Seattle set for two day auto meet with French winner
Northwest Speedway Corporation plans a two day Seattle auto meet on July 18 and 19. Frank Lowry to confer with Rene Thomas, winner of the Indianapolis 500, about bringing him to Seattle. Thomas set a 600 mile record of 6 hours 3 minutes and 4599-100 seconds, breaking Joe Dawson's 6 hours 21 minutes 8-100 seconds. Barney Oldfield supports the project and will race in Seattle, using the same cars as in Indianapolis. The Meadows track in Seattle is a 1.25 mile circuit, as the organization aims to elevate Seattle as a racing center.
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Giants Contend For Top Spot In Western League Race
Seattle climbs toward first place with 10 straight wins over Portland Colts as Canucks face Victoria. Tealyhums shine while Coast league losses thin Northwestern stars. Pete Schneider leads Seattle pitchers, Gipe undefeated in five starts, Kelly 3-0, Dell 5-4, Bonner 6-5 in strong early stretch.
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Lefl Gipe
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Bayley to Box Burns in 20-Round Title Fight
Canadian lightweight Joe Bayley and Frankie Burns are scheduled for a 20 round bout in San Francisco on June 12. The match marks a high profile defense for Bayley with Burns as the challenger, promising a decisive showdown.
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Joe Bayley
Frankie Burns
Tacoma Yacht Club facing confusion over Dorman cup result
Tacoma officials remain unsure who won the Dorman cup race after a tangled handicap setup. Beattie Yacht club has been asked to review and resolve the confusion.
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Tacoma Yacht Club
Beattie Yacht Club
Seattle Beavers Clash For Northwestern League Lead
Fans noted a year ago today Seattle pressed Beavers for first as Portland wrapped up a series and Vancouver held top spot by a narrow margin. Seattle trailed by one game before two days later edging past the Ducks for first, a pattern we hoped would repeat.
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Swain Climbs to Top of Batting List in Two Weeks
Charley Swain rises from the first ten to third in two weeks. He bats .318 and trails Wagner of Spokane by only a few points. Emil Frisk leads the league at .336 while Robbie James falls below .300 with a .291 average. Martini anchors the Giants with a .229 average.
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Pittsburg Promoter Takes Risks With Missing Wagner
Tommy Murphy warns Will Richey takes too many chances while reflecting that promoter risks are high. The Pittsburg team loses Wagner, leaving the lineup weakened like a navy short of battleships.
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Origins of the spitball traced by old baseball figures
A column recalls the spitball’s origins as Ed Walsh’s era debates give rise to stories of patent moisteners and early pitchers. Uncle Mike Scanlon recalls Tommy Bond as the first vivid memory of the pitch, noting Bond’s use in 1873 with glycerine on his fingers.
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al Orth
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Stanford Second at Missouri Valley Meet
Stanford University track team finished second in the Missouri Valley Conference meet held Saturday and departed for the coast. Chicago University won the meet.
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Chicago University
Cubs Seek Eddie Grant In Giants Shortstop Talks
Chicago today acknowledged ongoing negotiations with the New York Giants over Eddie Grant the Cubs shortstop target as talks proceed.
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Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Eddie Grant
Long Fans 27 Batters in Semi Pro Win
Cincinnati June 1 Bob Long former California state league star pitcher dominates in a semi pro game fanning 27 batters in a stellar pitching performance.
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Bob Long
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Ballard Beats Elks 4-3 in Bellingham Clash
Ballard baseball team returned to Seattle late Sunday night after a 4 to 3 victory over the Elks in Saturday afternoon action at Bellingham.
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Frenchy Pickin's for the Gunner
Hal Sheridan reports Gotham fans expect Gunboat Smith to stop Georges Carpentier in London late this month. Smith’s power is praised while Carpentier is hailed as clever and heavy puncher capable of pounding opponents, though Smith is feared for his wallop. Harlem Tommy Murphy notes Smith thrives against fast challengers and clever boxers alike.
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Efforts to sign Leah Cross and Red Watson for return bout
SAN FRANCISCO June 1 Efforts are under way to sign Leah Cross and Red Watson for a return match in this city Cross won the decision from Watson recently.
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Cornell Wins Big Track Meet At Cambridge
Cornell captured overall victory in the annual track and field meet in Cambridge on Saturday afternoon. Pennsylvania finished second with Michigan in third place.
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Settle it Soon on Depart Date for UW Crew
The University of Washington faculty will meet Tuesday to decide the departure day for the eight oared crew bound for Poughkeepsie. Conibear favors a June 6 departure.
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Poughkeepsie
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Ruins Hint at Baseball Knowledge Among Ancient Egyptians
Archaeologists note truncated inscriptions and artifacts suggesting awareness of a ball game similar to baseball in ancient Egypt, indicating early recreational activity and possible cross cultural contact with Mediterranean sports.
Driver Joe Dawson Hurt in Indianapolis Race
Joe Dawson, a well known auto driver, was seriously injured in Saturday’s races in Indianapolis and remains the sole silver man hospitalized. He was reported in serious condition at a local hospital.
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Seattle Roses Over Portland Colts In Sweep
Seattle completed a clean sweep over the Portland Colts as part of a weekend slate. The Giants closed the season with a 4 to 1 win over Nick Williams led group. Local scores include American League and National League lines with multiple final tallies across divisions.
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Star Want Ads Offer Lots Homes and Farms on Easy Terms
Local want ads promote lots, homes, and farms available with attractive financing. Listings emphasize flexible terms and quick options for buyers seeking property deals.
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Tealy Plans Seattle Lineup Shifts This Week
The Seattle club announces lineup changes after a Sunday injury to Martin Kililay, fleet center fielder, with Ful lerton moving to center and Perrine taking second base. Kililay is expected out for several days. Fullerton remains in the field and Perrine stays at second as George Duddy returns and Huhn and James change roles.
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Random Shots and Past Notes From 1890s Sports Scene
A collage of vivid snapshots from early baseball and horse racing lore. It recalls Brickley’s barn window kicks, Culmet’s 250 putts, Cobb’s hour of batting, Walsh’s balk drill, and a stoic boast about proving the world is square with a $100 bet. It references August 27 1890 horse trotting times, Illinois and Chicago anecdotes, Willie Ritchie’s purse demand, and Henley regatta plans.
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Ed Walsh
Pony Riders Here
The British polo team arriving in New York will compete for the international championship.
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Fleming High Man Leads Seattle Trapshooters
Twenty four entrants from Fleming High and local marksmen gathered at Harbor Isle for the Seattle Trapshooters Association weekly shoot. Hugh Fleming came out on top with a 93 to lead the field.
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Seattle
Wise House Hunter Seeks Home Through STAR Ads
A determined reader combs STAR classified ads for a rental listing. She surveys options and selects a promising lead as she searches for a new home.
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