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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1912

Page

2

Indians Victors In A Snappy Struggle

Indians win 4 1 over the Giants at Dugdale's Park in a hard fought opener. Controversy with umpire Moran and errors fueled the contest as Thompson pitched well for the Indians and Zimmerman made key catches. Seattle scored in the fourth, but Spokane's late runs secured the victory and set up another meeting with Strand pitching today.

Spora Giants Coln Indians Dugdale’s Park Moran Spokne Myers Seattle Shaw Cooney Short Amos Moran Strait Braves Zimmerman Thompson Powell Raymond Cohn Strand Boston Americans Spokane

Wilson Hurls Bees to Victory in Vancouver

Kyddoe Wilson faced a tough start but settled in as the Bees held off the Champs. Vancouver's attack produced six hits and three early runs against Schmutz, while both teams settled into parity with strong pitching, leaving Victoria stranded as the Bees secured the win.

Vancouver Kyddoe Wilson Champs Schmutz Victoria

Coffroth Busy with Plans for September Bouts

Jim Flynn of Pueblo travels from Chicago to meet Charley Miller who defeated Al Kaufman as announced by promoter Cof froth. A Labor Day bout is set for September 1 followed by Witte Ritchie versus Packey McFarland on September 9. If McFarland refuses, Coffroth will consider Harlem Tommy Murphy as a substitute. Additional talks include a Abe Attell versus Johnny Kilbane bout on October 12 Discovery Day.

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Prankie Burns to Fight Danny OBrien in Oakland August Bout

Prankie Burns the local lightweight will meet Danny O brien of Portland in a 16 round match here on August 14 with articles signed Toby Irwin to referee The card also features a preliminary between Jimmy Fitten and Henry Long.

Oakland Cal Prankie Burns Danny O'brien Portland Toby Irwin Jimmy Fitten Henry Long

Gore in Eyes A Postoffice Ball Team to Tacoma

The Seattle postoffice ball team heads to Tacoma Thursday seeking revenge after a recent loss to the Tacoma postoffice Tigers during Potlatch week. Manager Jack Davies leads the squad with George Russell as mascot while the team faces the U S Migration Service squad.

Seattle Postoffice Tacoma Tacoma Postoffice Tigers Jack Davies George Russell Goslong U. S. Immigration Service Post Office

Attell and Thomas to Battle Soon

Abe Attell and Harry Thomas, the British featherweight, will fight 20 rounds at Vernon later this month. Tom McCarey offered August 16 or 20, with Attell favoring the 20th. the match is nearing final agreement and viewed as practically settled.

Los Angeles Abe Attell Harry Thomas Vernon Tom McCarey McCarey Attell Satia Factory

Old Cy Tells of Funniest Experience in Baseball

Cy Young recalls a Cleveland Pirates prank in which catcher Berger Herger received a hollow watch case as a joke on the same road trip. Berger, delighted at first, later laughs with teammates when he discovers the empty case, cementing friendships and his good spirit in early Cleveland days.

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D SPORT NOTES AND COMMENTS

Exuberant sport column critiquing baseball figures and attitudes. It lampoons Ad Wolgast and Van Haltren while recounting a scuffle involving Leslie Mann and Holderman. Mentions players heading to Canada to face Canadian batters and hints at cross-border baseball activity and managerial updates.

SatSop Trouts Rally To Van Tassel Whistle

In the Satsop river scene Seattle hardware man H. Van Tassel is shown with admiring friends after landing 187 pounds of trout in a single session. His largest catch weighs 12 pounds and the fish seem to answer his whistle, drawing out of the water with ease.

Satsop H. van Tassel Seattle van Tassel Van

Hayes to box 16 rounds with Scaler in Edmon ton tonight

Johnny Hayes a Seattle boxing hopeful plans a 16 round bout with Kid Scaler in Edmond ton tonight. The winner to face Joe Hayley, hopes for Canadian money diminishing daily as bets shift.

Johnny Hayes Seattle Hayes Kid Scaler Edmonton Joe Hayley

New Auto Road Map for Washington Oregon by Monarch Oil

A newly issued automobile road map from the Monarch Oil Refining Co of San Francisco outlines all remote roads in Washington and Oregon suitable for ordinary weather. It marks best stop locations, distances between stops, and travel costs, aiding auto tourists venturing off beaten paths.

Washington Oregon Monarch Oil Refining Co San Francisco

Everett Edges Port Ludlow 10 9 in Rough Sunday Battle

In a poorly played game Everett beat Port Ludlow by a close 10 to 9 on Sunday. Singleton Ladd Kneel Reardon and Cunningham are noted among players, though many errors marked the contest.

Everett Port Ludlow Pivocger Das Singleton Ladd Kneel Reardon Cunningham

Van Asselt Slips Past G. N. In 9–0 Victory

Van Asselt defeated the Great Northern team 9 to 0 on Sunday. The winner seeks a rematch on Sunday with contact to Sisemore at Main 3859 for arrangements.

G. N van Asselt Great Northern Aueeet Sisemore Main

Marysville Ends Blaine's 19-Game Winning Streak

Marysville defeats Blaine 6 to 0 after 19 straight wins for Blaine. Welch pitched well, Kepler starred at third, and Mulvey and Captain Duncan powered the Marysville offense with Duncan homering and driving in two runs. A return game is set for next Sunday.

Marysville Blaine Welch Kepler Mulvey Capt. Duncan Duncan

Northwest sports figures visit Seattle and nearby towns

M Drennan, Connie Mack’s scout for the Philadelphia Athletics, arrived in Seattle to study Northwest talent with four Mack scouts on the road. John P. Sweeney and Bud Campbell of Victoria traveled by Ford roadster toward Mexico, planning a long Pacific highway trip.

M. Drennan Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Seattle Ball Park Tacoma Northwestern Mr. Drennan Mack John P. Sweeney Bud Cambell Victoria Tia Juana Mexico Washington Oregon California

Fishing Outing Quiets Woodsland Park Courts

Hatton persuaded all the tennis players to go fishing yesterday leaving Woodsland Park courses deserted except for a few broilers.

Hatton Woodsland Park

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