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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1909
Page
3
Hugo Raymond walked down Broadway with a spool of white thread in his pocket. A passing man noticed a loose thread on his coat and offered to pull it off. He followed a block, repeatedly tugging the thread and claiming there was more to pull.
Investment pitch for 1 percent guaranteed participation certificates from Puget Sound Development Co. based in Seattle. Details include 7 percent interest paid semiannually, principal guarantee, no depreciation, and projected six year returns with substantial land-backed value in King County. Claims strong real estate appreciation, electric railway plans, and safety of investment. Investors urged to call at the Central Building Seattle for more information.
In a tight snap game at Auerdeen on July 20 the Turks from Seattle edged Turkey 1 to 0. Ideen scored the sole run in the fifth after Raymond lined a ball off Herbert. Raymond's hit came with Bower on second. Rosy mond bobbled a play, and Danny Shea filled in for Mages who injured an arm.
An odd bat run play ends with a catcher using a shirt to trap a ball, tagging a runner as he crosses home. Umpire overturns call, triggering a fight as confusion echoes a similar incident in Indiana.
Cornell crews dominated the intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie winning the freshmen eight event. The piece notes coach Courtney’s stern approach, affectionate nicknames among alumni, and the strong performance by Cornell in the lakes region.
In a dramatic regatta narrative, Cornell's rowing coach Courtney enforces discipline by suspending five regulars on shortcake rule violations. Replacing them with substitutes, the team races to a decisive victory, proving unity over leniency and affirming Courtney’s hard line as key to the win.
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Groom Havelick Street Blankenship Scott Smith Sutter Owens Bullivan with references to St Louis and Philadelphia. Mentions numbers 68 63 and entities Batteries Coombs Thomas Graham Criger Stephens. No coherent event or clear outcome present.
In Philadelphia the game between Pittsburg and Philadelphia extended 16 innings with pitching by Maddox Camaltz QGibeon Moren and Dooin for the Pirates and Harmon Phelps Raymond Schlel for the Giants. New York vs Boston saw Beecham Phelps Amase Meyer and others listed, darkness halted play in the seventh. Cincinnati faced Boston with Ganper McLean Brown Mattern Graham and Archer among the batteries, while Brown Rucker Marshall Hergen also contributed.
Spokane reporter recalls Jack Killilay’s heroics in a 17 inning contest, where he struck out fifteen and saved the city from defeat. The Portland pitcher delivered a record breaking performance, with Killilay contributing a ninth inning rally and securing the win.
Pat Donovan of the Gaelic club in San Francisco set a new world record for the weight for height with a leap of 14 feet 11 and a half inches at the club's annual games. Ralph Rowe reportedly failed to match, while the Yale baseball team expresses interest in forming a new batch with Western and other organizations. Telephonic arrangements for games are handled by the manager at Main 6517.
Notice outlines Pennell Hook flies available for 3 cents each in dozens, with choices of 6 or 18 hooks. Includes a July poetry note referencing gales, contests, and various named figures and items, plus a list of colors and patterns and a request to mail order before a stated date. The fragmentary text mentions Trout flies, patterns, and promotional phrasing without complete context.
Neal Ball, shortstop for the Cleveland Americans, pulled off a remarkable triple play in the first game against Boston. It was the first noted triple play in a major league game since 1906, followed by Ball hitting a homer. The event drew the loudest ovation seen at local ball grounds.
A garbled note discusses taking chances in baseball, citing situations where teams lead and the value of aggressive plays. It mentions McGraw, blazers, and making opponents throw, with a stray reference to Frank Whiteyling, an attorney in Boston Block.
A затем describes the first batter to face the pitcher after play is called. The duty is to work the pitcher for four balls if possible and try to hit when the pitcher shows control or hints of paving him. It notes that waiting long is wise to wear down the pitcher and that getting on base on four balls offers a clear advantage with a runner on first and no outs, though the text is incomplete and to be continued.
Jimmy Moel and others broke into the American association via the sand lot path. Black, the backstop for the Milwaukee Millers, has improved this season and shown strong form. North Dakota to play two games with Washington next Friday and Saturday. ND has 16 wins in 22. Brooklyn president Ebbetts offers 20,000 for Catcher Kling, who refused Chicago this year. Dugdale arrived from Spokane, optimistic about the league and Turk expansion once Magee and Akin return.
Et Loulea edged New York 4 to 3 in a marathon nineteen inning affair on polo rounds yesterday. The dual bill featured a later loss from Loulea after the postgame, a double header confusion noted in reports from the field.
Nechaco Valley residents with long experience praise the soil and future growth as the Grand Trunk Pacific Land Company sells about 100 parcels at $16 per acre with $3 down and easy terms. Buyers like Harry Bowers, Joseph Beaudoin, and W J Milne expand holdings, hoping railroad completion will raise values and turn Nechaco into a farming paradise.
In a Sunday game at Woodland Park the Woodland Athletic Club defeated the Washington Athletic Club 12 to 6. Washington batteries were Groga Satios and Muldoon while Woodland used Bones and Clark in a closely contested matchup.
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