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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1911

Page

2

Seattle Yacht Club Emerges As Pacific Coast Center

Seattle becomes a yachting hub with Elliott Bay home harbor. The fleet exceeds 110 boats valued at over 600000 dollars, split between power and sail. Notable vessels include the Taconite owned by W. E. Boeing and The Colleen of A. H. Anderson, among others. The Seattle Yacht Club now has 220 members and plans a regatta next Sunday on Elliott Bay around Hambridge Island.

Seattle Pacific Coast Elliott Bay W. E. Boeing Colleen A. H. Anderson Lady May H. V. Wardearian On Time HM. W. Starrett Fannie M Capt Butts Fred Leba Tramontana Seattle Yacht Club Elliott May Yacht Club Hambridge Island

Giants Triumph In 18 Run Baseball Offensive

The Giants shelled the St Louis Central 38 to 9 in a wild batting spree highlighted by five home runs and 24 singles. Wiggs Knight and others led a heavy hitting attack as Seattle trailed with ten tallies in two innings. Raymond and Coleman sparkled in the field amid a chaotic scene of hits and errors.

Mr. Riggins St. Louis Bengals Wiggs Knight Giants Tigers Seattle Tighe Kitty” Knight Swata Raymond Abbott

Rasmussen and Lewis for Vancouver Victoria match

Rasmussen and Lewis for Vancouver and Thomas and Spiesman for Victoria compete in a battery or related event with teams named for the two cities.

BR Ow Rasmussen and Lewis Vancouver Thomas and Spiesman Victoria

Spokane and Victoria Rail Sailings Noted in Brief

A truncated local item mentions travel between Spokane Seattle Victoria and Vancouver with references to ports or stations. The fragmentary note hints at cross border connections and travel timing without clear details or dates.

Seattle Spokane Erland Victoria Vancouver Borlick

Seattle Athletic Club dominates national track championships

The Seattle Athletic Club squad tops the national championships at the A-Y-P with eight athletes claiming titles and a strong team heading to Pittsburg. Clarence Edmundson is a top half miler set to challenge the world record next Saturday, while Martin, Nelson, Malcolmson, Gish, Thomassen, Edwards, Hawkins and Philbrook bolster a powerful all around roster.

Seattle United States New York Chicago Seattle Athletic Club A. C Pittsburg Clarence Edmundson Martin Nelson Malcomsen Gish Thomassen Edwards Hawkins Philbrook

Nelson shines as parliamentary orator in Vancouver boxing clash

Nelson argued for four hours with a reform committee seeking to derail the Nelson Anderson fight on July 4 in Vancouver. Dispatches say Nelson held the upper hand more than once and left reformers stumped, while critics decry hypocrisy and call for legalized boxing regulation.

Dane Nelson Nelsom Anderson Vancouver

Jack Johnson Shuns Publicity in London Headlines

The article highlights Jack Johnson as a dominant figure in London and across the United States, noting his choice to avoid publicity. It contrasts him with Teddy Roosevelt, who seeks the limelight, portraying Johnson as the quieter, more elusive public figure while headlines spread.

Jack Johnsing Jack Johnson London United States Johnsing Teddy Roosevelt Hugh McIntosh America Paris Sydney Melbourne

Knight Faces Off With The Blind Tiger In All Sane Poker

The report notes Knight against the blind Tiger in a continuing poker game where the Kitty wins again. The scene centers on ongoing card play and the Kitty’s favorable outcome.

Cubs add Ernie Ovitts and Bernard Goss to pitching staff

Chicago reports new Cubs recruits Ovitts and Goss, former college players, with Ovitts having played in the Three I league after Illinois University. Goss hails from Kankakee as Chicago shows interest in changing game start times based on West Side park fan votes. London boxing plans for McIntosh exclude America, while Forbes vs Prox may move to early next month in Illinois. Packey Mac Farland versus Knockout Brown weighed for their June 26 Milwaukee bout after a weighing time dispute.

Chicago Ernie Ovitts Bernard Goss Cubs Ovits Ilinois University Goss Kankakee New York Packey MacFarland Knockout Brown Milwaukee Brown Packey

Florence Sutton Emerges as New Racquet Talent

Florence Sutton of Los Angeles follows sister May Sutton into the public eye proving the Sutton family's tennis prowess extends beyond her sibling. She shows vigorous style and power though she has yet to win a national or international title, unlike May who dominated opponents.

Florence Sutton May Los Angeles Sutton Slater Bhertiplay May Sutton

Lincoln pole vaulter Thompson shines for Lincoln team

Perry Thompson, standout pole vaulter with excellent form, competes for Lincoln's championship track squad. The Lincoln team dominates events, sweeping the meet and sweeping the boards.

Lincoln Perry Thompson Jacob

Pole vaulter Thompson breaks 10 feet 6 inches at meets

Thompson, a pole vaulter, clears the bamboo bar at better than 10 feet 6 inches, helping earn honors at the two state meets this spring.

Thompson

Kling Named Likely Boston Doves Manager

Pittsburg burst with word that Johnny Kling will become manager of the Boston Doves after his Sunday announcement to quit baseball. An official statement from Boston Nationals President Russell says Kling will be put in charge, with players praising his bold leadership and predicting success comparable to Roger Bresnahan as a pilot of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Pittsburg Boston Doves Johony Kling Russell Boston Nationals Kling Roger Bresnahan St. Louis Cardinals

Robb Sets High Beattie Trapshooters Score Of Year

Robb won the midweek Beattie Trapshooters event with 98 of 100 birds for the high score of the year. Landwehr finished second with 85, Stadfelt and Higgins tied at 81, Canuck posted 78.

Robb Beattie Trapshooters’ Association Landwehr Stadfelt Higgins Canuck

Smiles Farrell Elected Captain of Broadway Track Team

Farrell, a junior and top state sprinter, was elected captain of the Broadway track team after winning the 220 yard dash at the Tacoma interscholastic meet, defeating Kirk Carr of Lincoln and Watson from Tekoa. also mentions motor race ads and a Dreamieea night dance.

Smiles Farrell Broadway Tacoma Kirk Carr Lincoln Watson

Canadian captain declines to race Geary in Spirit II event

Vancouver yacht Alexandra owner Captain Deane refuses to compete against Ted Geary in the Spirit II four cornered race for a Seattle Yacht Club trophy during Golden Potlatch week. Geary plans to visit Vancouver to persuade Deane to enter or have the club borrow Alexandra for the Elliott Bay race.

Deane Eddie Deane Vancouver Alexandra Seattle Geary Fife Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Ted Geary Seattle Yacht Club Spirit 11 Gertrude Everett Elliott Bay Seattle Club

Hagen 18 After Battle and Oscar M Clash

Ed Hagen fumes after a post fight claim by Oscar M that he defeated Hagen and should face the rival in a sparring match. Hagen denies trimming and says he can still win. Broadway High tennis team earns B ratings after sweeping the season with key letters awarded to Dok Shannon Stad Hart Ada Peters Sidney Peters. FOP posts offer low prices at the Virginian near Westlake Ave.

Hagen Ed Hagen Oscar M Broadway High Yeate Broadway Dok” Shannon Stad Hart Ward Ada Sidney Peters

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