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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1909

Page

5

Dr Roller Knocked Out In Fiercest Wrestling Match

In Seattle at the Grand theatre Henry Ordeman of Minneapolis defeated Dr B F Roller after 66 minutes of grueling combat leaving Roller unconscious and injured. Ordeman's wrestling display followed by a chaotic finish as referees and doctors tended the fallen physician with over 2,000 spectators watching.

DR. Roller B. F. Roller Grand Theatre Henry Ordeman Minneapolis Roller Seattle Kid Herman Ordeman Joe Carroll Charley Olson Himeecl Olson Sla Prankich Lonnie Austin Deman Ocdeman Carroll

Yachts Race for Taft Cup Monday

In Marblehead Massachusetts Joyette won yesterday's Sonder race to earn a chance to meet Ellen and Hevella for the Taft and Draper cup. Ellen and Hevella each won a race in the series and the Joyette led a close pack in today’s race, followed by Hevella Elien Margarethe Seehund I and Wolf. The deciding race is set for Monday.

Marblehead Mass Joyette Ellen Hevella Taft Gov. Draper Elien Margarethe Seehund I Wolf

Base Ball Stars Shine as Engle and Frisk Lead

In recent games Mike and the club produced 42 runs while Aberdeen had 2. Tenley Raymond, busy at short, went 4 for 4 with a double, two singles, five putouts and four assists. Emil Frisk also went 4 for 4 with two doubles. Lejeune made a notable centering catch, spurring applause after a hard sprint.

Mike The Help Aberdeen Tenley Raymond

Three Hundred Hitters in the American League Tighten Race

Baseball's batting leaders narrow as season ends with six hitters in contention. Collins holds the top spot with Collinge closing on him while Cobb and Lajoie push for the coveted honors. The leaders list includes Cottina, Crawford, Carrigan, and Killifer with solid averages and plates.

Collina Cobb Lajoie Collins Tyrus Collinge Tiger

Young Cy Young Sold to Chicago After Season Icy

Minnesota reports left handed pitcher Young Cy Young, star for the Millers, has been sold to the Chicago American League club. Known as a major league ace since his Boston National League days, Young has pitched well all season. Charles Comiskey, renowned talent evaluator, believes he is ready for another major league stint.

Minn Ming Lole Cy” Young Millers Majoras Young Boston Nationale Charles Comiskey

Jack OBrien Travels to Seattle for Exposition Visit

Philadelphia boxing star Jack OBrien accompanied by his sister Catherine and 12-year-old brother John was in Portland en route to Seattle to visit the A Y P exposition.

Unitea Press Portland, Or Joseph Hagen Sporting Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Catherine John Portland Seattle

Houston Wins Texas League Pennant

Houston clinched the Texas league pennant by yesterday’s game even if it lost all remaining matches. Oklahoma City would finish second, while Dallas and San Antonio led early but fell behind by mid July.

Houston Oklahoma City Dallas San Antonio

Travel Route to Vancouver and Victoria by Daylight

The itinerary offers a round trip to Vancouver and Victoria departing at 1 30 p m and returning by daylight. It travels via Active Pass and the San Juan Islands with a visit in both cities and includes a CANADIAN PA 609 five ay route.

Vancouver Victoria Princess Charlotte Active Pass San Juan Islands

Mike and the boys crush Black Cats in fifth straight win

Spokane Ot back in rear as Mike and the boys rout the Black Cats 4 to 0 for the fifth consecutive victory. Ovits allowed 13 safes slams while Tenley Raymond at short showed his usual sharp fielding. League leaders backed George Engle as Aberdeen failed to mount a comeback.

Mike Dog's Ball Yard Black Cats Cata George Engle Aberdeen Tenley Raymond Short

Hamburg Belle Loses Poor Race To Uhlan

Readville Massachusetts reports write that Hamburg Belle lost in a slow time of 2 03 4 for the first heat and 2 04 4 for the second, Uhlan winning the world trotting match as Hamburg Belle, a 5 to 3 favorite, failed to repeat her Cleveland performance.

Hamburg Belle Uhlan Readville Masa Hamburg

Beattie Automobile Carnival Promises West Coast Show

The Beattie automobile carnival at the Meadows on September 9 and 10 aims to be one of the west’s best. Organizers have offered handsome prizes to attract entrants and Seattle Electric Company crews will light the mile track for safety. The event seeks top drivers and notable cars to showcase automobilism worldwide.

Beattie Meadows Seattle Electric Company Organization

Drivers in the East Scheduled Meeting Face Clash

The Lowell meeting in Massachusetts conflicts with the Beattie event, limiting participation of top drivers. Robt Guggenheim aims to minimize the impact and attract leading chauffeurs to the coast.

Lowell Mase Beattie M Robt. Guggenheim

Ford Car Returns East After Ocean Race Triumph

The Ford car No. 2, winner of the ocean to ocean race, travels well east of Denver on the return trip to the Atlantic coast. Drivers who led the victory are guiding the leisurely journey, and the car is shown at venues along the way.

Ford Car Ford Fair Grounds Denver Atlane Coast

Aerial Race to Spark Meadows Automobile Meet

An aerial ride between Parrott and Merklin will open the Meadows race meeting next week. It is touted as the first such event in the city and expected to draw thousands. A separate time race features C H Cummings in a Pullman car against Whistling Billy the White Flyer.

Parrott Merklin C.H. Cummings Whistling Billy

Visitors travel far to Seattle fair in special excursion

C B Porson of Huxley Nevada led his family by car through a cross country route to Seattle to attend the fair praising local roads and prospects. He would consider staying if he sold his interests back home. Frankline cars gain popularity with buyers across the state and James Wishnall of Everett recently purchased one after visiting the fair.

C. B. Porson Huxley Nev Seattle Ihs Backwoods Frankline James F. Wishnall Everett Wishnall

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