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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
2
The Star plans a league for city kid teams with a silver cup for the winning squad and individual honors for best batter, fielder, base runner, and pitcher. All teams under 15 player average eligible. Captains meet at The Star office next Monday afternoon. teams must be represented.
Vancouver 8 C. June Rasmussen allowed little in yesterday's game as the Indians hammered him for an 8 to 3 defeat. Schwenk yielded one rough inning but pitched well overall. Spokane's Kippert hit a homer and a double driving in five runs as Spokane built an early lead and never relinquished it.
Charlie Schnyetz pitched strongly for the Tigers as they beat the Bees 5 to 2 in Victoria. Williams also pitched well for the Bees, but Abbott hit a decisive two run homer. The Bees were held to five scattered hits with no hits until the sixth inning. Neither side committed an error and a planned Tigers double squeeze failed late.
American League box score shows Cincinnati 37 runs, Pittsburg 35 runs with pinkaves at 2. Game called end of ninth by agreement. Batteries Gaspar McQuillen Keefe and McLean Leifield and Bimon.
A Seattle ad promotes admission with a coupon to The City Theatre for any day 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program features European baritone Frederick Krog Hasland and Evelyn Thomason, with three reels of first run pictures and live music. Showtimes span 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free until August 1, 1911.
Mrs Moran predicts Owen Moran will win the July 4 bout with Ad Wolgast while staying home to avoid attending the fight. She will monitor ringside communications and knows the outcome almost as soon as those at ringside.
The Northwestern International Yacht Racing association regatta, planned for Victoria next week, is called off due to financing issues. Local Seattle yachtsmen push to host during Potlatch week with support from the Potlatch sports committee. Last year 30 to 40 boats entered all classes, making it the biggest sailing event of the year for the festival.
The Seattle power boats are absent from the Pacific International Power Boat association race starting in Vancouver Sunday. The Tacoma owned by Jacobs will be the only entered boat unless Smith from the city enters at the last moment. The course runs from Vancouver to Seattle and Victoria about two miles, with 8 am start. Last year Seattle boats Aleli owned by Judge E. Milson and Wanda owned by A. Camer on were entered. Soya of this city won the race two years ago.
New Blitzen Benz driver Bob Burman aims to beat Ralph De Palma’s Brighton Beach mile record of 48.92 seconds next Monday and Tuesday as the track remains in prime condition. Stephen White signs with Boston Americans after Princeton stint. Jim Car roll meets Monte Attell in San Francisco with six other bouts on card. Packey McFarland takes on Tommy Murphy at 155 pounds in Milwaukee after failing to secure other matches. Belmont’s Toggery wins Plantation plate at Newmarket with Aurelle runner-up and Green Cloth third. In Oakland a six round featherweight bout pits Marty Kane against Freddie Couture. Stockholm reports Sweden’s top International shooting tournament ongoing.
The 1912 Olympic games related event will be held June 29 with competitors from each nation in individual events and one team per country in team events. McDonald Grammar School defeated Port Blakeley Grammar School 14 to 10 in an exciting game last Saturday.
NEW LONDON Conn June 29 The freshmen crews from Yale and Harvard race today in the curtain raiser for the regatta. Tomorrow the varsity race goes off at 5 30 pm downstream to a bridge finish. Yale leads Harvard 24 to 20 in 44 prior meetings with strong fan support evident.
A banquet for Engipole players hosted by the American team occurred at Cafe Beau Art in New York. The per plate cost reached $600 with guests in attendance, expensive souvenirs distributed, and large quantities of champagne consumed.
Judge W O Chapman in Tacoma weighs the monetary damages to the Tacoma baseball club if its field is reduced by a 66 foot strip on the south side. The city seeks to condemn land as part of the case. Seattle ring followers clash over Wolgast Moran fight interest and winner opinions.
George Van Haltren, on a Northwest scouting trip, landed one player for the Smoky City Pirates while evaluating several clubs. He noted a Vancouver infielder signed for left handed hitting and speed, and observed pitchers, including Strand, during his weeklong west coast visit. He left frustrated by some prospects but impressed by others as he returned to Frisco.
A Spokane visit reveals Van Haltren praising Vancouver as the league’s best team and Brashear’s improving roster. He notes Seattle umpire Holm, who pitched that day, left a strong impression as Spokane was beaten. The piece also touches Nick Mundorff’s struggling fielding and Portland’s weak attendance as teams battle for position.
George Shroeder of Tacoma announces Burne will join the St. Louis Nationals for 2500. Tacoma beat Sacramento earlier this season. Eddie moved from outfield to shortstop and then catcher, delivering in every role. He shows leadership, power at the plate, and is shaping the Tigers' offense. Shroeder plans to sell Blaine to Bremerton. Bresnahan may buy Gordon as well.
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