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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1908

Page

2

Vancouver Wins Third Straight Over Seattle

Vancouver defeated Seattle 8 to 0 as the Beavers dominated with strong hitting and baserunning. Dell Paddock pitched for Vancouver, and Paddy Welch led the locals with timely hitting while Seattle stranded 10 on base. Frisk managed two runs for Seattle with a double and a ninth inning homer, but the rally fell short.

Vancouver Seattle Beavers Canucks Mike Lynch Tigers Dell Paddock Paddy Welch Frisk

Unable to determine due to fragmented report

Incomplete game notice with unclear teams and scores. The readable bits show a baseball-like score seven to four and an inning mention but lack coherent names, locations, or dates to form a proper headline and summary.

Battling Nelson Rates Burns as One of the Best

Nelson praises Tommy Burns noting Burns fought top contenders like Schoeck and O'Brien and calling him among the best he has seen. He doubts Burns will agree to a $90,000 purse and believes no sufficient purse will be offered for a Johnson bout. Nelson avoids predicting Burns vs Johnson, saying a Gans vs Nelson rematch would draw larger crowds and more interest.

Battling Nelson Joe Gans Baltimore Tommy Burns Johnson Neen Burns Ratiler Burne Schoeck O'Brien Horns Jehosen Nelson Barone Johnsen Ube

Elk Convention at Everett

Everett city officers report an elk convention meeting at the Everett wharf with a steamship arrival scheduled for 7 am 12 pm and 6 pm at the oil committee meeting point on the dockage.

City of Everett Comanitice

Real Test of Big Machines In New York to Paris Race

After leaving Vladivostok on the final lap, the four cars Thomas De Dion Zust and Protus face Siberian terrain and hostile regions. The race aims for Paris by August with handicaps favoring the French and German machines. Delays and transport issues disrupted early plans from Seattle to Asia.

Vladivostok United States Elx Times Square New York Thomas de Dion Zuat Protus Seattle Valdes Alaska Uncle Sam Froeentering Strait Asia de Dien Zust Beattie Japan

Hettie's Eddie a Baseball Fan in Dallas

Dallas scene recalls Hettie’s Eddie, a keen baseball fan, sketching at the park. A colorful crowd gathers around a glossy diamond and a vivid display of items, including cigars and flowers, with mentions of price and souvenir appeal.

Star Special Service Dallas Tex Eddie

Rube Waddell Tales and Fire Rescue Morals

A long reminiscence by Connie Mack recounts the erratic star Rube Waddell’s major league antics. The piece recalls a Wilmington run, a left field mower stunt, a heroic fire hose episode, and a lost charm gambit tied to Waddell’s volatile salary versus his talent.

Connie Rube Wilmington Del Areebase Mack

Races Cross Pacific Route to Japan Contested Cup

The article notes four cars reaching Kobe on May 12 after crossing the Island and taking another steamer. The Matin cup prize went to the Thomas car in Seattle for attempting the original route, while claims by French Italian and German vehicles were handicapped by 16, 16, and 30 days respectively.

Peking Parte Protus Pocatello Idaho Seattle Japan Shawmut Kobe

Big Wrestling Event Set by Hallard Club Manager

Dan Sullivan, current middleweight champion turned pro, faces Franklin in a main event while Chick Hutchins meets Gene Sullivan in a second feature at Junction ball Ballard on June 8 under KR D Hahn the Hallard Athletic club manager Also listed is a preliminary match and notes Sullivan’s Athens amateur title history

KR. D. Hahn Hallard Athletic Club Junction Ball Ballard Dan Sullivan America Franklin Dr. Roller Sullivan Kim Athens Chick” Hutchins Gene Sullivan Mr. Hahn

Romance of a Prize Fighter Aims to Wed Miss Schuh

The article tells of prize fighter Nelcom denice claiming engagement to Miss Miss Schuh of Garfield avenue Portland Oregon. He proclaims her as the prettiest girl and best companion, saying he would not marry without her. He recalls meeting her in San Francisco and touring his Livermore California ranch together. He hints an official engagement announcement may come soon.

Nelcom Denice Preas Mies Reon Sobuh Garfield Av Portland Ore Bat Biushes Bay Miss Schuh San Francisco Livermore Cal Misa Schuht Bat Folke

Tommy Burns Brother Near Death After Grudge Fight

Noah Brusso brother of Tommy Burns lies near death in an Oakland hospital after a severe beating in a boxing bout. C Harrison Green reports from Hilly Neal that the fight with Matt Ryan was arranged to settle a grudge, with Ed Smith of the Oakland Tribune and Reliance club referee overseeing the match. The clash was said to involve a much heavier opponent, Ryan, and details allege Smith aimed to exact satisfaction for a past feud. Also listed are Navy Yard Route Steamer Monticello schedules.

MD Brucco Tommy Hurne Noah Browco Oakland Tommy Burns C. Harrison Green Hilly Neal Neall Young Brusso Matt Ryan Neall Ed Smith Oakland Tribune Reliance Urusso Ryan Smith Tommy Urns Neal Neail Brusso Hrunco

Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co Offer at Arcade Annex

Local advert announces property damage remedies and paints and oils from the Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co. with location at 1314 Fiest Ave Arcade Annex and emphasis on right goods and right prices.

Rosertor Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co Fiest Av. Arcade

Tyee Hir and Salmon Eggs at Piper Taft's

A brief notice notes Tyee Hir and salmon eggs available at Piper Taft's located at 1024 2nd Ave.

Piper @ Taft's

Pacific Meat and Washington Laundry Play Sunday Baseball

Weather permitting the Pacific Meat company nine will meet the Washington laundry nine at Woodland park tomorrow afternoon. The two teams have met once before with Pacific Meat losing, but they strengthen the infield for this game while the laundry squad aims to improve. Batteries are Durig and Farr for Pacific Meat and Melonald and Reed for Washington Laundry.

Pacific Meat Company Washington Laundry Woodland Park Pacific Meat Boys Pacific Meat Durig

Varsity Track Meet Presents Interstate Championship Showdown

Today at the university campus Washington Oregon and Idaho compete for the Interstate title. Oregon seeks a third straight triangular win while Washington and Idaho promise a strong bid for second. Oregon’s depth in distance and weight events. Idaho led by Babcock Jarvis and Grim. King Coyle and Gibson to pace the mile and a half.

Washington Oregon Idaho Panhandle Dope Bants Babcock Jarvis Grim

Strong Man at Coliseum Promotes Breathing Exercise

The strong man at the Coliseum, Gamuel LaVeen, urges readers of The Star to practice outdoors breathing for 30 minutes daily. He claims deep lung breaths and persistent effort can build strength, saying even a once wrecked person can become very strong with these routines and consistent effort.

Gamuel LaVeen

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