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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
Seattle edged Oakland in the 11th inning as crowd pressure rose and Rusty Hall sparked chaos with a shove that sparked a wild throw. Heinie Heimuller delivered two timely hits as the dramatic finish unfolded amid late chaos and streetcar chaos outside the stadium.
The big Seattle outfielder won the game as Hennie's hits and Buck Franks errors shaped the late innings. Eli Cates pitched superbly with support from Heel Trust Hackett. Johnny Kane and Russ Hall sparked a ninth inning rally with consecutive hits, followed by a sacrifice. Ball Perrine misplayed a ball to center allowing a run to score. In the 10th, Hall made a sensational grounder grab and Beattie’s hit pushed Seattle ahead while Vickers tamed the rest. Cates earned the win as Seattle climbed to the top of the percentage column briefly.
James Slagte made his Chicago debut, mistaken for a new recruit. The small player shines at bat, in the field, along base paths, and even in social settings at Lake George. Home base is Worthville Pennsylvania where his lack of fine is noted.
Rabbit Slagle, praised as a fast ground‑covering hitter and fielder, played for Kansas City in 1894 when the pennant won. He excelled in batting and fielding, drawing hometown admiration, and later left a lasting mark with his class and habits as he rose in the majors. He owns property in Worthville and dreams of his name on Pennsylvania maps.
Stock for Buy stock in Slate Creek Gold Mining Company now taking out placers in Eastern Whatcom County Washington. You can buy on monthly installment plan. For particulars see Frank Jest Ling Secretary 422 Boston Block White 156.
Report lists multiple races including the Pivet pace on a five eighths mile track, winner Diamond with Preoa second and Meownraker third. one mile and two mile steeplechase events with entrants such as Dragoon and Dawson. several place and purse details, along with horse names like Meeden and White.
Captain Livingstone of Beal tle high school track team denies rumors of unfounded claims after Tacoma team says they were unfairly treated. Tacoma runners claim to have deserved better in the mile and other events, finishing 16 to ? behind. They vow to train for revenge at the next championship meet.
Wesley asserts that a clean game of ball is always linked to the home team winning. He emphasizes fair play and consistent standards in local matches.
Beginning at 2 39 o clock this afternoon the YWCA gymnasium hosts its annual commencement exhibition. The program opens with the ladies class followed by the children's class and high school girls. At 7 o clock the event continues with the remaining classes.
The Meadows track will host a larger influx of eastern bred horses this year marking their first strong turnout here. Kentucky breeder Stevens owns a California farm and plans to race yearlings on the coast before sending them east for final campaigns. Dell Fountain returns to Seattle with his rider son Lloyd while WB Jennings enters several mounts under WP Fine with Proper and others in New York.
Seattle High spirits rise as they prepare for a Saturday afternoon road game against Everett High School. The Seatt le team has won once against Everett on Seattle soil and now faces a strong Everett squad on their home field. Captain Meagher predicts a Seattle victory as three games remain to decide the championship, with a key showdown looming against Centralia for the claim.
The turf war that unsettled Midwestern racing for two years and helped end the game between Louisville and Chicago is reported to be closed with a peace agreement. Lewis Cella of the Western Jockey Club and Rep Joseph L. Rubnock of the outlaw American Turf Association sign the deal. Livestock Insured. 69 Base Deposit building. Phone Main 607.
A playful proverb style note comments on how missteps occur between effort and outcome in the ninth inning. It hints at uncertainty in sports finishes and the fragility of success. Public readers are reminded that words of caution accompany tense moments.
Harry Watson, the star distance runner of the state university, has left college to attend to business interests in Portland. His departure will be a serious loss to the team, as he was relied upon to uphold the purple and gold in distances against Oregon and Idaho.
In the superior court jury awarded damages to Christian Rinehart 1760 August Bandell 1200 Killen Jh Powell 1160 Alma A Shaw 500 J B Van Vaikenberg 360 and Jeah M Purdy 1. The case Verriaen av property owners. Also a motion to dismiss the appeal and merits of the Kirkland disincorporation case was taken under advisement by the supreme court in Olympia with a decision not expected for weeks.
May 24 St Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholas accepted the resignation of Admiral Rojestvensky tendered on grounds of ill health. A Vancouver to Skagway steamer Themis struck a rock in Heyrmour narrows and returned to Vancouver damaged. Captain Kruger was aboard.
By May 24 in Los Angeles Pacific coast boxing buzz builds for the Nelson Herrere bout set for tomorrow. Bets run strong with Mexican Herrera favored, weight at 184 pounds, while Nelson maintains calm training and denies overtraining rumors.
A petition signed by six Ravenadale citizens asks county commissioners to revoke C E K Conner’s saloon license citing minors and women frequenting the place and a very low moral standing. The Merchants' Exchange plans to raise capital to 6900 with each share at 50 dollars.
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