Turks Drop Two On A Foreign Strand
Vancouver hosts a doubleheader as Seattle loses both ends to Vancouver Beavers and Tacoma tops Spokane in a tense set. Hinkle and Erickson duel on the mound while late-inning runs decide the games.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1910
Page
2
Vancouver hosts a doubleheader as Seattle loses both ends to Vancouver Beavers and Tacoma tops Spokane in a tense set. Hinkle and Erickson duel on the mound while late-inning runs decide the games.
The Tacoma Tigers defeated the Indians 3 to 2 in a loose, dramatic contest. A ninth inning tie lasted four innings as Tacoma pulled ahead with timely hitting and fielding errors by Spokane. McCamment and Claflin pitched well for the Tigers.
A local retailer announces a second half stock sale of Bancroft Tennis Racquets. The lineup includes a large assortment with base prices from 90 cents to 5 dollars, all guaranteed and sold at cost to clear inventory.
In the American League game at Chicago the Tigers lost to the White Sox as Summers, Schmidt, Walsh and Sullivan contributed to the scoring. Detroit’s pitchers struggled while Chicago built leads with hitting and timely hits.
Report lists battery combinations Willett Brown Nelson Christian Thomas and umpire Toman for a Sacramento game with Angel 7 and other players. Also notes batteries Castleton Waring Baum Spleeman and umpire Van Haltren, with team credits and lineups.
The Lord Athletic club bill at Dreamland rink featured Percy Cove of Seattle and Roscoe Taylor of Tacoma in a 10 round haymaker windmill draw at 133 pounds. A six round prelim and a boxing exhibition also ended without decision. About 400 spectators attended. Pacific fleet at navy yard. Sunday special visiting day. Round trip 50 cents. Boat leaves Colman dock.
Chicago backstop Johnny Kling describes his comeback after a year away running a pool room in Kansas City. He admits slowness and early catching errors but says warmer weather improved his arm and bat, now hitting around .265. He plans to stay behind the plate for the Cubs pennant push.
Chicago reports a decision by Han Johnson to determine if a further inquiry into alleged signaling in baseball is needed. Duffy will confer with Johnson, and if serious, Walsh may be summoned. Johnson vows a clean game and notes ongoing uncertainty about the charges. Breen faces fines if he does not return to form.
United Press reports Portland bond subscriptions nearing half of 200000 for rebuilding the Multnomah Athletic Club after the exposition fire. Subscriptions total include Theodore Wilcox of Portland Flour Mills, who bought 6000 in bonds and offered to double the amount if needed. Funds finance a 100000 clubhouse and another 100000 for furnishings and a grand stand, with due date September 1 and rebuilding to start then.
A beneball team of militiamen faced nine striking Grand Trunk railroad men in a four ball game yesterday afternoon at Durand Michigan. The unrest prompted Governor Warner to consider sending extra deputies as troops withdraw to restore order.
A humorous misdirection tale recounts Jim Jama foiled by a flying baseball in Seattle while visiting a golf course. The incident highlights the clash between small town baseball nostalgia and urban sports culture, ending abruptly with a cartoonish close.
The Seattle Automobile Dealers Association promotes a big speed meet this afternoon at the Meadows. Tickets are selling fast as dustless racing track and special car service promise convenient viewing. Buses from Occidental and Yoster run on a 15 minute schedule starting at 12:30.
Chicago July 30 Umpire Jack Sheridan chief of staff for the American league scouts ahead of potential umpire material. He plans trips to observe umpires in minor leagues including a Coast league assignment. The goal is to build a pool of eight to ten qualified umpires for future league staffing and recruitment.
A dramatic recounting of Casey’s late inning heroics as he faces opposition, delivers a crucial hit that electrifies thousands, defies boos from the crowd, and seals a dramatic finish. The style mirrors old sports column flourishes with vivid, near-ballad prose and a triumphal tone.
A nightly pool event at Oriental Pool Room offers $10 cash prizes. The venue is located at 1413 Std ay between Pike and Union. Potential players are urged to arrive for the evening games.
The Boston, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh and Chicago clubs provide a history of repeated National League pennants since 1890. The piece tracks which teams won consecutive titles, noting Chicago’s string from 1906 to 1908 and Pittsburg’s multiple victoriess, with questions whether Pittsburg can repeat again.
Walter McCredie, manager of the Portland Beavers, backs a larger Coast league of eight cities to unite strong commercial bases. He says Seattle Spokane and Portland are thriving baseball centers and predicts expansion is inevitable while noting a family connection taints the judge's status and a North visit may signal a new era.
Chicago’s Black community plans a send off for Champion Jack Johnson as he departs for Europe after a year in New York. A homecoming celebration and farewell party are under discussion with a reception likely at a local spot before he sails to begin a tour through several European countries.
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