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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1904
Page
2
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Oakland defeated Seattle 3 to 2 at Recreation Park. Nick Williams pitched well for Seattle after a rough second inning, while Buchanan hurled for Oakland. The Washes battled but could not capitalize on scored hits as Beattie’s club took the win and set up a Seattle series with Farmer Dugdale’s Webfoots.
Oakland won Saturday’s game 13 to 4 with Behrndt pitching for Oakland and Charlie Hall on the mound for Beattie. The score by innings shows Oakland taking early control and sealing the win in the later frames.
Baseball in Seattle ends for a time with a Sunday game against Portland. The two teams meet Tuesday to open a home series expected to draw local fans. Afterward the club travels south for a series with Oakland in San Francisco. July 24 closes the first series and July 26 starts the second, per President Bert.
Link Lowe, known as Link Lowe to fans, regains old form after a leg injury sidelined him last season. Once discarded, he trained with Pittsburg and rejoined Detroit, where he plays second base, making steady hits and covering extensive ground as a veteran presence.
New York July 11 Broom stick from Capt Brown Pittsburg set a new world mark for a mile and a quarter on a track Saturday finishing first in 2 62 4 5. Irish Lad placed second and High Ball third while others faded amid wagers and betting at Matson Bar.
In the Pacific National League games at Salt Lake Spokane beat Salt Lake 6 to 8 while Salt Lake won 2 to 4 at the same site. Louis beat New York 3 to 1 and New York 2 to 4. Cincinnati hosted Philadelphia as Cincinnati won 7 to 1 while Chicago defeated age 3 with Brook. In Puget Sound League action Everett defeated Sedro-Woolley 11 to 6.
Nearly 1,000 barristers attended The Meadows races on Saturday afternoon. Les Air won the Kindergarten Handicap in 54 percent over 4 furlongs with H. Smith the winning jockey. George SP McNair finished second, David Boland third. Boexeman rode David Holand and was suspended to August 1 for rough riding. Charles Jeffries started in place of Duke who was suspended on Fun. Humane officer reported brutal treatment to a schooling horse post. Races otherwise steady with no major sensational events.
Businews Manager Jim Agnew uncovers a scheme where swindlers reissue last year’s game tickets to fans. Detectives will track sellers and Agnew notes buyers may face an additional admission to view games.
Ea die Poole, one of Ned Hanlon’s Cincinnati pickups, draws praise and skepticism. Critics say the Napolean of baseball may mold Poole into a consistent star, noting his strong hitting for a pitcher and earlier promise despite a rough stretch this season in the East.
John Ton, an employee of the Stetson Post Mill, was arrested yesterday on alleged theft of a shotgun from the mill office during a fire at the facility. Several other articles were reported missing, and Ton will be brought to court today to fix his bond. He resides in Green Lake.
If your copy of The Star has not arrived by 6:00 or 1:00 it will be sent at once by special messenger. Call Suneet Main 1004 between 6 and 1 to request a replacement copy.
Saturday’s shoot at the Standard Gan club showed a remarkable rise in the general average as shooters performed well. Winners had to post solid figures to hold their positions amid strong competition.
In Butte Montana the young Will Clark heir to Senator W A Clark moneyed fortunes, widely known for wealth and quiet generosity, wins his first legal case. The 24 year old bachelor lawyer rose from a Chinaman robbery case to secure a local victory that boosts the Clark family standing in Butte society. The article traces Clark wealth, lifestyle, and family ties including Lula Foster's gold candle sticks and the senator's political alliance with Pat Mullins.
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