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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
3
The report details a baseball game where Gregg and his son led in a high scoring session. Miller delivered strong pitching and Raymond made a spectacular snag with a throw to Magee. Crowds cheered as Brown and Motan contributed, with a controversial moment involving an umpire after a misplayed ball.
In a brutal San Francisco clash Hyland and Cross battled 41 rounds with punishing exchanges. Hyland repeatedly drove Cross to the ropes, scoring with rights while Cross staggered, but both men absorbed heavy punishment. The fight ended as Cross collapsed after a hard exchange, carried from the ring by seconds.
A chaotic ball day features Gregg sought by the Chicago Cubs as Tealey Raymond and Bobby James shine while Miller dominates Spokane. Fielding by Brinker Burnett and Custer stands out. managers threaten action over Flynn’s umpiring and fines. Scores include Milwaukee Kansas City and Toledo victories amid rough play and protests.
The second heat of the International yacht races for the Alexandra cup will be run at 2:00 this afternoon over the international course from Duwamish head to West point, to Eagle Harbor and return. The Canadian defender won the first heat by over a mile after Spirit I drew near shore and becalmed. Captain Ted Geary remains confident in Speedy Yachts to defeat Alexandra after Saturday’s wind miscue. BE ft. Deane sails Alexandra. If Spirit wins this afternoon the final race will be Wednesday afternoon. The Woodland Athletic club seeks a baseball game on Monday July 6, call North 1697.
Fred Shattuck of Columbus, secretary of the Columbus Gun Club, won the Grand American Handicap in Chicago on July 1. In a late shoot off he scored 20 birds to defeat Livingston who had 19 and Burns and Wettleat with 17 each. The winner earned a diamond studded watch charm and $402.40 from the purse.
San Francisco July 6 Promoter James W Coffroth predicted a $10 000 house for the Ketchel Papke middleweight championship fight to be staged this afternoon. Both fighters in top shape to make 168 pounds and weigh ins completed with Ketchel at 161 last night Papke lighter by about a pound. Interest in the bout surpasses any prior boxing event in the city as tickets fetch high prices amid heavy public demand.
Local sportsmen in Salt Lake City plan to back a heavyweight title bout between Jeffries and Johnson. A subscription drive aims to raise a $100,000 purse, leveraging the city’s perceived advantages for hosting the event.
Teams of Seattle and Portland bankers meet at AY P Stadium this afternoon to raise funds for charity. Seattle’s lineup draws from the Bankers league with Edel sen and Johnson in the batteries, while Portland fields Morris and Shearer. The game starts at 3:00 with Portland aiming to avenge last year’s loss in Rose City.
Fragmentary note records a pool table exchange at Oriental Pool Rooms between unnamed parties linked to a date sequence 1418 16 17 and a connection to Union. The readable text mentions Moore and a giveaway but details remain unclear.
The second heat of the championship motor boat races will start at Lake Washington with three entries. The Wallf, dominant in the first heat, reportedly set a world record for a 20 mile triangular course. The Pacer placed second and the Seattle Spirit encountered a breakdown. The Wolff logged 34 minutes 26.15 seconds last Saturday, possibly a world record, beating the Dixie at Monte Carlo though the Wolff required nine turns. Today also features the second heats of the 2 mile 92 foot close race, 2 mile 26 foot, 1 mile 22 foot, and the mile races.
The article previews a wrestling card headlined by Dr. Roller challenging Charley Olson, noted for swift, aggressive style and a strong display against past champs. Joe Carrol fears for Roller's chances while Olson’s recent form raises questions about Gotch's pick to succeed him. A six-boxer battle royal opens the event, followed by an exhibition by Denver Ed Martin and Childs, with doors at 7:30 and first bout at 9:30.
Edward Peyson Weston, arriving in Reno Nevada, shows fatigue as he continues a 2000 mile walk from San Francisco toward Seattle. He is eight days behind schedule and about 600 miles from San Francisco and 1600 miles from Seattle along his mapped route.
FORM CRICKET CLUB Weat Seattle enthusiasts met in the Batley building to form a second cricket club in the suburb to be known as Pillot Bay Cricket club Grounds have been secured Practice occurred yesterday H W Dye secretary arranging four series of games with the Seattle club marking a further advance in the popularity of cricket in Seattle Asks about Todging house and business chance in column.
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