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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
2
San Francisco dispatch describes Arthur Johnson, famed Queensbury champion, as guarded against threats with elaborate measures. A chef, a roaming grocer, a taster, and a Colt equalizer keep him safe as he travels for bouts, amid warnings of would-be assassins and cyanide fears before July 4.
Jim Jeffries, up early in a cold morning, boxed three rounds with Corbett Armstrong and Choynski inside the ring, shadow boxed with Jim Corbett, and worked on straight lefts and hooks. He planned more morning boxing with little gym work this week as fans await the big fight.
Reported plans for a fan banquet at Dugdale Park feature a 2 PM menu and a roast as the Seattle club arrives after five straight losses. The day includes a flag raising after the mayor’s speech and a scramble of fans entering via ticket lines, with misadventures delaying Beavers’ appearance.
McCamment pitched a great game holding the Indians to four hits and one run. Killilay yielded 12 hits as Tacoma built an eight run lead, scoring in Spokane yesterday.
The ad highlights canoe models with unique woodwork and bow design touted as unmatched in strength and capacity for paddling hunting fishing and surveying. It lists a 16 foot model priced at 966 with cushions paddles and accessories and promotes the King Woolding Canvas Boat as a portable hunting or fishing boat with train wagon transport.
Summary of a baseball game featuring McCamment delivering a two base hit and multiple offensive plays. Keener, Rockenfield and Hartman credited with RBI and sacrifices. Fieed Cartwright, Bassey, Mott and Atevens among those stealing bases.
Seattle dropped to the cellar after not playing yesterday while Vancouver moved to first atop a stalled schedule. Spokane’s win, aided by the Tigers, altered the standings and percent column as Toronto Montreal remained in league play, with King Edward’s burial causing Eastern league postponements. Jack Warren from California is expected soon in Spokane to join the Tigers and may replace Martomy who has been troubled by injuries.
Billy Delaney takes adviser and trainer role at Jasper Johnson Arthur Johnson's camp in San Francisco. He plans to stay until the heavyweight title bout with Jim Jeffries, aiming to ensure a Johnson victory by leaving no stone unturned and pursuing a decisive win.
Everett light heavyweight Steve Reynolds arrives for tomorrow night’s Ballard smoker card. He seeks revenge against Pete M after a prior Phoenix smoker defeat and will face six or eight bouts arranged by manager Fitzgerald.
In a rough box score style report the Philadelphia club beat the Pittsburgh team with White Gibson Ewing and Schietter Dooin contributing as batteries. The line shows 1 for the Phillies and rough error counts with Moore.
Frisco boxer Abe Label won an easy ten round decision over Louie Long here last night. Label landed at will but failed to stop Long, who repeatedly clinched to survive. A separate note mentions Mexico building a roadway from the capital city with President Diaz officiating at the road opening.
Reports from Phoenix indicate former lightweight champion Joe Gans is near death due to tuberculosis. A San Francisco newspaper sought his written comment on the Jeffries Johnson fight but doctors say he is too ill to travel. Consumption has advanced rapidly since his arrival in Phoenix, casting doubt on his ability to recover.
Pittsburg critics say Cincinnati pitching is similar to Griffiths era while the Giants hype Suge as a strong opponent. Through June 3 Sugee has two losses in two starts as the Giants beat him twice and Larry Gardner of the Red Sox stands out as a top founter.
The write up notes shifting favorites as Houston, Boston, and St Louis face critiques. It mentions Jake Braht improving under Pat Donovan, Jimmy McAleer predicting a strong finish for Washington, and old milestones like Lee Richmond’s no hitter. It also references Pat Newman’s Texas League move and rumors about future rosters and bench decisions for New York’s backstops.
Jack Johnson did not work yesterday. He rode to San Jose for a dinner with the San Jose chief of police and said there was no need to grind daily after a good Sunday. Trainers search for Monte Cutler, Johnsons sparring partner, now missing with his clothes.
Advert describes Poslam as a low cost, fast acting remedy for eczema acne tetter and various itch conditions with claims of instant relief on first application. Promotes a 50 cent trial package and a $2 jar available at Quaker Drug Co with free samples by writing to Emergency Laboratories New York City.
The Direct Legislation League of Washington opened its campaign for constitutional revision at Ballard. Edgar J. Wright urged the league's program including voter referendum on laws, initiation by petition, and recall of unfit officers. The group cites Oregon as support and asks candidates to state views before primaries.
Regal Dental Offices advertise a method to replace missing teeth without surgery. They claim to cure pyorrhea alveolar and offer guaranteed results with teeth that look natural and function well.
The Madison city council passed two ordinances limiting the Electric Co to halt electrification of the Madison line. A proposed third ordinance to ban electric cars on steep grades failed. The voting aligned with Kellogg leading the pro electrification camp and Wardall split on the final measure.
Fragmentary notes reveal a meeting set at 1 o clock by the Commercial Club to discuss league incorporation papers and nine member committee. The aim is greater efficiency in public offices and reduced costs with membership dues of 2 dollars, total campaign funding around 906. Also listed are names including Wood and Harwell among others.
A Seattle man, Charles E K Hathaway, an employee of a flour mill near Port Angeles, was fatally struck yesterday afternoon when a window frame or lever blew, causing a fall or impact that fractured his skull. Authorities describe a suspicious workplace accident under investigation.
The fragment discusses Louis and Gifford, Pinchot, and Roosevelt Hickes with hints of conversion, denial, and a note about 1869 Free Turner Cincinnati Red Stockings moving from Maine to California, plus remarks on early baseball and rounders dating to 1836.
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