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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1911

Page

2

Insults of Sunday Scrimmage Split Into Two Teams

A playful recap of a baseball scrimmage where the regulars defeated the rebels 3 to 0. Jack Kading is sidelined with a bum ankle while Furchner and Butler stood out with timely hits. The piece notes the box score tensions and previews Vancouver’s opening April 18 matchup.

A. Bugge Jack Reva Gosling Jack Kading Fred Weed Mr. Butler Rebels Furdhnér Mateys

Gunboat Smith to Fight Lamum in Oakland Six-Round Bout

In Oakland California on April 4 the winner faces Carl Morris after a six round match between Gunboat Smith and Joe Lamum. Both heavyweights are reported in excellent condition. A separate six round bout features Freddie Coutie and Ray Burghman at the Oakland Wheelmen’s club.

Oakland Cal Carl Morris Oklahoma Smith Joe Lamum Freddie Coutie Ray Burghman

New Shells Funded for Varsity Crews Season

The park board allocates 1400 to purchase racing shells and related paraphernalia for the varsity crews. One thousand dollars funds singles doubles and fours to be built at the varsity crew house on Lake Union near the old paystreak. Shells will be housed in the crew boathouse and may be used by university students in spring and the summer months with the crew house open to the public June through September.

Varsity Park Board Varsity Beys Lake Union A-Y.p. E. Paystreak

Sammy Smith Advances Toward Lightweight Title After Victory

New York April 4 Sammy Smith gains momentum in the lightweight title race with a decisive win over Dick Hyland of San Francisco. Hyland proves no match as Smith dominates the bout.

New York Sammy Smith Dick Hyland San Francisco Hyland

Dog Show Entry Deadline and Event Details

Tomorrow is the final day to enter dogs for the 1911 show. Contact ER M Palmer at the Leary Building for entry blanks. The Mammoth rink event runs April 12 for four days with a chance at a blue ribbon.

ER. M. Palmer Leary Building Mammoth Rink Rink R. M. Palmer

Forbes Punched Boxing Champion Arrested in Chicago

Harry Forbes a noted boxing champion associated with Seattle and recent headlines from his bout with Johnny Conlon was arrested in Chicago on charges of complicity in the Maybray frauds.

Forbes Harry Forbes Seattle Johnny Conlon Chicago

Denver Boy Riede Emerges as Bantam Sensation

In Denver a 15 year old named Riede is touted as the next bantam sensation after winning the 106 pound title at the Denver Athletic Club. He has turned pro with early success and is compared to Young Corbett, with a campaign planned from the local circuit to an eastern tour.

Denver Johnny Coulon Riede Denver Athletic Club Young Corbett Snow

Baseball Notes and Records from the Early 1900s

A collage of baseball references chronicles players like Harry Colling Roy Hartzell Otis Crandall and Cy Young with aging stars and novel phrases. It cites attendance records, pitching feats and strikeout marks while mentioning Nap outfielder Joe Jackson mourning a lost hat.

Joe Jackson Nap Jackson

Plenty of Work for Packey McFarland

Packey McFarland is the most popular fighter in America with promoters offering bouts across the United States and England. London clubs seek him to face Matt Wells, Jimmy Cof froth pursues a bout with Ad Wolgast, Tom O Rourke wants him vs Freddie Welsh in New York, and Kansas City Akron, Ohio clubs bid for a clash with Jack Narada or Phil Brook.

New York Kansas City Akron Ohio Jack Narada Phil Brook Cleveland

Granite Falls Beats Everett 7 to 2 on Sunday

Granite Falls defeated the Everett ball club 7 to 2 with a fifth inning homer delivering all Everett runs. Managers with teams able to play a good game are invited to write for dates Sunday April 9 and 23, Beattie Automobile School, 210 Broadway.

Granite Falls Granite Palle Everett Ballards Brown & Hulens

Guess the Gate Attendance at Dugdale Park Opening

A newspaper contest invites readers to estimate the crowd at the first game of the season at Dugdale Park on April 18. Send a single figure by postcard with name address and phone, contest closes April 15, winner receives a season ticket.

Vancouver Star Dugdale Park Ayle's Park

McParland Could Have Stopped Johler in 10 Round Bout

Canton observers say Packey McParland could have kayoed Paul Johler at any time in their 10 round boxing match last night. The Levinsons advertise a game at Woodlawn Park grounds next Sunday and invite contact via phone numbers 1079 or 827 or store.

Canton Ohio Packey McParland Paul Johler Cleveland Levinsons Woodland Park

Mrs Helene Robis Purchases St Louis Club After Stan Robison

Mrs Helene Britton becomes owner of the St Louis National League club after the death of Stan Robison. She holds three quarters of the stock with her mother owning the rest. Britton may elect herself president and will appoint Robison’s executor F N Abercrombie as representative. She plans to run the club as her late uncle wished and may hire a business manager under Roger Bresnahan’s guidance.

St. Louis National League Baseball Club Stanley Robison Frank de Haas Robiison

Grammar School League fielding 43 teams this season

The Grammar School League announces a 43 team lineup across Class A and B with sections listing Whitworth, Columbia, York, Bagley, Pacific Ranger, University, Whitworth and more. Opening day games set for Ballard Woodland Day Lincoln Washington Collins and a captain meeting with the league executive committee at the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday at 3:30.

Whitworth Columbia York Brighton Madrona Emerson Hawthorne Mercer South Seattle John Hay Stevens Coe South Park Gatewood Bagley Fairview Allen Ross Latona West Woodland Interbay Greenwood Pacific Rainier West Seattle Walla Walla Georgetown Central Summit University Minor Green Lake Longfellow Interlake Cascade Lowell Whittler Salmon Bay Irving Warren Avenue West Queen Anne Adams Day Ballard Irving Va Whittier Lincoln Coe Va. Stevens Washington Weat Seattle Va Central AP Collins Emeron League Chamber of Commerce

What the Fans Want by Tomakers

A compact noirish verse on fans seeking proven stars in the big leagues. It contrasts bush league pretenders with well known names and reliable performers who can deliver in the high profile game.

Furchner Furch Tomakers Sama

Ballard and Puget Sounds Win. Adams Team Forfeit Disputed

Local sports notes include Adams school team forfeiting to Burke and Farrar, a contentious call. Burke and Farrar then beat Puget Sounds 16 to 5 at Ballard with fans planning trips to North Yakima for an advertised boxing match featuring Pete Muldoon. The Shingle, Ballard High’s new student paper, debuts. Lincoln and Queen Anne open city championship play at 3 30.

North Yakima Pete Muldoon Billy Ross Yakima Seattle Dan Salt Tomorro Ray

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