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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
3
Portland and Seattle opened with a rough contest amid fan debate. Miller fanned 12, tying a team record, while Thaseey homered with two aboard and Garry also hit one. Gough started for Portland but lasted only a third inning as Seattle claimed an early advantage.
The report notes multiple PCL games disrupted by rain with teams from Boston Cleveland and Philadelphia mentioned. In incomplete lines Hatterjee and Stanage face Gray Street while Datterjee Howell Dineen Criger Britth and Dygert Vickers Coombs Livingston appear in rosters.
National League action centers on Motte at Oakland with standings for San Francisco and Los Angeles noted. The brief item cites club positions and upcoming fixtures in the pennant race.
Former Cleveland pitcher Deacon Wright left the coast for Cleveland last spring and starred in three to four starts before being sold to Toledo in the American Association. Poor defense and lack of hitting support cost him a string of wins, prompting his preference for regular work in minor league action with Armour guiding the Toledo squad.
The article laments a loss of pace and edge in the Turks as overtrained players falter on bases and at bat. It argues that generosity and complacency erase once sharp form, urging tougher play and harsher approach to opponents for a Northwestern league title bid.
Seattle fans will witness a major wrestling card next Friday headlined by Roller against Big Yousiff the Terrible Turk. Roller, from Chicago, arrives Wednesday after a strong eastern run and a weight rebound to 216 pounds. The arena card includes a four round boxing bout and a best two of three falls main event with popular admission prices. Reserved seats go on sale today at Arena Moore Theatre and Grand Opera House box offices.
San Francisco is abuzz over a potential 10 round prelim for Young Corbett in the Hyland title setup. Promoters expect strong purse bids as Corbett’s draw could boost turnout. Langford and Jeanette clash remains a talking point among ringside observers. Balloon ascent in Massachusetts ends at 10:32 am after reaching 10,000 feet in New Hampshire.
A brief notice highlights The Green Sporting Extra as a complete sports digest. It promises national and regional league results, racing outcomes, ringside news, bowling notes, and broad coverage of sports events across the United States.
George Van Haltren, an umpire in the Pacific Coast league, will also scout for Barney Dreyfus of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates asked him to watch Coast and State league stars, with pitcher Frank Eastley of the Mets among those named. Other unknown players are expected to keep a close watch on their form for a potential call next season.
Base Ball Challer by B L Bacher recounts famed pitching duels and notable games from 1880 to 1908. It notes star pitchers like Ward Young Fisher and Evans, mentions city matchups, double plays, homers by Massey and Garry, and a Tacoma win over Aberdeen. A street scene snapshot adds color with a fan and local umpire critique.
Papke, manager of Billy Papke, aims to base camp in Frisco for the bout with Champion Stanley Ketchel. Billy is due Wednesday and Ed Papke predicts his brother will win and be ready for the fight of his life.
German athletes press Herr Von Podbieleki to reverse plans and hold the 1912 Games in Berlin. Despite meetings with the Kaiser at Grunewalde, officials say Berlin cannot prepare in time and Stockholm remains the likely host.
Flimore Foster, a Giant in the Morrie era, was an actor turned ballplayer known for quick wit. An morning incident shows him kneeling to beg Mutrie for a dollar, then a playful clash with his manager over funds and pride.
An old catalog style listing promotes items like Fire Fly Carborundum wheel grinders knives belts and jewelers belt drive grinders with prices such as 92.50 1.78 5.50 and 3.99. The copy urges readers the tool is always ready on the job and portable enough to carry in a chest, claiming cost savings by not doing without it.
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