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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented notice about dental offices on Ti First avenue in Union block and the misdirection caused by signs. It mentions "the t Doctor Brown" near Washington block and warns readers they may visit the wrong office. The piece highlights locating the correct dental practice and avoiding confusion.
A dated advertisement touts a remedy labeled Scotch Stomach Remedy claiming to cure indigestion. It urges keeping it at home or travel and drinking tea to improve stomach comfort, noting a 60% remedy and druggist availability.
Chicago August 13 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion says his retirement was brief and vows to prove critics wrong by meeting Joe Jeanette. He weighs 247 pounds less than at Flynn preparations and will begin training after signing articles with the McMahon brothers of New York.
Chicago Aug 13 United Press says Chicago President Murphy declared the 1912 National League pennant race must be fought on its merits and accused the Giants of seeking undue help. He urged Cardinals to play cleanly against the Giants and noted St Louis had performed well in recent matchups with New York.
Spokane August 13 Paul Strand's comeback run halted as Portland baseball team slugged his offerings and won the first game of the series from the Indians 56 to 2. Steiger pitched well for Portland and received solid support from the visitors. Hageman, their new catcher, showed promise.
Victoria opened the week with a 7 to 2 loss as the visiting Tigers homered twice by Hall and Lynch. Lynch’s sensational running catch in the eighth with two on ended Victoria’s hopes and sealed the victory.
Western Union defeated the Mikados 10 to 6 after a scoring burst in the seventh inning. The game opened with the Mikados leading 4 to 3 before W U launched a strong rally, producing seven hits while Byerley fanned eight Mikado batters.
The scheduled wrestling match between Ralph Johnson and Frank Van Horn in Kent on August 17 has been postponed due to objections by the mayor and residents.
The Lowman & Hanford nine won a topsided game against the Bon Marche colored team at Woodland Park on Sunday, by 18 to 1. Players HBatteries L H Phimp son Finegold Perkins and Jones are noted in the lineup.
American League results show Cleveland and Chicago with a single game noted. Northwest Coast and National American sections list teams like Spokane Portland Victoria Tacoma and Prisco with mixed figures. The column includes winning percentages and scattered records amid incomplete lines.
Openers bring a large audience to the Seattle Tennis Courts at Madison and Summit as players in the annual Northwestern tournament begin elimination rounds. Notables include May Sutton and sister Florence Sutton, Joe Tyler, Dawson, Johnston, Fottrell, and local hopefuls, with a full schedule from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring main matches and several mixed events.
The Reliance power boat, representing Michigan, sank off the Chicago Yacht Club on Lake Michigan today after wash from a hydroplane swamped it while it ran 36 mph. The hydroplane crew rescued all aboard with no drownings reported.
In a top game at Woodland Park the Rows A C beat Wilsons Business College 3 to 2. Pitcher Graham fanned 14, allowed one hit, while umpire decisions drew the ire of Wilsons.
The Patricia, a Canadian challenger, won the second heat in Chicago as the Michicago trailed by one minute forty seconds. After neck and neck start the Canadian boat overtook the American contender in the final lap as a 20 mile wind persisted. Skipper McClurg of the Michicago initially led by wind position before the Patricia surged ahead.
In a Sunday game, Everett beat U. S. Colorado 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel. Singleton struck out 15, allowed three hits. Matthews fanned six. Batteries Singleton and Ladd, Matthews and Scully.
Auburn fans accompanied by about 300 supporters traveled to Olympia to challenge the state capital team. Olympia led 8 to 0 as Ayres exited the game and was replaced by Smith who contributed with a notable shot.
The Knights of Columbus benefit game with Western Dry Goods Co. was called off Sunday morning due to soaked grounds from morning rain. The poor field condition would have affected the league games in the afternoon. Kettle Cleaners free. Modern Furniture Company.
Bill James extended his winning streak to fourteen as the Giants beat the Vancouver Champs 10 to 8. Tenley Raymond made a remarkable catch to prevent a tie and James held off Jimmy Clark, while Brashear, Bennett and Shaw provided big hits for the Giants. The two teams meet again this afternoon at 3 o clock.
Detroit Aug 13 Ty Cobb was attacked while driving an automobile on Trumbull Avenue four men leaped on the running board the driver stopped and the assailants fled Cobb allegedly beat one assailant and police said no arrest was made authorities have not confirmed Cobb as the victim.
The column reports Oakland investigators sinking a gambling probe into Coast league game results with multiple arrests for pools on the games. It comments skeptically on betting habits and includes chatter about a McFarland Rivers boxing matchup rumor and other sports gossip pieces.
A dramatic 1900 census shift shows renters surpassing homeowners at 53 percent, with homeowners at 47 percent, and 1910 data indicating renters at 56 percent. An Adrian power and water ad urges workers to buy five acres irrigated land near Adrian, promising self employment, community amenities, and irrigation-based profits through home and orchard ownership.
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