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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
5
Rexmith and teammates compete with University track squad to trial undergraduate sprinters and field event specialists for Washington's Coming year. The event features proven veterans and new contenders in a long running intercollegiate meet. Officials expect a strong field across events with March 2 target at Denny.
In Ashland on March 8 the town reports the sale of Oy Young by Berton and Dennis, the Napw stop, to be at his home. The catcher, famed for last summer’s spectacular work, may not play again this season. Doctors fear for his recovery and his absence would be a blow to the team. Dennis has been with Cleveland six years and is regarded as a dependable backstop despite not being flashy.
Portland March 6 The grand jury probes a case involving Holdie athletic instructor at the Athletic club charged by Jack Kiln and Kid Pa with a scheme to frame him. Prosecution says $100 changed hands via Joe Heinrich to pay for influence in matches. Heinrich, Euclid Richard and others defend. O Connell contends a conspiracy exists to ruin him and vows to testify he would throw the match to any of them.
Co eds and bonbons plan a walk to Tacoma for a game and a social gathering. Beoln Tac oma expected to arrive with Beoll and teammates to showcase athletic ability and school honors. J B McKown may ride from Kent to join the event, with plans for some students to carry provisions and sing along on the route.
The report details moves around Nap Lajoie and the Cleveland Naps as they discuss a catcher to join in the Western league setup. It notes strong pitching from Young, Berger, and Waddell, with Rube Waddell facing matrimonial distraction while others debate team strengths and potential rivals in the West and East divisions.
The article notes a weak performance by the Nationals and highlights John Anderson filing the first original reason for a holdout in years. It mentions his threat to refuse the lower berth and to leave if demands are not met, while Jimmy Austin earns praise as a top performer and von signs with the New Americans alongside Chick Austin with the Neds this year.
Dr. B. F. Roller of this city is matched to wrestle Jess Westergaard of Des Moines Iowa in Omaha on March 17 for the best two of three falls. Papers received yesterday show Westergaard’s signature with a flexible date between March 12 and 19. The bout will be staged in the immense Omaha auditorium, the largest hall in the middle west.
Ham ast ine the heavy hitting Canes and the Pirates await atraining move. The text mentions a transition to the Pirates and hints at performance and readiness, with extra notes about a Champion Gas Range promotion and a horse wish.
A local sale advertises Emory sharpening stones and whetstones at steep discounts. Items include No. 505 Double-Grit and No. 604 Carborundum stones in assorted sizes, with prices and stock to move by March 11 or sooner for stock clearance.
In 1909 records show four stolen bases in a game by P Moeldrick Wagner and Ryan. Frank Pilate known as Silver played 1877 to 1889 with Chicago era. Tom Brown was a sprint champion heat in 1908. A Chicago game notes a batter going five times with four home runs. The text records career feats and a lack of fines amid early baseball legends.
In University athletics chatter the stroke position is hotly contested between Beck and O Neal with Arthur Ty Neal and others in contention as crews line up with O Brien Beck Catlin Lovejoy Mobr and Witttarns leading off.
Arrangh Good Sumner presents a fast card for the second amoker to be held Friday evening Bacon 12 at Junction. Dr fer acts as referee for the wreathing and boxing matches. Nine bouts are planned, promising lively action.
The university crew will not sail to the South this year due to unresolved issues with Southern athletics. Stanford and California may race at Lake Washington, but no dates can be set for Washington in California.
In Marlin Springs Texas on March 6 manager John McGraw of the Joints backed Jim Merkie with a substantial salary raise after Merkie’s costly error costing the league title last season. The article notes Merkie’s prior unhappiness over the miss and highlights McGraw’s decision as a strong vote of confidence for his player.
The season begins with Broadway High facing University in a practice game near Two Day Field. Both teams have trained, Brinker to test many players against the High School squad, with multiple infield sets and improved pitching. Practice has been uneven at Lincoln Park Field, but optimism and early scrimmages spark expectations. Coach Brinker touts his pitching staff as poised for spring surprises led by a fast pitcher nicknamed Jim Stein.
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