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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
3
In Spokane on July 27 Seattle seized the lead early and held it as Tacoma struggled against sharp fielding. Mike Lynch turned a bunt into a homer as the Turks clinched the win with aggressive baserunning and a misplayed throw from Baker.
Fragmentary notices advertise a sanatorium at Fourth Avenue Metropolis Pike with free care and treatments. Readers are urged to attend at main numbers 8097 and 6609 with attention to availability.
Detroit writer Edward Summers recounts a remarkable 18 inning pitching performance by a young lefty against Washington. Summers describes the knuckle and slow balls that carried the pitcher through extra innings, the single intentional walk in the 17th, and the sense of stamina to finish the 18th as teammates backed him with solid defense.
Chicago reports say John Kling, Cubs catcher held out for more pay, may join Mike Donlin's Phillies. Murphy and Chance dismiss the tale as rot while Kansas City chatter notes Kling runs a pool hall and remains with his current team. Rumors persist across cities with no official word.
Ad Wolgast leaves Los Angeles with manager Tom Jones for San Francisco en route to Milwaukee. Promoters seek a title bout versus Dick or Johnny Frayne or Abe At toll, while Wolgast delays a match for healing and to protect his chances in the ring. Jones earned his loyalty through tough training and steady guidance in boxing.
A young outfielder from Atlanta who joined the Washington team after a stint in the Tristate league made a spectacular running catch in Cleveland. The crowd cheered for minutes as he robbed a would be homer from Nap Felder, signaling a promising big league future.
Ad Wolgast arriving in San Francisco from Los Angeles after defeating Hal Nelson says his hurt left hand needs six weeks of rest. He lists potential opponents Freddie Welch, Abe Attell, and McFarland with weight plans, and notes he beat Nelson easily while vowing to return stronger. He and manager Tom Jones stay in town until Thursday before continuing to Milwaukee.
Local ball chatter reports Clyde Hall to pitch for the mystifiers and Win French aiming for a walk. Tim O Rourke of the Pirates visits Aberdeen to close a deal for outfielder Vincent. Bolcoms trim O Brien 14 to 4 as Durig and Forr star in batteries. A Bromler benefit dance is announced at Dreamland.
New York and Boston battled 17 innings as darkness halted play yesterday afternoon. Ames pitched the long game for the Giants while Mattern worked 17 innings for the locals in a tense extended contest.
Report from San Francisco dated July 27 says Ketchel and Langford are set for a major bout. Britt, Langford’s manager, promised a $12,000 guarantee and hoped for Langford’s acceptance. Philadelphia Athletic Club is pushing for the match and a noon confirmation was not yet received.
The article argues there are too few players of major league caliber and that many teams lack first class talent. It notes the vast number of leagues and players yet laments the scarcity of top-tier prospects for sustained major league pace.
London July 27 Jimmy Britt the American prizefighter is urging Louis Bleriot to let him ride back across the English Channel in the aeroplane. He refuses the $250 offered for a second man and would donate it to charity. He will cancel his Saturday fight if joining the flight.
An August 12 evening athletic meet at Lincoln Park aims to become the first Interplay field event, open to all local boys under 18 who work in the summer. Organizers foresee a yearly event, with entries through neighborhood playgrounds.
A brief note asserts a player is ready to showcase his abilities and will strive to represent his playground creditably, highlighting commitment and determination to perform well.
A fragmented note mentions Berra and a cry in a Star Main 1060 area. The text repeats the garbled phrase Pefaf Yip Yiph and references ind ¢41. Details are unclear but indicate a local pocket event or misprint.
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