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.
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The Seattle Athletic Club baseball nine defeated the Victoria Nine, of Victoria, by a score of 18 to 2. The Seattle team, despite the trip, put up a remarkably strong game, with their batting being particularly fierce. The pitcher, Cobb, supported by his team, played a virtual shut-out game, allowing the visitors few hits. The team’s newfound use of field signals helped them maintain cohesion. The management has also set a popular 25-cent admission price for the upcoming home game at Madison Park against the Port Townsend Athletic Club, where the team hopes to capitalize on their strong opening momentum.
“The 'fans' are in a fever of excitement over the approach of the first game of the season.”
This 1896 report captures the early days of Seattle’s amateur sports culture, long before the rise of stadium-sized professional franchises. Madison Park, mentioned here as the site for amateur baseball, remains one of the city’s most cherished recreational hubs today, though the sounds of wooden bats have long since been replaced by the hum of the park's tennis courts and beachgoers.
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