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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
2
Ascot announces the 1896 97 racing season at Los Angeles with 90 days of racing and no purse under 400. A total of 300000 in purses will be distributed among many stakes including the Jonathan club handicap and Santa Catalina selling stakes with dates from November 29 to March 9.
The third day at Salem drew a large crowd despite muddy conditions. Blue Eyes captured the Derby for all ages over 1 mile VIII, purse $600 with $100 to the runner up and $50 to third. Hive Eyes led early but faded. Other races saw Yimkim win the four and one half furlongs, Rita Came first in three quarters, while Wright fell, injuring no one.
The chaotic local baseball scene is set to intensify with President Hert's expected arrival today. Rose Hall and Jim Agnew have rehearsed remarks for him, Bert will have news to share, and Bert’s Portland talks with J McCredie boost Coast League support.
Mordecai Brown, famed as the “Three fingered Brown,” has virtually secured the league flag for Chicago with a remarkable season. The Terre Haute native, 28, rose from coal mining roots to become a model citizen and beloved figure among teammates and fans alike.
Bale m Ore Sept 14 Myestert out Hilly Smith was arrested Wednesday evening for drunkenness and resisting an officer. He was released on $95 bond. Three ventures for 25 miles around mer cer leland on steamer Fortuna.
Multiple races reported with winners and times. Jynce Larsen led first race to victory, followed by Montalbon and Yooness Marie. subsequent races saw Masy Street, Lady Lavish, The Englishman, Celeres, Martha Gorman, Voting, Mayor Johnson, Proteus among the top finishers with listed times.
Windsor Ontario race cards report multiple events with varying distances and winners. Old Guard ridden by Goldstein won the opening sprint over Conjuress and Sonnet with time 3 2 24. Other winners include Abingdon trained by Fisher and Dalete, Nedaean tano with McHenry, Cauchon, Entre Vous with Minot, Anna Day with Swata, Baby 1 with Scheller. multiple times and placing details listed.
An advertisement urges readers to save money with the State Bank of Beattie. It emphasizes the value of starting an account now to grow funds through compounded interest, claiming safety and steady growth.
Seattle defeated Fresno 6 to 3 in wet conditions. Oscar Jones pitched eight innings of shutout ball before Fresno’s Mique Fisher hitters rallied for three late runs. Streich drove in two runs in the first and another in the seventh as Seattle capitalized on Fresno errors and wild pitches.
The Angra team initially led by Sete and OeOOROamSt faced rain delays in Portland. The game between Angra and Sagiene was postponed with plans to reschedule later.
Tom Fisher, former Wowtonian pitcher, reportedly set a Southern league strikeout record last week by fanning 14 in Shreveport’s win over Montgomery. The piece lauds Minher’s control and flawless defense, and includes a long golfing-tale style aside about baseball figures and a lobster joke from Eddie Graney’s era.
Charley Hall former Beattie pitcher now with the Cincinnati club impressed in Seoule by blanking the Louls in a no hit no run game. The Kokomo Club plans an opening ball Saturday at Ekagte's hall with ladies admitted free and a meters orchestra.
The writer recalls no hit no run feats by rookie pitchers in league history besides Christy. The first season saw Christy Thewson throw a no hit game while Lei Hin joined the rotation. Larry McLean, Portland catcher, was sold to Cincinnati and caught Mall during the game. Louis lived nearby and received strong reception from Louie Fay on his return to the diamond.
Hans Wagner, the Pirates big shortstop, wrests batting honors from Harry Steinfeldt of the Cuba and leads the Chicago third baseman by five points. The two sluggers are top contenders for the 1906 batting title in Pulliam's league as the race tightens with several players hitting .275 or over.
Heavy rain postpones auto races to tomorrow with hopes the track dries. If not, races will be postponed again. The decision disappoints management amid strong public interest.
Special excursion trains from King Street Station at 7 76 a m on September 20 include fair admission for 150 round trip. Final return by September 22 with return fare of one and one third. Tacoma departures at 6 36 a m with Seattle connections, trains run Sept 16 to 22. N P city ticket office at First Ave and Yesler Way.
Article discusses the shift toward centralized bowling alleys, fearing impacts on local lanes and clubs. It notes declining alley counts, hopes for Seattle team representation, and lists several high scores including Koch 266 and Brown 284 among 200+ series rolled yesterday.
Open races for the Chicago Yacht Club challenge to the Chicago Yacht John Nutting proceed today. The Seminole, owned by Dr. C. P., enters as defender with yacht Crowninshield. Races close next week.
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