eason. The report records team assignments and officiating for the Cincinnati and Philadelphia games.
Ralph Mulford drove a Lozier to victory in the 205 mile Elgin auto meet on Saturday. George McCan, Lafayette full back and Whitman's new coach, scouts material in Walla Walla for a strong team. Tommy Burns earned 1000 dollars for refereeing a lacrosse match in New Westminster as Vancouver fell 4-2.
Kansas City August 29 Frank Gotch world champion wrestler has retired again in a written note to a Seattle man he declares he will become a professional farmer and devote himself to farming for life. He states he will do no more wrestling and has money enough.
Chicago August 29 Matt McGrath shattered the world record for the 56 pound weight for height with a 16 feet 6 1/2 inch throw at the Chicago Irish American Athletic club meet. John J Flanagan also boosted the 16 pound weight to 39 feet 7 inches in an exhibition, not a valid record.
Association football began anew with yesterday’s first practice at Woodland Park. Manager H. Barrett aims to arrange a game with the Athletic Club of Port a.
Questions and Answers cover Jan J Corbett’s New York address care of Cohan & Harris in NYC. Ed Geers age given as 58. Baseball play details describe a baserunner out after a miss third strike relay to first. John G Kling named Cubs catcher as president of a new national billiard league with William Massey and John Davis as officers.
A historical recap highlights top trotters led by Ubian with a 1 58% record aided by runners. It compares Ubian and rivals The Harvester and Uhlan, notes Lou Dillon and Memphis marks from 1903, and mentions other noted runners like Major Delmar Crecens Hamburg Delle and the end of Hamburg Delle’s era.
At Pittsburg Brooklyn 6 7 Brooklyn loses to Pittsburg 6 to 7. St Louis 74 Boston 14 Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 9 New York 18.
Chehalis won by a larger margin than Montesano in a baseball game with Clark and Moore homering for Chehalis. Port Blakely fell to Old Barbees 7-2. Helms made a one hand catch with bases loaded as the Comets won 11-4.
Con O Kelly from Cork, hailed by Tommy Ryan as future heavyweight champ, opens with a strong novice performance in Syracuse. He defeats Italian Al Williams in eight rounds, showing weight and reach advantages and solid technique for a debut.
Hugh McIntosh the Australian matchmaker has secured transport on the Zealandia for his fighters to sail to Australia on September 2. The lineup includes Dilly Papke Wacky McFarland Cyclone Thompson Matty Baldwin Kay Bronson and Jimmy Clabby with Stanley Ketchel possibly added. Wives and trainers will accompany the group.
Dickinaon, Dugdale's new pitcher, gave up two early runs to Spokane but settled in as Spokane edged Seattle by one run. In another game, Tacoma defeated Vancouver 20 to 7 while Hert Hail and Erickson battled in a pitching duel. Cy Young hints at continuing baseball beyond this season as rumors swirl about the Athletics title chase.
In Hillyard Washington on Saturday night the city council refused to permit exhibition of the Jeffries Johnson fight pictures despite an offer of 10 percent of the total gross receipts. The vote ended a dispute over screening the boxing images.
A tobacco dealer touts Tom Keene cigars highlighting a growing local fan base. He notes the Presado blend gives an almond taste and helps draw discriminating smokers to his shop. Dealers report customers swap brands for Tom Keene at similar prices.
Our store invites customers to see the Free Sewing Machine with improvements described as the simplest fastest lightest running model. Features include the Rostoccino movement the Automatic Shuttle Proctor Automatic Locking Drawers Automatic Tension Release and eight sets of ball bearings.
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