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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

2

Beel Waits for Chicago Wrestle After Dreamland Rink Match

Fred Beel is set to wrestle Americus in Chicago tomorrow night, with Beel facing local challenger after the Dreamland Rink bout in Seattle. Roller prepares with wind and speed training as plans form to seat fans and improve Dreamland arrangements for the big event.

Beel Americus Chicago Fred Peel Dr .F. Rofler Dreamland Rink Beet Bee! Can Americns Roller Bee Seattle Joe Goteh

See Battleships Take Boats at Pier Two

Ten round trips daily operate from Pier Two for battleship viewing. Round trip sails provide access to the harbor exhibit with scheduled departures and return times.

Pier 2 Eee

Noted outfielder Flick sidelined by health issues

Flick, a hard hitting, superb fielder with great speed on the bases, has been a key player for the Cleveland team in the American league. Last summer he quit the game for health reasons and this spring he cannot leave his home.

Flick Cleveland Elmer Flick Elmer Fiick Bedford Ohio

Spectator upgrades for big game aim to boost seating

Plans call for a mission and double entrance for seat tickets with doors opening at 7 and prices of 1 2 3 dollars and some 5 dollar seats. Expected to handle 500 to 740 more spectators than last time. Wagers thin as Gotch faces Rolier again likely next fall at Castle Square Garden New York. Holler heads east after Beet match, while Ed Hickey recovers and is out of Providence lineup. Cabili works out in deep center and Stevens, purchased from Milwaukee, boosts Spokane Quinn outfield. Kilillay pitch trade hinted as Kil sits on the bench amid terms with manager Dugdale’s club.

Peel Gotch Rolier Castle Square Garden New York Holler Dugdale Kilillay Spokane Kil

Seattle Wins Pentant Amid Turbulent Umpire Calls

A Seattle letter from May 4 1908 recounts a Sunday game where fans accused umpire Black of biased decisions, praising players Dudley Kennett Hammond and Quigley while predicting Seattle would win the pennant. The writer complains of controversial calls and jokes about wagers on future matchups with Tacoma and Aberdeen.

Seattie Wash Dugdale Black Johnnie Ried Ed. Hickey Marveules Thompson Little Rock Allen Thompson Dudley Kennett Hammond Quigley Mike Leach Tigers

Spokane buys Jack Clynes from Tigers and plans field shift

Baseball note reports Jack Clynes traded from Detroit to Spokane with purchase price undisclosed. He joins Indians and Vancouver assignment, while Schroeder reshuffles right field Kellackey, first base Nebring, and catcher duties. Johnny Shea released. mentions past scoring feats and fan reaction to Kellackey.

Jack Clynes Tigers Canucks Schreeder Spokane Clynes Indians Vancouver Schroeder Hughey Kellackey Fred Nebring Kellackey

Tea policy promises refunds on unsatisfactory Schilling's Best

A grocer refunds customers who dislike Schilling's Best tea, with a money back guarantee to restore confidence and settle concerns about product quality and value.

Schilling

Mt Baker Parks and Mil Man Battle in Pitchers’ Duel

The Mt. Baker Parks and Mil Man played a 12inning game at Columbia grounds Sunday, final score T to 7, called at darkness. It was a pitchers battle. The same team will play West Sunday at Optimo Granada, 28th Ave and Jefferson St. Batters were: Mr. Baker Powell and McDenasid Hillman McKernun Washbon.

Mt. Baker Parks Milman Columbia Grounds Optimo Granada Jefferson St. BatteTtion Mr. Baker Powell McDenasid Hillman McKernun Washbon

Mallard Laurels Top Ravenna Nine at Woodland Park

The Mallard Laurels defeated Ravenna Athletic Club nine at Woodland Park by four runs. The Ravennas were held scoreless until the ninth inning when they rallied but fell short. Gerring of the Laurels fanned eight, aiding a third straight win for the Laurels.

Mallard Laures Ravenna Athletic Club Woodland Park Sto Ballard Boys Ravennas Gerring Laurels Laureia

Tacoma In Seattle Today Tigers Series Opens

Tacoma rides high after sweeping Vancouver and Spokane as the Tigers arrive to open the series with Seattle. Dugdale’s squad boasts a strong infield led by Nehring Graham Bresine Hurnett with Danny Shea handling catching and bat work

Danny Shea The Tigers Ilaiph Frary Ralph Acoma Nehring Graham Bresine Hurnett

Unclear Baseball Lineup Adjustments Mentioned

Fragmented notes describe various pitchers and players like Welch and Dugdale in a game setup. Mentions of teams such as Detroit Boston New York Brooklyn and Chicago appear as scattered references with unclear context.

New York Phiteat Boston Moston Brooklyn Chicago Ecinnat

Coast League opens in Portland with Beavers and Seals

The Pacific Coast Baseball League season begins in Portland with the Seals facing the Beavers. Former U S Attorney General George H Williams will throw the first ball, caught by Col John McCracken, as Mayor Lane and the city council attend in autos. Suter starts for San Francisco, Garrett for Portland.

Portland Ore May Seale Fred Perrine United States Attorney General George H. Williams John McCracken Lané Suter Sana Francisco Garrett The Beavers

Rousie Braes Beat Fort Lawton 7 to 6 Sunday

The Rousie Braes defeated Fort Lawton Sunday by seven to six as Lawton struggled to convert hits into runs while the fast fielding of Bonnie Braces applied pressure throughout the game.

Rousie Braes Fort Lawton Lawton Boys Bonnie Braces

Dreamland Dog Show Opens Tomorrow With 275 Entries

The Dreamland dog show opens tomorrow with about 275 dogs entered from California Oregon and Montreal. John Uredehaw of Pasadena will judge the dogs and award ribbons starting at 1 pm with doors opening at 10 am. Dr Geo Clayton of Chicago and George S Thomas of Hamilton will judge at Vancouver next week and assist club officials.

Dreamland Mink John Uredehaw Pasadena Geo Clayton Chicago George

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