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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
2
In a long Tuesday contest the Frisco Seals defeated the Smashes after ten innings. Waldron hammered a two bagger as the Seals hit harder and held the pitching edge. Hart centered for the locals with a solid debut while Charlie Hall endured heavy hits.
In York Chicago beat New York. Boston defeated Cincinnati. Philadelphia won at St Louis while St Louis lost to Washington. Detroit edged New York.
Rusty Hall’s timely hit sparked hope as Oakland defeated Tacoma in a coast series. Billy Beland resigns as Rainiers manager due to ill health prompting the club to disband.
Grantland Rice reviews a parlor scene where a famed diamond hero courts a devoted fan as he opens the game with talk of love and a wish to win her heart. He compliments her curves speed and fit as the moment turns playful and affectionate.
A muddy exchange unfolds as a performer and two men clash over a playful misread in a domestic setting. The narrator’s dialogue slides through innuendo and sport jargon as an umpire intervenes. The scene ends with a verdict of out and a tense, unresolved finish.
The column blends sport gossip from Detroit and St Paul to Reno. A bettor loses after a horse finishes second while another wager remains with a plunger who says the ticket is not his. Fielding Yost begins a football tome while car racers prize prospects in the west. Nevada promoters seek finish fights with Britt and Neon. Margard shortstop Mathews signs with Burlington. Burke becomes an umpire in the Southern league. Rumors of strife in the New York Nationals surround Christy Mathewson and Iron Man tensions.
The report notes MecGinnity appears outwardly undisturbed and does not interfere with play, though the deeper impact remains uncertain.
Tacoma base ball club president Dave Evans denies Spokane magnate Clyde Williams arranged to move the champion Tigers to Bunchgrassburg for the new season starting August 1. Evans says there is no truth and that Tacoma will stay if fans support the games.
First race Kisbrook Canton Bias and Second race Mr Robson Headwa ter Standard. Third race Macen Lady Ninora Light of Day. Fourth race Queen Cup Miss Provo Se venty. Fifth race SollAchtenstein Lady Kispar the Pride. Sixth race Marello Canejo Teabelita.
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