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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
2
An examining physician for a major life insurer cites kidney disease as a common hidden threat and endorses Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a leading cure. The herbal remedy, sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles, is available at drug stores, with free sample offers from Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
A nostalgic account recalls a conflict that began in 1903 when the Dental Board and State Dental Society pressured licensure rules and price scales. A practitioner declares independence from the Dental Combine, promising lower costs and denouncing price fixing while warning rivals who imitate his name.
The Northwest league season opened with Seattle hosting as Pegtland. Spokane and Vancouver led the standings after three games. Nic Williams Pippina beat Jack Barry Giants 6 to 4. Harry Ostdiek Indians tied Nordyce Islanders 3 to 4 in 12 innings. Mike Lynch Tigers lost 5 to 1 to Brashear’s champions. Weed, Dulin each had three hits for Seattle. Moran had two. Jack Barry coached Seattle with enthusiasm while Moran ruled on plays. Opening day drew a large crowd amid festive atmosphere and mixed on-field results.
The Munroe team edged Index by nine points in a high tension game Sunday afternoon. Batteries Munroe Belget and Kincaid led scoring while Index was paced by Stevens and Greig in a closely fought contest.
Maple Valley defeated Covington in a fast Sunday game by 5 to 4. Pitcher Manson starred for Maple Valley with fourteen strikeouts guiding a close victory.
There will be a meeting in the club rooms on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock to organize a Moose baseball team. All interested players are requested to attend and be ready for practice.
The Marysville baseball team defeated the Fir Monarchs 8 to 3 at Marysville on Sunday. The Monarchs broke through with three runs in the eighth inning. The Moose of Everett will face Marysville next Sunday.
Columbia baseball loses 8 to 7 to Moose in a close game. Postgame note invites out of town opponents for future games and provides contact Kenyon after 6 pm. Battert ies listed include Clements Dye and Williams Mo Curley for Columbia and Moose players noted.
Fort Casey baseball team won 2 to 0 against Brown Hulen on Sunday afternoon. Graff Cunningham Hall and Black contributed to the victory as cited in the report.
The Ross A. C. team edged Washington Park in a close Sunday matchup and seeks open dates to schedule games with top teams locally or beyond. Sporting editor Star addressed for arranging contests.
At Stanford California on April 17 the Washington University baseball team, missing three top players, lined up for the first of a three game series. The Washington lineup included Beebe at catcher Johnson and Boatman pitchers Dowd Hurd Derlam Hieckenbottom Wells and Patten among others. The second game is scheduled for tomorrow with the third on Saturday.
Young Togo weighing 106 pounds will debut at West Oakland tonight facing Roy Moore of San Francisco. He recently beat Harry Forbes and boxed six rounds with Battling Nelson. The card also features a six round bout between Tommy McFarland and Abe Label.
All arrangements completed for a 10 round bout in New York on April 26. Packey McParland and Matt Wells signed articles in Chicago. Both boxers to weigh 135 pounds at 4 PM with McParland guaranteed 10000 dollars regardless of outcome.
At Fort Lawton in the smoker on Friday night April 19 Giles and Carlson are billed to box ten rounds. If Giles wins, he will meet Steve Reynolds or another boxer. He hopes to meet Hubbard if weight can be agreed. Two six round preliminaries are scheduled.
Lightweight boxer Wille Ritchie wonders if a May 4 bout with Ad Wotlgast will be finalized as promoter Coffroth has disappeared for three days. Ritchie says Coffroth is missing and he cannot locate him while Coffroth allegedly tours New York seeking boats to settle the arrangements.
Back in Oklahoma Fort Smith Ark April 17 Carl Morris in tentative match with Don Comiskey for a 15 round bout here May 56 announcement made today Jim Stewart of Brooklyn also been offered the match and should he accept Comiskey will be discarded
A brief quip from the Boston Transcript notes the city’s humor about finding a greengrocer. the exchange features a punning line indicating no obvious shops nearby and a reply that they are all “wise.”
The veteran first baseman delivered a powerful performance for Seattle, driving in key runs and providing steady defense. His batting, timing, and presence anchored the lineup as the team built an early lead and held on for a decisive win.
The text traces early baseball changes from 1863 to 1887 including ball calls, overhand pitching, curve pitching by William Cummings, and batter rights. It notes the Knickerbocker Club as early rule players, the 1859 New York meeting starting modern baseball, and shifts to bases, a diamond field, nine innings, three outs, and runner rules.
The piece chronicles baseball’s growth from 1869 to the early 20th century, noting Cincinnati Red Stockings tours, Wright’s influence, the formation of the National and American leagues, gambling bans, the Brotherhood, salaries, and multi‑million dollar ballparks and plant values. It underscores the sport’s evolution into a major American business and national pastime.
Fragmented box scores show games in Tacoma Spokane New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington and others. The text lists players Schmuts Ludwig Engle Lewis Moor Meek Willie Ryan Marquard Brennan Dealn Knetsxer Lechardt Phelps O Toole Gibson Smith McLean Wood Krause Danforth Lapp Bar kette James Blanding and more across 12 innings and multiple matchups.
The table lists multiple clubs with win loss records and percentages. Notable entries show Vernon Spokane Portland Tacoma Boston Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and St Louis with varying performance marks. Standings reflect early season results and pace among major teams.
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