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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
3
Seattle’s Canucks were handed a 10 hit, five run defeat as Beavers starter Erickson limited timely scoring. Despite late rally chances, Seattle’s offense stalled after Ken Nett’s third inning drive. Paddock and Davia sparked Burghers with key hits, while Chicago and St Louis matchups headline today’s schedule.
Spokane won the game as errors piled into a tense contest. Kosten contributed a key play while Detroit New York and Philadelphia struggled to capitalize, leaving standings tight and multiple matchups listed for today across the league and coast.
Five automobiles start from New York City Hall at 8 PM on June 1 racing 4000 miles to Seattle. The event covers 12 states with a St Louis pace car until the city is passed. Prizes total 4500 dollars for top three finishers.
June 3 at Portland the Portland and Sacramento teams battled in a fast game until darkness halted play in the 19th inning after a tie at 42 to 42. Game featured Greney Fisher Byrnes and umpire calls as the extended affair wore on. No game was played in Los Angeles on June 9 with teams failing to arrive in multiple cities.
In a National League AR summary, Ritchey and a Pittsburgh pitcher clash as Philadelphia struggles with batter errors. The game features notable plays and misplays impacting the score, with emphasis on defensive lapses and pitching performance.
Reported baseball play by play notes the Canucks hitting well against Miller with Kennedy and Erickson keying Vancouver. Seattle’s Magee and St. Louis manager Brennahan feature in the account as Portland, Tacoma, and St. Paul chase standings and Sunday games.
Ad copy reports Wonderful Bar Gains wallpaper available at Memnant Ball through Paver Co with Federal Pant HAL. items are selling fast and urged to act quickly for wall coverings.
Articles of agreement for a 20 round San Francisco bout between Jack Johnson and Al Kaufman, arranged by Charles J. Harvey for the Californian and Johnson, win approval from promoter Cof froth and Billy Delaney. They plan to persuade Johnson to extend to 45 rounds if needed, with California limiting to 20 rounds and other venues possible. Johnson insists on safety and longs for a shorter fight, while Kaufman is seen as a strong challenger. The agreement lacks a definite date though it hints at September. The winner would take 65 percent.
Moreing announces James Coffroth will manage the San Francisco State league team the Oakland Outlaws for 1910. The plan aims to field the strongest Pacific coast diamond stars, with Coffroth noted for securing top talent and challenging major league services.
Final details for the Battling Nelson versus Abe Attell 1 round match set for around June 30 are discussed in San Francisco. A conference with Nelson, manager Desmond, and Charley Larcarl seeks remaining agreements while Attell agrees Nelson need not work. Nelson heads to Los Angeles tomorrow en route to Oklahoma City with a New Mexico ranch stop noted.
William Stanley, assistant director of Ocean Beach's physical culture resort, arrives in Seattle eager for a race in any distance from five miles to the marathon or walking events up to 60 miles. A veteran trainer, he claims to hold Pacific coast walking records and invites challenges from any rival, boasting global racing experience and a 1 mile in 1 hour 20 minute walking record.
The Hoeattle Motor Boat club announces a power racing program for the first day on Lake Washington. Races include one mile sacane and multiple two to ten mile events categorized by boat size with a luncheon to follow at Madrona park clubhouse. Spokane defeated the Black Cats 8 to 3. Aberdeen lost in the infield.
Be fore the end of the week Old Rip Van Haltren may be seen in an Oakland uniform again though this time with the outlaw team. Cy Moretng, owner, spoke with manager Joe Nealon by telephone and Van Haltren expressed willingness to sign. His terms are expected to be favorable and his dismissal earlier has boosted his popularity as a drawing card.
Oakland manager Bill Reidy begins talks to obtain Tommy Rafferty from Cleveland. Rafferty, last season’s Portland center fielder, would join the Oaks this month if a release can be arranged. Rafferty batted near .300 with Portland and is viewed as a scrappy addition likely to please fans.
A yacht named Spirit I, owned by Scott Calhoun, was launched at Rohlf Brothers yard on the East waterway last night. Attie Miss Ellen Calhoun christened the vessel with the phrase Luck to thee, beautiful Spirit. Spectators praised the boat’s smooth ride as it glided onto the water.
A garbled page fragment shows fractured phrases about opportunity and advertisement. It mentions June 12th and a sale in a cabinet shop context with assorted hardware items and a half stool product. The legibility is low and many terms are nonsensical.
The article notes Ted Geary will supervise the female competitor in the timination race against Nellingham and in the Alexandra case if the rival wine is involved. It states she should be ready for her initial trial Saturday.
New York race tracks Belmont Brighton Jamaica Plain and Aqueduct plan fall meetings under anti-betting laws. Track management expects gate receipts to rise with short sessions but warns of losses unless four or five day races are permitted. Some tracks may ship to Canadian venues if limits persist.
Special Eastern Excursions offer round trips with dates July 2 and 3 and August 11 and 12. Fares include Chicago and return 72.60, St. Louis 67.50, New York 108.50, Omaha Kansas City and Missouri River points 69, and July 1 and August 11 to Denver 56. Details at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave, Klis General Agent.
An advertisement promotes new fabrics and suits inviting readers to visit to inspect items, emphasizing quality and variety for those seeking good clothes. The message urges viewers to come even if not ready to buy, suggesting the lasting value of upgrading wardrobes.
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