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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1910
Page
2
The Turks beat the Indians behind Hall who pitched brilliantly despite a rough day for Baker. Spokane and Seattle traded runs in a tense clash with Seattle dropping to third place as the standings shift behind a strong Turks performance.
Pat Fulton, left fielder for Long Beach in the Southern California Trolley league, sailed to Seattle to join Dugdale's Northwestern league champions. Fulton has been hitting around .350 and local fans expect him to succeed in the Northwest.
The Bellingham high school team will meet the Queen Anne squad today on the university campus. Both teams are fast and capable, promising a tight matchup with strong pace.
The contest is expected to be heated as Dean and Casey are likely the battery for the local lads, signaling a bright period for the team.
Charley Beckingham and Joe Schrumpf reported catching two five-pound rainbow trout on the Cedar River last Sunday. The fishermen are sharing the tale with friends, noting the impressive catch and confirming it really happened.
Joe Schlumpf the councilman plans a picnic trip for newspapers men and city officials. The event includes basket lunch, three automobiles, and a fishing outing at his private Green River pool. Participants will observe fishing lore once controlled by Izaak Walton now owned by Schlumpf.
The article traces Bill Abstein's fall from a world champion first baseman to a bench warmer with the St. Louis Browns. It notes his lack of pace and independence as factors in his poor performance, cites past waivers by Fred Clarke, and describes St. Louis fans’ preference for homegrown talent as the team struggles in the new season.
Tob Brown keeps pressing for Dede Brinker to join at first base while Julie Streich battles a sore left wing. Dede plans Tacoma trip to help Heavers vs Tigers as Hall, Bennett, Adams boost offense with hits including a homer and two-bagger. Spokane shortstop Phil Cooney debuts and local clubs chase Washington stars Hemenway and Million. Moose Jaw’s Bill Hurley belts a homer in Twilight league opener and wins fans.
Vancouver Beavers hammer Starkell for eight hits in two and a third innings as Dirt Blankenship delays and Hall shuts down the Tigers. Capron tries for a home run after a three-bagger as Tacoma’s fielding earns two double plays and Ericson blanks Starkell’s offense. Final score favors Vancouver.
Fragmentary report lists pitches and outs with players such as Scharnweber Starkell Witt and Erikkeon. Score and full context are unclear though Vancouver and Tacoma appear as locations and Umpire Wright is named. Time noted as 96.
The National League results show Brooklyn beating Cincinnati 2 to 1 with batteries Barger Anderson and Erwin Gasper and McLean. New York and St. Louis players include Matthewson Dickson Meyer Snodgrass Lush Bresnahan.
San Francisco May 14 United Press reports California heavyweight Kaufman and Ben ton middleweight Langford are matched for a %-round bout on June 11 at the Metropolitan Athletic Club. McCarney arranged the match and says each fighter takes 66 percent of gross receipts with a referee chosen by June 4.
Max Balthasar reports backstage intrigue as James Corbett arrives at Rowardennan to assert adviser in chief role over Jeffries training. Choynski and Berger clash with Corbett over control and referee selection while promoter decisions loom for May 27 Dreamland bout.
San Francisco May 14 Jim Jeffries keeps strenuous camp at Camp Rowardeman near Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz mountains since April 5. Jack Johnson has yet to enter. The two champions are not yet comparable as Jeffries trains steadily while Johnson awaits further preparation.
In a tight American League game, Washington edges its foe with a 6 to 1 score as Young Smith and Black combine on the mound for victory while Groome and Street contribute at the plate and in relief.
The piece notes Arthur Fletcher and Wee Willie Keeler in McGraws camp as spring showings, with speculation over released players. It mentions Stanage hailed by writers as top in the American league, Billy Sullivan out, Schmidt warming for the Tigers, and Christy Mathewson’s strong season performance compared to prior years.
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