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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
2
Umpire Sik O Loughlin known for his famous strike two call faces a stomach ailment blamed on shouting strike talk The doctors urge him to stop the habit to regain health Despite strong attachment to his trademark Silk may have to abandon it for recovery and return to the field
Washington high school football squad sharpens through nonstop practice under Coach Lewis. Red Kerr rises rapidly, Walter Wilson and Thomeen contend for center, quarter duties reveal fluctuating prospects with Jack Conners and Hager competing. By Saturday in Olympia a first-choice eleven should emerge.
The annual cane rush between the freshman and sophomore classes aims to boost school spirit. Coach Lewis serves as referee with umpires L Wilace, R Leigh, J Patton and B Presley. Captains are D Rice and R Smith. timers are F Gevern, H Hartman and D C Wil.
Harry Maynard once the Pacific coast middleweight champion and later involved in theater ventures died on a Southern Pacific train near Marysville California while returning home to Sacramento. Officials believe cancer caused his death as he was coming from the springs.
United Press reports Lexington plans to finish the meeting despite daily losses. Purses will be reduced and one daily event eliminated. Wednesday results include Five and a half furlongs Isinh Cordova second Crystal Maid Time second, Wood Sandals winning at six furlongs, Lady Baldur winning at one mile, Arionette winning at five and a half furlongs.
Gravesend N Y September 23 results show Mour winning five and a half furlongs. Water Speed led by George Larbold eri with Sandy Creek taking second place and Gumbert third in 3 41 2 5. Anilus won the mile and an eighth with Kittiecrankie second and Castlewood third. Time 1 41 2? Misread entries list Tenet 10 3 6 in the final line.
Racing results from Anaconda meet list winners for several races. Godfather, Lutheranus, and Cardinal Sarto are among top finishers with times ranging from 35 seconds for five furlongs to 1 minute 46 seconds for one mile.
Seattle team fell 4 to 0 to Aberdeen led by Bob Brown and the sawdust crew. Nig Anderson pitched well for Seattle magnate’s cellar champions while Mig Gua Thompson powered the Aberdeen offense. Official scores list Tecoma Spokane weather delay and several city matchups including Cleveland 6 New York 3 and Chicago 1 Philadelphia 2.
Tension rose as Penny Westover removed his nose guard and quit the game after a dispute with Coach Doble over position and practice. Doble barred Westover for a week, amid broader unrest among new high school recruits seeking varsity roles. Open practice drew crowds and promise, while the varsity prepared for a Saturday scrimmage against Lincoln School.
A fan poem urges readers to stop harsh criticism of athletes. It promotes friendly support, calling for positive words, avoiding fault finding, and letting players feel encouragement rather than pointing out flaws. The piece ends with a note to discard criticism.
The article notes a close finish as New York Giants appear to have defeated the Chicago Cubs by a narrow score while Cleveland extends its lead in the standings amid a dramatic late moment.
John It. Taylor fires Jim McGuire as manager of the Boston American league ball team and hires Fred Lake, a well known New England minor league pilot. Lake faces the challenge of pleasing Taylor while guiding a fine young Boston squad.
In a Sydney letter dated August 14, T. Burns says a Syndicate member promised him $30,000 for a Johnson bout, regardless of result. He notes current Australia engagements, $20,000 trip pay, and insistence on big money before any comeback in America or other prompts.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a matinee and a venue name with unclear dates and titles. The readable bits reference a performance or event titled PO UR CORNERS OF a EARTH and names like Avery, Mare, and Rigae, but specifics are obscured by errors. The passage lacks coherent facts to establish a clear item.
At Portland City Club competitions, Rosa R. and Sadie T. traded second and third places in sprint events. Timme clocked 2:24 pace for top three finishes. Magiadi and Tidal Wave posted 2:06 to 2:08 ranges in trot heats. Kamsack won the running handicap with Marmene second and Albena third, meeting a 1:46 mile.
Lincoln squad trains hard as Chicago Sox claim second place and Detroit falls to third. The Navy Yard Marines meet Fort Flagler eleven with a return game set at Navy Yard on Oct 10. Washington High opens season at Terry McWaters as C F Helmrich George Gorham and Clarence Carison chosen to represent the Seattle YMCA in next Saturday’s aquatic relay in the local pool.
Information lists rail fares from St Louis to Chicago Seattle and other western points with prices 38.00 and 35.50 and 26.00 for Kansas City Omaha and similar routes. Deposits are taken at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave EB Ellia General Agent.
Lincoln High opened with a hard scrimmage under Coach Alien showing a rugged, defensive effort. The team aims to develop into a well drilled unit by season start with tight competition for first team spots and ongoing rivalry for quarterback and backfield roles.
The Rainier Heights eleven reorganized for the season and seeks a game for next Sunday. Contact Telephone East 1306. players average 145 to 150 pounds. Renton Volunteer Fire Department team desires a game Sunday October 4 at Renton.
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