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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
2
President Patterson announces the transfer of Ducky Holmes from Mobile club. He will join the Spokane group next week to act as playing manager, succeeding Wattelet, Patterson refused to name the new staff member.
The Star League tops show Lincoln Cubs and Brown Bears tied for first after a Lincoln 9 Giants 6 forfeit. The league winds up with a doubleheader on September 2, ten games each except Moonshiners nine, with a week of makeups and an all star exhibition planned. games run through September 2 at 1:30 p m for afternoon starts.
An advertisement extols alveolar-dentistry as a superior alternative to partial plates and ordinary bridgework. It claims painless treatment, ability to replace missing front and back teeth with alveolar teeth, and cites curing pyorrhea while offering free booklets and work samples. The copy targets Portland Seattle and local references.
O'Toole joins the Pirates sparking confidence in Pittsburg as manager Clarke plans to field the young talent from the start to test the so called million dollar kid's reliability. O'Toole's arrival fuels expectation of another pennant as the season begins amid trades and lingering chatter.
A reader submits two all star lineups for publication. The first places Pettigrew in right field Brinker in left field Leard at second base Bues at third Fisher at first base Million at shortstop Burna catcher Zackert pitcher and Householder at center field. The second variant names Fisher at first base Leard at second Goodman at third Cooney at shortstop Cruickshank in center Kippert in left field.
Jack Johnson begins a promotional motor trip in London as hundreds attend an Earl's Court exhibition. English sports fans expect Bombardier Wells to challenge for the heavyweight title, while Johnson declares Wells has a chance but he sees the battle as a 1 to 2 bet on his favor.
In Spokane and Victoria reports, the Tigers win 8 to 2 against the Indians as Asher bests Hauck. The Giants lose 3 to 0 to the Beavers, while Dugdale heads home amid lingering hoodoo fears. Mac Creery falters in Victoria after a strong early showing as Pippins rally late.
Bill Leard created two hits and Bill Speas would reach the majors if he could hit. Clementson homered for Victoria as Clementson and Speas contributed in a high scoring late inning. Jim McGuire expressed belief in Speas while Leard and the team played at Victoria yesterday.
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