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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
5
A terse report from APERDERN dated July 14 notes a tied game halted at the end of the eighth inning to permit players a meal. The Turks led until the final frame when locals scored three runs off Thompson and Hed to tilt the score.
Philadelphia announces that Mike Donlin, star slugger from last season with the Giants, is signed by the Phillies to captain and play as manager. Donlin’s arrival follows the resignation reportedly requested of manager William Murray and rumors of a New York release. The deal, linked to possible exchanges involving Magee and Moren, anchors a major shift in the National League amid high expectation and press speculation.
The Tigers secure their initial series victory as Spokane wins seven games last week over Portland Colts. Vancouver has four men on the ticket and Quigley faces a key deal around the second corner. The Turks play at home next week after Tecoma setbacks. Bert Hall makes his season debut after a long layoff.
A historical overview notes 300 000 autos whizzing nationwide and details the growing industry. It cites 121 manufacturing establishments, $20 565 000 capital, and over $4 million in annual wages. Cars shift from luxury to necessity, aiding families and businesses alike, with many buyers preferring secondhand units to manage costs.
The Kansas City track team secured the national M C A meet at Exposition Stadium with a 17 point margin over Chicago. Beattie won the handicap meet on Friday but faltered Saturday, tying with New York and North Yakima for last. Vancouver took third, Everett fourth, and Stophiet of Hameo City set a new YMCA mile record at 4 43.
Coach Stagg's track proteges Crawley Staph Prather Stopblet enter the A Y P fair in August. Kansas City Athletic Club entries include Prather and Stophiet. Stopblet, a leading miler, is expected to finish near the front with a record around .56. Crawley projects strong showings in low hurdles high jump and throws. Maroon star currently in Alaska aims to travel to Seattle for the meet.
House and hotel notice notes ovens fetes Shae Lady Attendant details unclear. readable fragments mention a facility at a city intersection with social events and staff roles.
Packey McFarland accepts a challenge from Ad Wolgast and plans a Milwaukee bout as soon as he can meet an 188 pound weight limit three hours before the bout. He will post $1,000 and aims to pursue a match with Rat Nelson, though Nelson previously said he would wrestle McFarland only if McFarland defeated Johnny Thompson or Welsh.
Maurice McLoughlin of San Francisco defeated Nat Emerson of North Yakima Wash on the Deep Haven courts to win the Northwest tennis championship. Score 16 64 04.
Pacific coast players on their way to the national tourney stunned locals by sweeping the Northwestern Tennis finals. Tom Bundy and Blinpson Linabaugh of Los Angeles defeated Waldner and Emerson in straight sets. Maurice McLoughlin of San Francisco beat Melville Long in five sets. McLoughlin and George Jones won the doubles, defeating the McQuiston brothers and the pair of Bundy and Ammenbaugh. McLoughlin and Morrison set up the singles final.
Bidney H Mateh representing the Illinois Athletic Club won a hundred mile foot race at Amuse moot park in Chicago. Officially 16 hours 19 minutes. Charles Lobert finished second nine miles behind the winner with Mateh achieving a remarkable distance in the event conducted Saturday.
Ad Wolgast plans San Francisco arrival Monday to discuss fights with Abe Attell or Johnny Frayne after favorable telegrams. Stan Ketchel heads to Mendocino with Wille Britt for 3 to 4 weeks, seeking nature and hunting, before business talks resume. Olympic Club loses Knox to New York, joining Irish-American club and real estate aims. Deffroth Monahan Mitchell Levy venture to Placerville and Lake Tahoe for a ten day outing by wagon.
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