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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
2
Seattle defeated the Indiana team 4 to 1 as Kraft and Cochrane were hit hard by the Giants' bats in Spokane. Despite James holding firm in key moments, Indiana stranded fourteen runners and could not overcome Seattle's early lead.
Bloomfield was chased to the bench as Portland faced Victoria at the park. In the first inning three runs crossed, Doty relieved on the mound in the second and kept Williams' lineup in check the rest of the game. Countrin starred at short with a spectacu lar display. Portland 3 6 Victoria 6. Doty and Harris contributed for Victoria.
Tacoma could not see Jimmy Clark until the eighth, but he dominated as Vancouver made errors and a sacrifice, giving Tacoma two runs. Clark pitched his seventh straight conservative win, with Mall and Orittenden contributing.
North East standings show Victoria 26 wins 25 losses, Vandor 26 22, Vernon 3 45, Bookne 20 24, Porth 20 30. National standings list New York 29 7, Chicago 29 15, Cinela 1? 3, Detroit 11 21, Wael 21 48, Phila 2 476, Boston 13 27, New Brookn 12 28.
At Shellmound Park during the Knights of the Red Branch event Ralph Rose set a new world best in the shot put with a right arm throw of 50 feet 6 inches and a left arm throw of 41 feet 4.5 inches, combining to 91 feet 10.5 inches and breaking his own record.
Abe Attell has been at Hilly Nolans Lake county California ranch for a month, aiming a comeback with back to nature training. Trainer Nolan makes him rise at 6 30 each morning ride horseback tramp mountains and keep regular hours, building pure muscle to reach 195 pounds. Attell plans a ring bout around July 4 as the test of this regimen.
Las Vegas New Mexico June 3 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion is a powerful draw but angers baseball management as fans fill Johnson’s gym. A baseball game was scheduled but sparsely attended while Johnson’s gymnasium packed. Johnson weighs 226 pounds and has cut five pounds since arriving here. Flynn trains hard with three sparring partners defeated, including Williams Marshall and Morrow.
The gymnasium will host three headliners tomorrow night. The marquee bout pairs Pat Scott against Eddie Shannon, noted for Scott’s clever boxing. North meets Speck for bantamweight supremacy, and Romeo Hagen faces Cecil Hatfield after a prior draw with Eddie Hubbard.
Two new world records were established at a Metropolitan Association meet. Ael R. Kiviat of Ft. he American A. set a 1 meter run time of 56.4 seconds, breaking his previous 3:59.5. James Duncan threw the discus 145 feet 9 inches, surpassing Maylin Sheridan’s 141 feet 10 inches.
Pitsburg June 3. United States baseball league on the rocks after a meeting of owners from six clubs including Pittsburg Readg Cincinnati Chicago Richmond and Washington to formulate reorganization plans. Two Western cities will join in place of New York and Cleveland, which were not represented.
Merle Alderman of Stanford, who recently set a world discus record in practice, is viewed as assured to join the American Olympic team bound for Sweden. Secretary Sullivan of the A A U has telegrammed support to place Alderman as discus and weight thrower, replacing Lee Talbot who cannot travel. The matter rests with the Pacific coast committee.
Broadway high school athletes denounce Tacoma managers of the field and track meet held last Saturday in which Tacoma won. They allege the 50 yard dash was omitted to curb standout Farrell, which would have given Broadway the championship. Seattle officials criticize Tacoma conduct of the meet.
The Seattle Giants reach Seattle from Spokane after a 0 0 split and add two players Brooke and Shaw from Joe Cohn. Shaw may debut on the first cushion while Brooke’s batting lags. Today the Giants open against the Tacoma Tigers as Yesterway cable goes out this afternoon.
New York June 3 The Pittsburgh Pirates may lose manager Fred Clarke over a player trade with the Chicago Cubs without his consent. The deal sent Leach and Leifield to Chicago for Cole and Hoffman. Clarke frowns while owners handle him with gloves.
Phoenix June 3 boxing enthusiasts jubilant as lawmakers in a special session consider a bill allowing glove contests of twenty rounds or less. The measure already sits in the senate and reportedly has enough support to pass.
Charley Hulen discusses refereeing in Seattle and Beattie A C bouts. He criticizes draws, cites manager pressure to favor crowd interest, and stresses the need for clean, decisive officiating in boxing. He notes refereeing is a thankless task and urges fairness over popularity.
Tentative plans indicate Seattle will host trotting races August 21 to 24 with top Coast horses. Notables interested include John W. Considine Harry Shaubut KE F Sweeney Frank McDermott James F Meikrey J A Pearsall and others. The meet will open after Vancouver BC season ends and the Seattle Harness Horse Association will run the event.
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