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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
3
The schedule lists games beginning Friday October 8 in Pittsburg, Saturday October 9 in Pittsburg, Monday October 11 in Detroit, Tuesday October 12 in Detroit, and Wednesday October 15 in Detroit.
The National and American leagues finalize umpires players and officials for the series. Pittsburgh and Detroit venues set with designated seats and prices, postponed games rules, and eligible players list for both clubs.
Photos show Mechani clan Jas. Bates who died and driver Herbert Lytle severely injured when thrown from a racing automobile during the Long Island Automobile Derby at Riverhead on September 29. The images were taken just before the fatal accident.
In San Francisco on October 5, Jack Johnson faced a speeding charge after driving through Golden Gate Park. Police Judge Weller imposed a $70 fine. Johnson greeted the judge with a political smile and paid swiftly, delaying training for Ketchel.
John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, scheduled for a boxing exhibition at a local theatre in Pierre South Dakota, entered their names in the lottery for land reservations on October 5.
A Spokane Seattle series begins today's post season with seven games in Seattle. The Indians finished second in the pennant chase while the braves feel they could have fared differently against tougher foes. Hed Brown’s lads face a tough draw as local interest surges in Washington.
The Maryeville team clinched the state championship for the season, securing top honors and finishing with the leading record. Their victory marks a milestone in the program's history and sets up expectations for next season.
The Hat extended its winning streak by beating Circle W 8 to 6 after a prior default win over Snohomish. Marynville pitcher Manning struck out twelve Seattle batters while Thomeen fanned seven for Seattle.
A fragmented report lists scores and teams with unclear details including New York New York and Pitt, plus stray words like Brooklyn and Siekgel Onienes. The legible bits show a 6 to 2 line and scattered numbers and names with no coherent outcome.
The California State league formerly called outlaw league is back as a class B organization in San Francisco. Frank A. Herman signed on behalf of the league directors with Cal Ewing of the Pacific Coast league. Next season the circuit will include San Francisco Stockton Oakland Sacramento Fresno and one other city with Ewing financing the Prince team.
Eight balloons with large capacity launch from St Louis for a long distance and time race as part of Centennial Week. The event draws thousands while multiple balloons carry pilots and aides from Aero clubs and private owners including Leutei, The Cleveland, Indian, Centennial, Pommers, Hoosier, New York, and University City.
Opening day at the University of Washington shows a large practice with many freshmen and veteran players. Dobie selects a starting lineup including Tegtmeter Beck Eakins Sherrick Warren Huber Grima and more as coach Doyle marshals multiple scrimmage squads. Coyle setbacks prompt a short vacation while schedule details remain undecided.
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