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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1912

Page

2

Seattle Giants Stumble in Rainy Tilt as Strait Sparks Tigers

The Seattle Giants slip to the cellar after a 3 to 3 tie with Tacoma. Nic Williams leads the Northwest League with a torrid hitting spree while Fred Weed, Tenley Raymond, and Leslie Mann contribute key hits. Criger’s pitching edges Rob Brown’s Beavers, but long balls and errors doom Seattle.

Mr. Strait Strait Nic Williams Giants Fred Weed Fred Criger Rob Brown Bob Mr. Criger Brown Tacoma Tiger J. Seaton Butch Relford Tiger Beavers

Ad Wolgast to Meet Abe Attell in June Six-Round Bout

In San Francisco on April 20 a seven thousand five hundred dollar purse is posted for a six round match between Ad Wolgast and Abe Attell set for June 1 with Billy Nolan acting for Attell. Wolgast has yet to respond to training for his 20 round bout with Jack Britton slated April 30. Moore, visiting San Francisco, hopes to stay on the coast for a match series after his recent 10 round draw with Owen Moran in New York.

Abe San Francisco Ack O'Connell Ad Wolgast Abe Attell Billy Nolan Attell Wolgast Jack Britton Chicago Moore New York Owen Moran St. Paul Minneapolis Dallas Teo

Pal Moore En Route to San Francisco for Training

Ban Francisco April 20 Pal Moore the Philadelphia light weight is in San Francisco today for training and conditioning ahead of upcoming bouts.

Pal Moore Francisco Philadelphia San Francisco

Portland Investor Leaves Seattle After Visit

Mr. J. M. Gilbert of Portland departed Seattle following a several week stay. He was among the original stockholders of league baseball on the coast and would have liked to remain for the current series.

J. M. Gilbert Portland Seattle

Prospective bearweight bout heats up in wrestling circles

The scene centers on Frank Gotch and Stanislaus Zbyszko with hints of a summer match for the bearweight title. Promoters repeat a Hackenschmidt like setup, with Zbyszko facing challengers nightly to stay sharp while Gotch mulls a return. The public is primed for another marquee clash.

Frank Gotch Stanislaus Zbyszko Gotch Hackenschmidt Frost

Boxing Fury In San Francisco A Draw Would Have Won

Billy Uvick Omaha middleweight falls to Hilly Weeka in San Francisco a near draw unsettles fans. Hovey shines for Lincoln beating Broadway 3 0 in a shutout at Woodland Park. Lincoln vs Broadway set for today at Woodland Park with Hovey on the mound and Nofatger leading Broadway. Lovera club in Seattle strengthens city title bid with McGill McDonald and Nat Druxman highlighted by Schwabacher Grocery contact.

San Francisco Billy Uvick Hilly Weeka Uvick Hovey Broadway Lincoln Woodland Park Nofatger Barry and McJannett, Hovey and Hinton Tacoma Queen Anne Young Stowell C. F Andrieson S. S Hinton Sharpe Morris S. F Nelson Morehouse Lovera Seattle Loveras McGill McDonald Nat Druxman Care Schwabacher Grocery City

Kirkland Fast Team Showcased By Local Players

Kirkland fields a swift squad this year with several Seattle born players. Farr, a local who pitched with the Pantorium last season, is one of their regular twirlers and is delivering strong pitching throughout.

Kirkland Seattle Farr Pantorium

Commercial League Sets Friday Schedule and Rising Prospects

The Commercial league rouses interest with evenly matched teams and large crowds on Saturdays. A Friday schedule note will indicate matchups. Ingersoll known as Happy Hogan eyes an infield spot for Piper and Taft Exelsiors this season and is noted for strong fielding and timely hitting. Stub Spencer jokes about a long string of releases while Rothermal trims costs and Art Chen, former Michigan athlete, returns and may join the 8. A. ., as a strong quarter mile talent.

Ingersoll Happy Hogan Bob Piper Taft Excelsiors Hawks Art Chen Michigan

Seattle amateur baseball race to crown city champions

The Star announces an open city amateur baseball contest split into Classes A B and C by age. May 1 to September 1 schedule, entry by June 1, weekly percentage updates, trophies for class winners and overall best record. The Star offers scheduling help and will host lectures by baseball professionals.

Ung Seattle Sporting Editor of the Star Star Big Boys of Baseball Dugdale Jack Barry

Electra Vita advertised as a health device for men

An advertisement touts Electra-Vita as a scientific at home electricity device claimed to energize nerves and organs during sleep. It promises no shock and adjustable current with no charging, offering a free consultation and a mail order booklet with photos and testimonials.

Ectrar J. J. Booman Lynden Wash Iit Ae Sa

Northwest lightweight crown claimed in benefit smoker

Scott loses to Pat Scott at the Labor Temple benefit smoker after injuring a leg early. Mickey OBrien wins the Northwest lightweight championship while Forbes draws with Jay and Nele Sorenson draws with Charley Lindberg. Goodman defeats Tom Martin and Henry North beats Joe Tose in four rounds. Schaeht officiates as referee Fehr timeskeeper.

Pat Scott Mickey O'Brien Scott Forbes Jay Nele Sorenson Charley Lindberg Goodman Tom Martin Henry North Joe Tose Schaeht Fehr

Northwestern and Portland clash in rough baseball action

In Seattle, Northwestern battles Portland with Weaver and Fullerton on the mound. Bloomfield earns the win for Northwestern while Fullerton takes the loss as low scoring by the defense and timely hits shape the game.

Notes of the Nimrods by F. D. Hood recounts Bert Kinney fishing

Bert Kinney of Reliable Transfer Co. pursues trout on Washington streams and returns with a 35 fish string. The piece praises Kinney’s skill, notes his favorite fishing times, streams, and tactics, and recalls his hunter like knowledge of sun and fly color effects.

F. D. Hood Bert Kinney Reliable Transfer Co Bert Seattle- Tacoma White River Bert Swezen State of Washington Snoqualmie Tokeb Creek

Babe McDermott Seen as Speediest in Broadway Bunch

Babe McDermott is described as the speediest member of the Broadway group, highlighting his swift performance among the team.

Babe” McDermott

Lajoie Shifts From Keystone as Cooney Defends Short

Larry Lajoie moves from second base to first to replace George Stovall in Cleveland. Phil Cooney, Spokane shortstop, earns fans with a heated altercation after taunting from the stands. he clashes with a heckler but exits uninjured. Oscar Hidinger backs Cooney as Verona’s Miss Ruby Dunn demonstrates throwing power in a wild display.

Larry Lajoie Cleveland Keystone Lajoie George Stovall Oscar Hidinger Verona Cal Ruby Dunn Hidinger

Frost O Nedly Suits at 1205 First Ave

In a 1205 First Ave advertisement Frost and O Nedly promotes ready to wear suits and tailor made options at 25 dollars. The copy promises careful craftsmanship, drafts and patterns handled by Mr Frost to produce a handsome durable suit with attentive service.

Mr. Frost

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