In the Glowing Twilight Ballpark Draws Few Fans
Spokane fans stayed away in large numbers as twilight baseball failed to excite the crowd. Seattle pitcher held the visitors hitless through six innings while both teams struggled to score. Referee Holm battled fatigue, and fumbles from Brattos and Hinkle did not derail a tense, scoreless contest despite multiple bases loaded situations.
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Germany surely bets on Jeffries read this
Berlin July 16 United Press report says Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion of the world is not wanted in Berlin or anywhere in Germany by a Berlin committee. If the committee has its way the colored challenger will not appear in Kalvsser as an attraction. Decrying the action of a few negroes in Berlin since the fight the committee plans to appeal to authorities to prevent future exhibitions.
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Beavers Stop Tacoma Jinks In Shutout
Vancouver with Enstar and Hall on the mound faced Tacoma in a fast game. Beavers limited the Tigers to six hits as Enstar broke through with runs. Hall pitched for Tacoma, enduring six safe hits.
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National League Score Inning by Inning Summary
Sacrifice by McFadden and Swain, stolen base by Swain, hit by pitch Engle, and a fielder’s choice to Mottharwebur. Tacoma and Vancouver noted. game detail includes umpires and battery lines. Some games postponed due to rain, including Brooklyn at St Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago.
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Twilight games and a Vancouver pitcher in Spokane
A local fan rants about twilight baseball and late starts as Spokane games were halted in the sixth due to darkness. George Engle’s strong performance in Vancouver is questioned for its absence in Spokane and wondered about his improved form.
Twilight baseball pitches tested in Tacoma series start next week
The Tacoma Seattle twilight game plan is planned for the upcoming series with tentative start times around 6:50 PM. Fans in Spokane reacted with strong dislike to yesterday’s twilight exhibition and many remain skeptical of the format.
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Athletic suited comfort for men and boys at Hine store
Try a sanitary cotton athletic shirt and Silesia running pants to keep cool. The store offers these athletic combinations used by athletes for years alongside golf, knit, tennis, cutlery, and rubber goods.
Racing Driver Tommy Kinkaid Noted Speed Star in Two-Year Career
Tommy Kinkaid, a rising star in auto racing for the National Auto company, gained recognition as one of the best in the game despite a brief two-year track career. The report also lists various baseball lineups and batteries from teams like Philadelphia and Washington with players Groom Becken dorf Killian Works and Schmidt mentioned in game summaries.
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Accidents and Luck Create Great Ball Players
The article profiles Amos Rust e and Ty Cobb among others, recounting how chance and perseverance launched stars like Ha Delehanty Ownie Bush Hans Wagner and Ty Cobb. It traces Rust e rise from Indianapolis to the majors, Delehanty’s frugal start and second base fame, and Wagner’s barefoot early days, highlighting the era’s rough paths to fame.
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Baseball Tales From The Verdant Diamond
Ned Merton reflects on baseball as a pitcher’s craft and risk. a boastful twirler faces downfall when arrogance meets strong hitt ing. The piece recalls dramatic moments of misplayed pitches and the crowd’s amused reactions to mishaps on the field.
Corbett's Wife Bets on Johnson Before Jeffries Fight
San Francisco dispatch reports James J. Corbett pressed his wife to place a $200 bet on Johnson at 10 to 7 on the morning of the Jeffries Johnson bout. Mrs Corbett allegedly revealed the win to Riverside hotel staff after the match, while Corbett privately suspected Jeffries might falter though he showed loyalty to his friends and refused to declare any belief in a Corbett victory.
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Rough House Bill Again in Olympia Riot Fight
Rough Mouse Bill McGowan, a 300 pound fighter, was arrested for operating a tavern joint in a saloon. He sent a telegram to Richard demanding a fight with Johnsen and threatened to claim the TT if a fight was not arranged.
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North End Medical Society Narrowly Beats King County Doctors
The North End Medical Society defeated the King County doctors in a warm baseball game at the university yesterday afternoon with a score of 9 to 3. The North Finders, claiming branch status, showcased bragging rights as a stronger offshoot.
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Ty Cobb and early baseball turmoil through 1908
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Cy Young Tries for Big South Victory
New York, July 16. Cy Young again failed to reach his 500th win as Ford pitched the Yankees to a 4 0 victory over Cleveland. Young allowed 0 hits in his latest outing, his tenth start of the season, against the Indians.
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Father of Organized Baseball Takes Vacation by Watching Home Team
Nick Young known as the father of organized baseball, sits near the Washington Nationals bench each afternoon during home games. A former Treasury employee, he uses extra vacation time to attend games, betting buttermilk on the Nationals, who show signs of improvement this season.
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Jack Gleason Weighs Vaudeville Debut Offer
San Francisco reports promoter Jack Gleason, noted fight promoter and baseball magnate, weighs a move to acting. The Morris circuit offers $1,000 weekly for 20 weeks, with a likely acceptance if the contract is secured.
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Navy Yard Weekend Battleship Tours
Visitors are invited to tour battleships this weekend with one day events on Saturday and Sunday. Ships depart Colman Dock at 66 for public sailing experiences and sightseeing from morning until late afternoon.
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