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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
3
Spokane belts six runs in the first four innings using George Engle as the target of heavy offense. Seattle pitcher Holm and Spokane hurler Motta Brats control the game as Chinault replaces Engle in right field.
Lefty Miller held Tacoma to two singles as Vancouver won 6 to 1. Miller dominated early, Blankenship caught for the first time in a month, Rusty Wright drew ire with ragged defense, and the Tigers struggled throughout the game.
New York June 22 Fans predict Jim Smith will set a record in the middleweight class and perhaps win the belt after his ten round victory over Salfier Burke. Smith floored Burke in the fifth, Burke counted nine, and Smith dominated the final five rounds as Tenley Raymond featured with sharp ball when assisting the bout.
Reno attracts a transient population of about 200 divorce seekers, mostly women, who move there six months to establish residence and obtain Nevada divorce rights. The city, described as pretty with pure high air and a growing stock industry, faces social stigma yet remains a hub for those seeking favorable laws and the big forthcoming fight in a nearby era.
Population about 156000 with shade trees good streets and police protection. State licensed gambling. Fine public buildings and good water and transportation facilities. A divorce colony of about 200 persons.
A Boston magazine piece discusses two batter classes natural and studied players, notes American and National leagues favor different attack styles, and cites superstitions of players like Sheckard and Con dor while praising science and practice for improved hitting.
Mueno Nev June 12 Tex Rickard vows no more involvement in boxing after the Jeffries Jobagon bout. He plans to mine full time after July 4 and says he will never mix in the fight game again. Rickard cites mounting setbacks and costs from staging the big fight.
Fragmentary text from a San Francisco event lists names such as Datteries Jarrett Beaton Murray Hunt Nou LeLonge and Graham with an umpire named Iinney. The partial OCR fragment does not establish a clear event, team, score, or outcome.
The paper notes Danny Shen was traded yesterday to Spokane for Outfielder Rippert to balance needs on both sides. Beattie lacks an outfielder while Spokane seeks a catcher. Brooks and Ostdick are briefly hampered by illness. Harry Tracy, a first baseman from Freeno, will arrive within a week. Cooney hit a home run and a single while Netzel added another homer. Catcher Brooks felt unwell and Ostdick worked with two split fingers.
James Morrison resists rumors of canceling the big fight train to Frisco. Gov Gillett intervenes as organizers scramble. Morrison touts Reno option and insists trains run, with travel details and seating arranged for fans.
Reno crowds welcome retired champion James J. Jeffries as work begins on a new arena at State park for his upcoming bout. Lumber crews rush to the site while visitors book lodging at high rates as the Moana area prepares for the event and a star camp forms nearby.
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