Two New On es 10 Fool the Slugger and The Invincible Pitchers
A flurry of baseball chatter from Cincinnati papers discusses Elmer Stricklett’s soft slow ball and a new wrinkle for batters. It mentions Alan Toledo and John Quinn nicknamed Old Soldier Pincus, plus catcher trouble and the Reds as giants, all amid town gossip about beery-burging lore and player height tall tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Thompson
Wilder
Witter
California
Eimer Strickiett
Dugdale
Elmer
Alan Toledo
John Quinn
Pincus
Baseball Talk and Promises From The Sports World
Fragmented sports column notes snatches of baseball talk about salary bids, player moves, injuries, and upcoming matchups. Mentions Jack O’Brien, Cincinnati battles Nelson, Moran, Comiskey, and other figures as clubs eye pennants and new signings amid a busy season outlook.
Do Fans Favor Low or High Scoring Baseball Games
The article argues fans prefer close games with low scores like 1 to 0 or 2 to 1, stressing tension and decisive moments. It notes a famous 1892 Cleveland vs Reston double season battle drew interest despite a 0 6 score, while big hits and home runs attract attention but do not always sell tickets.
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Cleveland
Reston
Kestest
Palmer vows to fight any white challenger save Jim Jeffries
In New York manager Lowe says Palmer intends to face any white boxer, naming Jack O'Brien as a target and signaling interest in meeting Tommy Burns after a victory. He insists Jeffries would not be challenged, while Palmer seeks fights with O'Brien and other contenders.
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Palmer
America
Jim Jeffries
Lowe
New York
Gary Man
Jack Ofirien
Tommy Barns
Brilliant run wins for Schaeffer in billiards match
Chicago player Jake Schaeffer won the 18.1 balk Oriental Billiard and Pool Parlor championship with a brilliant 109 point run late in the game. The event at 1413 Third Avenue drew spectators to the Beattie venue with eight new tables and the area's only 6210 pool table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Servics
Chicago
Jake Schaeffer
Beattie
Meat Prices at City Hall Market Spark Local Interest
Fragmentary text lists meat prices and vendors at a market near Yesler. Mentions a sacemaker and an individual named James. unclear details on date or exact items.
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Yesler
Races Report From Yesterday's Card
First race at half mile saw Adrian 112 Koerner win at 6 to 5 with Wilmore second and Rustler third. time 60.2. Second race over thirteen sixteenths of a mile won by Spring Ban 115 hot tig 10 to 1, Pelham 120 second Mimo 120 third. time 46. Third race three quarters of a mile Convent Beil 195 Bee ville 4 to 1 won Alta Boa 107 second Derdom 107 third. time 1 14. Fourth race one and one sixteenths mile Andrew Mack 109 Koerser even won Nigretto 94 The Bolgian 102 third. time 1 60. Fifth race one and one eighth mile Lone Wolf 109 Fisher 10 to 1 won Hooligan 106 second Bo Sheridan 100 third. time 2 00. Sixth race five eighths of a mile Security 19 Koerner 1 to 10 won Elevation 104 second Whity King 110 third. time 1 08 44.
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Adrian
Koerner
Wilmore
Rustler
Hot Tig
Pelham
Popi
Mimo
Convent Beil
Beeville
Alta Boa
Derdom
Andrew Mack
Koerser
Nigretto
Bolgian
Lone Wolf
Fisher
Hooligan
Bo Sheridan
Security
Elevation
Whity King
Firet Race Belongs To My Choten At Futurity Course
In the Futurity feature My Choten 08 trained by Brassat led from the start and finished second with Saeckett aboard after a time of 1 11 14. Ahab and Rantoda showed in the minor placings as the field raced three quarters and a mile.
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Firet
Brassat
Saeckett
Ahab
Rantoda
Fnack
Ma Mate
King of the Mist
Harrie
Klindale
Robert Miteh
Corbett quits boxing for acting after pug life
James J. Corbett says prize rings lose charm and vows never to box again. He reflects on his sixteen year career, notes a shift to stage work and hopes the public will accept him as an actor rather than a pugilist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
Burster
Pugulet
Corbett
Jay Hughes Seeks Trial After Seattle Comeback Hint
Former Seattle star Jay Hughes, famed in earlier years, hints at a farewell season and pursues a possible trial with Danny Long of San Francisco after finger trouble limited his latest campaign.
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Jay Hughes
Seattle
Hughes
Danny Long
San Francisco
Arm
Jay
Varsity Baseball Opens Season with UW Visit
Tomorrow afternoon the Beatle high school baseball team hosts the University of Washington in the first meeting of the year. The lineup is undecided as a practice contest to limber up, with several substitutes likely. Beatle will be weakened by first baseman Mullen out with a broken finger.
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Ijgkadie
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Chicago
Beatle High School
University of Washington
University
Mullen
Noted runners to compete tonight at New York meet
The New York Athletic Club exhibition features Longboat against George Mounay and a 600 yard rematch with Marty Millman, C. E. K. Parsons, and J. B. Taylor in the event. The report notes the high quality of the evening's program and its standing among top exhibitions.
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Scoripps Telegraph Services
New York
New Yorks Athletic Club
Longboat
George Mounay
Marty Millman
New York Athletic Club
C. EK
Parsons
J. BR. Taylor
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Charlie Hall
Mike Mitchell
Jack Kennedy
Kruger
Thomas
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Mich
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Empire Building
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Chicago Cubs
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Comferta
Schaeffer
George Button
March Deug
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Dartell
Woodbury’s
Pinaud
Flamenca
Delmel
Antikamma Eis
Torrey
White
Soc
Torrey’s
Yukon
Dse
Goodyear’s
Bartell Drug Company
Bartell’s Owl Drug Store
Second Ave
Yesler Way
Bartell’s
Red Prescription Cross
Bet
Cherry and
James
Klein
the Sacemaker
Oakland
Ascor
Jim
First Avenue
Joe
Vienne
Bream
Doe Oriental
Woodhouse & Platt Furniture CO
Charter Oak Ranges
Pike Streret
Union Bakery
Pike Street
Downing
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Ryer Re
Brokers
Baers
Dr. Clarke Co
Second Ave. South
Washington
Seattle, Wash
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China
A Garvey
TH Buchanan
Wasva
Northwest Furniture Co
AVENA
Dall and Battery
Om Joe
Pacific & Puget Sound Cof Tling Company
Cline Piano Company
Cline
Second Avenue
Raward
Neufelder
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