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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1912
Page
2
Giants route Colts 16 to 2 as Pete Schneider pitches superbly and Leslie Manna hits two homers. Moran also goes deep, Jameson debut solid, and Giants gain momentum while Braves fall to Victoria Bees aiding the march atop the standings.
Spokane on July 16 In the first of two games Victoria beat Spokane 3 to 1 after a late Bees rally in the eighth inning Strand kept Victoria to one run through seven while a late batting burst gave them the lead The second game saw Victoria take an early three run edge Cadreau faced heavy odds as Spokane fought back but the visitors held on to win 8 to 4 with the game ending in the eighth inning to adjust the scorelines
The Wild West exhibition at Madison park track Sunday afternoon failed to satisfy managers or spectators with crowd size and event variety. Officials promise a renewed program at 2 15 PM featuring the cowboy relay seventh mile, rough riding, chariot races, and another attempt to ride Cyclone. Entries include Green Trottors and six furlong dash contenders with riders and horse names listed.
In a weekend practice by the Seattle Trap Shooters' Association Jack Cooper led with a high score of 99 of 100 targets. Hugh Poston followed close behind, Ike Fisher placed third with 92. The event drew more marksmen than usual as prep for the Potlatch shoot set for Tuesday through Thursday. Tomorrow’s practice begins at 9 am to allow participation in parades.
The Northwestern league batting leaders show Meek of Victoria at 288 with Cruicksbank at 329 close behind. Strait leads the Seattle Giants with a 272 average as William Williams hits 40 trout in a rapid fishing outing.
Ralph C. Craig of Detroit faced pressure to join the American team in Stockholm and win the 100 and 200 meters. He vowed to retire from athletics to focus on cost cutting casts for castor oil, planning to return to his post at F. Stearns laboratories. He is described as a studious, unaggressive athlete from Michigan who keeps preparation above show.
Sport notes recount Mann's trio of home runs and a double in a single game. The piece compares cheering crowds at baseball to Swedish Olympic ovations and notes betting limits at horse racing affecting crowd size. It also mentions a Hagen Brant benefit smoker and Brant's boxing persona versus action.
In Los Angeles on July 18 Joe Levy Rivers’ manager declared that if champion Ad Wolgast does not announce a return match within 48 hours he will claim the title for his Mexican protégé. Levy demands immediate signing of articles and bets $5,000 against prevailing odds. Wolgast retorts that Levy talks hot air and vows to sign fights when ready, insisting championships are won by brains and fists, not bluster.
During the resumed Olympic Games the committee listed point totals for entrants from various nations including the United States, Sweden, Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Belgium, Greece, Russia, Great Britain and others. The text notes United States and several European teams among leading performers as events proceed.
F Lazaro, the only Portuguese runner in the marathon, died in hospital after 19 miles, exhaustion cited as cause. In women's 300m swimming England won, Germany second, Austria third. Thorpe leads the decathlon and 1600m team race as Americans seek top points. Kennedy Kane McArthur wins marathon for South Africa. John J Gallagher impresses Yale background but finishes eighth with too much ground to overcome.
Ty Cobb has surpassed Speaker and Jackson to top the American league batting average at .406, with Speaker at .398 and Jackson at .395. In team batting the Red Sox lead at .280, Athletics .276, Tigers .372. Perch fishing on Lake Union draws many enthusiasts as anglers fish from houseboats with minimal tackle.
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