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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
3
In a tight game United Pree faced early deficits but surged with a late rally across the eighth inning to pull ahead. Turkosky delivered critical hits and solid defense while the bullpen held the lead, securing a comeback win as the team overcame errors and misplays.
A fragmented description races to compare Giovanni Raivevich a large Italian wrestler to European acrobats and vaudeville stars. The text hints Raivevich as a formidable foreign challenger amid a field of wrestlers and vaudeville performers with emphasis on his strength and potential for competition.
A terse update from the Pacific Coast League notes activity in the circuit. Details are sparse but reference to league matters and scheduling appear in the outline.
In the American League game at Pemieere first fame Chicago Cubs pitcher Scott Smith and catcher Ohl faced Street as batters in a muddled box score. The second game shows unclear scoring with Chicago listed and an 8 to 2 result.
The Jack O'Brien Flynn bout lasted six rounds with O'Brien showing early edge before Flynn turned the tide. A cut opened over O'Brien's eye in the third and the eye was further battered by a left in the sixth, ending the fight.
A quirky note lists Walsh White Smith Fiene Beott Butor Burna as the seven White Sox pitchers. Each name appears to have five letters, suggested as a playful labeling system for the group.
Last night's arena show featured Al Kaufman and Dr. Roller in a short boxing bout billed as a match but lacking excitement. Fans booed as there was no referee or decision, while three brief wrestling matches satisfied few.
Washington July 21 Ambassador Thompson at Mexico City said the Mexican government will prevent horse racing at Tia Juana near San Diego following protests by prominent turfmen over plans to establish a race track after California passed a track gambling law.
Pittsburg unveiling a plan by Barney Dreyfuss and Harry Davin to form a syndicate to operate outdoor hippodromes in all National and American league parks, except cities with both leagues. Forbes Field hosted the first experiment last night as the area was turned into a circus ground for the night.
A shortened, period style notice describes the Victoria steamship service to Vancouver. It notes daily departure at 9 00 a m and mentions daylight views of the Sound and Straits, with the King fleet visible at Active Pass.
James Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union will referee the national championship women’s events at Exposition Stadium Seattle. His presence aims to ensure fair records recognition as athletes compete for world marks. Notable entrants include Nelson Pullman Seattle club, John New York, Plaw Noleco, and top hammer throwers Martin Sheridan Rose and others from Olympic Club San Francisco.
A Sunday morning match at Dugdale's park pits the old Hardee baseball team against the ten ton nine for a purse of 190. Each side has won a game and features semi professional players. The game starts at 10 o'clock with Danny Shea umpiring. Batatory for Repton is Gallant and Swift. for the Bartoes it is Okker and Duncan.
Connie Mack builds a new Philadelphia Athletics team by recruiting promising young players and teaching them, aiming to overcome losses of the old era. He reshapes the lineup with Eddie Collins and Krause among others, creating a lean, efficient squad with a modest payroll while challenging rivals for the pennant. The change garners praise as the wizard of baseball guiding a youthful, evolving club.
A Bay Area reader letter riffs on Stanley Ketchel’s ancestry and name origin. The writer traces Ketchel to a Hungarian gypsy king line, discusses Hungarian names, and jokes about ring identity and a hypothetical bill with kings of nomads and champions.
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