The Liquor Habit Cured
A public health notice promises cure for liquor habit without drugs. No medical or clinical details provided.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
2
A public health notice promises cure for liquor habit without drugs. No medical or clinical details provided.
A historical letter exposes confusion among patients at Union Block and Washington block about dentists named Brown. It relays claims of misdirected visits, an assertive veteran dentist at 712 First Avenue, and plans tied to a Washington Dental War ending next Sunday in the Post-Intelligencer.
Thompson pitched a 6-0 shutout for Seattle against Tacoma, avenging a poor prior outing. Yohe led off with a single and baserunners advanced on errors as Giants and Beavers hint at strong defense. Strait hit a homer for Tacoma, while Seattle blunted any rally as Thompson finished scoreless through the final inning.
The notice lists Collings Park Tigers seeking away games on the 16th and 23rd, with Dugdale's grounds hosting if needed and ground fees paid by the losers. Other items note Blakeley’s 6 to 4 win over Native Sons in 10 innings with Chapman’s 18 strikeouts, Rangers losing to Ashias 13 to 7, and Monroe Mercantile Co. routing Everett Moose 16 to 7 with Griswold playing through injury.
Lowman and Hanford Juniors defeated Potlatch Pippinos 26 to 6 in a Sunday game showing dominance by the visiting squad.
A rough note cites a plan to add a first baseman for the Giants and a potential spot for Hunky Shaw by McMullen at Harry's station. It praises Mac as a versatile worker and recalls Lee McGee's surprising success as Seattle’s utility man.
Despite a size disadvantage Hillman City All Stars kept pace with the larger Asahi team. The Hillman Jads 18 to 16-year-olds faced older Japanese players as the game opened with a spurt, Hillman scoring 6 runs before Asahi rallied to 12. Earlier, the Asahi defeated the Rangers 16 to 7.
Columbia City forfeits its Keystone aggregation game due to nonappearance on Sunday. The decision impacts standings and ticket holders as officials confirm the forfeit.
The Mikados defeated the R. A. C. by 13 to 7 at Woodland Park Sunday. Next Sunday they face the Fort Lawton speed boys at Dugdale's Park in what is billed as a good game.
Twelve Pacific coast athletes secure spots with the American team for the Stockholm Olympic Games. The executive committee of the A A U names Frederick H Allen K J Beeson Sam Bellah J L Couse James J Donahardland Clarened 8 Edmundsen and others, with reporting to New York by June 11 and a Fin land voyage set for June 14. The Seattle Athletic Club will finance Courtney and Edmundsen's trips.
Cecil Thompson pitched a shutout for the Tigers while Meanee Mann started after an injury fly. Brooks and Magee-like fielding helped, with Yorke Strait homering and Whaling delivering a clutch hit. Umpire Toman drew boos for ball and strike calls as Neils singled in a late rally.
The West Side nine visited Port Gamble yesterday and received a fine reception. They won the game by a 4 to 1 score with pitchers Schroeder and Wing credited for the win and Batterles mentioned in the report.
The Gas Company visited Bellevue Sunday and walloped the home team by a 12 to 8 score. Batteries Burns Koliker and Schu Johnson Brussney were key players for Bellevue.
Jeff Boyle, a Canadian lightweight, earned fan praise in Peru Indiana after a six round bout with Packey McFarland. Though outmatched and repeatedly hit, Boyle refused to quit and endured a brutal display before the decision.
Petroskey to clash with Jack Fitzgerald of Omaha in a four round middleweight bout in San Francisco Friday night. Petroskey has been challenging top contenders and seeks another win over a tough opponent.
Lightweight Patrick Scott barely held on to defeat Eddie Shannon in the final minutes at the Austin Freed smoker. Henry North lost to Billy Speck after a late decisive swing and several men battled in bouts refereed by Lonnie Austin. Romeo Hagen beat Cecil Hatfield as Dan Salt hosted the event with Dan Salt and Lonnie Austin handling duties.
Promoters announce a July championship fight between Allen and Bayley in Bassano with a special train from Seattle Victoria and Vancouver for fans. The trip costs 76 dollars including bout admission. Backers claim 100 Puget Sound followers will ride the special train after reviewing the Connell fiasco.
In Philadelphia on June 5 Willie Hoppe defeated Harry Cline in a championship bout. Hoppe’s high run reached 109 as the final score reflected a strong performance. Franklin defeated West Seattle 11 to 3 in another recent game, with Franklin securing six wins in eight played.
Brinker who had been sold to Louisville and then Vancouver arrived last night and was sent again to Vancouver after refusing to play for Louisville. A Seattle Athletic Club trial selects eight players for the P N A championship in Portland on June 14 with tryouts at Madison Park next Monday featuring Walsh Taomarson Bowman Evans Abbott MacGillicuddy Gray Vetter Sheridan Farrell Wylie Ames Pulver Smith Anderson Tiper Norman Otto Risden Clyde Humes.
Frankie Burne the Oakland lightweight was a 10 to 7 favorite over Louis Rees of Los Angeles in a ten round bout. Both fighters reported in fine condition and Owen Moran has been offered a match with the winner.
George Stone once the American League batting king is unconditionally released by Manager McCredie of the Portland Pacific Coast league club.
The Levin bill allowing 25 round boxing with five ounce gloves passed the senate and awaits house action. If enacted, only regularly organized clubs may stage events and they face a $250 annual tax.
Burke and Farrar faced the Key stone warriors at Woodland Park where the latter grabbed two tallies. MayStone 2.655 clvsces. Burke and Farrar scored 8, Norris and Phillips led Lewin and Warren.
The English Derby at Epsom Downs was won by Tagalie owned by W Raphael with L Hewitt riding. Jaeger was second and Tracery third in the $30,000 race over the mile and a half course. Royal attendance and mourning for King Frederick of Denmark accompanied the day’s premier turf event.
The Pantomume of Seattle defeated Woodinville by thirteen runs at the seaport on Sunday as Timbertown managed only three fans. Pax ton and Williamse pitched for Breeches, while Burly and Westby starred for the burgers.
The Colling Park Tigers faced the Magnolias last Sunday but the visitors were absent. The Tigers lingered before leaving with a win and some satisfaction from the result.
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