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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1912
Page
2
The report notes Victoria securing a straightforward victory tied to Frank Klaus Nordyke with Low Nordyte stepping into an official pilot role for the Victoria team. Manager Walielet announced the arrangement as part of adjustments following the contest.
The fragment notes Jeunes pursuing the world record with close strides, hinting at exceptional speed and a near record pace. The text references a competitor or technique described as "ntaenh" but lacks full clarity.
A fragment suggests promoting Ask Your Doctor with the line about pure blood and relief by a liver pill and questions a doctor’s approval of Ayer's Pills. The wording implies an advertisement style.
Fragmented OCR text shows timetable fragments for the Everett Seattle Interurban line. It lists arrival times, station references, and fares but is garbled with broken numbers and misread words, offering only partial schedule data and unclear destinations. The legible bits mention a 4 mile segment and some time stamps like 4:01 and 6:99 not parseable, with scattered station cues and currency figures.
Spokane man L. Rindal plans a two year journey from New York to Christiania Norway on skis and foot. He will travel by rail to New York then across Canada to Alaska crossing the Bering Strait and ice to Siberia and Europe using dog teams in the north. He aims to celebrate Norway’s 100th independence anniversary in May 1914.
The Wright notes baseball fans welcome a third major or outlaw league to disrupt the current trust, hoping for a dent in its grip. Independent promoters see a chance to revive interest, widen the field, and reward players with big salaries as they attract untapped talent.
Walt McCredie calls Jack Barry the nicest ball player on the Pacific coast and notes he will play with Beattie this year. Rumors place 200 pitching recruits including Joe Cohn and Huggins. Ralph Willits is seen as quality, while Frary’s status remains unsettled. Bert Whaling’s signing expands to Bob Hert’s brother. Tommy Geaton shifts to winter ball in Los Angeles with a notable game by Seaton and a 17 strikeout effort. Charley Dooin considers a fall draft and Tom Geaton may join the Phillies in spring.
California track coach Walter Christie argues country school athletes adapt better to college training. He notes city high school stars often resist coaching, overextend in multiple sports, and risk injury without proper tapering after the season.
Andy Anderson, a former basketball star at Pullman, has been appointed graduate manager of athletics at the state college. His selection adds a seasoned basketball figure to the college’s administrative staff, guiding athletic operations and program development.
Hartsel named manager of the Toledo team for the upcoming year by President Charles Somers. Philadelphia Americans released, opening Hartsel to lead the Toledo squad.
Eddie Hubbard a local machinist and Holly Giles a part time musketeer join in a ten round bout at Port Lawton Athletic Club. The card features Johnny O Leary against a colored bantam in a another featured bout. Fans expect a competitive showdown despite Giles not having a knockout record. Hubbard is known from local amateur circuits and his supporters anticipate a solid performance.
By Billy Evans Connie Mack once doubted Jack Coombs spinning from control to a pitcher. A trainer's work restored his arm and form, leading to a famed 24 inning win and an enduring nickname the Iron Man.
The brief notes that Joe Rivers trails his peers and is set to follow in his friends footsteps, indicating a developing but uncertain athletic path. The fragment hints at relative performance without concrete results or dates.
Chicago business leader Cholly Murphy principal owner of the National League club says a $1,000,000 park will be built. The design features a concrete stand, a unified modern grandstand, and private boxes built of Hallan marble.
Jack Johnson fears Palzer may beat him to the punch as Palzer eyes a shot at the title. Flynn overwhelms Morris and Kauffman, while Jim Miynn expects broad public support but not protection from Johnson’s powerful blows. John L. Sullivan dismisses the current crop of so called white hopes as inadequate. Sid Burns, Lis welter, faces Bronson and Lang as a Canadian starter if he advances.
Jimmy Donahue of Los Angeles and other athletes may represent California in the Smithson event. The piece notes Donahue’s track times and national runner up finish, plus possible appearances by Jack Leon, Martin, and Poll Duncan in spring and winter sporting plans.
A rumor circulates that Kid Elberfield may leave the major leagues to manage a minor league club. The piece recounts Elberfield’s frequent hits by pitches, his unusual first-base stance, and a longtime belief by umpires that he invites being hit. It notes a dramatic batting practice incident with Walter Johnson and describes Elberfield’s bat and plate technique.
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