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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
9
In a gripping game the Turks defeated Seattle 3 to 10 in ten innings. The visitors scored first, Seattle tied it in the third, and the Turks pulled ahead with runs in the fourth and late. Seattle mounted a comeback with two in the eighth but fell short.
In the American League matchup at Cleveland the New York team trailed as Cleveland held a 4 to 2 lead after six innings when play was halted due to weather. Doyle and Kletnow were the battery for New York while Joss and Clarke worked for Cleveland.
Connie Mack, Athletics manager, has unleashed promising pitcher Harry Wm Krause. Born in San Francisco, Krause carves a 9–1 win record with six shutouts and only four runs scored against him, while striking out batters with a sharp curve and fair speed. He started in Columbia Park and St Mary's Oakland, debuted pro in California league with San Jose, then Harrisburg in the Tri-State.
San Francisco July 22 report details Al Kaufman’s erratic bargaining over opponents from Johnson to Ev erett and McFarland to Nelson. It notes Coffroth’s push toward a McFarland clash, Nelson’s retirement hints, McCarthy’s rising yet cautious stance, and Reilly’s ear injury altering a planned Roscoe Taylor bout.
Doc Roller and Charles Olson meet at the Arena tonight in a wrestling bout. Roller arrives in good shape after a week at Eagle Harbor and both fighters express confidence. Local favorite holds a 26 pound advantage, while Olson is noted as the faster wrestler. Preliminaries start at 8 30.
A large turnout of Seattle golf and tennis enthusiasts is expected for the annual fall golf tournament at Hotel Del Monte from August 20 to September. Trophies will be awarded, with top players in the nation entered. May Sutton, world champion, to face Mike Hockins in a major women’s tennis match. Railroads offer special round trip rates. accommodations arranged for many visitors.
Jim Barry, after a Paris visit, causes trouble at Jack Doyle's training camp through repeated pistol shots in yards and at the Doyle mansion. Doyle sends Barry to a hotel. locals report night time gunfire from Barry who insists he is just practicing.
A reader writes to The Star asking why Dr Adler known as a top wrestler refuses a $1,000 challenge from Mr Mix. The letter requests an explanation for not accepting the challenge and criticizes advertising bets tied to the match.
A fragmentary verse piece tells of a town champion boasting of fights with Pudge Jones and kin, while a second item reports Bolcom Mill beating National Groceries 9 to 6 at Woodland Park and seeking August outside games, with brief Vancouver baseball notes.
Boston mass July 2 The Cubs star manager Frank Chance says Pittsburgh's National League lead does not threaten the Cubs. He believes Chicago will repeat past success with a healthy pitching staff and steady lineup. Chance expects Detroit to win the American League and disputes any notion of easy rivals in the pennant race.
Afternoon events begin at AY Studio with handicaps based on entries. men’s prelims tomorrow. Cities like Chicago Kansas City and Philadelphia are represented. Officials include Director W M Nal ie, Referee George J Fisher, Starter Charles M Best, and Clerk of Course T G McDonald.
The High School Tourists of 1907, famed for a 9,000 mile tour, visit Seattle to face the University of North Dakota in baseball today and tomorrow. The lineup remains mostly steady with two changes, pitching duties by Wirgil Elford and outfield by Million, Hickingbottom, and Coyle. Crowd expected includes local fans, students, and high school peers.
Johnny Bender delivered a three straight yesterday by pitching in a blue envelope performance. Al Carson tossed a no hitter no run game for Portland against Lon An in the Coast League with only Jud Smith reaching first on Ole son’s eighth inning error. Four Northwestern league players were released including Engle Claflin and Cartwright. Carry Feece of the National Baseball Commission inspected the fair and Elks’ circus happenings. High School tourists at University of North Dakota Zerounast 8 this afternoon on Dug.
Maelville Shepherd world champion middle distance runner announces by letter that an abscess on the calf of one leg will prevent him from competing in athletic meets this season. He ignored a sore, ran many races, and has been in bed over a week.
United Press reports fans chase Battling Nelson in New York this week as young boxers seek to face the Dane. Nelson arrived to take part in the Newsboys benefit, after a Wolgast defeat sparked widespread challenger interest across the country.
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