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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1911
Page
2
Spokane defeated Seattle 5 to 2 in a rare short game. Seaton started for Seattle while Strand pitched for Spokane, with Cruishenk's batting and Cooney’s ninth inning stop highlighting the action.
Portland surprised Vancouver with a 7 to 0 win as Jimmy Clark, former U of Washington, faltered walking nine in four innings. Dode Brinker and 16 year old Kid McIvor steadied Portland, while Archer held Beavers to scattered hits and strong Pippins defense aided the victory.
Tacoma defeated Victoria 8 to 0 in the first game and 16 to 3 in the second. McCreary started the opener but was relieved by Sage after a rough first inning. Schmutz outpitched him in the nightcap as Tacoma pulled away. Batteries Hall Burns for Tacoma McCreary Sage Spiesman for Victoria.
John Kling, catcher and central figure in the Boston Chicago player exchange, refuses to play for Boston and plans retirement. Boston VP Page says legal steps will block the deal, threatening a rare baseball tangle. Kling did not appear for a recent game.
TIP WRIGHT'S COLUMN profiles John Paul Jones, a 20 year old miler who stunned at Cambridge with a 4 15 2 5 effort. A former weakling, Jones fostered by trainer Moakley rose from Exeter to Cornell to become a sensation in middle distance racing.
Paul D Clyde, Lincoln high school distance star, will enter the P N A games on June 17. He holds the state record for the mile and half mile and has run the mile in 4 3 21.5 and the 880 in 2 04. Clyde is likely the fastest high school distance runner in the country and may win the mile at the games. He probably will skip the 880 to avoid Edmundson who has gone sub 1 57 for the half.
The Victors of Seattle defeated Bremerton 5 to 1 on the road, handing Bremerton its first loss of the season. Grover made a one handed stop and double play, Mulvey a running one handed stop on a hard drive. Batteries Fisher Blieler Stolting Kastner.
McMurray overwhelmed Big Lake 18 to 5 as Kelley of Big Lake stood out in a close game through three innings. Batteries were Low and Kelley for Big Lake and Young and Watson for McMurray. The Wrights defeated the Lawtons 62 to 1 with Berg and Lindgram starring in battery work and seeking further amateur games in the city.
Edmonds fans await a ten round battle between Si Gotehy and Oscar Mortimer tonight at the Edmonds Athletic Club. The event starts at 9 20 with boats departing Colman dock at 7 20 for Seattle ring followers. Gotehy and Mortimer recently drew in ten rounds. Gotchy weighs 156 and Mortimer 176. E M Fry promoting the bout.
The event starts today under Indianapolis businessmen as Dan O Leary enters the 500 mile heel and toe contest aiming for a $500 first prize. In Kansas City Jim Flynn trains with Dick Gevena for a July 4 bout with Carl Morris, with venue undecided between Sapulpa and Tulsa. Newark sees Frank Kramer win the five mile bicycle championship by six inches over Jimmie Clark in a 10 18 6 lap time.
Fleming led the Seattle Trapshooters Association event with 96 of 100, capturing the Shanklin trophy after a 20 straight at 19 yards. Peterson Robb Ruppe and Williams tied at 18 for Shelby watch, with Robb winning the shootoff. Dance at Dreamieca tonight.
Anna Bell of Curtis School Staten Island breaks the girls broad jump mark at interclass games leaping 15 feet 11 inches. The caption notes her splendid form and announces the record achievement amid competition.
In an article from New York dated June 1 Jeanette, who trained the horse Hope Morris, allegedly leaked confidential tips to Morris. The exposé claims Morris is a strong contender and warns rivals that a big move could come if Morris delivers a win.
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