Spokane Beats Seattle 7 6 In Close Encounter
Spokane edged Seattle 7 to 6 as Dodiun star pitcher delivered a tight win. Errors marked the game with key plays turning on timely hits and strong defense by both sides.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
2
Spokane edged Seattle 7 to 6 as Dodiun star pitcher delivered a tight win. Errors marked the game with key plays turning on timely hits and strong defense by both sides.
The United States will be represented by 76 crack athletes at the London Olympics. Selections favored the cream of college and country talent with A C Gilbert holder of the pole vault record and Dan Kelley a sprinter and jumper among the picked. Edmundeen was not placed on the team.
Vancouver Canucks defeated Aberdeen 3 to 2 in Vancouver. Enale pitched steadily with four bases on balls. Starkell fanned Fitzgerald in the ninth as Aberdeen threatened. Engle struck out the key batter to preserve the lead.
Pajorita the sprinter owned by H G Redwell is sidelined with a sore foot after a past heel injury and infection. The hoof is nearly healed and Redwell expects the horse to be in good form as races begin. The Meadows bustle grows with about 200 horses stabled and dopesters watching workouts.
The Washington and Lincoln high teams meet tomorrow at Dugdale Park to decide the city championship. Each side holds a win against the other this season and the clash should be fast with strong fan support.
The wrestling bout between Dan Sullivan and Charles Franklin was called off last night at Ballard after a lack of audience and only 66 dollars in hand. Manager Hahn aimed to stage a comeback with a new date and location to be announced soon.
Varsity crew plans are revised with no eastward trip for the team. Details remain sparse as organizers confirm cancelation and seek alternatives for the season.
The University of Washington rowing team was barred from the Poughkeepsie regatta after their entry arrived too late. Despite nearly $4,000 raised in Seattle to fund an eastern trip, officials said all race arrangements were set and couldn't accommodate late entrants. Coach Connibear and supporters expressed disappointment as the squad faced a shortened season with plans for renewed eastern competition next year.
Kid Marino threatens a money or marbles bout after a reported sale attempt. Promoters consider Ballard boxing events in Port Townsend and Milwaukee style clashes like Krant, Buckles, and Packey McFarland. Lincoln high tennis holds court while Longboat and Alfred Shrubb eye cross country matches. Vancouver keeps pace as Seattle trails in the Northwestern league.
The Monticello steamer departs from Flyer dock at 6 30 and 9 30 a m and again at 1 30 and 4 9 m according to the schedule.
London June 6 remarkable note shows five titled women joining socialist causes. Lady Henry Somerset the Duchess of Sutherland the Countess of Warwick the Countess of Manchester and the Countess of Russell sacrifice wealth and status for the poor. The duchess of Manchester investigated Irish destitution to join the movement.
A humorous feature on the diabolo craze spreading from Paris London and New York to Seattle. The piece explains the toy’s hourglass shape and tricks while noting health benefits and potential mischief as clerics and crowds react to the new amusement. It mentions stores teaching the play, new laws, and the leap for life maneuver.
Dr Pierce B Wilson Jr files for divorce from Talitha Wilson naming former U S Senator Wellington as co respondent. He accuses the senator of familiarity with his wife in years past and asserts their relation justifies separation. Society in Baltimore buzzes as society families may testify when the case proceeds.
At the Puget Sound Navy Yard an order directs Atlantic fleet ships under repair to depart for San Francisco at once. The schedule lists Georgie leaving June 1, Wisconsin June 12, Kentucky June 25, Rhode Island June 48, and New Jersey June 48. The fleet remains at the yard with ships in drydock and daily ferry service noted.
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