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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
2
Reports from yesterday’s program list six races with multiple favorites and contenders. Notable winners include Sir 100 in race one and Nome Lactile in race three, with times ranging from under a minute to just over a minute.
In the segment the minder notes a three fourths mile race with Stoner finishing third and Queen 114 Gee placing second. Time shown 1 17.0. In the one ball mile event Queen 114 Gee and Brown Mary are listed with Brown Mary second and a 51 second time. Third race reports Domo at five to one, trained by Skirvin, winner.
Barney Oldfield world famed driver arrives in the city in good condition and ready to chase more records at Meadows race course next Saturday under the Seattle Automobile Club.
Parsons the great runner from Southern California cannot compete at the Seattle meet scheduled for June 22. It was hoped he would face Dan Kelly but the event will still feature other athletes from the Olympic Club of San Francisco and is expected to be one of the best ever held in Seattle.
An account of Rube Waddell’s rough support and batting taunts during a game. After several weak hits by his teammates, Waddell, facing heckling near the first-base bleachers, replies with fast pitches. The crowd, including two antagonists near Reach, press him as he struggles to slow the pace.
New York reports a proposed high profile race between Alfred Shrubb of England and Thomas Longboat of Canada. Longboat’s amateur status is under scrutiny due to a possible city gift, risking his eligibility unless clarified. If race proceeds, Shrubb's record attempts and Longboat's status hinge on the investigation and potential shift to professionalism.
City fans learn Arty Ross will play for Seattle after talks with Portland. Metrodie's pitching shapes up for Woodchoppers game with Aberdeen. A second semi pro league forms with Ballard Everett Snohomish Monroe Richmonds Rainiers and others. Cuba tops Aberdeen at bat though Aberdeen fields well. Seattle nets 219 to 206 for Aberdeen. Hickey returns this week boosting the Cubs.
Fragmentary text notes little acclimation chance for Vancouver and Miners and hints at Vancouver's opponent likely the Canadians and a very low standing for Dalentah, suggesting a grim hockey context with limited prep and poor form.
Hob Pite Simmons accuses Jack O Firten of fixing a Philadelphia fight. Fitz counters that any fixing involved police and a planned stoppage but denies being a faker and threatens legal action if O Firten repeats the accusation. He vows to fight any man and to donate receipts if knocked out.
Cincinnati report notes Eddie Minahan, Reds twirler, linked to a fortune claim of $21,000. Heir details and English path of inheritance mentioned amid the terse notice.
The Georgetown sprinter Minahan faces a six week layoff after a ruptured Haament. Doctors ordered rest this spring to address a medical issue affecting training and performance.
A column highlights a new knuckle curve from a Philadelphia pitcher and notes on White Sox wins and batting stars like Beaumont and Niles. It mentions Langford bouts, heavyweights, a university league title claim by Illinois, and a movement to publish fighter fakers. The Atlantic Outlaw League reports profits except Elisabeth. Hana Wagner is sidelined for kicking.
Persuasion by the varsity eight crew at the University of Washington led the Athletic Association to award the oars used to win against Stanford on Lake Washington as souvenirs for the winning rowers. The oars, seen as lasting symbols of the victory, were finally granted to the crew to preserve a college tradition.
Dan Kelly named captain of the university football team and Oregon state selections list Richard Hathaway as baseball captain for 1908. Hathaway is noted as a Portland native.
Washington embraces baseball as a town of loyal fans despite a losing team. Attendance remains high, with locals satisfied by close games and a steady passion for the sport that defies team results. No other city matches Washington’s enduring support for a struggling club.
Charlies KR Hanscom, designer of the steamships Dakota and Minnesota, spent several days in Seattle. Great Northern officials say he was in the city on a pleasure trip. His home is New London, Connecticut. He was accompanied by his son KF Hanscom of Yosten.
A touring car carrying Mr and Mrs Johnson of California and Mr and Mrs Hiske of Philadelphia overturned in Oxfordshire. Jomeon was killed Jesta and Blake were fatally injured, and the women remain in serious condition.
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