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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
3
In Tacoma the Turks routed the Tigers 16 to 4 as Mike Lynch and his crew used infield hits to power the win. Beattie collected eight of the 14 Turkey hits with bunts and seven of the 14 runs came via the infield.
Vancouver defeated an opponent 2 to 1 with timely pinch hits and strong relief pitching. Beavers’ players in key spots contributed late, securing the narrow victory in yesterday’s game in Vancouver, British Columbia.
detail is limited due to damaged OCR but the report centers on Denver's victory in a Western Bowling Championship. Mentions teams including Beaneaters and Detroit with scattered references to scores and players. Historic context and several names appear amid garble.
Plans for a high altitude race above Broadway are announced by Captain Robert Milliman manager of the airship The Queens. He has challenged Toledo aeronaut Frank W. Goodale owner of The Palisade to a race for 605000 alde bet. Milliman hints he may employ Roy Knabenshue to operate the airship if needed.
A brief note describing The Star newspaper's green sporting extra format with national and regional results. Mentions Beattle game coverage and racing results across U S tracks, plus world happenings and upcoming Star publications.
Reports from San Diego say President Diaz of Mexico will not sanction a race track at Tia Juana near the California line. Developers led by Kot and Creveling claim a government concession and escrow papers, but San Diego sources cite official opposition as decisive.
National League games in Pittsburg St Louis Chicago Philadelphia and Brooklyn faced rain delays. Matches listed include Pittsburg vs Boston, St Louis vs New York, Cincinnati vs Brooklyn, Chicago vs Philadelphia, and additional matchups cited with locations noted as rain affected.
Jack Curley of Chicago, hired by John Cort, will direct amateur and professional athletic events for the exposition in the arena. Curley has long promoted pugilistic and wrestling contests across America and promoted the 1 Gotoh Mahmoud match.
Portland manager McCredie wins Druhot from Oakland fight circle and plans use in Portland uniforms. Waller and Ewing opposed move while Druhot’s past lurid ties and boxing gossip swirl around the 1908 era scene in Port land.
A fragmented OCR text references a venue named Oriental Pool Rooms and Solo Fabled Tar with mentions of a restaurant and locations like Napa and seven chal barb rap place. No clear incident details or dates emerge.
In Cleveland, on June 6, Ray Sheeta, driver of the pilot car in the New York to Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo auto race, was arrested for speeding. He was taken to the police station after brief denial of charges, and the race resumed once bail was posted.
Billy Papke keeps fit for the Ketchel bout by extensive ocean swimming. He rents a Venice Beach cottage and spends much time in the water. Papke, famed for defeating Hugh Kelly, is reported in excellent trim.
Billings 18, an amateur traveler, makes a notable showing in Germany demonstrating a foreign stride. He assists open air camps while attempting a similar stunt elsewhere, but faced opposition and limited support.
Salt Lake, Utah June 5 The body of Harry Stover a renowned western horseman was sent to California for interment Stover died yesterday morning after months of illness He was known for his kennels and stables at Petaluma California He left an estate valued at about a quarter of a million dollars
The piece recalls JoJo Clarkson and Mike Kelly selling for 10 000, a figure once seen as peak value, while Marquardt and Young are cited with higher outlays. It notes Roger Bresnahan valued at 75 000 by Stanley Robison, with trades involving four players and substantial guarantees for three years, illustrating escalating baseball payrolls.
Charlie Lercart hopes to secure Jack JoWnnéet for an attraction next month with promoter backing. Ler cart expresses anxious anticipation as he awaits word from the champion.
The text discusses a reported record salary for a player named Wagner, noting his high earnings and expected impact on team drawing power. It mentions Pittsburgh and the National League, with reference to a 1877 incident where Louisville players were expelled from organized baseball for dishonesty, described as a unique case in professional sport.
The notice advertises a 4 ft Zigzag Folding Rule in yellow enamel, plus a sale ending June 5 and a late 19th century bowling report noting the Vancouver matchups, a $500 purse, and a record low score by Rabbit Kinkead. It mentions Port Moody Vancouver and Baltimore as participants in a two lady teams tournament.
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