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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
2
The Sawdust Eaters tied the game at two before breaking it open in the seventh inning scoring four runs to win. Dode Brinker pitched well guiding the Cats past the Smashes as Aberdeen clung to a narrow margin with bases loaded events.
The Siwashes struggled with Brinker’s delivery as Bennett and Frisk found occasional hits while Van Buren worked effectively in center and Cahill drew fan attention. Local pitchers controlled drives, with Van Buren cutting off long hits and the offense relying on selective at bats with Dede tightening in moments.
In a tense game Aberdeen filled the bases early and Cats began a key seventh inning rally. Roberts and Boettinger connected, Ma hon sacrificed, Fitzgerald cleared two, and Brinker’s infield hit followed by Mobley’s toss error loaded the bases. Moore delivered and two runs scored as the Cats pulled ahead. Roettinger homered in the eighth, Moore scored later, and Hammond shut the door after Aberdeen mounted a late ninth inning push.
Dr. B F. Roller of this city and Fred Reel of Omaha plan a wrestling match in Dreamland rink on May 14. Beel, regarded as one of the era’s cleverest wrestlers, brings championship caliber and tricks to a bout that could propel Roller toward a title fight with Gotch. Roller already beat Westergaard twice, securing the match after Beel agreed to face him.
The Pacific Meat Company's nine will face South Park tomorrow at South Park at 3 p.m. Charles Durig pitches for Pacific Meat while Frank Farr handles catches. Manager Tamle says his team will win decisively over the South Parks yesterday's results show.
Boats depart from Pier 2 for battleship tours with ten trips daily. Tickets cost 650e per round trip.
A major track meet in Tacoma features Lincoln and Washington high schools against Tacoma High with about 40 entries from the Western schools. Strong Tacoma sprinters and a lineup of top athletes promise a tight contest for honors as all three squads bring their best track teams in years.
Tommy Purne offers to deposit 1000 with the National Sporting Club to cover stakes while Herne sticks to a 30000 share claim. Johnson may arrange an aide bet to cover the remainder. Lincoln freshmen defeated the senior nine 19 to 10 in the second Interclass game with heavy batting indicated by the score.
Armstr ong notes Smokes to wear new uniforms and rope in two changes. Joe Schiampfs and Vince Miller headline Ballard lineup with Lang to start for Imperators. Both squads won opener and are expected to showcase solid baseball in tomorrow's game with pitchers Miller and Curtin on display.
One of the featured entries at the Seattle Kennel Club show is Emerald Blue Jay, a blue Senteh collie owned by Dr. L. W. Dryden of 495 Summit av N. The dog is the only blue collie in the country outside New York City and is viewed as an exceptional specimen. Emerald Blue Jay was sired by Southport Blue Jay, and his dam is Brandane Olive. Dr. Dryden’s collie is 15 days under the age limit for its class but will compete in the upcoming show.
The article reports that Tommy Burns plans to seek a Johnson title fight in London, despite his wife Mrs Burns’ serious illness in Preston and family cables urging his return. CC Harrison Green defends Burns, citing long friendship and Burns’s readiness to fight for a $30,000 purse, while journalist H. Lee Clotworthy notes public scrutiny and the Los Angeles boxing scene.
Yacht Gwendolyn II owned by the Johnson Bros from this city will be entered in the Pacific crossing race from California to Honolulu. The local boat is not among the entries.
A Portland area boxing dispute centers on Henry Croft and challenger Victor Mragen. The challenger claims Croft aims for a professional career and wagers $900 that he can defeat Croft in a bout, urging public bets and readiness to back the claim.
Yacht Gwendolyn, flying Seattle Yacht Club colors, has shown speed and style in local races as she heads to the big ocean competition. Bellingham Yacht Club members prepare boats for summer cruising and events. A monster benefit for Ed Hlakey features boxing, wrestling, vaudeville acts, and a five inning baseball game at Dugdale's Park on May 18. In other notes, New York to Paris racers reach Tokyo and head to Vladivostok, while Franklin High girls beat West Seattle 12 to 2 in a rough basketball match with several injuries.
The U S Navy Yard route steamer Monticello departs Flyer dock at 6 30 9 30 a m 1 30 and 4 p m as part of its daily schedule.
Richmond Beach manager Herb is seeking local players for the city’s amateur ball club. He invites interested individuals to join the team and help build turnout and competition.
Lincoln high school basketball squad meets the Marines at ten this afternoon for a key regional matchup. The doubleheader features the Ton and Lincoln teams competing for the championship at Dugdale.
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