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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

2

Joe Jackson's Unorthodox Swing Stuns Baseball World

The piece praises Joe Jackson, Cleveland outfielder, as a batting prodigy whose unconventional pull-aways from the plate become his strength. It notes his left-handed power, ability to hit to both fields, and success against pitcher George Mullin, with Mullin’s prediction failing as Jackson posts strong results and a high average.

Joe Jack Cleveland Joe Jackson George Mullin Detroit Mullin

Vancouver vs Victoria court case players listed

A legal notice references Vancouver team Satteriee Rasmussen and Lewis and Victoria representatives McCreary Bel ford and Dashwood. Details include a matter between Vancouver and Victoria and a date code 2140000018 9 1. The document enumerates party names in a dispute and assigns counsel.

Vancouver Victoria Abbas O'S Satteriee Rasmussen and Lewis McCreary Belford Dashwood

Morgan Says McFarland Will Weigh In For Welter Bout

New York dispatch reports Danny Morgan refuses to let his fighter Knockout Brown meet Packey McFarland at 133 pounds early on fight day. Morgan claims McFarland will be transformed to welterweight between 3 and 6 o clock, citing champions Matt Wells or Ad Wolgant as the reason for weight and time decisions.

New York Packey McFarland Danny Morgan Brown Chicago McFarland Morgan Matt Wells Ad Wolgant J

Baseballs Cost Dugdale Big For Seattle Team

The Seattle club used 65 dozen balls at 15 dollars per dozen last season, totaling 975 dollars for baseballs. D. E. Dugdale funds the balls and prefers them stay in the park, as crowds cheer when home runs clear the fence. A kid may enter free if he returns a ball hit into the stands.

Dug Seattle D. E. Dugdale

Brokers Advise Purchases On Stock Declines

W. R. Stevenson & Co. brokers at Bailey Building advise buying stocks on all declines. The note reflects cautious market strategy urging investors to accumulate during downdrafts.

R. W. Stevenson & Co Bailey Bidg

Wiggs Released as Sage Signed by Tighe

Veteran left hander Wiggs is released by the Seattle team after three straight wins but fading late in games. Sage, formerly with Victoria, is signed to replace Wiggs, with manager Tighe praising Sage despite recent rough outings.

Wiggs Sage Tighe Tim” Wiggs Seattle Big Jim Oakland Victoria Lane

Seattle Signs Center Fielder From American Association

Paul Howard arrives in Seattle as the new center fielder from the St Paul American Association team with a strong recommendation from Mike Kelly. Howard, noted for speed and power, will replace Cocash in center. he made a miscue in yesterday’s game but is expected to settle in.

Paul Howard St. Paul American Association Seattle Mike Kelly Kelly Howard Srrangers Cocash

Fights Planned in Boston and Balloon Race News

Sporting Sparks reports a Philadelphia Pat Moore vs Milwaukee Kid Graves ten round bout set for Boston on June 26. New York’s Clifford Harmon joins Kansas City July 10 balloon race with six entrants. two will represent America in the October 5 Coupe Internationale.

Milwaukee Wis Pat Moore Philadelphia Kid Graves Boston New York Clifford Harmon Kansas City America

Iroquois Defeated by Bremerton in Sunday Game

The Iroquois journeyed to Bremerton Sunday and were defeated 6 to 1. Pisher of Bremerton held the visitors to two hits. The Jacobs Bakery team won 6 to 4 at Auburn with Sherrill stealing seven bases and collecting four hits in five at bats. The Eliers Pioneers blanked Mukilteo 9 to 0, Stokes pitching well for the pioneers. The Palace Market team lost at Winslow 5 to 0 as Winslow pitchers dominated. Des Moines defeated Lake Side 15 to 0 with Erickson fanning 16. The Mohawks won a double header over Loyal Heights and Leachis, with strong battery work noted. Geattie Lighting beat Good Samaritans 2 to 1 in ten innings at Woodland Park. Farwest of Western Dry Goods beat Issaquah 6 to 4 and Seattle Lighting lost to the Far Wests 5 to 4 at Woodland Park.

Bremerton Pisher Jacobs Bakery Auburn Sherrill Des Moines Lake Side Erickson G. L. Case Mohawks Loyal Heights Adams M Whe Leachis Geattie Lighting Company Good Samaritans Woodland Park Bernhardt Farwest Western Dry Goods Co Issaquah Meade Farwests Fanning Far Wests Seattle Lighting Company Swanson Ralph M. Bolles

Pitcher Fullerton Shines for Portland Conat Leaguers

Pitcher Fullerton has become a fan favorite for the Portland Conat leaguers. He won his first game against Tacoma after arriving by chu chu car and also won last Saturday's game. The small pitcher shows speed control and sharp breaks and even wins games when teammates lag.

Fullerton Portland Conat Tacoma

Umpires Sanction Forfeits Stirs League Meeting

The league directors sustained three forfeits against Tacoma Vancouver and Portland handed down by umpires Kane and Longanecker. No fines were imposed on clubs but owners objected by an undivided vote. Discussion focused on umpires and the 16 player limit with no action taken. Directors adjourned to the Rathskeller.

Tacoma Vancouver Portland Kane Longanecker Joe Cohn

Irate magnate offers Clinton team employment

In Terre Haute on June 20 a Clinton management figure offered work to the Rowse Poly Technic University baseball squad due to the Clinton team’s cellar standings in the Illinois Missouri league. The move aims to inject new blood.

Terre Haute Ind Clinton Rowse Polytechnic University

Memphis Fighter Joe Mandot Beats Joe Coster in Eight

Joe Mandot of Memphis won an eight round decision over Joe Coster in Memphis. Coster, set to fight Joe Rivers in Los Angeles on July 4, was floored in rounds two and six, with only the fifth round giving him any even chance. The bout was at 124 pounds and started at 3 o'clock.

Memphis Tenn Joe Mandot Joe Coster Coster Joe Rivers Los Angeles Mandot Danny Beattle Tacoma Inez Danny Shea An @ rooter Daniel ER. L. Moore E. Spruce St

Welsh Favorite in Twenty Round Fight

San Francisco June 20 Welsh favored at two to one over Baldwin in the coming twenty round bout. Eddie Hanlon chosen as referee removes last potential hitch. Both fighters taper training and expect to weigh 133 pounds at 4 30 on fight day.

San Francisco

Tips From Tip Wright Before Cy Young Spring Start

Cy Young says he is in better shape than in years past after winter training and pneumonia recovery. He notes waivers have been asked on him and vows to win if as strong as he believes. Grover Land claims his speed and curve are sharper than last season.

Cy Young Washington Grover Land

Steamer Schedule With Various Departures Noted

The notice lists multiple sailings with unclear times from Seattle and Everett. It mentions a steamer from Colmandock with schedule subject to change and a phone contact Honest Main 9993.

Beatte Seattle Everett Colmandock Steamer

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