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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
2
Victoria blanked Seattle 2 to 0 as Lee McCreary starred on the mound with classy hurling. Fullerton and Clementson contributed on defense and fielding errors by Seattle helped Victoria score in the fourth and ninth innings.
Standings show Vernon Beee and Matsonal leading with mixed records. Yesterday Victoria Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Spokane Portland and others posted scores. upcoming games include Victoria at Suptte, Portland at Spokane, Tacoma at Vancouver.
Tacoma defeated Vancouver 7 to 4 in Vancouver yesterday in a tense contest. Lynch hit a two on base homer to tie the game in the sixth, then two singles and Erickson's error produced three more runs in the eighth. Clark, Erickson, and Lewis played for Vancouver while Schmutz Hall and Burns appeared for Tacoma.
Spokane pitched past the Pippins as Holm limited the visitors to one run. The Indians hammered Tonne pom and dominated the game with a 6 to 1 victory. Harris, Portland, Holm, and Spiesman stood out for Spokane.
Vincent Campbell, the Pirates outfielder who left baseball for a brokerage stint, has decided to return to the game. He is traveling east to join Pittsburg after Manager Clarke persuaded him during a trip to St. Louis.
New York July 11 Roger Bresnahan led the Bridgeport wreck rescue this morning and helped free a woman from burning debris as teammates aided in the effort Bresnahan later said he was unhurt after the collision.
Los Angeles July 11 champions Ad Wel t and Freddie Welsh sign articles for a 20 round world lightweight title fight to be held at Vernon arena on Thanksgiving day Promoter Thomas J. McCarey said terms include Wolgast earning 13400 plus 47 percent of gate and 51 percent of movie receipts while Welsh will receive 5000 and 49 percent of movie receipts Referee to be named between Eddie Smith of Oakland and Jack Welsh of San Francisco McCarey also noted the side bet of 10000 is dropped due to state betting laws.
The Victorians face a tight pennant race but since Fred Raymer became manager the Bees show improvement and play classy ball. Islanders outplay locals. Giants must win to keep pace in the series. Sherwood Magee argues with Umpire Finneran and assaults him causing two teeth to be knocked out. PJ Lynch will tour Philadelphia to review the incident likely leading to a suspension. Magee, though rowdy, remains a classy Phillies performer when focused.
Local Seattle A C track team blamed heat soft track and accidents for poor showings at the Pittsburg AAU event. Officials argued Edmundson fell and others struggled, but observers noted the team faced faster competition and was outpaced in the finals.
Seattle lightweight Pete McVeigh earns a fall fight with Knockout Brown in New York this fall after manager Eddie Hanlon confirms the match. McVeigh says beating Brown would boost his national reputation and lead to more strong bouts, while Brown eyes himself as a world champion on Broadway.
In Ma lester Oklahoma the Japanese fighter Young Togo earns the label brown hope for his plain style and hard punches. He recently stood off Harry Forbes while giving away ten pounds. In Albany Joe Kelly of Philadelphia stopped in the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Willie Lewin of New York seeks strong early next matches. In San Francisco Hartling Robinson Navy champion is favored to beat Fritz Holland with sailors backing Robinson.
The Washington Iron Works lost 5 to 3 at Fort Worden while Farwest beat Coalville 10 to 8. Blakeley edged Soon 6 to 5 at Blakeley as Spalding led 2 4 with late errors. Georgetown suffered a 10 to 1 defeat at Kirkland with Reese holding hitless. Mohawke beat South Parks 6 to 3 and has 13 wins in 14. South Colby beat Leeds 19 to 9 as they eye 1s year teams. Fort Lawton won 5 to 4 in ten innings over Jacobs at Woodsnnad Park. Monroe Seconds topped Skykomish 9 to 2. Burgett fanned seven. Kingston defeated Edmonds 4 to 0. North Seattle Athletic Club seeks an out of town game. contact W Hippman.
An advertisement promotes mercorized wax as a beauty secret for actresses to keep a youthful complexion. It claims the wax softens old skin and conceals blemishes, suggesting actresses avoid features like moth patches and liver spots by daily use. The piece urges readers to learn the method.
A local baseball recap notes Zackert’s standout play with the bears mascot and Art Bees receiving a gold watch from J B Taylor for service Sunday. Goodman tallies a run on a single while Clementson makes a stellar one handed stop. Thorsen joins Bees lineup from Los Angeles and Cocash hits a two bagger. a former Giant misses a scoring chance at the plate.
On July 11 in London the All American college athletes contest the All English team from Oxford and Cambridge. Yale and Harvard selections have formed the American squad with top sprinters and distance runners aiming to smash records. London expects Cambridge to win the high jump and hammer throw while Harvard contenders target several events.
Elmer Thorsen, the coast league standout with Los Angeles, has been purchased by Victoria to replace Smoke Thomas who left for the Boston Americans. Thorsen is wired for transportation and en route to join the Bees. President Wattelet hails him as a big fellow with terrific fastball and good control. Bee manager Fred Raymer recommended the deal.
Advert shows Watt selling rooms at the Virgious Hotel located at 504 Virginia Street near West Avenue. Calls promote new modern furnishings and affordable rates for travelers seeking comfortable accommodations.
Fragmentary text reports seaport or steamer schedules with times like 7:18 p m and 26 om, mentions Colman dock and possible changes without notice. Provides few legible names or locations but indicates timetable revisions.
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