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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
2
The Giants routed Vancouver Beavers 5 to 1 in game one of a Sunday doubleheader, marking their sixth consecutive win. Spokane tops standings after sweeping the day, while Seattle and Tacoma posted homers and notable scoring. upcoming series shift focus to leading Indians and visiting teams.
The opener featured a clean shutout evaporating on a fielding error by Brooks allowing Brashear to score and preserve Vancouver. Strait delivered a key fifth inning effort, Whaling doubled scoring, and Chick’s single plus Moran’s homer highlighted a two run burst in the fourth. Belford quieted the Giants late as Vancouver shut down in each of the final frames. Vancouver started the second game with rapid scoring on Thompson’s pitches, setting the tone for a high tempo match.
Spokane defeated Portland in a doubleheader, winning the first game in 12 innings on a key overthrow by Harris and a long single by Johnson. The second game stayed tight, Spokane leading 4 3 until the eighth when the game was stopped for Portland to catch a train.
The Tigers and the Bees split a Tacoma doubleheader with a 2 1 morning win by Tacoma and a 7 2 loss by the Tigers in the afternoon. Kennedy of Victoria was the afternoon feature with a homer a triple a double and two singles in five at bats. The long day drew the season’s largest crowd as fans saw mixed results and steady stick work.
The Americans in the OMe Oample stadium face top European jumpers. Frank Irons set a 24 feet 6.5 inches record in 1905 and may not be exceeded. Piatt Adams and FP Fletcher are strong hopes, but Greek star Teichtiras holds the world best over 11 feet in the standing broad jump.
Ralph Miller led the weekly Seattle Gun Club shoot with a top score of 96 out of 100. Eliza took second with 86, Caneck third with 4, and Robb and Fleming tied for first in the 26 third special with 32 each. The Seattle Trap Shooters Association meets tomorrow to elect year officers. Amateur Editor-seeking a Fourth of July game with a Seattle team signed by Charles Ingalsee.
Pat Moran and Tenley Raymond head the woodenware week batting stats with Moran at .318 and Raymond at .304. Wally hits .309 and Pullerton tops the group at .476, with four men overall over .300 in the week.
A Seattle resident testifies to relief from rheumatic back and arm pain after two treatment courses by Dr. C F Lathrop at 213 14 15 People’s Bank Bldg Second and Pike. He urges others to consult the physician, noting he will not take a case if no benefit is possible.
Tenley Raymond earns praise as a natural baseball general guiding the Giants with sharp decisions and team unity. A key moment saw Raymond order Wally to bat in, yielding a home run, followed by camaraderie as Thompson congratulated Wally.
Fragmented table shows standings and scores for multiple clubs and cities including Chicago Detroit St Louis New York Philadelphia Cleveland Brooklyn and Washington with varied percentages and point tallies in a late 19th or early 20th century style.
Los Angeles June 17 May Sutton former world women’s tennis champion will attempt a comeback at the national championship in Pittsburg late this month. After considering an invitation she announced she will enter the big tourney. Sutton has held American Western Pacific Coast titles and two world championships on British courts.
Ad Wolgast must defend his title from a Mexican attack at Vernon on July 4. Rivers manager Riv ers forced Jack Welsh as referee after Wolgast dominated Joe Levy and Levy claims a victory. Welsh accepted the post and Rivers resumed training in Venice in good spirits.
In a seven inning game Carey Co. outslugged Great Northern 11 to 8 at Washington Park Sunday. Holmes delivered a three bagger as the standout for Careys while Bennett and Cushman pitched for G N and Patchen and Whipple caught for the Careys.
Lu ther McCarty, touted as the newest white hope, will meet Tom Logan a robust sailor in a six round championship bout here next Wednesday. This marks McCarty first appearance in the East and the matchup headlines the navy boxing scene.
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