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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1907
Page
2
Spokane roosevelt laflin game lasts 16 innings before the miners break up a long seance. Butte records a single run to win as a second game is called at 5 o clock to let Butte catch the coast-bound train. The score was 3 3 in Spokane's fourth inning with one out.
The Cubs defeated the Tigers on Saturday with a 63 run score as Paddy Elch and Palouser Kreits powered the Cubs and the Dig stick swatted away Tiger threats, much to The Butler’s disgust.
The 8 A C team captured team honors at the Lona swimming contest with most individual honors going to Canadians. The chief event water polo was won by the Vancouver Athletic Club team by a score of 40.
A meeting of the Pacific Northwest association of the A. A. U. is called for this afternoon at the A. A. U. headquarters. President C. Howell of Spokane is expected to decline re election. Officers will be elected reports considered and general routine business will be transacted.
The Meadows season ends with Monvino at 7 to 1 winning the last race while no favorite reaches the finish. Cadichon captures the Alaska Handicap at 6 to 1, Edwin T. Fryer runner up and Ortiene the favorite placed third. Fireball missed the sixth race, and many Meadows horses may race at Vancouver next week.
Toledo report on W. J. Jap Barbeau, Toledo shortstop, seriously injured after being hit by a pitch. The ball struck near the temple, doctors warn of long rest to restore his health. The Toledo club has already suffered multiple injuries affecting several players this season.
A head on collision between the Quebec express and a freight train near White River Junction Vermont left 24 dead and about 60 injured. A dispatcher erred with clear track causing the fatal crash as relief trains rushed to the scene and hospitals were prepared.
A Supreme Court ruling from a Pierce County case questions whether Beckingham, appointed to fill an unexpired term, may receive the 1905 salary increase for county commissioners. The old salary continued for Charles Baker until his death, while Beckingham’s status as elective or appointed affects eligibility for the higher pay. The decision hinges on interpretation of the new law and the timing of Beckingham’s appointment.
The Saturday program produced multiple results with winners and placers. Matt Hogan won the first race at 1 to 1 with Lovey Mary second and Alice Carey third. Early Tide won the third race at 9 to 10 with Albion H. second and Adena third. Other winners included Boutrou in the fourth, Cadichon in the fifth, Entre Nous in the sixth, and Monvino in the seventh with respective placers noted.
SPORTOGRAMS notes Seattle prepares for a big battle on Seber 22 against the Rangers at Woodland Park. Dugdale named honorary vice president and has handed the park to the youth. Wilhelm sets a Birmingham pitching record with 59 straight scoreless innings across a Shreveport double header. Dagship hints a double header this afternoon if weather holds. Emil Frisk slated to finish the season with Seattle after three years as Coast League boss batter.
The open season for deer began yesterday with little success for the apartment due to wet and disagreeable conditions. An enraged for struck umpire Evans at a St Louis Detroit game. his skull fracture endangers recovery. Barney Oldfield and the Green Dragon clock two miles in two minutes at Latonia. Readville marks a mile in 1 46 1 date. Ellis wins Seattle Gun Club shoot with 97 targets. University football players summoned by Coach Place for practice. Sir Thomas Li plans another attempt at the America’s Cup.
Spokane reports the death of Electric Logomotive Engineer O W Frost brother of the State Tax Commissioner from apoplexy just before a freight train rear end collision near Freeman Washington. A coroner inquest has determined the cause as the fatal episode linked to the wreck.
Investigation follows after several men seen near the southern part of the city. Patrolman J K Jackson and Henry Hardin nabbed Joe Spohn fleeing with alcoholic refreshments from the New England hotel baggage room. He is held for further questioning.
Wm F Roehl Jr a Lertiniad boy will receive the next opportunity to attend Annapolis. Senator H Piles says Roehl is privileged to go to the Naval Academy in about a year and a half when the next vacancy occurs.
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