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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1912

Page

2

Baseball Today Brings Happy Fans Across Teams

The piece narrates baseball action and fan enthusiasm across Seattle Spokane and Tacoma with mentions of players such as Hastley James and McCreery and events like opening games and ballpark feeds. It notes player lineup chatter and local excitement amid the season’s start.

Tacoma Mike Lynch Tigers Beavers Apitbatlers Schmuta Geo Ingle Vet

Opening Day Sparks Fans Across League Cities

Roy Whitman notes opening day excitement as six teams begin play in three cities. Mayor Cotterill plans to throw out the first pitch with a catcher’s help while President Dugdale grants use of one catcher for the morning. Fans anticipate tensions easing and strong start to the season.

Roy Whitman Cotterill Dugdale Dug

A Good Card at Cooks Smokers Showdown

Pat Scott and Mickey OBrien headline a star card by Cooks and Assistants Local No 23 at Labor Temple next Friday. The lightweight main event is billed as one of the classiest of the season with a bumper crowd expected. Also set are Jimmy Ray versus Harry Forbes, Tom Martin versus Floyd Goodman, and Bob Williams overseeing a strong supporting lineup.

Pat Scott Mickey O'Brien Labor Temple Jimmy Ray Harry Forbes Forbes Tom Martin Floyd Goodman Bob Williams

Whangdoodle Trio to Entertain Between Preliminaries

The men ace first raters and Mr Salt will present two preliminaries. The Whangdoodle trio will entertain during intermissions, but Dan says the intermission will be short and not as serious as it sounds.

Johnny Kelly Charlie Follrich Daniel Salt Ballard Club Kastner Charlestrop Hee Dick Chandler S. A. Co Geo. la Fever General Salt Mr. Salt Dan

Northwest infield stars Levin and Watkins join semi pro teams

Two of the area’s fastest infielders, Joe Levin and Eve Watkins, will play for Marysville and Wenatchee clubs respectively. Wenatchee relies on Matt Stanley, Jimmy Clark and Nick Fuller, aiming for a strong season. Levin, under Houston contract, plans to stay local, while Duncan, ex Memphis, signs on elsewhere.

Eve Watking Joe Levin Northwest Eve Watkins Levin Marysville Watkins Wenatchee Matt Stanley Jimmy Clark Nick Fuller Maryeville Duncan Houston Memphis

Wolgast and Rivers Set July Fourth Lightweight Title Fight

World lightweight champion Ad Wolgast and challenger Joe Rivers signed for a twenty round title bout on July 4. Ringside weight will be 133 pounds with Wolgast near 132 and Rivers near 128. Promoter Tom McCarey and Jones argued over terms before agreeing to proceed, with Wolgast noting they would fight Rivers at a suitable weight and venue before Independence Day.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Ad Wolgast Joe Rivers Wolgast Rivers Tom Jones Tom McCarey Woolgast Jones McCarey Mr. Jones Alen Tom Wildcat

Harvey Donaldson Seeks Bantamweight Challenge Abroad

National bantamweight champion Harvey Donaldson declares he will meet all worthy bantamweights even at short notice and beyond. He claims local rivals avoid him, and he offers to wrestle anyone willing to test his speed and strength, inviting inquiries through promoter Dan Salt who now manages him.

Basball Harvey Donaldson Harvey Donaldson Dan Salt

Frost O’Neil Co Announces Personalised Printing Service

A local printer advertises guaranteed satisfaction with personal attention from Mr. Frost. The service offers hundreds of patterns starting at $25 with delivery to customers, located at 1206 First Avenue.

Mr. Frost First Avenue THE FROST @ O'NEIL

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