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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
9
The article notes Honus Wagner as a leading Pirates figure in the National League pennant era. It recalls a past offer of 10 000 dollars per year from Barney Dreyfuss, his retirement decision, and his rising earnings now totaling over 16 000 dollars, with speculation on his exact salary.
William McDougall and a local syndicate plan a full-distance marathon between Seattle and Tacoma on July fourth. He targets a record field of coast runners and a later August race in Seattle during the exposition period with entries from Chandler Burns San Francisco Los Angeles and amateur star Eugene Etoppy. Ground arrangements and stadium use are being secured.
In a tense seventh inning Seattle faltered as Portland surged late. Danny Shea suffering a thumb dislocation after a foul tip slowed Seattle’s defense while Portland built a five run cushion before the rally stalled. Harry Rush and Kinsella pitched well for Seattle, with Cooney, Akin, and Staton contributing for Portland.
In the American League, St. Louis faced Washington with batteries Graham Howell Criger versus Groome Street. The game was called after five innings due to rain. Detroit played Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, and St. Louis at Washington.
The first wrestling card in nearly a year features Roller vs Yousuff with Gotch looming as a potential return match. Crowds fill the Arena as advance sales surge. Capron and Capron’s knee issues noted, Tacoma manager Russ Hall resigns, and Billy Speck faces Jimmy Dotte in a four round bowing contest.
A National League game between Cincinnati and Philadelphia was postponed due to rain. No rescheduled date announced.
No game will be played between Sacramento and Vernon at Chutes Park this afternoon as the funeral of Mrs J W Brooks prompts postponement. San Francisco visits Portland Oakland hosts Los Angeles and Sacramento travels to Vernon with all teams scheduled for today’s games.
Shea was the only one at the ball yard to foul tip from Adame and smash his right thumb, forcing him from the game in the seventh inning. Doctors say it will be several weeks before he returns, while Mul Mc and Capron also suffer injuries this week.
William Inglis of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition announces San Francisco grammar schools cannot join the meet at the exposition stadium this Saturday. Tacoma will send a 12-man team to contest most events, including a baseball clash with Seattle schools for the championship. Events listed cover sprints, distance, shot put, high jump, pole vault, broad jump, relay, and hurdles.
Virgil Venable of Seattle and Mil Harnden set for a July 2 match after a June 17 draw with Rodneys w in Whatcom County. Venable agreed to meet Tom Kelly for a lightweight title in Sumas on June 26, with plans to throw Kelly twice. Bembo won the Gold Cup at Ascot, a 25 to 1 outsider, in England.
San Francisco reports June 18 notes heavyweights Fra Nell and Monte Attell fitness ahead of the big mill. Nell weighs 117 pounds with Attell close behind as both taper for the route. A North and cut bout brings Young Erne to town on the 26th against Lew Powell in a 26 round schedule. Marty Dell faces Jimmy Carroll in a 10 round prelim with Roscoe Taylor versus Charlie Rettly on the undercard.
Special correspondence from Kansas City notes Joe O'Brien’s American Association when aligning umpires. He enforces on field suspensions for unruly players and supports strict penalty rules to prevent delays. Star umpire Arick Owens earns about 626 dollars monthly, with changes shaping the crew.
The Seattle Athletic Club began preparing in Seattle for the A A U championship games set for 11th Stadium. H ward, ex Multnomah club track instructor, is to assist Tom McDonald in training the men as the blue diamond team strengthens. Notables already secured include Jack Nelson Clarence Cooti Floyd Rowe Guy Dull Maloney Harry Coe and several high school runners.
The Green Edition announces The Star's green sporting wrap at 6 30 pm covering all day’s sports to the last minute with rapid updates and highlights from local and regional events.
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