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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

2

James Meets Noyes as Giants Lose in Spokane Tilt

Hill James faced Noyes in Spokane where the Indians crushed the Giants 3 to 6. Noyes pitched invincible ball fanning five and silencing Giants with timely strikeouts. Hartley and Hartley’s teammates produced a couple of two run singles as Spokane built a lead and held on.

Napoleon Waterloo George Dewey John L. Sullivan Corbett Reuben Marquard Hill James Noyes Spokane Bill Giants James Annstance Fullerton Strait Hartley Handa Whaling DeVogt San Francisco Indians

Colts Win Game in First Inning at Victoria

Victoria reports Wilson pitched poorly in the first inning before being relieved by Kandlehner as Portland crossed the plate to seal the win. Nick Williams sprained his ankle on a first base spill and left the game. Hastley provided steady support for the Colts.

COLTS Victoria Wilson Kandlehner Portland Nick Williams Hastley

Holderman Wins Game With Homer in Vancouver

Holderman belted his second homer of the contest to lift the visitors to a 6 to 3 win over Tacoma in yesterday's game in Vancouver B C. Hunt pitched strongly for the Tigers after a rough first inning, while Goodman played first base for the Champs with Brashear released by Vancouver. Score by innings shows Vancouver and Tacoma battles.

Vancouver B. C Tacoma Holderman Champe Hunt Tigers Goodman Brashear Giants Indians Champs Seattle Spokane

Nellie Schmidt Makes Bay Crossing In Record Swim

Alameda swimmer Nellie Schmidt, 20, becomes the first woman to conquer San Francisco Bay from Vallejo Street Wharf to the Oakland Mole in three hours and six minutes. She aims to lower the world mile record and plans to circle Seal Rocks near the Cliff House.

San Francisco Bay Black Point Oakland Mote F. W. Riehl San Francisco Walter M. Pomeroy Olympic Club Vallejost Oakland Nellie Schmidt South End Rowing Club Alameda Golden Gate Vallejo Oakland Mole California Miss Schmidt Annette Kellerman Australia Seal Rocks Mies Schmidt Alameda Pier Ico

Orville Wright Falls Thirty Feet Into Miami River

Dayton Ohio August 21 Orville Wright plunged thirty feet into the Miami River during hydroplane tests when a wing failed He escaped with minor bruises Wrights near miss recalls a three year ago accident near Washington when Lieut Selfridge was killed Wright swam ashore and retrieved the damaged craft

Dayton Ohio Orville Wright Miami River Wright Washington Lieut Selfridge

Vancouver Releases Kitty Brashear to Los Angeles

Vancouver manager first baseman Norman Kitty Brashear was released unconditionally yesterday morning. Bill Goodman, formerly with Victoria, was acquired from Tacoma to play first base. Brashear, popular with fans, heads for Los Angeles with his wife to rent for the rest of the season due to health concerns.

Vancouver B. C Norman Kitty” Brashear Moon Bill Goodman Victoria Tacoma Los Angeles

Boston Nats Buy Gervais from Vancouver

Vancouver southpaw Letty Gervais has been sold to the Boston Nationals and will finish the season with them. It follows the earlier sale of Jimmy Clark to the Chicago White Sox. Rumor says Charlie Schmutz from Tacoma may be next.

Vancouver B. C Letty” Gervais Boston Nationals Jimmy Clark Chicago White Sox Charlie Schmutz Tacoma

Martina Sheridan Stricken by Mastoiditis in New York

Martina Sheridan, famed athlete and Olympic hero of 1904, is seriously ill in New York with mastoiditis. The incident comes as medical teams attend to her condition while authorities provide updates on her status.

New York Martina Sheridan Sheridan Greece

Wagner of York to join Seals in San Francisco

San Francisco notes that second baseman Wagner from York in the Tri State league is en route to join the Seals. He is listed with a .312 batting average and 22 stolen bases this season.

San Francisco Wagner York Seals

National League and Coast League Baseball Results Snapshot

National League games show Chicago 4 New York 6 and Brooklyn 1 Pittsburgh 0. Coast League results list Vernon 4 San Francisco 2 and Oakland 2 Los Angeles 1, with Portland 43 Sacramento noted amid unclear totals. Northwest standings appear with Vernon, Spokane, and Victoria among others, while American League figures include Chicago 74 88 461 and Detroit unclear.

Chicago New York Beaton Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittebure Vernon San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles Vortland Sacramento Northwest Coart v. L. Pet le Pet Spokane Heatthc SAP Ion A BTR Vaneor Jakind Porti'nd Vortind Victoria AGL Frisco Tacoma Acmto al American I. Pet Pet. M.S Loston GAT Chileago MOO Ile Phila Detroit Mt.Louis Cleveid Boston St. Lute

Portland Baseball Trade Sends Kibble to Cleveland

Portland reporter notes Jack Kibble former Portland Colt baseman now sold by President McCredie to the Cleveland American team for two thousand dollars in players. Kibble to join Cleveland next spring.

Portland Jack Kibble Portland Colt Beavers McCredie Cleveland American Kibble

Baseball Results in the American League

Cleveland defeated Boston 9 to 4 while New York beat Chicago 6 to 1. Detroit and Washington games were incomplete with a percentage result, and Philadelphia was postponed.

Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Washington Detroit Louis

M. E. McLoughlin and T. C. Bundy Win National Doubles

McLoughlin of San Francisco and Bundy of Los Angeles defeated Little and Touchard of New York to win the national tennis doubles title at the Casino courts in Newport R. I. The score was 3-6 6-2 6-3 7-5.

Newport R. L M. E. McLoughlin San Francisco Thomas C. Bunday Los Angeles Raymond F. Little Gustave Touchard New York

_schedule style boxing and baseball chatter from early reports

A column reviews recent boxing clashes and baseball standings with colorful commentary. Pat Scott loses a fight in Victoria. Nat Goodwin’s misadventures in Southern California are noted. Ample remarks on fighters Ad Wolgast and Joe Bayley. Giants, Indians, and Vancouver chase coast pennant spots as Seattle and Spokane battle for wins. Historical billiard milestones and early amateur championships are recalled along with rotation pool records. Boston leads the American League, while Chicago and New York vie in the National.

Pat Scott Seattle Joe Bayley Victoria Misery Loving Company Pat New York Chicago Pittsburg Boston Red Sox Washington Athletics Boston

Governor West to tramp as militiaman in Pacific Northwest march

Governor West of Oregon will tramp from Gate to Oakville in militia attire to judge the claim that the recent maneuvers were unreasonable. The action follows the disbandment of the Second Battalion, Third Oregon, for alleged mutiny.

Salem, Or Gate Wash Oakville Third Oregon Regiment

McIntosh Posts Forfeit for Johnson in Australia Fight

Hugh McIntosh, the Australian promoter, announces a $16,000 forfeit to Alderman Tierney in Chicago as demanded by Champion Jack Johnson for a ground fight in Australia. If Johnson fulfills his contract, he will travel to Sydney around Christmas to meet either Sam Langford or Bam McVey.

Milwaukee Tom Andrews Hugh McIntosh Alderman Tierney Chicago Jack Johnson Australia Sam Langford Bam McVey Johnson United States Langford McVey Sydney

Swedish A C notes and camp life at Eckman Richardson

Hospitality in camp quarters and training at Hamlin foot. Fish in Lake Union too short for tale. Fridell of Swedish A A claims improved shape and readiness. Norwegian Turners prep for fall and winter activities in German Tarnverein ball. enthusiasm grows.

Eckman and Richardson Hamlin Lake Union da Deny W L. Fridell A. A Turners

Two at a Time Jeannette's Method

Newark fans witness Joe Jeannette master heavyweights by knocking out Pull Tate of Tennessee and Battling Brooks of Michigan in the second round apiece. Jeannette prepares for a New York bout with Jack Johnson.

Newark N. J Joe Jeannette Jack Johnson New York Pull Tate Tennessee Battling Brooks Michigan

Rangers Seek Class B Opponents For Sunday Series

The Rangers plan to host games on the next few Sundays and seek Class B teams able to provide competitive matches. Arrangements may be made by addressing D. Series at 6707 Thirday. 8.

Rangers

Colts and Bees To Play Here Today

After a period without baseball Seattle fans will see Portland and Victoria open a week long series at Dugdale's park Ubie afternoon. The Glanta will return to Seattle next week and appear on the local diamond for most of the season.

Seattle Tte Dugdale's Park Portland Victoria Glanta

Everett Tennis Tourney Draws Top Northwest Players

In Everett the fifth annual Everett Tennis club tournament gathers elite players from Tacoma Seattle and California. New champion Johnston leads victories in elimination rounds with Bacon Young Forttrell and others also advancing. Separate note lists seven speed boats set for Lake Stevens racing September 6 to 8 including Oregon Wolf Potlatch Bug Brer Fox Vamoose Wigwam 11 Highball and a Kent boat.

Everett Tacoma Seattle Lake Stevens Oregon Wolf Portland Potlatch Bug Brer Fox Vamoose Rainier, Or Wigwam 11 Astoria Highball C. B E. Kent Bellingham

Lyttaker Hooks Best Rainbow Trout Record

E V Lyttaker lands the season’s largest rainbow trout at 36 inches and 16 pounds from the north fork Snohomish river near Galena. He fought the fish for 1 hour 26 minutes after striking with a P T spoon on a steel rod. Other large western Washington trout have been hooked this season, but his record leads by a clear margin.

Lyttaker Washington

Tennis notables and plans from the Y M C A and clubs

Ignatz Douthitt won the under 14 boys tennis title at university playgrounds. A men’s singles tourney starts September 1 at the Y M C A courts with about 15 entrants. A G Douthitt returns to lead boys classes September 3, with men’s classes September 98. H Booger arrives in Seattle to head Apperson Auto Co operations in Western Washington. Studebaker sales manager appointed due to rising demand. Frank Sakahoroa, Morrell, and Dick Chandler are rising talents shaping the club season as fans compare Chandler to Pete Muldoon.

Ignatz Douthitt

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