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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
3
Photographs show Cubs players and managers as they are. Kling, Evers returning energize the squad aiming for another title. Reports highlight performances by Allen, Nelson, Watt, and McGraws hiccups. Western bowling congress met at the Washington Annex with talks of two man teams and tournament stakes.
Timely hitting carried Seattle to a win over Tacoma as Turk players produced key runs. Seaton started and hurled until a wrist injury forced his exit, while Anderson contributed in defense and offense. Joe Seaton struggled on the mound for Tacoma, and Hartey made a running catch as Seattle held the Turks to build the lead.
The West Seattle Athletic Club, formed last year by business and real estate men, plans to take over Forester baseball team and establish a city play ground and baseball park on land at Lander Street and California Avenue. A smoker for the Foresters is set for June 10 to benefit the club. Officers include President Van Horn and Vice President Cunningham. The club aims to build a clubhouse with gymnasium on eight acres and promote physical development among members.
The Toledo Exhibition Co. will pay an annual rental of 1903 for the new Toledo ball park under a 60 year lease from Noah H. and Swayne. The agreement grants exclusive rights and lists several battery and staff names linked to the contract.
George H. Sutton known as the armless wonder scored 100 in the first inning against J. Niquette at Carrs billiard tables 614 Stratford Avenue and later defeated Niquette again in six innings. Niquette managed 14 points in the match.
The Denver five scored 2723 to seize first place led by Watt with 570 and 222 in the last game. Dutch Jake's Spokane team placed second at 2706 with Terry’s 244 late game. Wilkins set a 610 in singles and joined Witkine Clark for 1166 in doubles, while King fell to 601. Injuries and incidents shadowed Lake City's slate as Pierpont and Anderson were sidelined.
A reader voices suspicion of a staged fight between Ketchel and OBrien Britt in a Western bout. He warns fans to expect rigging, predicts Ketchel’s power, and argues only Ketchel should win honestly without manipulation. He calls for scrutiny to head off potential match fixing.
"Tub" Hackett, the Stockton State league catcher, is named manager of the San Francisco orphans. The deal includes players Owens Murray Gordon Hoag moving to Stockton, with Berkeley discussions for a future league presence and potential relocation to the college town.
Army and Navy athletic tournament set for Friday and Saturday nights at the Arena on the Pay Streak. 42 entries from harbor ships and 17 from nearby stations compete in trials to produce 10 boats each night. Ex-champion heavyweight Jobin L Sullivan to preside. 5 000-seat arena offers popular pricing.
Walter McFarlane, president of the Aberdeen club, announced plans for Spokane's visit next week after last night’s meeting. Details on dates and events were not provided in the fragments.
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