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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
Patte Mebron, returning from a three week trip, heads to Livermore with Witte Bett for a week of hunting. The two near Northactoks are said to chase quarry near the creek and track a possible game route before training for the Ogjat on July 4 with Gene.
Seattle Star Exclusive reports the sea going amphibious craft has arrived. The inventor explains its design uses four balancing balloons and four wheels with two engines, to be powered by electricity. Trials occurred on local rivers and a full "autodrumbile" is expected within weeks.
Vancouver defeated Aberdeen 4 to 3 as Califf faltered in the eighth. Brown errors and three hits fueled a four run Vancouver rally in the inning. Erickson started strong for Aberdeen but Vancouver's four hits after the eighth sealed the win. The article notes baseball, boxing and wrestling events with local interest in Seattle and Vancouver sports scenes.
Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien wins a six round decision over Jack Blackburn at Quakertown. O'Brien carried about 28 pounds more but Blackburn has faced many top contenders. The report notes ongoing Atlantic fleet baseball to decide titles with crew teams racing Bremerton and San Francisco.
A brief notice states tires were installed on a baby carriage at the Piper and Taft shop located at 220 Spring.
Washington High beat Lincoln 4 to 3 to capture the state title after a tense extra innings thriller. Agnew pitched impressively with 15 strikeouts, while Lincoln's defense faltered at key moments. Hemenway and Kerry contributed crucial plays as Washington survived the late rally and held on for the championship.
Fragmented ad style note listing hotel names, prices and locations in Seattle area. Mentions Great business center, central Beattie address, rates per day and weekly stays. Contains garbled text and numerous mis-spellings.
The miscue by Dutch allowed Milton to cross home as Standrige tossed to Ludington. Dutch dropped the ball returning it, and Milton scored, ending the tense moment and the agony of the play.
A large advance sale is noted for a benefit night at Dregwamd rink next Monday with boxing and wrestling. Dr Roller will forfeit 100 to anyone he fails to throw in 15 minutes and will face several amateur challengers. The card includes Buckles and Martin the Ballard Demon and a local ex-papers man challenging Lonnie Austin for a three round bout. Tickets are available at Diggids cigar store or through newsboys.
Governor Gillett again grants a reprieve to Conrotet J. W. Finley delaying execution at Folsom prison. Chief Justice Beatty signs a writ of error allowing Finley to appeal to the United States Supreme Court, postponing the Friday death date.
Turfman Mannie Greenberg arrived on the President to attend the Meadows race meet. He predicts 1000 horses and high class sport as owners jockeys and bookies gather, with Hoyes entered for the Beattie Derby and other contenders vying for opening day glory.
Birdie Carlton captain of a Chicago women’s baseball club travels Bellingham to recruit replacements after several players are injured. One woman remains hospitalized with a ball injury to the eye, another in Everett with a shin injury, and Carlton laments lack of local interest as she places ads for recruits.
The Rival of Frerety showed strong form in an afternoon trial near the harbor, challenging rival boats and hinting at a fierce race for the cup. Everett’s boat proved dangerous while Spin’s Ted Geary awaits arrival for forthcoming events. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club members O Julian and FL G Lucas arrived in Beattle for arrangements.
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