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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
2
Lincoln High defeated Broadway Run of Baseball Players 6 to 4 in a lively game. Two former Seattle championship teammates faced off in the mound as the rivals traded runs and outs amid a crowd of local onlookers.
A Texas-tinged report claims Dr. Cramer offered 2500 to umpires to throw games for the Giants as the National League faces scrutiny. John T. Strash and others contest the allegations while calls grow to reveal who protected the crooked players. Jack Johnson also denies a match-fix claim sent to promoter Coffroth.
Officials of the A C remain undecided about locations for unfinished races halted by railing damage at Finis night meet. The article notes lack of firm arrangements and pending decisions affecting the schedule and venue.
A battered OCR fragment references cars and an event involving people and vehicles. Details are unclear but the piece appears to note a desirable or notable automobile matter and mentions individuals connected to it.
The Beattie paper reports on motor car manufacturing momentum with mentions of the H. C. Smith presidency, discussion of American auto growth, and new car orders. It notes shipments of Columbus Electrics, a five passenger Mitchell car, and plans for further production and sales activity in various towns, including Bennett’s store and a telegraph communications update.
Fragmented text discusses a Portland team and a judge, unclear on who proposed a plan. The writer contemplates introducing a gesture or pass to officials, signaling a speculative idea rather than a concrete outcome.
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