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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1909

Page

2

Marvelous Cub Pitcher In A Class By Himself

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 19, Mordecai Brown, known as Three Fingered Brown, is praised as the best pitching talent. The piece notes his easy delivery, speed, and dominance over rivals including Three Fingered Brown’s earlier duels with Matthews, asserting Cubs fans would pay top salary for his services.

CUB Hot Springs Ark Terre Haute Ind Mordecai Brown Indians Anki Thance & Co Cubs Grante Brown Mathewson

Johnson Signs Papers for Championship Bout

Australian promoter Hugh Moore secures signature talks for a heavyweight title fight between James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson. Papers call for a time and place to be decided, with a $60,000 purse and gate receipts to the winner. McIntosh aims to obtain Jeffries signature for a $40,000 offer, hopeful a larger purse could follow.

Hugh Moe Jack James J. Jeff McIntosh Jeffries Satay Hbotlermaker

Officials Elected for University Regatta

Officials and stewards named for the university regatta to be held on the mile course from Portage to the varsity boathouse. Coach Conlibear oversees arrangements with O’Brien as starter and referees Brous Reck Sr and Walege. Captains include Miss O’Donnell and Miss Atord for freshman and sophomore crews respectively.

Conlibear Ree lAberal Arte Kerton D. Mushy Mf. Cal Wyckoff Burejoyal Ketep Pulming Sommerset Dunbar Armacy Chembatry Doust Mobrry Law Gaulsen Repre O'Donnell Atord Drake COURS Er O'Brien Varai i Brous Reck Sr Wale

Baseball Tryouts Stirling Stevens to Lead Hopes

Stevens, Wisconsin catcher, is said to have talent and may deliver this season. Rob Brown helped him with transportation to Stevens. Port Northwestern reports 26 players on the spring trip, with talk of umpire calls and upcoming Rambier Juniors vs St. James Cathedral game at Summit Ave.

Rob Brown Ane Hee Sievens Wisconsin Freddy Orr Rambier St. James Summit Sorina

Americans Win Race In Six Day Event

Floyd Me rte a leads Americans to victory in a six day race on the continent, finishing the event with 2.426 miles about three miles short of their 1908 New York mark. McFarland and Moran will stay to enter another similar race soon in Paris.

Floyd Merte Chamons Ame Jene Ahee New York McFarland and Moran Greenies Paria

Broadway High Shows Life In Baseball Lane

Broadway High returns to form with a 8 to 2 win over Franklin High after a narrow University loss. Kneeland and Flock pitched, with a reduced squad of 26 remaining in practice and a two week return hoped for to boost the lineup.

Broadway University Franklin High School Kneeland Flock Lord Srdes Jim

Jones Will Accept Offer Of Interest In Team

A long back and forth over salary ends with Jones ready to join as a business venture rather than a purely playing role. He seeks ownership and management possibilities with the Chicago club, with talks centering on a high salary and control in a new business arrangement.

Jones Fielder Jones Deen al Somirade Wteehinee Cnicago

Big Smoker at Egan's Hall Tomorrow Night

A noisy advertised show announces a big smoker at Egan's Hall tomorrow night headlined by Washtn Ataheweeteb with a strong reputation for punch. The card promises wrestling among local names with entry matches featuring Wheeler, Gaver, and Bean and notes the event will be held on March 28 with yard-wide goods as part of the program.

Egan’s Hall Poun Mietord Rome Wheeler Ances Boringona Bean

Myers Dominates Distances From Sprints To Marathon

The report describes Myers excelling across events from 100 yards to a marathon. It notes his speed, endurance, and versatility, with performances including a 1:22 for 660 yards and a 1:06 mile in a race, highlighting his energy and dominance while mentioning rivals and unusual race incidents.

Todaay Myers Mest Leo With Jeeurum Jenum Ote Pame

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