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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1909

Page

3

Ten Thousand Dollar Marathon At Dugdale Park

Entries in the Guggenheim Marathon with stars like Henri St Yves John Hayes and John Marsh. Hayes admired for steady pace Marsh holds marathon record while Mclean Stanley and Fitzgerald show mixed chances. Crowds of 100 to 159 watch as runners circle the dugout track with St Yves and Hayes drawing focus.

Dugdale’s Park Quegenheim The Star Henri St. Yves John Hayes John Marsh St. Yves Harry Mclean Mclean William Stanley Ami St. Vvee J. F. Fitzgerald Calgary Oscar Clow Carl Birch Peter Terway J. Lodas Wada Alex Rowan Art Burn Hayes Marsh Johnny Hayes St. Yven John Marah Stanley Charles Walters Seattle

Wagner dominates Gora as Detroit bats through Pirates series

Attendance figures show Detroit Tigers outbatt ed Pittsburgh Pirates while Wagner leads batting with .381 and Cobb hits .273 for Detroit. The piece notes game results across days, with Detroit winning and losing three games in the series and previews forthcoming bouts and racing events.

Pittsburg Detroit Tigers Pittsburg Pirates Detroit Wagner Cobb

Lincoln and Tacoma Meet in Big High School Football Game

The Lincoln high school eleven with 600 rooters sails from Colman dock aboard the Indianapolis to Tacoma for a fast afternoon game. A Lincoln win would set up a Northwest championship clash with Broadway, while a Tacoma victory pairs Broadway and Tacoma for the title. The University and the cruiser Milwaukee also scheduled to play.

Lincoln High School Colman Indianapolis Tacoma Lincoln Northwest Broadway University Milwaukee

True Indictment Against Tyrus Cobb in Cleveland Stabbing

The grand jury indicted Detroit Tigers fielder Tyrus Cobb for stabbing watchman George Stanchfield at the Euclid hotel during a Cleveland series with the Naps. Authorities have not announced steps to arrest Cobb, a Georgia Cracker.

United Press Cleveland Ohio Tyrus Cobb Detroit Tigers George Stanchfield Euclid Hotel Cleveland Naps

Tigers and Pirates Ready for Deciding World Series Game

Detroit fans anticipate a final World Series game between the Tigers and Pirates after a dramatic previous day. Tom Jones, the Tigers first baseman, is reported greatly improved after a ninth inning collision, while Wilson and Moriarity also played key roles in the tense contest. Manager Jennings may start Wild Bill Donovan on the mound as attendance is expected to reach full capacity.

Detroit Tigers Pirates Tom Jones Tiger Mont Jones Wilson Jennings Donovan

Broadway to face Queen Anne in Monday showdown

Broadway high school meets Queen Anne Monday on the University campus at 3 p.m. in the season opener. Coaches ran final signal practice, rallies energized students, and yell leaders promise roars to rally the fans.

Broadway High School Queen Anne University Broadway

Who's the Lemon Now in the World Series

The text recalls a players trade saga involving Babe Adame Maddox from Louisville to Pittsburgh. Maddox cost $300 and Adams $2,500. Adams proves the doubters wrong by pitching well for the Pirates, while Maddox struggles despite some support. The question remains who is the lemon now.

Clarke Pittsburne Adame Maddox Pittsburg Louisville Adams Hut Adams Pirates Tigers Camnus Pirate

Principles of Position Play in Billiards Demonstrated

A coach explains that the object is to keep balls in position for each stroke. The opening shot places the object ball near the white ball, with precise offsets. The guide covers cue ball aim, cue ball impact, and resulting carom path through points such as A B C D E F G H EB, detailing cushion contacts and final rests.

Zbyscko Heads to Kansas City for Open Challenge

Zbyscko the world beating mat artist opens American engagement in Kansas City on Wednesday October 20 facing three challengers under a contract to pin all three on the mat Frank Gotch is barred. Abyscko weighs 275 pounds at 5 feet 9 inches with a 58 inch chest.

Zbyecko Frank Gotch Kansas City Frank Gotech Doctor Roller Abyscko Gotch Signor Glorinni Ratloevich

Corbett and Jackson Fought 61 Rounds to Draw in 1891

James J. Corbett and Peter Jackson battled across sixty one rounds in 1891 with the contest ending in a draw. The report notes no exact location or date available for the famous long duel.

Thomas Lindsay James J. Corbett Peter Jackson

Indians Beat Couer d Alene In Wild West Showdown

Spokane report notes a high scoring game as the Indians defeated Couer d Alene 9 to 2 in a wild West battle. Tenley Raymond and Miller produced hits while Arizona and Baxter attempted strong pitching despite miscues. The teams advance in the amplonsip series with each side seeking momentum.

Spokane Couer d'Alene Indians Tenley Raymond Arizona Alien Baxter Rong Miller

Unclear Score Line From West Coast Notes

Brief field fragment shows Portland Vernon four and eleven, Los Angeles I Sacramento and ampersand, San Francisco one Oakland four, lacking context or full event details.

Portland Vernon Los Angeles Sacramento San Francisco Oakland

Todays Football Matches Across Major Colleges and Teams

Today’s slate includes Lincoln at Tacoma and Iowa at Grinnell. Matches spread from Amherst at Amherst to Yale vs Army at West Point with numerous regional showdowns and invitees across the country.

Lincoln Tacoma U. P Idaho Moscow Washington Marines Seattle Hoquiam High School Centralia Hoquiam Amherst Afta Bowdoin Exeter Brunswick Brown Pennsylvania Philadelphia Carlisle Syracuse New York Coe Drake Des Mgines Cornell Fordham Ithaca Denver University Washburn Denver Dartmouth Williams Hanover Holy Cross Va Trinity Worcester Howard Navy D. C Indiana Lake Forest Bloomington Iowa Illinois Chicago Maine Harvard Cambridge Minnesota Nebraska Omaha Eres Rolla Columbia Utah Montana Salt Lake Yaleva Army Weat Point

Stinging Reunion Causes Gruff Talk In Office

Butch MacGinnity confronts a former foe turned big intruder Gary Murphy, once Skelliol College fullback, who taunts about old gridiron days and a legendary horseshoe and storage batteries incident linked to Lalapaloosa. Doggy Coot tunes in as plans and memories resurface.

Butch Mac Ginnity Butch Moore Theatre Doggy U. of W. Field Lalapaloosa Gary Murphy Skelliol College Gary Inter Puck Cuffey Murphy Skeliiol

Spy in Lalapaloosa Frat Plot Ends With Mules and Shoes

A covert operative lingered in Lalapaloosa for two weeks as a frat pin agent collecting orders for rival groups. After failing to learn tricks, he fled toward the depot. A horseshoe shop reveal hinted at a fabricated army contract, leading to a hasty exit and suspicions of a prank involving battery shocks on uniforms to disable opposing players.

Lalapaloosa Sigh Hoopalong Fie Butch Machinnity Foxy Butch

First Shock and Big Win Recalled in Game Tale

In a vivid reminiscence, the scene shifts to a hallway banter where Doggy asks who felt the first shock as Murphy directs a quick quip. The moment closes with a boastful line about defeating the opponents 12 to 0.

Ketchel Odds and Anticipation for Johnson Bout in San Francisco

San Francisco October 16 fight fans await the 20 round heavyweight title match at Coffroth arena. Stan ley Ketchel weighs about 180 pounds and promises a relentless attack to upset Giant Jack Johnson who has held the crown since defeating Tommy Burns. Ketchel predicts a hard fought contest and seeks to test Johnson’s defense with steady pressure.

United Press San Francisco Stanley Ketchel Jack Johnson Tommy Burns Australia Coffroth Ketchel Johnson Mr. Coon

Victor Hack Saw and Blades Advertised in 19th Century Catalog

An advertisement describes an extra heavy hack saw with interchangeable teeth for 8 9 11 or 12 tooth blades usable in horizontal and vertical cuts. It markets for tubing, rods, casting, beams or plates and mentions Victor nickel plated frames and blades with weights around nine to ten ounces, priced near one dollar.

Victoria Massacici

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