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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
2
The report details heated exchanges during practice as Harvard's baseball coach admonishes pitchers to avoid underhand throws and warns players about dangerous behavior. The account mentions Mathews, a batter, and confrontations over pitching style, while observers describe tense moments and infield chaos as players adjust to new coaching guidance.
In Ohio on March 4, John Billetter of Ohio and Eugene Tremblay of Montreal wrestled four hours fifteen minutes for the lightweight title and a $499 purse with no falls. Tremblay led early, but Billetter pressed the last three hours. Canadian opponent saved by Tremblay’s defense. Two thousand spectators watched as the match concluded with honors even.
In Chicago on March 4 Yusef Mahmout the Turk failed to throw Fred Beel the Wisconsin midget as planned for the world title match. Beel proved too shifty and clever, keeping the clayey Turk off balance throughout a fast keen contest.
Harvard defeats Dartmouth 1-0 in a tight Intercollegiate match at the Cambridge rink. Hicks scored the lone goal from Morgan after a sequence involving Hornblower, as both teams maintained a strong, evenly matched contest with Princeton previously beaten 3 to 7.
An ad describes Armour Tread tires claiming puncture resistance and easy repairs. It touts self sealing and temporary fixes with rubber bands or toothpicks and argues for efficiency and safety for riders. The message emphasizes ride quality and quick delivery by mail order to post offices.
Report from Honolulu says the Makura steamer, carrying Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion, departed for Vancouver en route to Galveston to visit his mother and then to London under contract with several music halls.
Spring sale offers westbound colonist tickets via the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company along March and April with fares from Chicago 32.06 and from St. Louis 90.50 and 25.00 to Omaha Kansas City St Paul and Missouri river points. Deposits accepted at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. B E B Ellis General Agent. Also furniture dealer advertises new and used pieces.
The event saw 7 ee eSee top the field with three straight wins and a 106 pin margin over club men. Jenkine showed form while Bismarck’s coast star reached averages of 226 and 240 across sets, though three opens punctuated his series. Celts lead with Devise posting 679 for three games at 226.
Lincoln High School from Beattie defeated the local YMCA 39 to 24 in a fast game at Everett. Lincoln led from the start with Pike putting in clever work as the locals struggled to slow the score.
A damaged notice advertises a 106 page illustrated book claiming cures without drugs. It says it is free to every sick and needy person, with a price of 72 for others, and lists Hatt, D hae Bosend Are, Seattle, Wp as the address.
A fragmented report outlines radical plans to realign the Western Association and American Association, creating a three‑tier system with Louisville Indianapolis Columbus and Toledo in the AA and Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Denver and Newark in the Western led by Omaha. Night baseball slated with first electric game May 11 in Cincinnati area.
Williams plans spring workouts with armory sessions next Monday as students begin training. The Harvard varsity crew will use the west boathouse for weekly workouts ahead of spring practice. Walter Wilmot praises candidates as strong for another title while aiming to assemble the best team, with daily afternoon sessions in the university armory.
In Portland Ore on March 11 roller skaters plan to skate the full Marathon distance for a cup and prize. About a dozen entrants have filed, with several locals boasting notable reputations.
The featherweight champion of America, Attell, did not lose his title in the recent New York match with Jem Driscoll. A title change would require a foul or a decision on points by the referee, neither of which occurred, preserving Attell as the American featherweight champion.
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