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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
2
Reports from The Meadows describe a day of tight finishes and long-odds wins. Croix d Or Triumphs, Billy Mayham at 80 to 1, and Rosario lead a packed program, with upsets and close judgments shaping the afternoon’s racing.
A thirteen inning baseball game ended in a 13 inning tie as darkness halted play after Seattle protested a call. Mike Lynch and his team battled back from a five run Seattle lead with Tacoma tying on a Shaw hit. Umpire Drennan faced heavy criticism as rain and darkness forced suspension at navy yard with key players noted and later box scores listing two-base hits and home runs.
A fragmented report details a track meet with times, placements, and names. It mentions Archery shows, various heats, and performances by runners including Arterberry and Willie George with coaches and venues implied but not clearly specified.
In Newport on September 1 Mrs Aure Hatonyi formerly Burke Roche walked a tennis court with a dog wearing a four diamond collar utter extravagance. The spectacle drew attention amid poverty as fans speculated on Joe Marshall and the Tacoma team with Danny Shea and Allen entering the field.
A brief note records the Sleeve Prize awarded in a textile crafting event. The entry highlights Lustre Cotton and Darning Wool as key materials and mentions Ibe Hair as a participant or recipient in this historical item.
The game ended in a tie after Kirby Drennan called play for darkness. Henry Myers swung at a light ball, Jesse Stovall impressed at second base, and Seattle benefited from Jean's muffed plays. Newoutfielder Toten impressed at center, Hickey shone in the field, and Joe Marshall struck a near-heroic shot.
The indefinite suspension of Brother George Stovall of the Naps underscores that temper control matters as much as skill. Clark Griffith laments overgolfed citizens, while the White Sox paid 5,000 dollars for Charlie Hickman in a single league out of 18.
In the Eastern league Buffalo and Toronto contend for first place while the Atlantic club in Brooklyn signs Joe Ganzel to play regularly. A leading club has seen a percentage above 700 recently.
The opening smoker of the season at the Seattle Athletic Club last night featured parallel bar work and two wrestling bouts. O Vance defeated W Pielow at 130 pounds while Frank Vance and Ed Venables showed clever work. Oriental Billiard and Pool Parlors on Third Avenue boast new tables, including a 65 by 10 pool table, described as the only one of its size in Seattle.
The event featured fabled figures in a muddled match where Hope faced Moe and Whalen tangled with Bille, ending in a draw. Manager Reiniger staged a cover stunt at Luna Park to pause proceedings.
Grover Boyle, a Seattle youth, signs with manager Bill Hurley to finish the season for Vancouver. The article notes Boyle’s potential and the uncertain path into higher levels, with Hurley indicating plans to work him into fast company.
A round trip excursion to the U S navy yard features visits to battleships Oregon and Nebraska cruisers Boston Buffalo and the ship Philadelphia plus dry docks torpedo boats and a prison ship Nipste. Boats ie Pler 2 foot of Yester way six tae daily.
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