Three Cheers and Hurrahs in Seattle Ball Game
The Dope Sheet reports a Tacoma win over Seattle 4 to 2 with Nordyke batting key three base hit and Eagan driving in a run. Drennen, ex Seattle manager, umpired to fan satisfaction while Bennet and Pug contributed offensively amid fielding miscues. Billy Hurley watched from the stands as local racing promoter Cook regrets passing a $40,000 bid for George Bennett.
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Hall
Tigers
Nordyke
Eagan
Tacoma
Bellingham
Kirby Drennen
Drennen
Seattle
Bennet
Pug
Fred Cook
Latona
George C. Bennett
East
Bennett
Cook
Sheepshead Bay
Home Run Play Without Error Discussed
A baseball play shows a batter hitting a clean ball and circling all bases without aiding errors. The runner’s dash to home is debated as to scoring, with most arguing for a home run rather than credit for stolen bases or a three-base hit.
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Ned Hanlon
Kiem
Connolly
Cleveland
Ecorera
The Bow and Arrow in England
The article recalls William the Conqueror and Hastings, contrasts medieval archery to modern arms, and notes broad public interest in archery. It mentions England’s national archery tournament recently held in Southampton and refers to accompanying photographs.
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William
Harold
Hastings
Edward
America
Southampton
Base Hit Era Echoes From Baseball’s Bygone Giants
Veterans like Stovey Maul and Capt Gleason debate the modern game versus the old style. They note fewer great hitters and question fielding improvements while recalling trips to the Puget Sound navy yard and battleships with fare details.
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Stovey
Bateman
Capt. Gleason
Quakers
al Maul
U. S Navy Yard
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Three-Bagger Won a Bride in Altoona Ball Game
Shortstop F. J. Welle of the Altoona team hit a bases loaded three bagger with two out to win a bride. Welin drove the ball hard as Gertrude Benefield of Oklahoma City cheered from the grandstand. The couple later earned a marriage license with Altoona pitcher H Place as witness.
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F. J. Welle
Altoona
Welin
Gertrude Benefield
Oklahoma Cty
Place
Seattle-Seattle 4 Tatoma 1 Pac Coast League result
Pacific Coast League game in Seattle ends Seattle 4 Tatoma 1. Great Northern Ticket Office advertises lower excursion rates and berth reservations for Sept 16 17.
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Pacific Coast League
Seattle
Tatoma
Great Northern Ticket Office
Corner 2Nd
Coteumbid
Eee
Gicat operation offering bunion cure at Seattle clinic
The Washington Institute of Dermatology and Facial Surgery presents a gicat operation to restore the foot and permit fashionable shoes. Surgeon claims seven years of safe results and offers free consultations. A patient values relief after 30 years of bunion pain.
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Washington Institute of Dermatology and Featural Surgery
Seattle
Eitel
Nightser
M'CORMICK MAY FIGHT TOM BURNS
An effort is made to match Jim McCormick with Tommy Burns after Burns defeated Dave Barry in San Francisco. McCormick agrees to fight if there is enough interest, with Vancouver, Washington eyed as a possible venue. If not, Tommy Tracey is willing to fight Buddy Ryan.
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Tommy Burns
San Francisco
Dave Barry
Jim McCormick
John L. Sullivan
Gus Rubblin
Mc Cormick
Burns
Vancouver
Wash
Will G. McRae
The
Portland Oregonian
Burne
McCormick
Suffday
Mac
Kinklin
Hugo Kelly
Barry
Tommy Tracey
Buddy Ryan
Tod Sloan Likely to be Reinstated
Sympathy for Tod Sloan has grown among turf authorities and he is expected to be restored to racing privileges or at least receive a hearing. The English Jockey Club expelled him, but influential members like J. G. Polanabee and Andrew Miller have taken up the matter, believing the sentence unjust.
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Tod Sloan
Sloan
Jockey Club
Sloen
Mia
Landa
J. G. Polanabee
Andrew Miller
John L and his failed Frisco saloon tale
A local yarn recounts John L from Frisco who opened a saloon in Frisco, failed to pay licenses, faced an attachment for 176 dollars by a man named Marks, and ended with sheriffs posting the door. The tale notes his bartenders inability to borrow beer, the license dispute, and a punchy escape line about leaving the scene.
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John Ll
Frisco
John
John L. Sullivan
John L
Marks
New York
Kid Lavigne Remembered As Star Brawler Of Early Boxing
The ex-champion from Lagi haw Detroit once ruled the Nightweight division in 1895. He earned and spent fortunes, popular worldwide for his heart and skill. Friends recall his two wins over Joe Walcott and a financially uneven era where managers reaped more than fighters.
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Paris
Lavigne
Waid
Detroit
Lagihaw
John L. Sullivan
Joe Walcott
Frank Erne
Erne
J. Britt
Europe
Eastern Trip Round Trips Sept 16 17
Round trip excursions to Eastern cities offered with a ten day travel window and a three month return option. Great Northern Ticket Office at the corner of Indiana and Columbia stations.
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Great Northern Ticket Office
Ind
Columbia Sta
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KLIMT @ GAZZOLOS
Daugh
Madmen
Lottie Gilson
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J. Aronson
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First Ave
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Washington St
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Boston
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Broadhurst System
J. Redelsheimer & CO
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Seattle Lighting Co. P.l
Fourth and Union
Sunset
Second Avenue
Kohler & Chase
A. Meyer, Mer
M'Cormick
Tom Burns
Kid Lavigne
Chicago
Harry Silver
Yealer Way
Star
Star Pubstashing Co
Albert Hansen
Yy Aelgee
Hkeattie
City Ter
Seat
Seattle Homespekers CO
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London
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