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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1909
Page
3
Spokane reports Brrore drove in all runs as the Indians won opening game with Beattie pitching. Jensen held the mound for Spokane, while Brinker mishandled a ball allowing runs. Vancouver and Aberdeen also noted in doubleheaders with varied results.
The first game in New York opens National League action with REE delivering early momentum. Details remain sparse in the fragment.
Pacific Coast League slate lists Portland at Barramento, Los Angeles visiting Oakland, and San Francisco facing Vernon, highlighting three matchups on the schedule.
Dr Roller wore the mitts in a friendly set with Jack Root the retired lightweight champ Featerday and a few swift rounds. Curley arranged the match aiding the local wrestler as he begins pugilism. Root said with training Roller could rise high and Curley may bring Tommy Ryan to train him.
An old newspaper snippet advertises Columbia or Crescent ladies coaster brake bicycles at $12 to $15. The piece extols outdoor recreation for girls and women, linking cycling to self-reliance, vigor, and health, noting a partial return of value for the buyer and listing sale details and models.
Edward Payson Weston reaches Sacramento after walking from New York City to California. He is greeted by locals, given an ovation, and plans to continue toward San Francisco despite delays. Weston notes 2600 miles covered, 77 days behind schedule, and snows and winds as major hardships.
The report outlines boxing talks in California with Kaufman and Johnson, notes delays, and quotes Billy Delaney on the Johnson match. It also mentions marriages among sports figures, Olson to wrestle Youstiff, and a baseball note on Jeffries retirement amid ongoing suspicions about future bouts.
A Seattle reader laments that Dr Roller and manager Mr Curley have not replied to a $1,000 challenge for a wrestling match. The challenger proposed a $1,500 purse with a 15 percent weight limit, offering to donate winnings to a local charity if Roller accepts or declines.
New York July 18. After much ado about nothing the Langford Ketchel bout has been canceled. Joe Woodman, Langford's manager, says Langford refused to fight for a few cents and demanded a fair share of the purse. Ketchel sought twenty thousand dollars of a twenty six thousand dollar purse.
Specials advertise women's low neck sleeveless Lisle Vests in white pink and sky with crochet yokes in varied patterns. Features include plain or mercerized Lisle thread vests with deep crochet yokes or dainty crochet edges in multiple sizes and colors.
Advertises 32-inch imported Madras waisting in self-figure and stripe effects at 35 cents per yard, 28-inch Madras waisting at 25 cents per yard, 32-inch Mercerized Oxford Waisting at 19 cents per yard, 30-inch India Linen at 19 cents per yard, and 36-inch Longcloth in chamois finish priced at 2 dollars 45 cents per 12 yards, in Viret Floor.
Damask table and napkin sets advertised with border all around patterns. 72-inch bleached damask in attractive designs at 1.85. 64-inch bleached all linen in restaurant patterns 1.40. 22x22 bleached napkins in damask spot or fle design 0.65. 24x24 bleached napkins in fleur de lis pattern 2.45 per dozen.
Special offers highlight imported cotton voile at 35 per yard 27 inch width in striped and floral colors. French batiste at 55 cents per yard 32 inch width available in black blue or green striped patterns. Imported pique at 3 percent per yard 27 inch width in white with colored edges. Madras at 25 cents per yard 32 inches wide with white stripes and floral patterns. Mercerized gingham at 19 cents per yard with wide checks and colors.
High-Grade Curtains at clearance prices from $8.85 to $20.00. Limited stock on the second floor. closing out.
French style dresses for children featuring washable pereales in navy Copenhagen white and light colors. Long waist with very short skirt fastens along the back. Trimmed with plain color bands. Second Floor ae
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