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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
2
Vancouver Champs Dominate Giants In Four-Run Victory
The Vancouver Champs beat the Giants four to zero, aided by Bryam’s pitching and fielding errors by Seattle and Moran’s slow baserunning. Rays of spark came from Persons and Frisk as Vancouver secured the series lead with strong defense and timely hits.
Tigers Fall to Victoria Bees in 4-2 Loss
Tacoma Tigers were defeated 4-2 by the Victoria Bees as Meek was walked and Clementson hit a key bingle driving in two runs. Jansen homered for Tacoma, scoring on Innings: first inning error and fifth inning double plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tacoma Tigers
Meek
Clementson
Tacoma
Jansen
Mayor A J Gitte orders arrests for umpire abuse in Tri State league
Sports notes discuss Seattle figures and local baseball moves. Mayor Gitte of Walla Walla seeks to curb ejections by arresting players on disorderly conduct charges after a fan incident. Seattle sports figures and a Minnesota auto court idea are mentioned along with player trades and team shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gitte
Walla Walla
Hizzoner
Seven Slabsters Used in One Game Surprise Spokane Rally
In Spokane yesterday the Indians used four pitchers while Portland used three, erasing a five run lead to win 7 to 6 in a game that featured 27 players across nine innings. The Colts pitchers walked five and yielded three hits in the seventh inning, allowing four runners to score.
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Spokane
Portland
Indians
Colts
Friscana Winner McLoughlin Advances In Longwood Tournament
Boston July 18 M L McLoughlin the San Francisco tennis star is among the champions in the 22nd Longwood tournament as he defeats J S Nelson in the third round with a 6 1 6 3 score.
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Boston
M. McLoughlin
San Francisco
Longwood Diet Club
Nelson
Officers and Yachtsmen to Be Smokers
Preparations are complete for a Golden Potlatch smoker this evening at the Rainier club under the management of the Seattle Ya and the Seattle Carnival tion. The smoker will enable those invited to officers of the United Stat marine and revenue cutter and visiting yachtmen. Tom McDonald in charge of all athletic sports has arranged an splendid card for the entertainment. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier Club
Seattle Ya
Seattle
United Stat Marine and Revenue Cutter
Tom McDonald
O Brien Game Marred by Leg Injury and Iroquois Win
O'Brien lost to the Iroquois Sunday 13 to 4. During a base path collision an Iroquois player broke a leg. Pitching for O'Brien included Sharkey Root and Cochrane. Iroquois battery consisted of Wright and Meranta.
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O'Brien
Sharkey
Root
Cochrane
Wright
Meranta
Iroquois
Mikados Top Loyal Heights 6 to 3 in Sunday Meet
The Mikados defeated Loyal Heights 6 to 3 in a well played game Sunday. Godd's pitching was the feature of the Mikados performance.
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Mikados
Loyal Heights
Godd
Mikaaos
Fighting Bull Danger Dead at Seattle After Poisoning
Danger the Invincible, a $100 pit bull owned by E. D. Storts of 1620 Belmont Ave, died after being fed powdered glass in meat by an unknown neighbor. The eight month old dog, famed in Seattle for his strength and gentleness, showed poisoning signs Sunday evening and died today. Storts says he will prosecute criminally and seek damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danger
E. D. Storts
Belmont Av
Nut
Seattle
Storte
Moran Versus White Looms For Vernon's 20 Round Fight
Los Angeles fans show keen interest in the 20 round Moran vs White bout set for Vernon on Saturday. Both boxers weighed 128 pounds and will do light work for two days. Moran faces promoter McCarey’s ultimatum making this fight his chance to regain public esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Owen Moran
Jack White
Vernon
Moran
McCarey
Sev
Weeks and Holland Box To A Draw In Oakland
In Oakland on July 18 Frits Holland of Spokane and Billy Weeks of Vancouver boxed ten rounds to a draw at the West Oakland club. Some saw Weeks ahead but no verdict was official. Holland fought erratically and clinched often in a match that lacked his usual form. Joe Azevedo of Sacramento upset expectations by defeating Lee Johnson in six rounds, darkening Oakland's boxing mood.
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Lonnie Austin le
Coliseum
Maddie Hubbard
Hubbard
Austin
Charley Hulen
Pat Scott
Abe Lace
Asilor
Scott
Swate
Billie Williams
Billie Speck
Ted Whitman
al Mosler
Chasent
Tother
Monler
Whitman
Frank Streets
Toma Dale
Streets
Art Wilson
Dale
Street
Thompson
Gil McNeili
Adolph Schacht
Harvey Donaldson
Chariie Watson
Dan Salt
Seattle
Oakland
Cal
Frits Holland
Billy Weeks
Vancouver
B.C
West Oakland
Weeks
Holland
Joe Azevedo
Sacramento
Lee Johnson
Luther MacCarthy Rescued After Near Drowning At Beach
Missouri heavyweight Luther MacCarthy nearly drowned at Wildwood New Jersey when swept beyond his depth during surf training for a Palzer bout. Lifeguards pulled him ashore unconscious. he recovered quickly and is cleared to continue training for the upcoming fight.
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Wildwood
N. J
Luther MacCarthy
Missouri
McCarthy
al Palzer
Palzer
Speed Burners to Race Next at Madison Park Track
A Seattle motorcycle meet at Madison Park track Sunday features open ported machines and 10 events including a 60 mile extra race. Entries close tonight at the Motorcycle Club House 4009 East Madison with amateur riders from the Seattle club expected to compete for prizes and trophies as a large crowd gathers.
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Seattle
Os Ft
Sh «Ram
Con Burnéra
Madison
Madison Park Track
Motorcycle Club
E. Madison
O W R N Nips Port Gamble in 17 Inning Tug
The O W R N team and Port Gamble battled 17 innings as the railroad side exploded with three runs in the 17th to win 6 to 3. Key moments included Welch starting the 17th with a single, Mahoney doubling to drive in Welch, and Hutchinson scoring. Pitching by Harvey Zolo and Mahoney carried the railroad club. Lewis starred for Gamble. E P Welch invites out of town teams to an open date.
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Port Gamble
Railroad Boys
O. R
Mahoney
Harvey
Zolo
Railroad
Lewis
Gamble
Welch
Hutchinson
O.W
James
Marysville
Everett
E. P. Welch
Colman Building
Seattle
Rangers Fall to Asahi 6-2 in Sunday Game
The Rangers lost 6-2 to Asahi on Sunday. At Winslow, Winslow defeated Wilson College 17 to 13 aided by the umpire, with poor grounds blamed for the high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson College
Wilson Modern Business College
Winslow
Wilson
Poulsbo Beats Silverdale 11–4 In Baseball Contest
Poulsbo overwhelmed Silverdale 11 to 4 as Tony Olson struck out 16 Silverdale batters. Silverdale’s McDonald wowed with a one handed spear while batteries were Olson and Berguson for Poulsbo and Lyan and Peterson for Silverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poulsbo
Silverdale
Tony Olson
McDonald
Olson
Berguson
Lyan
Peterson
Loveras Top Sequim 6-5 as BlanchardsDrive Ninth In
The Loveras beat Sequim Olympics 6 to 5 at Sequim Sunday. Blanchards won with a long drive in the ninth. Hayes and teammates Bat teries listed. Next Sunday the Loveras face Bremerton. Lowman & Hanford beat Medina 16 to 4. Lowman boys slugged past Medina. Call Main 7181 for details.
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Loveras
Sequim
Hayes
Seattle
Blanchards
Carpenter
Breece
Bojewski
Bremerton
Lowman
Hanford
Medina
Collins Tigers
Magnolias Forfeit Game After Asahi Team No‑Show
The Magnolia baseball team claimed a forfeit win when the Asahi team failed to appear for a Sunday scheduled game. Magnolias seek next two Sundays opponents and invite class B teams to arrange games. contact Johansen at Main 6372.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Asahis
Magnolias
Johansen
Bremerton Welterweight Jimmie Ray Seeks Seattle Fights
Bremerton welterweight Jimmie Ray issues a blanket challenge to any 145 pounders in Seattle. He has been confined recently but is in strong training and promises a tough bout for any opponent. Letters can be sent to him in Bremerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Jimmie Ray
Bremerton
Seattle
Rivers Wolgast title fight set for Labor Day at Vernon
Joe Rivers and Ad Wolgast near final terms for a return light weight championship at Vernon on Labor Day. Rivers to earn about 10000 dollars, Wolgast about 15000 with a share of gross receipts and motion picture interest. George Blake tentatively named as referee. articles likely soon signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joe Levy
Joe Rivers
Tom McCarey
Tenue
Rivers
Ad Wolgast
Vernon
Wolgast
Tom Jones
McCare
Jones
McCarey
Geo. Blake
Solomon Wins Cue Contest by 29 Points
Henry Solomon of Portland defeated Chase Sibley of the local cue artists last night at Brown & Haten's by a final score 50 to 46. Solomon opened with a large lead, a pattern he set in prior evenings, and supporters expect a return match amid lingering jinx theories. Modern Furniture Company. Charter Oak Ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Sibley
Henry Solomon
Portland
Brown & Haten’s
Solomon
Rose City
Sibiey
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