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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
2
Willie Brander Matthews reports a thrilling recap of yesterday's events at Recreation Park. The local game ended with a decisive score and lively plays, highlighting standout performances and crowd energy.
A rough scrimmage yesterday saw Paddy Welch and Spider McGregor pitching for the locals. Tom Kane and Van Buren led off with singles as Myke Fisher's tickets crossed the plate in the first inning. Despite a late surge, wild pitches and fielding miscues hindered the team, drawing quiet crowd cheers from visiting Tacoma supporters.
A fragmented note describes Willie Crock or Croft dodging in tall grass and leaping over a loosely placed obstacle during a scoring event. The passage references the ball sailing high and nearly reaching the air, with a referee-like observer noting the action.
Finck conducts a daily auction at 2:30 and 7:30 featuring diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks and cut glass. The event takes place at 816 Second Avenue with accessories for ladies.
Wild Bill Donovan is pitching well for the Detroit Americans this season. The rugged righthander, famed for his Pennsylvania hills background and wild, chainless outlaw image, once hit seven men in two innings in a Pennsylvania game and nearly faced arrest for assault with intent to kill.
A garbled recap mentions Berde and Ketch on the fly, a five base bit robbed, and a tripled hit by Walters. Russ Hall allegedly had a base hit as the crowd hollered, while the team struggled against pitched innings.
Quake era boxing spark set Madison Square Garden to host a proposed bout between Tommy Ryan and an O Brien as promoters chased a big event. Promoters pressed for a 158 pound title fight with a Philadelphia referee, a timekeeper, and stringent rules. Wary officials and rivals led to delays and finally the fight was called off.
On June 22 the third annual Bealth will be loaned to high school students. The 26 page issue is the largest yet and entirely student produced. The Whine Publishing Company, managed by Sol H. Lewis, handles the business. T. Raymond Parker edits the annual, with both seniors also leading Whime magazine.
Rex Smith and Shirley Parker seek student support for captaincy at the University of Washington track team with the election set for next Monday. The piece notes other players and their past affiliations, including Dugdale’s Minneapolis connection and Denver pitcher Gene Wright.
A Meadows trainer recalls Jockey Radtke in San Francisco where he angered his employer by whisking away meals then knocked the man with a black eye during a heated quarrel. The Westerner notes Radtke remains dutiful, sending most earnings to his mother despite temperamental faults.
The City of General Cracks reports a quiet bowling scene with prominent bowlers leaving town. Alonzo Lt. Jeskina secretary of the Western Bowling Congress heads to Reward Alaska to work for the Alaska Central railway. Jenkins departed months ago for San Francisco after the earthquake, while Charley Plummer returns to town famed for beating Koch 249 to 1. Morris left to engage in business east of the city, Nunnebacher joins outlaw baseball plans, and L. L. Pyle known as The Raves Haired Wonder of the Bianark is noted in bowling circles.
Miss Fannie Osgood wins Eastern Wom Golf championship at Glencove. Hamilton Ontario races halted 26 minutes by rain storm about cyclone proportions. Jiggs Donahue of the Chicago Americans sets a freak record with no initial sack putouts in an eight inning game against the New Yorks. Long Carlos Smith, formerly local, moved to the Southern league recently. Tormamy ready, ex Seattle player, sent to Calumet in the Naz league amid Minnots. Boston Nationals suffer 19th consecutive loss. prophecy of a future news cue. Nordyke, ex Tacoma Tiger, now at first base for the team.
Yesterday’s Latonta event listed several finishers including Petia Araulte and Maeler. The write up notes participation by Aunt Race Aoto Mile Ratte and mentions Betsy, Mark Endeow, and others in a brief, unclear field.
Rain slowed the track last night with light workouts for most horses. Christine A. posted a half in 60, Jetinohn a half in 51 percent, Pachuca a half in 52, Willie Gregg galloped a half in 52, Seageer three eighths in, Sainted and Sennes See posted five eighths.
The student body yesterday chose Webster Moover of Fverett over Wlster EB. Zednick for president after a near tie, with a second ballot likely. An amendment to the constitution directs the college weekly Ware to be published by students rather than a private firm.
In an Amateur league tilt at Madison Park the Rainiers meet the Electrics after a prior Electrics victory. Rainiers hope to even the score but miss key infielder Billy Price while Belford and Hemenway catch for the Electrics and Kiaus and Woods run the Rainiers pitching duel.
At a private New York club Young Corbett pressured Eddie Johnson through six hard rounds. Corbett pressed the pace while Johnson, out of condition, fought back. A knockout seemed near each round, but the referee ruled the bout a draw and a rematch is planned next week.
A rambling report discusses trainers and horses at a track, praising speed potential and reflecting on records. It mentions stable mascots and animals including a goat, a parrot, and a fox terrier, with names like Vandusen Lucian Hippocrates Heather and references to jockeys and past performances.
London June 9 May Sutton loses to Kate Douglas Sutton in the ladies North Counties tennis final. Douglas Sutton wins 6 2 in the deciding match to claim the championship and receive a British cap.
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