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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1904
Page
2
A quirky recap highlights recurring missteps and oddball moments in Seattle and Tacoma sports showings. Notable flubs and strange occurrences punctuate local regular season matchups, drawing attention to the lighter side of regional competition.
In Tacoma on October 1 Seattle was defeated as Umpire Brown drew strong crowd attention. Doyle delivered the winning run in the ninth, Graham scoring on his hit. Pitcher Hoyle worked six for Seattle while Boyle tired and Nick Williams relieved. Sheehan’s slide and Williams miscue at the plate led to Hall’s ejection and a $5 fine for Williams. Fans denounced Brown’s calls as unwarranted. Mike Fisher sparked a police response ending in a tense finish. Summary shows Seattle 4 Tacoma 6 with both sides scoring late.
An advertisement promises a savings institution as the right place to guard against vicissitudes. It touts high profit and reliable returns with interest payable semi-annually, encouraging readers to bank there.
An American labor body with a Geo B agent and named directors raises a pay rate of four percent. The report lists Donworte, Schmitm Sy ner, Charles Tae, and James Ome among those connected to the action.
Gentile agents of Bank of Cape Nome in Nome Alaska handle matters for Union Savings and Trust Co located at 12 Cherry Street. The notice lists the financial bodies and their city and state, indicating an official banking or trust arrangement.
In Portland on October 1 Oakland plated six runs over Starkella in a lopsided 6 to 0 win. Starkells and Stanley duo shut down the locals while Spencer Moskiman and Ilythe handled Portland’s batting. Time of game 2 hours 6 minutes with Brown umpiring.
In a tightly fought game on October 1 in San Francisco, the Dodgers beat the Giants 2 to 1 after Cravath drove in the decisive run in the ninth. Newton and Spies combined for the Dodgers, while Wheeler and Gorton handled the Giants' battery.
New Fork Chicago 12 to 5 New York 9 to 3. Brooklyn 4 St Louis 0. Boston 8 7 Pittsburg 2 2. Philadelphia 94 Detroit 4 5. Cleveland 3 Washington 0. St Louis 3 Boston 0. Chicago 4 New York 0.
The University of Washington football team and a Seattle high school squad meet at Madison Park at 9 20 this afternoon in the season opener. Coach Knight uses all extra players, with Dode Brinker Clark and Dean at quarterback and multiple veterans in various backing roles. Lee C Palmer leads the high school as captain, noting good form except at quarterback, while Seattle baseball manager Russ Hall praises Josh Clarke as a top Western league fielder.
Wm Campbell star south paw for Louisville and a top American Association pitcher has been sold to the St Louis Nationals amid major league interest. Wm Hallman, another Louisville product, was purchased by St Louis for next season after impressing as a fast, skilled outfielder and bunt artist. Campbell lives in Pittsburg when not playing ball. Hallman previously tried with the White Sox but was kept in shape by Louisville’s Tebeau.
The quail season begins today and runs to January 1 with many sportsmen heading to covies tonight. At the University of Washington the cane rush was won by the freshmen 16 to 14 earning them the crossed-cans insignia for their cape.
On October 1 in New York the famed hunting horses and dogs belonging to Foxhall P Keene were sold locally, marking a notable event in equine and hound trading.
An auction at Publife yesterday sold 19 qualified hunters. The sale included thoroughbreds bred at James R. Keene stables in Kentucky and the Trigh getters imported by the Keene family into America.
An old advertisement notes a durable product claim and invites readers to contact Brooks & C Co at 1981 Ind Ave for long lasting value. The phrase will not shrink or wear forever suggests a lasting item and business outreach.
The Safe Boats project announces the Nebraska launch and urges customers to pick up boats from Pier 2. Tickets are on sale at 610 First Avenue or at Pier 2.
Head Coach Warner, a Cornell alumnus, returns on a three year contract with two assistants Kent and Lat cher. The program centers on Warner’s guided practice turning raw recruits into a capable eleven as they begin preliminary work with dummies and pigskin and show rapid improvement.
In Ithaca on October 1 under coach Glenn Warner Cornell begins football practice at Percy Field with 33 candidates reporting. Veterans Lynah Newman and Rice appear secure at key spots while many new players contest open positions amid Warner’s famed Carlisle success drawing attention from prep teams.
In San Francisco at Woodward Pavilion Joe Gane and Joe Walcott fought to a draw over two rounds. Spectators hissed at the decision while observers noted Walcott injured his right arm in the fourth round and Gane dominated infighting through the bout.
Walcott's manager announced last night a potential return fight with Gana for $1000 at 141 pounds, to be held at the ring side. The remark signals a possible comeback option depending on terms and venue.
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