Multnomah A A C to field strong Seattle meet team
Portland dispatch notes M A A C will send a strengthened squad to the Seattle track meet. Oliver Huston 9.34 seconds in the 100 yards and hurdling ability highlighted. George Burne and Harry Meier, noted mile and 220 yard dash standouts, also included with Albert Hansen listed as jeweler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy United
Portland, Or
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club
Thin City
Seattle
Oliver Huston
University, of Oregon
Multnomah
Huston
George Burne
Harry Meier
Burns
Stanford
Roy Selden Involved In Brush With Death At The Willows
Jockey Roy Selden, riding Pay Mule at The Willows Victoria, was crushed when his mount fell. He was rushed to Provincial Royal Jubilee hospital with a fractured hull and possible internal injuries. Once a promising coast apprentice, Selden’s chances of recovery are described as slim amid a severe nervous shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Willows
Victoria
Blc
Roy Selden
Willows
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Relden
Lake
Golden
Hole
Frame prices and merchandise listings in 1910 ad
An early 20th century advertisement lists frames and prices including a 15 19 inch frame and a 16 18 inch frame. It mentions sale items and discounts ending July 16 and references vendors such as Fred M. Spinning at 1910 Second Ave. The ad highlights practical goods for children and household use with emphasis on dependable products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronne
Anid
Cyele
Fay Morrow
Nickname Parade Reveals Baseball Men and Monikers
The article catalogs a flood of player nicknames from the era, noting how players are known more by monikers than birth names. It mentions figures like Young, Clarke, and Drennan, and explains how nicknames arise from traits, positions, or simple familiarity, with many examples across teams. The piece also includes a gun club shoot results section naming top finishers and medals.
Forfeit Posted for Langford Ketchel Fight Promoter
Ely announces Tex Hall posted a 2500 dollar forfeit at a local bank after securing access to a venue. Remaining 22600 to be posted August 6 ahead of the Langford Ketchel bout in the town. Hall coordinates all arrangements for the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity Waltedeee
Ely
San Francisco
Tex Hall
Himon
Hall
Old Rule Called Into Force in Louisville Baseball
In Louisville the six year old balk rule was invoked for the first time. Peitt or Petts at bat with two on, pitcher McQuurdy pitched wide balls. Toledo catcher Land stepped out of the box and received a wide throw. Owens ruled it a balk, sending Bullivan home for Louisville’s winning run.
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Cate
Vancouver
Spokane
Indians
George Enrle
Minantine
Perroll
Aberdeen
Vintner
Streib
Lee
Moore
Am National Ragur
Lont Pet
Pittaburg
Es Uw
Gareage
Cincinnath Delphin A
Um Ae Oate
Je Clube
Mike
Goodyear
Nick Ames
Kid
Young
Dew Young
Justin 9
Clarke
George Edward
Athletics
Charles Albert
Waddell
Ube
M. ‘Quardt
Vickers
Harry Porter
Coveleskie
Harry
Zeller
Join
Rube” Kroh
Floyd
Rube” Oldring
Robert
Cys
Thih Peell Farmer
Harley B
Irwin M. Young
Cy” Morgan
Henry
Niglentes
Dodes
Birmingham
Paskett
Crise
Joseph
George
Dan
J. Garland Stahl
Doc” White
Chicago
G. Harris
Heine” Berger
Lim” Berger
Charles
Donnie McGann
John Bentley Seymour
Taylor Luther Ht
Dusty” Rhoades
Mickey Graney
J. Gladstone
Frank Donahue
Lafayette Cross
Robert Lincoln
Germany
Bohoefer
Herman
United
Louisville
Peits
McQurdy
Piieher
Toledo
Peltz
Petts
Land
Owens
Bullivan
Sailors Track Meet Set For Next Saturday
Sailors from the outa area prepare for a track meet scheduled next Saturday as the event finally proceeds despite recent weather postponements. Original date participants are on hand, with officials hoping for clear conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outa
Wolff I Goes Back to Portland Today
The Wolff 1 owners, Spencer and John Wolff, who set a world record for 10 miles at last week’s regatta, depart today with their craft for the Rose City. Friends rode in the Wolff 1 on the lake yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW. Bpencer
John Wolff
Rose City
Fragmentary note on Oriental Pool Rooms and Tebies
A read fragment cites the Oriental Pool Rooms and mentions Tebies with unclear details about personnel, bars, guards, and a worded warning. The text is too garbled to extract a clear event or outcome.
Wolff Finishes Third in Handicap Boat Race
The 20 minute handicap motor boat contest at Beattie Motor Boat Club on Union Bay Saturday saw Lewana win, Pacer place second, and Wolff finish third in the same order. Lewana clocked 44.440 seconds per mile, while Wolff began after Lewana and finished about four minutes and 42 seconds later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Motor Boat Club Op Union
Lewana
Pacer
Wolff
Fight Follower Notes May Feature Langford Bout in San Francisco
Reports say Bly Nevada offers 30000 for a Langford Ketchel clash and the Mission club in San Francisco bids strongly with 10000 and a 5000 certified check. Tex Hall returns to Nevada without purse funds while a bank denies knowledge of the money. Promotions look toward a 20 round bout next month if backers settle terms.
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Ban Francisco
Bly
Nev
Desert
Mission Club of
San Francisco
Tex Hall
Nevada
Mission Club
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Mike July Lynch
Focala
Anderson
Pinnante
Nea
Jon
Oh Andersen
Adame
Cooney Ker
Swayne
Armour
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New York
M.A.A.C
Albert Hansen, Jeweler
Ib Veny Low
Fred M
Base Ball & Challer
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Belpeciaan
Hamil Frisk
Pinnance
Monance
Hob Brown
Hig Burnett
Jens Naker
Kirby Drennan
Jimmy Prynn
Kirby
Jimmy
Harry Rush
Calgary
Detroit
Elijah Jones
Frank Jebell
Teey
Wm. Gray
Dolly
Arthur Raymond la
Hoge
W. G. Stranafield
Kitty
Wm. Gleason
John Henry Wagner
Hane
Honus
McGlyne
Geo. H. Behler
Admiral
Manila Bay
Orvie
Jert” Wunspose
John Freaman
Ie “Buck
Harley Hickman
Napoleon Lajoie
Nap
Oliver Tebeau
Alwoys
Paley
Adrain Constantine Anson
Pop
Aid Holcomb
Beattie
Cordmere Grounds
Ellie
Holcomb
Clarence
Our House
B Kelleher
Charence Ti
Lotus
Langford-Ketchel
Eastern Outfitting Co
The
Second Ao
First Avenue
Totem
Pole
Wolff Fi
of Wolff
Nelson Mill
Jim Plynm
Papke
Bard Ag
Ketehe
Havana
Sumatra
Tropics
Navy
Bremerton
Sanday
Ind
Batte Notte
Everett and Edmonds
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