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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
5
The Seattle team relies on a core group, all over 40 or under 200 batting, to pace the North League. Ross, Mayer, and Hearne lead the order as Kellackey nears 300 with strong marks from Garry Arbogast and others.
The column notes Gustave Klopf’s late arrival to yesterday’s game, Drennan’s quick wit, and Coy’s warm coat to brave chilly weather. It mentions Dolly Gray Spencer’s homer, Beither avoiding hurt feelings, and Dea’s Cubs leading batting for the week with the Butte Minors second. It lists Seattle’s Ross as top hitter, Chicago’s loss to Cincinnati, and New York’s rise to first place fueling a fiercer pennant race. Also referenced are Spalding’s cricket guide by Jerome Flannery, Frank Allen’s innings streak for Southwestern Presbyterian, and a Park Avenue housekeeping move by Mrs. William Thaw and Evelyn Thaw.
A safe at the Orwago post office was blown open by bandits early morning. A large amount of cash or valuables was stolen. The sheriff and hounds have gone to the scene. Believed by local residents to be the work of the same gang terrorizing the county, responsible for a prior Culberteen post office robbery.
The Canucks, led by a troubled starting pitcher, dropped to first place-securing foes as error-prone play and poor hitting doomed them. Coy hit a fourth-basis homer and several defensive miscues allowed the Vans to tally early, while Mack kept the offense in check with six strikeouts.
First race over half a mile saw Charles 106 with Rettig up win at 12 to 1, Sandpiper 106 second, Bt Modan 106 third, time 48 2-6. Caila 107 won the seven-eighths mile event at 4 to 1 with Sycamore 112 second and Sele 118 third. Golden Rose 109 with Andy up captured the three-quarters mile race at generous odds, Lord of the Forest 109 second, Peggy O’Neal 109 third, time 1 14 1 46. Native Hon 100 under Lynch 4 to 1 won the four-to third, Royal Rogue 107 second. Christine A 100 with Lynch 11 to 2 won the one and one-eighth miles, Buntink 106 second, Brags 110 third, time 1 44 6. Sixth race went one mile and twenty and fiuertano 107 with Keogh at 6 to 1 finished third.
Heeter Zors won the Piret race over nine fifteenths of a mile with Griffith aboard in 62.6 seconds. Balla placed second and Waldorf Belle third with Monere taking the three quarters mile event at 20 to 1 odds in a separate race.
The Meadows hosts an upcoming automobile show and races in May 2081. Officials promise ample amusements with regular intervals for events. The program aims to draw wide attendance though costs may limit some spectators.
An old style notice describes Olympic Market offering meat purchases near the Bon Marche at 1118 Pike Street opposite that landmark.
In the second race Polly Prim won in 1:16 with Nedra second and Alta McDonald third. The fourth race Pelle Vinegar won the steeplechase with Lights Out second and John Dillon third. The fifth race Financier won at five eighths of a mile, with Vaneet second. The sixth race Tendigo won at one and one quarter miles, with Horseradish third.
The school began collecting contributions this afternoon to fund a big eastern trip for the baseball team. Each student will donate an equal amount for the long journey. Money is gathered from outside sources and the athletic fund will also contribute. The team will play at the Jamestown exposition and in several large cities, with about twenty games expected.
Hurley and Neniker of the Tacoma team have been sold to Vancouver and will play for the Canucks. Manager Bhreeder announced last night the players are strong additions to the lineup as Hurley’s broken arm has healed.
Dozens of entries are listed for next Friday’s Meadows races. Thirty three entries compete for prizes including Genal, Pope-Toledes, Themes, Mitchell, Cadiliag, Royal Tourist, and Wayne Cleveland. The track opens today and Wednesday for speed trials with a large turnout anticipated.
Washington will field players Gieler and either Witbeck or Danner in a historic three college intercollegiate tennis contest with Washington, Idaho, and Whitman. The event will be held in Walla Walla in the near future.
The Meter Post club of Beattieott plans an illuminated motor boat parade on Lake Washington next Saturday night. Ground streaking ceremonies will precede the event with races from Madison Park and Leechperk. A column departs at 6 o'clock with Prince offered for the best illumination.
Mountain View defeated the Crescents on Sunday at Woendiand Park in a baseball game.
A young girl in Chicago killed her parents and then shot herself after arming her room with a pistol. Fire crews extinguished the blaze as neighbors heard the gunfire and screams, with the cause attributed to insanity rooted in love.
A lone highwayman boarded a Portland Railway car near Rose City Park, shot conductor Nevins through the stomach, and fled as darkness fell. Nevins died at the morgue. Motorman Mull escaped. The railway company offers a $1 reward for the arrest of the perpetrator.
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