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29 stories matching pitcher
- The Unintended Consequence of Baseball's New Rules
A historical look at how league magnates failed to kill the dominance of pitchers, accidentally making them more expensive and rare than ever.
- Seattle's 'Kid' Camp Falls in Pitcher's Duel
Despite a brilliant return to the mound by 'Kid' Camp, Seattle falls to Portland at the Madison Street Grounds in a hard-fought contest.
- Pittsburgh Signs Seattle's Reserved Pitcher Kid Camp
When the Pittsburg club snatched a local star right out of the Seattle reserve list, it sparked a furious debate over labor rights and corporate greed in the early days of professional ball.
- A Massive Gold Find in the Swauk Placer Mines
A prospector recovers a fourteen-ounce gold nugget from the Swauk district, highlighting the region's enduring mineral wealth.
- The Seattle Baseball Team’s Disastrous Spokane Trip
After losing nearly every game on their road trip, the Seattle baseball club faces a local audience’s disgust as they head home to regroup.
- The College Boys Take the Diamond
The 'Stamfords' baseball team defeats the Y.M.C.A. in a hard-fought match at the Madison Street grounds.
- The Muddy Victory at the Ballpark
Despite a torrential downpour that turned the field into a quagmire and the ball into a slippery bar of soap, the Seattle Athletic Club managed a hard-fought win against Stanford.
- Tom Parrott’s Near-Perfect Game
Seattle’s star pitcher shuts down Spokane batters for eight innings in a dominant performance at the ballpark.
- Horton's Swift Curves Too Much for Seattle
Fort Gamble's veteran pitcher held Seattle to five hits at the Madison Street grounds, while second baseman Babbitt turned in a flawless fielding display.
- Pacific Northwest League Sues Over Pitcher Camp's Contract
When the Pacific Northwest League paid $1,000 for player protection, they expected a shield; instead, they found the major leagues had simply rewritten the rules and left them out in the cold.
- Blood on the Rails Near Thorpe
A railroad conductor was nearly killed by an impudent waiter on an eastbound train, leading to a tense standoff and a dramatic shooting.
- The Flat-Iron, the Umbrella, and the Inkstand: A Port Townsend Divorce Suit
J. K. Meyer's divorce petition turns a respectable Port Townsend marriage into a catalogue of thrown household goods, alleged affairs, and very public embarrassment.
- Seattle Triumphs on the Diamond in Victoria
The Seattle Athletic Club opens their season with a decisive victory against the Victoria Nine, signaling a strong start for the team’s upcoming local schedule.
- Aberdeen Trounces Cosmopolis in Season Opener
A lively baseball game on the banks of Grays Harbor brings together the rival teams, ending in a lopsided victory for the visitors.
- A 30-Cent Debt Ends in a Water Pitcher, a Watch Chain, and Two Lawsuits
A Newcastle boarding-house keeper and a stage driver turn a petty fare dispute into a grand-larceny trial, a jury, and a follow-up assault charge.
- A Striking Day for Seattle Baseball
A railroad strike in Portland forced players to arrive exhausted and without gear, but the game went on to a roaring crowd of 3,500.
- The Seattle 'Hustlers' Stage a Remarkable Comeback
Down nine-to-nothing against Tacoma, the local team miraculously scores thirteen runs in a single inning to snatch victory.
- The Rivalry for Amateur Athletic Supremacy
A new alliance between the Multnomah Athletic Club and the Seattle Athletic Club seeks to elevate Pacific Northwest sports while pushing back against professional influence.
- A Deadly Base on Balls Costs Seattle a Win
Despite a late rally and a hard-fought pitcher's battle, the Seattle baseball club fell to Spokane after a shaky ninth inning defined by control issues.
- The Miracle Inning at Tacoma
Down by nine runs, the Seattle baseball squad defied the odds with a legendary eleven-run outburst in a single inning against Tacoma.
- The Baseball Game the Gamblers Paid Stanford to Lose
A Tacoma betting ring recruited Stanford’s manager, pitcher, catcher and fielder to throw a game for $500. Captain Sheehan refused $100 — and then played like a demon to win it anyway.
- The Seattle Athletic Club’s Chilly Diamond Victory
A frosty practice game between the Seattle Athletic Club and the University of Washington nine at West Seattle ends in a 9-to-7 score.
- The Fifteen-Inning Thriller at Madison Street Park
A grueling, marathon baseball game between Seattle and Spokane ends in a walk-off home run that turns the crowd into 'howling maniacs.'
- The Breakfast Table Umpire
A fed-up boarder decides he's had enough of the baseball-obsessed chatter at his table.
- Acquitted in Five Minutes: The Girl Accused of Poisoning a Child
A packed Seattle courtroom erupts when Hildegard Rundberg is cleared of murdering little Richard Parker with 'Death to Rats' rat poison — the jury needing barely five minutes to set her free.