Me Was Pitchers Battle Lankenship Wild Throw
In a tight pitchers duel a wild throw by Lankenship allows the game’s lone run. Six Ashes starter opens the round of bases but the offense stalls.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
2
In a tight pitchers duel a wild throw by Lankenship allows the game’s lone run. Six Ashes starter opens the round of bases but the offense stalls.
In Los Angeles yesterday Randolph netted a shutout effort for the Angels as the Expo bats were stifled to six runs. A wild throw by Blankenship in the second inning produced the decisive run in a low scoring pitchers duel.
Seattle School football team meets Tacoma High in a marquee Saturday clash at Madison Park. Rivalry runs deep as both sides seek a win after close earlier results, with Whitworth beating Tacoma 9 to 6 in a recent contest.
Word from San Prendieso reports Al Kaufmen and Sem Berger boxed a 20 round match at the Associated Athletic club last night. Jimarte Crefforth was noted in the event.
Coach Place names the 11 players for the Whitworth College varsity squad. Rorke is left end Jarvin left tackle Pegmire left guard Capt. Grim Reeser right guard Uras right tackle Boggs right end Bain Parker quarterbacks W left half Canut right half Willis full back Elliott McCregor complete lineup listed with positions.
The piece recalls the looming October 16 Philadelphia bout between Will Corbett and Terry McGovern as they prepare for a possible third win by Corbett. It notes their earlier encounters, McGovern efforts, and public speculation on Corbett’s form and McGovern’s chances, with emphasis on past rounds and contrasting fighting styles.
This afternoon at 3 the varsity team meets the Sailor Boys of Philadelphia on the university field. The match favors the sailors in age but the varsity have stronger coaching. A lively practice game precedes the main event and all candidates will get a chance to show their form.
J Howard Stein of Brattice left hometown to enter training school and joined an eastern football squad after three practices he quickly proved himself and has played a remarkable game since.
Dance notices announce an event at Leschi Park on Thursday night with music and free admission for ladies. Gentlemen pay 35 cents. Audience asked to attend for an evening of fine music on the park floor.
Frank Gotch champion heavyweight of America arrives for a Friday night match against Dr Roller at the Grand Opera house. Beattie reported last night in good condition and confident, while Roller's supporters remain hopeful. Seat sales began and indicate a sold out event.
Fragmentary OCR text shows corrupted scoring lines and jumbled names. No clear teams, players, or final score can be determined from readable material.
Today's market shows little overall change with vegetables firm at prior levels. Cucumbers and turnips drop from 1.25 to 1 while California grapes arrive by express. meats poultry and dairy hold steady with native apples firm at 1 to 2. Prices for lime, cement, feed meal and timber products are listed with several bulk items showing stable or modest shifts.
A call to maintain steady work and save for the future through a State Bank of Seattle savings account. Also a brief nudge to get clothes cleaned at Pantorialum for a fresh look.
The Republican central committee invites Hughes to open campaign meetings starting October 1 with W L Jones of North Yakima as chief speaker. Ex Mayor Ballinger to follow. three Seattle meetings planned plus Young Men's Republican club event. Campaign statewide to begin October 15 with Plies in Bellingham, Humphrey in the southwest, Cushman in Walla Walla.
The Grand presents Parsifal in four acts by a forty strong company tonight at 7 45 with brief intermissions and latecomers barred until the end of the act. The Holy City continues at the theater all week with special matinees tomorrow. A Millionaire Tramp comes to the Be on Sunday, while The Queen of the Highway runs at Third Avenue this week. Star Theater Vaudeville features Clark’s dog and monkey act and a strong olio lineup. Angela May’s concert at Egan ball drew praise and B Margaret Olson energized the audience with Billy’s ride on the race course.
Head Consul 11 Boak of Denver received a rousing reception from Camp 69 of the Woodmen of the World at Bogies hall. The program opened with Charles Heralds introduced by Consul Commander Hints, with Hoak praising the lodge as the second largest in the world.
Two fatal cholera cases were found in towns nearby. Government steps aim to prevent an epidemic as Port Simpson Harbor's long history as Western Canada’s safe harbor near Vancouver, B C is noted as a future transcontinental railroad terminus. The Port Simpson Improvement Co. promotes investment.
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