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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1912

Page

2

Thompson Wins Game for Giants at Victoria

Thompson pitched nearly perfect for the Seattle Giants, winning 4 to 2 over the Bees in Victoria. Jackson and Moran provided key hits, while Beattie and Meek offered late pinch slugging. Raymond fielded well but an ankle twist sidelined Kennedy.

Seattle Giants Victoria Thompson Raymond Bees Clementson Keller Merritt Grindle Meek Kaufman

Colts End Tigers Streak on Seattle Diamond

The Portland Colts beat the Tacoma Tigers 9 to 7 in Seattle, halting the Tigers' win streak since their reorganization. Veasy pitched well early, Hunt was hit hard, Steiger played solid first, and McDowell delivered three timely hits. The clubs meet again in Seattle this afternoon before Tacoma heads to Tacoma tomorrow to finish the week.

Portland Colts Tacoma Tigers Seattle Tigers Veasy Tacomans Portland Hunt Steiger McDowell Colts Tacoma Giants Bees

Champs win game in eighth frame over Spokane

Vancouver defeated Spokane 6 to 3 in the opening game of the series as Kraft sparked a four run eighth inning surge. Schmutz allowed singles while taking frequent hits and the Coast League standings show Vernon and Portland leading in their divisions. Modern Furniture Co. ad at the end lists 415 Pike.

Vancouver Spokane Indians Kraft Schmutz

Harness Horses to Race at Madison Park Matinee

Harness racing fans will flock to Madison Park Saturday at 2 15 for a three race matinee featuring the best horses stabled there. Robert A Hiller is managing the event set for July 27 with grounds and grandstand open to the public for 25 cents. Local Option and Cash ment will be showcased, with a possible match race discussed but not confirmed.

Madison Park America Robert A. Hiller Moffett Ben W BE. A. Parker A. McDonald Greenbick Erwin Milex Mr. Hiller

Attell Fight Is On Again in San Francisco

Abe Attell will defend his title against Harlem Tommy Murphy in San Francisco on August 3. Promoter Jas W Coffroth announced the arrangement after meetings with both fighters, guaranteeing Attell his contract payments and ensuring Nolan’s share will be paid as agreed, enabling immediate training.

San Francisco Abe Attell Harlem Tommy Murphy Jas. W. Coffroth Coffroth Attell Billy Nolan Nolan

Coast League Expansion Uncertain After Directors Meeting

Pacific Coast Baseball League directors meeting in San Francisco announced the league may stay at six clubs for now due to wide differences on expansion. Seattle and San Diego had been mentioned as possible additions. Also reported, Pacific coast players won their Western tennis tourney matches in Onwentsia with Brayley defeating Hoerr 6-3 6-2 and Bundy beating Neely 6-4 6-1. Herd won by default over McElroy.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Baseball League A. T. Baum Atx Baum Seattle San Diego Lake Forest Pacific Coast Onwentsia H. H. Brayley Los Angeles Roland Hoerr St. Louis T. CG. Bundy California J. C. Neely, Jr Chicago Herd Pasadena McElroy

McLaughlin Captures Longwood Singles Title at Boston

In straight sets M McLaughlin of San Francisco defeated W J Clothier of Philadelphia 7 5 8 6 6 4 to win the Longwood Cricket club annual singles tennis tournament in Boston.

M’laughlin Boston Mase M. &. McLaughlin San Francisco W. J. Clothier Philadelphia Longwood Cricket Club

Nelson to Meet Kid Scaler in August Bout in Edmonton

Battling Nelson, former lightweight champion, is matched to fight Kid Scaler in Edmonton during the first week of August. The exact date remains unsettled.

Nelson Edmonton Alberta Battling Nelson Kid Scaler

Beaton predicts Boston will win the pennant

Sporting editor Jim McAleer reports Boston’s American League pennant is likely, citing a balanced lineup led by Gardner at third, Wagner and Speaker in prime form, strong pitching from Wood to OBrien, plus solid infield and catching units. He notes injuries hurt the Athletics and credits manager Stahl.

Beaton Champion Athletice Chicago Kim McAleer Ho Csn Jim McAleer Boston Red Sox Hot Springs Stahl Larry Gardner All Stars Athletics Gardner Wagner Warner Jake Stahl Yerkes Speaker Firetclans Wood Hall Collins Bedient O'brien Clyde Eagle Krug Neal Hell Hendriksen Carrigan Nanamaaker Cady Thomaa Connie Mack Hoston Pia John L. Taylor

Ad Will Fight Thanksgiving

San Francisco July 24 Ad Woilgast lightweight champion and manager Tom Jones arrived for a two day visit from Los Angeles. Wolgast plans to fight on Thanksgiving day, not January 1, and will return to Cadillac Michigan after a brief stay. His injured hand has healed completely and he removed the plaster cast today.

San Francisco Ad Woilgast Tom Jones Los Angeles Wolgast Cadillac Mich Jones California Joe Rivers Ad Wolgast Wolgest Rivers Wolkwast

O'Brien Wins Game and Purse for Kent Match

The Kent manager put up a $50 purse as O'Brien defeated Kent 4 to 2 Sunday. O'Brien outplayed Kent in every feature. The score was 6 to 2 after Kent scored two runs in the eighth. Batteries: O'Brien Sharkey and Cochrane. Struck out eight. Kent pitchers Snell Coleman and Young struck out four. O'Brien meets the Centrals of Seattle next Sunday on the home grounds.

O’brien Kent O'Brien Sharkey Cochrane J. Snell Coleman Young Centrals Seattle

Seattle motor club members travel to San Francisco for Pacific Highway convention

Judge and Mrs J T Ronald and other Seattle couples journey by touring cars to attend the Pacific Highway Association convention in San Francisco August 5 to 7. They are joined as far as Kent by B Plimpton, president of the Seattle Automobile club. A 1913 Chalmers car arrives in Seattle, quickly sold to Mitchell Investment Co. of North Yakima.

J. T. Ronald B. P. Trumper E. J. Wright Orman B. Abrams A. Warren Gould Seattle Automobile Enthusiasm San Francisco Pacific Highway Association Bay City Kent B. Plimpton Seattle Automobile Club W. Dansie Chalmers Mitchell Investment Co North Yakima

Willie Ritchie Accepts McCarey Match Option

Willie Ritchie agrees to box the contender chosen by promoter Tom McCarey at 133 pounds. McCarey aims to match Ritchie with Lightweights like Jack O'Brien or Knockout Brown, with possible August 3 San Francisco bouts and a winner’s progression to Rivera Mandot.

Angeles Tom McCarey Willie Ritchie San Francisco Ritchie McCarey Jack O'Brien Philadelphia Brown Probabiy Harlemommy Murphy Murphy O'Bfrien Cross Rivera-Mandot

Quiet managers hide defeats in baseball notes

A column recalling how winning teams’ managers push game reports to papers while losers’ teams fade from press rooms. It mentions Seattle and Tacoma post offices, George Russell, Harvey Donaldson, Dan Salt, Lonnie Austin, Eddie Hubbard, Promoter Dan Salt, Harry Andrews, and boxers Wolgast and Rivers with plans for future matches and public interest in a ten round bout.

Lonnie Austin Eddie Hubbard Austin Coliaeum Hubbard Dan Salt Harry Andrews Tacoma A. C Seattle Tacoma Coliseum

Bond Cleans Up Yordy in 8 Rounds

Tacoma July 24 Joe Bonds former football coach at University of Puget Sound and heavyweight fighter defeated Art Yordy Seattle in eight rounds in the Tacoma A C show. Bonds 19 years old has beaten all in his class and plans to go to California for tougher opponents. Eddie Marino knocked out Jack Riley in two rounds and Joe Hill and George Smith boxed six rounds to a draw.

Tacoma Joe Bonds University of Puget Sound Tacoma A. C Art Yordy Seattle Bonds California Denver Martin Eddie Marino Jack Riley Joe Hill George Smith

Ritchie seeks Rivers bout after Mandot win

Willie Ritchie the former lightweight contender said he would concede almost anything to get a Rivers bout. He argued the Rivers Mandot match is an injustice to him and asserted he beat Mandot decisively, earning the title shot.

Los Angeles Willie Ritchie Joe Rivers Rivers Mandot Ritchie

Maroney Granted Unconditional Release by Nationals

Chicago July 24 Ma roney pitcher for the Chicago Nationals received today his unconditional release from President Chas Murphy. Murphy also stated he refused to waive infielder Downey of the Philadelphia Nationals.

Maroney Chicago Chicago Nationals Chas. W. Murphy Cub Downey Philadelphia Nationals

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