Ragged Fielding and Heat Ripple Through Exposition City
The Portland team learned the Exposition City’s heat was so intense that residents sought relief from the fire department. Seattle’s Woodfooters celebrated a win, despite a rocky week and a large crowd’s disappointment. The Siwashes faced a rough exhibition, with fans dissatisfied as Seattle struggled on the field.
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The Most Popular Theater Presents Held for Ransom
The Third Avenue Theatre previews A Taylor New York Company in His Very Latest Play Held for Ransom. A lavish production with a large cast and new wardrobe and scenery. no price changes. General admission cheap with matinees and box seats available. Zara Zara and two acrobats lead a featured program with additional acts.
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Russell & Present
A. Taylor
New York
STAR
Zara
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de Sistera
SeattleUnable To Score As Portland Handles Weekend Clash
In a Sunday result Seattle failed to capitalize scoring only in late innings while Portland, aided by Web footers support, posted a 6 8 victory. Fitzpatrick gave up six runs over six innings to Easick five.
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Fitzpatrick
Bill Essick
Portland
Webfooters
ADR
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Stickney
Poe
Frary
Runkle
Corbett
Bichick
Iakenden
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Cates
McHale
Ats
van Buren
Schaffey
Ata
Householder
Kane
Easick
Dashwood
Rankle
Metre
Bray
St. Louis Drops Twin Bill to Cleveland. Detroit Edges Chicago
In St Louis, Cleveland swept both games 5 3 and 9 3 as St Louis managed 3 runs in the first game. In Chicago, Detroit defeated the host team with a shutout.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Baseball Scores From City Stadium Matches
Cincinnati defeated St Louis 6 to 1 while Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 2 to 2 in separate games played in the same notice.
Shields Sets Coast League Strikeout Record In Seattle Win
Saturday in the Pacific Coast League Siwashes defeated Portland 5 to 1 as Chas Shields struck out 19, a league record. McHale homered and Basick was ejected after a heated moment in the fifth. Jones pitched for Portland in relief.
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Siwashes
Portland Mudhens
Chas Shields
Jack Hickey
Charles
Seattle
Portland
McHale
Basick
Jones
Drennen's ninth inning homer lifts Bellingham to victory
Kirby Drennen hit a ninth inning home run to give Bellingham a 7 6 win over Vancouver and move the team back to first place in the league. Other results include St. Louis 6 Cincinnati 3 and New York 6 Washington 4 in the American League.
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Bellingham
Vancouver
New York
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Philadelphia
Gwendolyn Edges Madaline In Narrow Sound Race
Seattle’s Gwendolyn wins a close yacht race on Elliott Bay over the Vancouver Madaline after an accident slows the Vancouver boat. The Gwendolyn crossed the line about 14 seconds ahead despite a ten minute delay from a broken spar.
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Seattle
Madaline
Vancouver
William Mackie
London
Eng
Alki Natatorium Keeps Doors Open Rain or Shine
The Alki Natatorium remains the sole indoor resort open daily, offering continuous access regardless of weather, with all facilities sheltered under one roof.
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Alki Natatorium
Wash and Summer Tie at Two for Twenty-Fivee
The Wash and Summer team preserved a two run tie at 2 for 25e, maintaining a tight balance in the score. Both sides held firm as the inning progressed, keeping the game evenly poised.
Scandal at Meadows as jockey bribery claim surfaces
The Star reports a suspected bribery scheme in the Meadows race meet with jockey Ridgway alleging Andy Young offered $50 to pull his mount. Dr Hartnagel confirms similar claims as owners discuss the controversy and bets are reset. Saturday results list winners for seven races including Toltee, Abydos, Jardin de Paris, Thaddeus, Our Choice, Lachlaw, and Anona.
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Our Choice
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Prince Magnet
Golden Buck
Westminster Triumphs In Lacrosse Bout. Other Local Sports Notes
Westminster defeated Victoria 6 to 4 in lacrosse Saturday. W R Giffin starred in a shoot with 24 of 25 targets and 13 in the fifteen target event. Robbie Keefe of the Tigers powered a 15 strikeout game. Rube Waddell is noted for a 24 strikeout big league game. Seattle tennis opens July 19 for two weeks. Bellingham stays in Northwest league. Freddies Schock shines with Fiverett in Pacifly league. Outfielder Jim Wart joined Seattle Saturday night and may boost the team. Willie Hogg is New York’s winning pitcher after coast adjustments.
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Victoria
W. R. Giffin
Freddies Schock
Fiverett
Seattle
Jim Wart
Willie Hogg
New York
Rome
Enat
Frank Gotch's next heavyweight bid against Marvin Hart likely
The Dope Sheet notes Gotch has challenged Hart for a finish fight with a $5,000 side bet. Jack McCormick, for Hart, accepted, while Kid McCoy asserts Frank Gotch can surprise the boxing world. Also covered are Reno's Fourth of July fight receipts, Jeffries as referee, and the evolving San Francisco fight picture genre.
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Marvin Hart
J. J. Jeffries
Gotch
Hart
Kid McCoy
Frank
Mita
Minneapolis
Jack McCormick
Reno
Jeffries
Illinois Heavyweight Fight Echoes in Hot Springs Gambler Talk
The report recalls a boxing bout where Jef fries was knocked down by a chin punch, and Jack Moot and Marvin Hart share their memories of the ring. Secretary Hitchcock vows to crack down on gambling in Hot Springs Arkansas, deeming the resort America’s Monte Carlo and prompting talk of baths at home.
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Illinois
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Mr. Root
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Biwashes Fall Short as Errors Mount in Sunday Game
Report from the Pacific Coast league notes the Biwashes offense weak and defense shaky with seven errors Sunday. Dashwood’s catching praised, while Prinses’ title hopes suffer from a hard hit loss. Tom Leahy, formerly with Seattle and Salt Lake, signs with the St. Louis Nationals and starts his new chapter.
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Jimmy McHale
Dashwood
Prinses
Tacoma
Tom Leahy
Seattle
Salt Lake
St. Louis Nationals
Room houses offered 15 minutes from Seattle center
Southeast Seattle listing rents room houses from 65 dollars with water sidewalks and street lights included. Daily car service to the business center every ten minutes. Office open late and claims 200 homes sold in 12 months by Seattle Homesseekers Co.
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Pionare
Seattle
Business Center
Washington
Seattle Homeseekers CO
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