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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
5
In Vancouver Seattle defeated Erven Jongen 3 to 2 in a 10 inning contest. Adams homered and sparked Seattle with key hits while Frisk and Raymond contributed early. Adams, James, Scharnweber and Raymond starred for both teams as Seattle left for home after a sharp defensive battle.
Spokane wins on walks as Ty Cobb leads American League baserunners in stolen bases from the Detroit season. report notes Cobb's pace and Spokane's win context.
Ted Rickard reveals how he and Gleason secured the Johnson Jeffries bout in secret. He describes preagreement signing, high purses, and staged bids, claiming $270 776 gate with $120 000 to each and a share of receipts. He also notes political meddling and his future plans including Langford Burns.
Jefferson City Missouri July 1909 Gov Hadley announces a 300 reward for arrest and conviction of those involved in the lynching of Carlston after the Jeffries Johnson fight He warns negroes not to celebrate Johnson victory amid tensions The governor denounces claims Jeffries represented the white race and says the fight signified little beyond a black boxer defeating a worn out white fighter The piece also notes New York Mayor Gaynor joining the route movement praising good roads and civilization
Jack Johnson will box Tommy Burns before the National Sporting Club of London if promoter Hugh McIntosh succeeds in completing the mission today. Byrne has signed a contract for the battle, aimed for September 1, with Johnson hoping the African American heavyweight will agree to the match.
Seattle woke from its slump and swept the Vancouver series with bright play. Erven Jensen finally lost his grip on Seattle's recent string of wins. Raymond, Pennington, and Adama each had two hits while Sluggers Frisk Bennett and Lynch hit little. Dick Breen was sold to Cincinnati Reds for 1600 cash and will finish the season in Vancouver. Bob Brown’s infielders seek moves to bigger teams as several players likely depart the Northwest League. Bennett added sac flies helping the offense despite a zero hit game.
Champion Jack Johnson says he will quit fighting for at least a year to pursue the automobile business in Chicago. He laughs at a Langford challenge, calls Langford a name, and says he may fight Tommy Burns again.
President Dovey of the Boston Nationals outlines extensive improvements for his home park once the season ends, aiming to enhance facilities and spectator experience.
John Arthur Johnson the heavyweight champion returns home to Chicago amid a staggering reception. Thousands of Black Chicagoans greet him with cheers and a confetti filled parade, as a racing car ride and block marching showcase his victory and status.
Chicago reports a potential premium feature on the Twentieth Century Limited trip to New York for a planned go between Champion Jack Johnson and ex-Champion James J. Corbett. They are set for engagement in New York, Johnson at Hammerstein’s and Corbett at the American Music Hall. The Reno bout sparked sharp exchanges as Corbett teased while Johnson remained unflustered, and local readers expect possible further confrontations if they meet again.
Otis Crandall appears in the official record as a clutch reliever for the Giants. When a pitcher shows signs of trouble Crandall is hurried to the mound and he typically secures the out or saves the game.
Fragmentary note mentions a battle or event at 74 Feast Avenue with unclear participants and purpose. No identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
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