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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
2
Batting averages for the Seattle team show three men above .300 and only two above .200. Coy, the pitcher and outfielder, released by Dugdale from 81 ul, leads with an .388 average. Renny Myers and Artie Rows are the reliable aces with strong averages.
A Vancouver baseball club faces fan booster funds as players arrived from Aberdeen. Investors pledge $1,000 each, hoping the team wins the pennant. The group touts an improving spirit, stronger infield, and multiple pitchers under consideration as Nelson leads pitching and optimism grows in the league.
In racing across Louisville and surrounding tracks, winners emerged in varied sprints and longer events. Katie Rains led at 3 to 1 in the first, with Bekersall and Dr Rowell following, while other victors included The Captain, Al Lindley, Fred Bent, Evelyn, Mackerel, and Matador in a series of races with times ranging from 52.6 seconds to 2:54.5 for steeplechase.
A large swimming tournament is planned by the Seattle Athletic Club to be held near the university boat house. Vancouver, Victoria, the 8 A. and ag atate university swimmers are expected to compete, with much talent anticipated for the event.
The Stanford Rowing club announces it cannot bear rowing costs any longer and will withdraw from competition. University of California will be the sole remaining rival to Washington in future events.
James Hamlin, affluent Buffalo resident, died instantly yesterday afternoon when his auto collided with a delivery wagon. He was thrown from the vehicle and struck his head on a stone. The wagon’s driver suffered fatal injuries and had both legs crushed. amputation followed.
Police report Dante J. White arrested on charges of placing an explosive on a streetcar track to destroy a car and kill passengers. The blast was heard for blocks but caused no serious damage. Later a second attempt to wreck a car with strike breakers failed when a fourteen ferre across the track was thwarted.
Yesterday morning bandits entered the Uniontown Washington post office and robbed it of over 155 dollars. The thieves pried a rear window and blew the safe, using skilled methods that suggest experienced criminals. The incident further alarms residents until suspects are caught.
Richmond Virginia June 4 the statue of Jefferson Davis was unveiled yesterday during the Confederate reunion. A military pageant of veterans in arm was described as pathetic and dramatic.
In British Columbia lacrosse draws big attention as Maple Leafs of Vancouver upset New Westminster, signaling a strong season ahead. Eastern Canada eyes Tecomacha as potential champions while local teams vie for the championship.
In Juneau Alaska the Alaska Mining Board has decided the Silver Bow Basin water rights issue in favor of the Perseverance Mining Company. The firm began development with 30 of its planned 300 stamps and hundreds visited the mines as operation starts move toward realization.
B J Rameey develops at Emeryville a premier teen rider Reaxie Davie a Kent boy. Dev in Oakland tops last week’s win list and rides at the Meadows this season. Top riders at Meryville close include Imrie Keogh and noted prospects Fisher Hiddle Nichola and Nichols as the interurban meet draws near.
Dugdale vows to take at least four games from Aberdeen starting in the city today. He relies on Ellerby at third during Hickey’s shoulder injury while praising Hickey as the best third baseman locally. Seattle departs after this week for three weeks, returning in July, and faces a tough stint away with next week’s Aberdeen series featuring Loggers. Jack O'Brien, ex Vancouver player, had a narrow escape during outfield duty before McIntyre took charge.
A city game against Hy an's Rainiers led to Mack being rushed to Providence hospital with suspected spinal meningitis but diagnosed as severe indigestion. The local and Vancouver teams contributed a purse for him while Dug aims to exploit the Aberdeen band. Portland fans sense a rebuilding Northwest league presence next year.
In Bragway Alaska on June last Monday the local team edged Whitehorse with a close score. Yukon River steamboat officials supported the Whitehorse side, while Canadian observers noted the narrow nine to zero outcome in a tense contest.
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