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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
5
Rush led Seattle past the Indians in a high scoring game before a crowd of about 6,000. He connected on a homer by Bobby, and Seattle built a late rally with five runs in one inning and eight in another as the home team claimed the win.
Aberdeen defeats Tecoma 6 to 1 in a game marked by late homer by Kellackey and chaotic celebration. Mariners Weathered early trouble as Mack and Ketlackey combined to drive in nine runs, producing the season’s most dramatic finish.
Boston star Young Cy Young of the Boston Nationale shows the correct delivery in a series of motions. The article notes his quick start from the box, sharp eye on signals, ball grip, full arm swing, and body adjustment before the ball is released.
Seattle, in second, beat Spokane for a third straight win as Paddle Quinn’s slugging crew faltered. Hickey’s return bolsters the lineup while Parke Kelly and Wilson shuffle in new faces for Vancouver series and a high-stakes climb in the standings.
The report notes Brkane’s key homer by Bobby James scoring the only run. Rob ert Ie a native gan draws applause from fans after a disputed clone game decision by Lou Mahaeffey in Vancouver. Red Whret shines as Aberdeen’s top umpire in the league.
The University of Washington baseball team travels to Waterville for a three game series. This is the varsity squad's only trip of the year, marking their first road set of the season.
A mixed sports digest notes long hitting and fielding streaks by Jigga Donahue and Tom Jones, talks pitcher markets and suspensions including Doc Scanion and Rube Waddell, and touches on boxing figures like Hatting Nelson Summers Murphy and McGovern Palmer. Comiskey comments close the column.
The article lists six races with winners and times. First race 11 furlongs winner Phelant 168. second place Kecalante 108. third Dellie Dolls 6, time 1:07 2-8. Second race 1 4 miles winner Ternewey 108. runner Raleigh 104. third College Widow 116, time 64 3-4. Third race 3.4 miles Purelie 106. Royal Rogue 106 second Banpoest 105 third. time 1:18 3-5. Fourth race 1 mile J G Ciem 04 Moss 9 to 38 winner Badwin Gum 118 second eearo Lik third. time 1:40. Fifth race 1 1-16 miles Keogh 9 to ? winner Dolinda 102 second W B Gates DT third. time 1:46 4-5. Sixth race 1 mile Henfra 105 Roes 8 to ? winner Redford 197 second Tavera 104% third. time 1:40 3-6.
The results list five races with winners and placings. Firet Race winner C Rann finished in 55 3-6 seconds with Lodgeman second and Taylor noted. Time 55 3-6. Second Race winner Milne with Sally Sutter second and Violet third. Time 1:16 1-2. Third Race winner Mortality's Jodee Dunen with Fare second and Topletty third. Time 64 4-5. Fourth Race winner The Abbot with Re quest second and High Bear third. Time 1:47 4-6. Fifth Race winner Black For 10% with Raibert second and Caroline W third. Time pile 4-6. Sixth Race Montina with Ovardt second and Camille third. Time 115 4-6.
A veteran ballplayer, Tack Parrott of San Antonio fame, is remembered as highly superstitious. He carried chalk to track batting averages, blamed a Jonah for slumps, pursued lucky ham and eggs, and even accused a scorer of causing a strikeout. The anecdote blends coaching lore with quirky fandom.
The Beattie Goa club held a shoot yesterday with many competitors. Mack won the Class A medal by a clear lead, while strong scores defined Classes B and C medals. Notable scores include Marsh 17, Bert 19, McConnell 17, Mitchell 16, and Hall 18.
Japanees immigrant Aba Kotto held off police and fire teams from a Dearborn Street hotel roof for over an hour, hurling bricks at crowds and firefighters. He shattered skylights and sprayed bricks into Dearborn Street below before authorities disabled him with a water line and prepared him for an insanity commission.
In Everett May 6 a superior court verdict found for Spencer who sued for 150,000 claiming personal injuries. The jury awarded 9000 against the town of Arlington and the Jim Creek Power company after the trial Saturday afternoon.
Star Special reports a Chehalib tragedy where Fire victims were buried after a fatal blaze at the local racecourse. Jockey Rae the of his life amid chaos following a race, with other victims noted as injured.
The Alaska Steamship Company and the Inland Navigation Company sue for 56000 in salvage against the German ship Arthur Fitger after it burned off Balmon Bay Friday night. They claim the Whatcom and Fairhaven steamers aided in saving the Fitger from total loss, though some say the fireboat Snoqualmie earned that credit.
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