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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1907

Page

2

Auto races set for Saturday meet at the Meadows

Seattle Automobile Club prepares a twelve event program at the Meadows with drivers Oldfield and Siebel leading. Included are novelty pace, loaded passenger shifts, ladies pickups, road racers and a 56 mile handicap. Barney Oldfield and Bruno Siebel contest premier events for gold prize and potential world records.

Meadows Seattle Automobile Club Oldfield Siebel Tondeau The Automobile Bruno Blebel Automobile Club of Dietance Brent Li Rainier Barney Oldfield Bruno Siebel Plytag Brent

Aberdeens Fail to Appear Delays Tacoma Game Claims Forfeit

Aberdeen reports say Brown's men did not appear on the ball field due to wet grounds, prompting a claim of forfeit against Seattle. Brown disputed postponement responsibility, while Seattle’s Hickey was slated for third base tomorrow as Tacoma won 4 to 2.

Aberdeen Brown Ball Park Laces Seattle Aber Klept Dug Hickey

Dougherty Claims World-Beat Arm In Baseball Throw

Pat Dougherty asserts he can beat any pitcher in distance, citing a 135 yard potential and a 132 yard throw in Boston. Trainer Bardell notes the right field distance is 117 yards, with historical records listing longer distances by Crane and Twitchell, though none officially sanctioned.

Pat Dougherty Fielder Jones South Side Ball Park Chicago Dougherty Eddie Hahn Hahn Eddie Bardell Boston Buck Freeman Minneapolis John Hatfield Ed. Crane New York Larry Twitchell Lovery

Yale Picks Walter Remy Dray for Next Year’s Championship

Walter Remy Dray of Chicago is chosen by Yale athletic team for next year’s title. He has three years on the team and set a pole vault world record of 12 feet 6 3/4 inches in dual meets with Harvard.

Watler Remy Dray Chicago Yale ‘Atheltic Harvard

Juniors Issue Defi by National Juniors Baseball Club

The National Juniors a newly formed team of boys aged sixteen to seventeen issues a defi to any city boys team. Harry Murphy of 1447 Twenty first Ave East 5269 is named manager.

National Juniors Harry Murphy

Canucks win over Spokanes sparks early season run

The Canucks finally connect on the long end of the score with a victory over the Spokanes despite wet Aberdeen grounds. Dugdale bets on Roberta replacing Cor in the field and Coy pitching as Doe improves to secure a string of wins. Jimmy Ryan pushes for a state league with Olymp ia, Bellingham, Colfax, and others forming a Washington State League in July.

Canucks Roberta Everett Dugdale Cor Coy Doe Jimmy Ryan Washington State League Farrell Dreton Olympia Bellingham Colfax Thoes

Races Yesterday at the Track Summary

Yesterday’s program featured six races with quick times and close finishes. Notables include Melar and Pal each securing first in sprint and longer dashes, while Dangerous Giel and Hedgethorne posted strong showings in mid events.

Manager Ordered from Field in Baseball Club Incident

The article recounts a club dispute involving John McCloskey, then owner of the Houston club and manager of St Louis, who is ordered off the field after errors by Joyce the veteran player and row by team members. McCloskey resigns to the bench as Joyce asserts control.

John McCloskey St. Louis Ae Dinala McCloskey Houston Joyce A. Sayer Pat Fisherty Bto Closkey Tall Pines

Nelson Confident For San Francisco Fight July 3

Nelson arrives at Lee Avades en route to San Francisco for a July 3 bout with Jimmy Britt. He says he is in good condition and confident of beating J Bedward.

Nelson Lee Avades San Francisco Jimmy Britt J Bedward

Man Found Dead in Orrville Home May Tie to Divorce Case Kin

In Orrville found dead in his mother’s home, David Taggart brother of a Divorce notoriety captain, authorities think overdose of a drug used to ease pain caused the death. The incident occurred June 12. Police continue inquiry.

Big Jeff In San Francisco At Peak Form

In San Francisco on June 12 James J. Jeffries appeared robust and cheerful, radiating health and good humor. He joked with friends and displayed the spirited confidence of a veteran fighter, while noting his training discipline and appetite remains strong ahead of a potential match.

San Francisco James J. Jeffries Jim

Races Report From Local Track Meet Summary

In the first race over a sixteenth mile Hanbridge carrying 110 won at 5 to 1 with Maj Mack also 110 second and Water Cooler 110 third in 1 00 45. Monere 105 Dalby 9 2 won Camille 192 second Little George 104 third in 1 20. Bucket Brigade 102 Lae 7 to 10 won Sabado 102 second Gromse 99 third in 5 44 6. John Dillon 125 McClure to 6 won Rejectable 144 second Graceland 123 third in 3 96 5. Hetlerons 109 Lee 7 to 10 won Optional 109 second Sylvan Helle 109 third in 1 19. County Clerk 92 Skir ver 5 to 1 won Quagga 92 second Sultry 106 third in 1 62 5.

Monere Dalby Camille Little George Lae Sabado Gromse John Dillon McClure Graceland Hetlerons Lee Sylvan Helle Skirver Quagga Sultry

New Lid Movement at Portland Aims Sabbath Saloon Change

In Portland Oregon on June 12 a movement seeks to modify a proposed bill to permit saloons to operate on Sabbath afternoons. The Md may be partially on next Sunday in this city as part of the effort.

Portland Ore

Market summary of fruit and vegetable prices and notes

The market reports mixed demand and price shifts for fruits and vegetables. Strawberries rise to 176 per crate for canning, cantaloupes at 2.00 per large crate, Mississippi tomatoes 2.26 per crate of four baskets, and fresh eggs at 30 cents per dozen. California peaches and apricots expected soon, with ongoing fresh produce and field items including cauliflowers, beets, and leafy greens amid variable supply.

Australia California Freeh Ranch

Humane Society Probes Derby Cattle Abuse Claim

The King County Humane Society met last night to investigate charges that Chas Jacobson of Derby mistreats his cattle. Officer Robert Abram was dispatched to Derby to conduct the inquiry.

King County Humane Society Chas. Jacobson Derby Robert Abram

University of Washington to enter four crew at regatta

The University of Washington will enter a four crew at the North Pacific Amateur Caramen association regatta on Lake Washington July 3 and 4. The crew will likely include Lowry Jarvis Willis and Lovejoy. Participating clubs include Portland Vancouver Victoria Seattle and Nelson.

University of Washington Lake Washington The Lowry Jarvis Willis Lovejoy Portland Vancouver Victoria Seattle Nelson

Seattle Motor Boat Hub to Resolve July Fourth Races

The Motor Boat Hub of Seattle meets tonight to decide how to handle conflicts for the July Fourth events on Lake Washington. Motor boats sailing yachts and oarsmen are all slated to appear on July 4 and a conference will straighten out the schedule.

Seattle Lake Washington

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