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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1909

Page

2

Boston Sells Cy Young to Cleveland for 17500

Sam Buck reports Boston has sold Cy Young to Cleveland for 17500, a move that shocks fans and critics. He notes Young’s drawing power and contrasts Boston’s pitching with the perennial star Nap Lajoie, suggesting the trade reflects broader team strategy and financial considerations.

Sam BR. Buck Boston Cy Young Bosten Peng Eland GM Roman Poe Cleveland Cleveland Alvoway Lajoie Young

Among the Colleges Track Team Faces Eligibility Issues

Five prominent track team members fall behind in studies and face ineligibility for meets this season. Names include Theodore William, Lealie Sny, and others from Dayton to Buffalo, with plans for fall competition against Eastern colleges. News mentions Colgate and Harvard hockey links as context in a broad college sports roundup.

Theodore William Lealie Syracuse Harvard L. Cornell Yale Princeton Irginia P. II Mn Colgate Aeanon Save H Gray Ivapia Cornell Harvar Valenia Holy Crone

Dancing guarantee in four private lessons and classes

A brief notice promises a dancing guarantee with four private lessons and additional evening classes offered by Tea Ladies. The ad emphasizes flexible scheduling and expert instruction for beginners and respondents alike.

Hayes and Dorando to Race Again in New York

Johnny Hayes and Dorando Pietri are scheduled for another marathon at Madison Square Garden within a month. The embargo on Hayes has been lifted and representatives have deposited $1,000 for two withes.

New York U. P Johnny Hayes Dorando Pietri Madison Square Garden Hayes Twita

Dopesters Field Strong Broadway Team for Season

Dopesters assemble a promising Broadway High School baseball squad for the coming season. Lee Baker returns at first base with a solid fielding record from Centrals. Coaches Mesers Lewie and Christensen, Harvard-educated, bring experienced guidance and a proven plan to develop the young lineup.

Broadway High School Lee Baker Centrals Mesérs Lewie Christensen Harvard Lewis

News of the Boxers: Langford in England and Johnson rematch

Langford arrives in Hea ton for a late March stay as he prepares to face Johnson again. Abe Attell loses a 20 week theatre engagement while promoter Jim Ceffroth questions Jim Jeffries fighting again. The Paramount Athlete club of New York plans a test on Priday night at the National Athletic Club featuring Kelly versus Oma and Oarien on red 17.

Fam Langford Heaton Anna England Johnson En Yi Jim Driscoll Abe Attell Jim Ceffroth California Jim Jeffries Ceffroth

Cy Young heads to spring training with Mobil camp

Cleveland report notes Cy Young will train with a new team for the season. The veteran pitcher is transferred after a conference with colleagues and media chatter about his winter routines.

Cleveland SPP Inal Cy Young Bia Jevet Chub Jehea Utalor Mobil

Baseball notes and oddities from early season headlines

The article references multiple baseball anecdotes including a third baseman nicknamed Big Chief Fender of the Athletics, a claim about pigeon shooting, and remarks on a player nicknamed Iron Man struggling in damp days. It also mentions attempted double steals, a controversial play, and a drama involving Robert Gordon from Paris with a dubious yellow label.

Chief Fender Athletics Robert Gordon Paris France Alee Yale Andover

A B C Discuss Higher Bowling Entrance Fees

Pittsburg March 1 My U P At the A C sow In session here the bowlers consider raising the entrance fee from 5 to 16 per man eliminating many teams with no chance for honors. Jokers unable to win are common and many entries this year are joker teams numbering over 100.

Pittsburg U. P

Butte Prepares for 44 Day Racing Season

The Herkin racing bill proposes a 44 day season with two days on the local track and 14 on the Anaconda course three miles out. It allows 30 days on one track and 14 on another, with restrictions on wagering and inside seeing.

U. P Acthe Herkin Racing Bill Anaconda

Nelson and Hyland agree to 45 round title fight

Nelson and Dickland sign to meet in a 45 round bout at 133 ringside weight arranged by Jim Coffroth and Jack Perkine. No date set. May was planned. Also notes a Chicago stock car race for the Cobbe trophy in May and a proposed Heart of Midlothian soccer tour to the eastern U S in May.

Oan Francisco Battling Nelson Dickland Jim Coffroth Jack Perkine Chicago March Windy City American Automobile Association

It Itch of Pressure: Pred Beell Faces Tight Hold

An OCR fragment describes opponents of Pred Beell, the Win consin hurricane, suffering a deadly hold in a wrestling match. The passage mentions a dangerous grip and a lack of escape, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.

Memsic and Picato Fight Hard to a Draw

In Angeles on March 4 the 10 round bout between Picato and George Memate ended in a draw. Fans debated the verdict as betting leaned one way and preliminaries sparked heavy action with Johnny defeating Young Nee and Chester Moss defeating Char ley Tier in four rounds.

Memsic Picato 148 Angeles George Memate Maud Junction Glenat Johnny Young Nee Ain Row Chester Moss Charley Tier

Big Riot Fears After New York Depot Incident

At Central station in New York a disturbance erupts as Jeff near chaos sparks crowd unrest. Police struggle to control shouting supporters and a theatrical entourage departs amid a tense scene. In Seattle an open billiard tourney opens with multiple matches and wrestling bouts drawing large crowds.

Jeff New York Depot New York U.P Fen Jeffries Central Station Big Jim Lew Auto Fort Jett Seattle City Club Olympus W. B. Kavanaugh

Skating Meet Highlights and New Events Preview

New York march 1 an effort to crown Edmund Lamy of Cerrata Cha champion includes a one mile event. A half mile and a shelter mile race for novices and several speed and fancy skating exhibitions are also planned.

New York Edmund Lamy Cerrata Cha Batorda Wlohe

Giants lose fielder Sehafer to injury in Mar 3 game

In Marian Springs Texas the Giants infielder Sehafer broke bones in the back of his knuckles after falling while attempting to field a ball hit by Wilbert Robinson. The incident occurred as the Rycnemeons rookie from California rounded after a hot drive.

Marian Springs Tex Giants Sehafer Rycnemeons California Wilbert Robinson

D. M. Fielder's Gloves and Welders Palm Items Ad

Advertises D M Fielder's Glove models No 430 411 420 16D and 7D with leather types olive green Napa and eel materials, plus Welders Love gloves. Claims factory supply and better values, noting sizes 14 oz packed and gloves with deep pockets padded edges and webbed design.

Miss Hill Becomes Peevish Over Spelling Of Her Name

County official Dick Cardin, a long time Beatle resident, tries to recall a woman's name during a Seattle property inquiry. He asks if her name is spelled with an I or an E, and the woman responds that her name is Mill. The anecdote ends with Cardin's failed memory and a comic misfire.

Miss Hill Dick Cardin Harry C. Gordon Thomas C. Parish Cardin Beatle Gordon Carolin Seattle Ananias Richard Sherlock Holmes Frank Merriwell Adams Mill

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