How to Play First Base
New York May 23 Hal Chase lauded as the greatest first baseman in baseball history The California native joined the Yankees and demonstrated fields where first basemen cover ground like a shortstop He explains that a first baseman must be tall powerful and agile to reach high wide throws and recover quickly He urges young players to cover ground toward second and practice cutting off runners and fielding grounders to prevent errors while emphasizing quick feet and decisive throws
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Star Special Service
New York
Hal Chase
California
Yankees
Chase
Fliret
Buttta
Aberdeen blanks Seattle in 3 0 victory at Dugdale’s park
Aberdeen defeated Seattle 3 to 0 as Stwashes dominated at Dugdale's park. Frary's calls and Brinker relief kept Seattle from scoring while Boyle contributed a first inning injury and Aberdeen pitcher Brinker closed out seven strong innings. The series continues with daily games next week and a postponed Seattle match on Monday.
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Aberdeen
Dugdale’s Park
Dug
Bennett
Boyle
Brinker
Seattle
Ambiguous Sports Result From Fragments
Incomplete OCR fragment cites a game between Philadelphia and Cleveland with a three point score noted as 3 but lacks date venue or full team details. No clear outcome or context can be established from the readable text.
Voaterday's Games in Chicago and Cincinnati
Fragmentary report lists games at Chicago Chief Reston and Cincinnati Philadelphia with unclear teams and scores. Mention of Pietem and At Cincinnati appears garbled, hindering exact matchups or outcomes.
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Voaterday
Chicago
Reston
Ittehore
Pietem
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
To See Battleships Take Boats at Pier 2
Boat service operates from Pier 2 with ten round trips daily guidance unclear but advertising frequent voyages to view battleships. Fare appears indicated as round trip price obscured in OCR.
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Boata
Eattle-Tacoma
Seattle
Tacoma
U. Seeley, Jr
Everett
Colman Dee
Ind
Dr Roller Wins Again In Dreamland Wrestling Bout
Dr 8 F Roller defeats Fred Heell known as the Wisconsin Demon in Dream land rink securing two straight falls. The crowd packed the venue as Roller dominated with decisive holds and fast work, winning the first fall in 46 minutes 6 seconds and the second in 36 minutes 38 seconds. Heell expressed disappointment but conceded Roller had the edge.
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8. F. Roller
Fred Heell
Wisconsin
Dreamland Rink
Roller
McNation
Rotler
Graham
Bee
Beell
Heller
Hedla
Beetl
Cold
Heell
Rob
Referee Walker Delivers Side Of Fight Controversy
Referee WILL WALKER, chosen at ringside, explains the Ballard vs Mallard ten round fight under Marquis of Queensberry rules. He states Webster defeated "Black Demon" by decision after crowd disruption and rejects mob claims, noting an interruption by an unrelated spectator.
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Seattle Daily Star Boeing
Conway
Wash
Hellard
Erromeaus
Wing Webster
Milliowa
Ringeide
Websters
Webster
Websters Corner
Ballard
Will Walker
Cheap Eastern Excursions by Oregon KR. R. Navigation Co.
Cheap Eastern Excursions offered through Portland along the Columbia River route. Round trip fares listed include Chicago and return 72.50, St. Louis 67.50, Kansas City Omaha and Missouri River points 60. Route via Salt Lake and Denver on request. Full particulars at Union.
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Oregon KR. R. & Navigation Co
Portland
Columbia River
Chicago
Return
St. Louia
Kansas City
Omaha
Missouri River
Salt Lake
Denver
Union
Roller Considers June Match With Goteh
The article records Roller weighing a June boxing date with Goteh. Roller hints at possible arrangements for a summer match while Keller departs for the East. If the June bout fails Roller may stay abroad and return to Seattle next fall.
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Roller
Goteh
Keller
Definitely Holler
Seattle
Tex Rickard Revealed as Burns Johnson Bid Leader
The Star identifies Tex Rickard as the bidder of 456000 for the Burns Johnson fight. The column recalls Rickard's promotion of the Gans Nelson bout in Goldfield and notes his prior role as Marvin Hart's manager. It also mentions Rickard's nod to Burns after that victory, praising the fighter as a marvel.
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Jack Curley
Burns Johnson
Tex Rickard
Hilly Neall
Tommy Byrne
England
Duck Curley
Gans Nelson
Goldfield
Marvin Hart
Burns
Hart
Rickard
Barber Ued Meat Old Fashioned Barbecue Launch
A local listing announces the opening of an old fashioned barbecue at 1413 Third Avenue near the Oriental Cafe. The event highlights a new barbecued meat menu and dining space.
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Oriental Cafe
Promoters Reveal Cash Drive For Big Fight
In Denver Otto Flote confirms Curley’s offer as Byrne receives a $6,000 end and Burns seeks transportation. Currey reports $29,000 subscribed toward a $50,000 goal while plans move forward. Also noted is the Monticello steamers schedule from Flyer dock with listed departure times.
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Tommy
Denver
Otto Flote
Curley
Flote
Byrne
Witspatrick
Hurne
Burns
Tommy Burns
Ploto
Floto
Currey
Records Fall At Intercollegiate Field Meet Finals
Three state marks toppled at the interscholastic field meet finals in Koapp Pendleton as athletes from Western Washington and Lincoln high spiked the standings. Koapp set a broad jump record at 21 feet 1 1-2 inches, Jay of Pendleton cleared 5 feet 9 1-2 inches in high jump, and 1554 19 feet by Anderson led hammer throw. Miller of Walla Walla nailed pole vault at 10 feet 6 inches. Price of Tacoma clocked 27 15 seconds in the 220, and Hale of Olympia nearly matched the state mark in the half mile with 2 minutes 7 16 seconds. Western Washington led with 61 1/2 points, Lincoln high School topped eastern rivals with 66 1/2, Lincoln taking state crown with 24 1/2 points.
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Koapp
Onakedale
Jay
Pendleton
Anderson
Miller
Walla Walla
Ciap
Lincoln High School
Wi High
Wag
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Lee
Heattie
Bennett Tb
Armen Rt Il
Ef Riek
Eas
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Spenceer
Ner Bolen Beers
Moore
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Mahon
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Heee
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Coy
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al Phil
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Angeles
Sosthh
Ton
Pet
Tecome
Ora
Vancouver
Spoke
Ee Wen
Butte
Boris
Rogers
Veecoore
Pacowne Vancouver
Phatorice
Metler
Sugden Ke Lackey
Gus Brown
Secondard Yesler
Admiral Evans
United States
Wilson
Bastnaws College
Wilson Building
Seconday
Pike and
Pine
DR. Roller
Fred
Normen
Rattling Nees
Nebt
Joe Gans
Colma
Will HM. Morrie
Oana
Mr. Morris
Howe
Frey Hoth
Reel
Aga
Walker
Martin
Northwestern
Lrade Athletic Park
Geatiyle
Teke
Ler
Luna Park
Natatorium
Marion St
Man
Pietro Marino
U. S. Navy ‘Yard
Moute
Monticello
Flyer Dock
Beattle
Iene Wer” Co
Catelog
Pleyer
Piper & Taft
John C. Walling Co
Second Ave
Nea
Seattle Harbor
Fa Park
Ion
Prof. Davidson
Meier’s
Uncle Hiram
Florente
Meeklam
Chas, Looff
Madison St
N. B
Bismarck
U.S. Navy Yard
Monticellor Dalhratt
Madison Street
Washington Hotel
Savage Department
Alaska
Muilding
Henk
Scandinavian American Bank
J. F. Torma CO
Johnston Lidge
Third Ave
Univers
Everett and Edmonds
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