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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
2
Johnny Hayes, Olympic marathon winner, offers training rules for New York youths and adults. He advises light weekly miles for under 18, gradual increases for adults, proper rub downs and baths, milk over coffee, and avoiding cigaret smoking by using athletic gear to feel the habit’s harm. He endorses potato foods, broiled meats, and disciplined diets.
The Eliott Bay Yacht club hosts a long postponed large yacht race this afternoon. Gwendolyne II fresh from Honolulu and Henrietta are entered and seen as top contenders in the handicap event. Start is 2 35 PM from the West Seattle clubhouse, with a 16 mile triangular course.
Tacoma cruised to an easy win as Bert Halil’s pitching held the Doglets to four singles. The offense backed him with timely hits including Lyne and Mackin contributing three-base and two-base hits in yesterday’s action.
Lewis Strang drove a 60 horsepower Isota Fraschini to win the Butler Antes trophy road race around Tyngsboro Massachusetts in 4 hours 40 minutes 34 seconds. He finished an hour and a half ahead of his nearest rival and earned the $1000 cup plus a $500 special prize from the Lowell Automobile Club. The race featured several bad turns but Strang completed the course without an accident.
Billy Hurley first baseman for Hutte received a letter from President Lucas fining him 26 dollars for using foul language toward Manager Dugdale in the grandstand. The notice cites an investigation by Beattie witnesses and warns of heavier fines or suspension for a repeat offense.
An amputee from Los Angeles named Geo Ely shows remarkable skill in baseball. He fields as a second baseman with one arm and Achilles his right arm to bat .390 while averaging .985 in the field. Ely also pitches and has played seven years, claiming no opponent has beaten him in exhibition games with the Sioux Indian team.
Boston Sept 19 announcement that Yale all round athlete and varsity halfback Arthur Edward rides from Stockton secretly wed Stella Evelyn Stuart of Boston in July 1907.
In the fifth race at a meeting in Vancouver B C a horse named El Chihuahuas ran over its rider, injuring him though expected to recover. The meet ends today after a strong showing with several race results including Marianna winning five furlongs and Cobleskill taking seven furlongs.
Westbound rates for September and October include Chi to Beattie at 38 dollars. From St Louis, Kansas City, Omaha and others the fare is 30 dollars and 90 cents. Additional rates and information available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. E. EB Bilis, Gen. Agent.
Hert Hall demonstrated a new ball delivery mixing underhand overhand and sidearm to confound Dagieta and achieve control. Mike Loveh notes the “flower ball” can beat forty different looks with Hall jamming the ball between fingers rather than using thumb or knuckles. Gale’s changes place Terry McKune as probable regular umpire.
At Salem Oregon on September 19, race results include Delilah winning the 2:68 clue consolation pace, with Lord Lovelace and Bonnie M. in the money and times listed. Teland Onward took the $1,000 event with Mona Wilkes second in 2:06. Pimmber Jim won the 1190 race with Lady B. second and Bill Short third in 42 percent. Albino won the mile with Sailie and Meg Pink in the minor places and 1:02 percent time.
Results from Friday races in Anaconda Montana list winners for each event: three furlongs Thurio first Yel- Foot second Lady Martine third. four furlongs Duke of Orleans first Kuropatkin second Queen Caroline third. seven furlongs Tarp first Rene pa Purge third. seven furlongs Eudora first Mias May Bowdish second Western third. one mile Piquet first Black second Lerida third. one mile Sam Barber first Lad Alicia second Silver Hoots third.
The Philadelphia Athletics place Joe Jackson in the slugger’s spot marking a notable debut for a new player. Jackson hailed from Augusta Georgia, famed for Ty Cobb’s rise, and posted a batting surge with six hits in six at bats including three triples and a home run. At about 185 pounds, the tall rookie shows power, speed, and a fine throwing arm, drawing comparisons to Curt.
United Press reports at Gravesend N Y on September 19th list Friday events with results. Lawton and others won sprint stakes. Stamina took the mile and three sixteenths. The Spire led by margins in distance events. Fort Johnson and Roanoke placed in longer races. times range from about 1 08 to 2 44.
A fragile note describes using a ring around a cormorant neck to restrain fishing behavior, outlining a traditional method linked to Chinese practices. Mentions Dr. Deren’s diseases and a reference to 410 Hinckley in a brief, unclear context.
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