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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
2
A long feature profiles Denton Cy Young, famed Boston pitcher, detailing his career, training, mindset, and secrets to staying healthy and successful. He stresses nerve, self-control, winter routines, and avoiding distractions as key to lasting excellence.
Portland reports show North Pacific Fair association directors convening their annual meeting. Spokane aims to boost turf efforts this year while eastern delegates seek extending dates from one to two weeks for the Interstate races.
It is practically decided that harness races will be held at each of the large fires in Washington and Oregon. The plan aims to provide timely events amid ongoing wildfire responses and to draw attention to firefighting efforts.
Candidates for the relay squad from Se Se Ctile high school prepare for the interscholastic meet at Stanford. Training is underway as competition for spots becomes fierce among contenders.
President Lucas reports over 26 applications for umpire positions but has not yet chosen officials for the Northwest league season. He notes past success in umpire selection and promises improved quality versus the Coast league, despite lingering jokes about umpire misfortune.
Yesterday at Oakland tracks a six-race program produced close finishes. Golden Sentiment led first race though Avena finished strong. Native Sam captured the second with Sea Lad runner-up. Vincentio won third in fast 1:49, while BE M Brattain took the fourth, Ed Sheridan the fifth, Sahara upset for the seventh-eighths of a mile.
In a multi race program at La Chata three quarters of a mile winner La Chata 165 with Lone Hand second and Re trepaw third, time 1 633. In the eleven and one tenth mile Biumenthal 107 Moriarty 60 to 1 won Antrara 107 second Elfin King 107 third, time 1 10. In one mile Ormondes Hight 121 Hennessy 2 to 1 won Niblick 107 second Geo K Miner 166 third, time 1 49 4. Brooks Course Avontelius 116 Hadtke 16 to 1 won Foncasta 112 second Stoessel 112 third, time 2 08 1 2. In seven eighths of a mile Lillie B. 110 Clark 20 to 1 won Winsome Ways 95 second Line of Life 110 third, time 1 30. Siathrece five eighths of a mile Tied Bill 109 Knapp 2 to 5 won Yelina 107 second Aire 107 third, time 1 08 1 4.
A vague notice advertises phone contact for cleaning and pressing services at Vienna Dye Works located at 14608 Pourth Ave. The brief item highlights the service offered with no additional details.
Oscar Thompson presents Dag as favoring a cohesive winning squad over star power. He favors an experienced catcher, a young versatile backstop, three solid pitchers with emphasis on pitching longevity, and versatile infielders who play for results. The plan prioritizes teamwork, defense, and daily effort over statistical glory.
Manager Shreeder of the Tacoma Tigers attempts to secure Pred Brown, a former Tacoma pitcher who played for Freano last year after a Spokane amateur stint. Brown reportedly joined a San Francisco squad from the defunct Freano club recently, and his destination remains unsettled. Fans in Tiger-town hope he joins Tacoma’s lineup.
Seattle high school relay team plans an eastern trip to compete with Fiain Buyuat ness college and a local school amid past football troubles with Spokane. The squad is formed around star runner Love of Smith, with Coyle and Mullen sidelined from track duties.
American heavyweight Jack Johnson defeated Lang in Melbourne on March 6 in the ninth round with a solid hook. The bout drew a crowd of 16 000 spectators as Johnson claimed victory in Australia.
Members of the Good Dreasers club are urged to visit Daniel Fuhrman at 1610 Second Ave to view a new spring clothing line arriving by express. The selection will be cut and made to order immediately upon request.
Eddie Quinn of Spokane signed nearly his entire team with one field open. The roster includes Terry MeeKane at short, Charlie Swindles behind the bat, Bobby James at first, and pitchers Jensen Osborn Rush Bamuel Machels Fleet. The lineup lists catchers Swindells Altman, infielders James Render McKune Altman Render, with Rowan at fleet base.
The piece estimates over 26 000 baseballs are required annually by zonal leagues. New York and Chicago clubs use about 66 dozen balls for home games, with nine balls per game on average. At game start umpires receive new balls and others are replaced for various reasons, while the American League favors fresh balls. Overall the two big leagues use about 1 000 balls each season, with minor leagues like the American Association and Eastern League using up to 3 dozen per club and smaller circuits around 10 to 15 per club.
Boxer Tommy Bura states in a letter to the Star's sporting editor that he will begin training in early April for a May 9 match with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien at Lee Angelise. He notes his tour has exhausted him and he plans about five weeks of training.
The item surveys boxing and boxing like notes with Tonopah purses at 190000 and top athletes Mike Donlin Harvard football midshipmen and Navy securing games. It mentions Dan Maher and Lucian Lyne sailing to England to ride for Lord Derby and Lord Carnarvon, club signings and races, Cy Young and Beaneaters disputes, Burlew and ONeill wins in New Orleans, and a Kansas City pool claim by Johnny Kling. It also promotes a home plans book from Real Wright and Knapp & Weat in Lexington.
Market notes report cabbage and other shipments from California readily sold, potatoes firm, eggs scarce from Oregon, dressed meats plentiful with heavy sales. A Honolulu produce shipment sails on the Tesan, while overdue freight arrives rapidly and sugar prices rise.
A listing for seeds fruit trees and garden supplies from Sendah and Son located at 120 Pike cor Ind av ore.
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