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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
2
The Meadows meet produced surprise winners as bets shifted. Cocytus upset at 25 to 1 while Spring Ban finally triumphed in the last race amid a tumultuous day of racing deja vu for public favorites and underdog winners alike.
A detailed program recounts several races with three and five furlong sprints and a mile event. W. Kelly and W. Gabriel among jockeys, various horses like Korestiasy and Keogh show in placings while trainers and owners are noted for individual mounts and outcomes.
The Norfolk track meet began yesterday with junior events. Dan Kelley of Oregon was scrutinized for eligibility. Gerhardt of the San Francisco Olympic Club won the 100 yard dash and Gilmore, also of the same club, won the third shot put. Other events split between Irish American and New York clubs.
James Edward Britt, favored to defeat Joseph Gans in a Monday bout, is praised by promoter Jimmy Coffroth as stronger than ever. Native Son Britt enjoys strong local support with odds near even. Seattle fans also back the dusky pug as a likely favorite.
All Rangers players are asked to meet Mr. Caldwell at 12 45 tomorrow at the corner of First and Yeasler. The report also notes Dave Rowan of Spokane, a top first baseman, sold to St Paul in the American Association, not drafted by St Louis as claimed, for a large sum.
The printers and electrical workers meet in a four game championship series at Madison Park tomorrow at 3 PM. Printers hold 16 wins 2 losses, Electrical workers 17 and 3. Referee Gua Klopf. Batteries printers Hoyle and Ladd. electrical workers Wendelin and Culp. They have split the season meetings two to one in favor of the printers.
Agnew will pitch for the high school boys today at Athletic Park in a fast game against the Superiors. Hell and ea will officiate for the Superiors, and an excellent contest is anticipated.
A jury in New York acquitted Mrs Laura Carter after under half an hour of deliberation in the Cheater J Bunyan bank defalcation case. Bunyan testified Carter had in her possession most of the unrecovered portion of the $92000 he absconded with.
A Seattle Star exclusive reports plans for a national baseball athletic tourney opening September 10 in Cincinnati. Clubs to send their best in events including longest throw fungo hit accuracy to second base and beat time around bases. Notable players like Harry Niles Geo Browne Danny Hoffman Marty May Ty Cobb and Hans Lobert are mentioned as contenders.
In a pitchers battle between Chubby Paddy Welch and Tonneson, the Black Cats edge a 1-0 win in the ninth. Streit delivered a game winning hit as Julie reached and Mahon contributed a key hit. Welch shaded the hitting contest with a sharp baserunning stup, while Myers stole and Quigley aided the Cubs in a tight defeat. The schedule ends in Aberdeen Sunday with Letant, Rutter, Howlew, and others listed.
Opining the game two runs ahead the Canucks quit and Indiana walked away with the win. Claflin pitched his first game in months and delivered a three bagger aiding the Indians. Dunne was hit hard but the Indians held on as Spokane faltered.
The Tigers routed Roosevelt 13 to 1 in seven innings as Franklin pitched elegantly and the Tigers fielded flawlessly. Heavy hitting sealed the win before rain halted play, with Hoore and DOLHO among notable contributors amid a rugged Miners performance.
In Seattle Stars exclusive service Fred J. Hewitt notes Joe Gans bears a damaged eye from Frank Erne’s 1900 punch. The eye influenced his defense and sharpened his left hand, cementing Gans as a leading light in lightweight boxing and shaping his later championship rise.
Fragmentary text lists names and places such as New York and Vowepay Tiernan with scattered phrases about a game and players. The OCR yields no coherent report, dates, scores, or clear event details to summarize a complete incident.
San Francisco report notes end of routine training for Joe Gane and Jimmy Britt. Both weigh around 134 to 136 pounds as they prepare for weekend shipweight championship bout. Odds cited 10 to 7 Britt. training includes road work, sparring, and indoor drills.
James Edward, highlighted by trainer James W. Croffoth, shows marked strength gains since his earlier bout. The note mentions Britt's camp as a setting for his continued development and improved readiness for future competition.
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