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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1912

Page

2

Terrible Tigers shut out Giants in twin bill

The Tacoma Tigers blanked the New York Giants in both games of a doubleheader, winning 9 to 0 in the second matchup as Seattle rode three pitchers to a decisive victory. Concannon struggled early, Fullerton closed the wreck, and Melvor fared better but the Tigers dominated with timely hits and a lopsided score. The same two clubs meet again this afternoon with gates open to ladies.

Magssy McGraw New York Giants Cincinnati Giants Tacoma Tigers Tigers Seattle Shaw Jackson Meikle Wilson Strait Concannon Tacoma Raymond Charlie Fullerton Melvor al K. Shaw Pulterton Fullerton AB BR Lynch Queen McMullin Holderman Jameson Dome Edi's la Longe Jansen Milton tLynch Bares Melver Matver Metkie Concandon Moran

Indians poised to break into major league baseball next season

The piece notes Jim Thorpe aims to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates pending government consent as Sac and Fox wards. It highlights other Native American players like Chief Meyers and Laroy Harris, outlining hurdles and the history of Indians in professional baseball and Thorpe’s Carlisle captaincy.

Chief Meyers Giants Thorpe Ittcher Uncle Sam Jim Thorpe Barneyee Pittsburgh Pirates Stockholm Carliele The Indiana Pirates Carlisle Mack George Murphy Johnson St. Joe Laroy Hia St. Paul Mike Balent Sockalexia Patay Tebean Kin Fou Terryman Maine

Seattle Rifle Matches Set for Labor Day at Fort Lawton

The Seattle Rifle and Revolver association plans a Labor Day event at Fort Lawton with five matches open to members. Events include National Rifle Association medal at 200 300 and 500 yards with various sight and fire rules, an 800 and 1000 yard field, revolver ranges, and a high aggregate prize of the Seattle National Bank trophy. The W. A. A. medal honors top marksman across 200 360 and 600 yards, with past winners ineligible.

Seattle Rifle and Revolver Association Fort Lawton National Rifle Association Seattle L. V. Ancomb Fred Berger G. MH. Russell B. M. Hatton

Not Enough Text to Identify Sports News

The provided excerpt contains no clear event, teams, dates, or identifiable organizations. Unable to determine a coherent sports item or produce a valid summary.

White Hopes and Public Skepticism Across Sports

A column mixes sports intrigue and criticism from critics about boxing prospects Carl Morrie and Jim Flynn, pending hall admittance for a conductor, and a Cubs lawsuit over crowding in the grandstand. It notes baseball over commercialization, Seattle and Spokane games, and a glimpse of amateur billiards records plus a quip about Kid McCoy and a poacher incident in Africa.

Carl Morrie Ineer Jim Flynn Hall of Pugiliatic Fame Kid McCoy Africa

War Declared on Dental Prices

A Seattle ad proclaims ultra low dental pricing with bold claims and a $1008 charity pledge if services fail to match advertised rates. It touts $10 gold fillings and $10 Never Slip Plates, plus a signed guarantee on receipted bills by Dr. L R Clark at 1405 Third Ave. NW.

Seattle

Portland Shoot Crowned Pacific Coast Handicap Leader

Seventeen professionals and 78 amateurs competed in the seventh annual Pacific Coast handicap at Portland. W H Francis of La Cooper Washington won with 96 of 100. Seattle shooters dominated the top six. F C Mullen of Eugene won the 100 target Chingren trophy with 96 of 160 at 18 yards. L B Barkley of Seattle led the runoff with 145 of 150. Posten tied Staunton for high amateur in the 50 bird event. Staunton 144 of 160 and B M Bowley 143.

Pacific Coast Portland W. H. Francis la Cooper Wash Seattle L. B. Barkley Parkley H. B. Posten Beattie E. Staunton B. M. Bwoely

Can Is Ready For Bresnahan

St Louis August 28 Roger Bresnahan, manager of the St Louis Nationals, is slated for discard according to information passed to a friend of Mrs Helen Britton owner of the club She believes Bresnahan has failed to meet expectations after a strong start last year and cites several other reasons Mrs Britton reportedly refused 500000 from Bresnahan for the plant and Miller Huggins is named as likely successor if removed

Roger Bresnahan ST. Louis St. Louis Nationals Helen Britton

Comment From Press Box by Fred Henry

Fred Henry writes on a Tacoma game noting Jensen arguing over a foul ball prize tied to hitting the center field sign. Mike Lynch shines in the field and at bat while Chari e Fullerton earns praise for his conduct and skill. A rude fan targets Fullerton as Ladies Day crowds gather for a game likely featuring Bill James and Lefty Hypt. Spokane won. Beavers lost a parachuted game.

Jensen Durham Dug’g Bill James Lefty

Dugdale Makes 2500 Offer for Binghamton Pitcher

President Dugdale offers 2500 dollars for Binghamton NY league pitcher Johnson. The deal demands immediate Seattle arrival and release. Giants fans hope for top finish with Johnson and other Seattle starters James and Thompson.

Johnson Binghamton Dugdale Seattle Giants Heavers Hill James Thompson Concannon Belneider

Elevator boxing smoker boosts union support at Labor Temple

The Elevator Operators' association stages a benefit boxing night at the Labor Temple on September 3 to aid injured members. Six four round bouts feature Steve Reynolds versus Bergo for heavyweight 170 pounds, plus pilots Billy Weaver, Stanley Richards, Martin Leyden, Jack Weken, Cecil Thornton, Youhe McPherson, Billie Vietro defending the Bantamweight Pacific Northwest title, and a Givens versus Clark four round main supporting bout with Jack McDeavitt as referee.

Elevator Operators’ Association Labor Temple Hall Steve Reynolds Bergo Billy Weaver Stanley Richards Martin Leyden Jack Weken Cecil Thornton Youhe McPherson Billie Vietro Pacific Northwest Dan Salt Billie Mahoney Teamsters’ Union Charlie Givens Tommy Clark Jack McDeavitt P. m

Indiana Beats Bees 10 to 2 In Victoria

Swatting offers from McCreery and Kantlehner, Indiana crushed the Bees by ten to two in Victoria. Tuner proved overpowering as Indiana held Bees to six hits. Bees tallied two runs on Troch’s homer with Brookson. Melchoir stole home in the seventh.

Victoria B.C McCreery Kantiehner Indiana Bees Toner Troch Brookson Melchoir

Colts Hang 1-0 Victory Over Champs in Vancouver

In Vancouver a tight ballgame ended 1 to 0 as Cruickshank hit a triple and Burch followed with a sacrifice fly to score Cruickshank. The run came in the late innings after a scoreless game, with both teams delivering quick, snappy play.

Colts Vancouver B. C Cruickshank Burch Cruick Portland

Unclear Sports Standings From Fragmented Northwest Card

Fragmentary OCR lists scattered team scores and records for Northwest Coast and national leagues. Mentions include Spokane Portland San Francisco Tacoma Philadelphia Boston Chicago Detroit Cleveland and others with inconsistent figures. No coherent game result or clear date is readable.

Boston Chicago St. Louia Washington Philadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland Portland Vernon Oakland San Francisco Sacramento Northwest Coast L. Ret Spokane Vernon Beattie Shi Low A Vane'or Gakiaad Port and Victoria Frisco Tacoma Sacmio National American Wash Phila Chic'go Cleveld St. Tule

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