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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1912

Page

2

Baseball miscue and fan comment at Seattle game

The account describes Jack Barry fielding a misplayed runner, then misfiring on a throw to second. A fan taunts Barry from the stands about finding the runner under a cushion. The piece argues the lapse reflects fan temper and notes Seattle’s team shortcomings and need for pitchers. It also profiles boxers Hagen and Forbes upcoming bout and marathoner Lionel Norman defending his turf against Reindeer Bill Huber.

Jack Barry Whaling Jack Barry Seattle Dugdale Lionel Norman Huber Norman

Northwestern Baseball Ninth Inning Rally Falls Short

In Seattle, Northwestern faces Victoria in a pitchers duel. Fullerton allows three runs as Raymond and Whaling pace defense, but late scoring by Osos and Kennedy keeps the game close. Final totals show Northwestern with 8 hits and 3 errors while Victoria posts 3 runs on 8 hits.

Seattle Moran Sadeten Ce Oec Craickshie Mehiaitin Ee Eee O Raymond Whaling Fullerton Victoria AB BR. H. A FE Sudetto Rawlings Totele Jorsiad Lanings Ieee McMollin Adams Pullert

New World Records Set at Los Angeles Motordrome

Seven new records were established in races at the Los Angeles motordrome. Leaders included Joe Nikrent in two Case cars for five and twenty five miles, Disbrow in a 300 cubic inch Case car, L Disbrow in a 600 cubic inch Simplex car, Caleb Bragg in a five mile Piast car, Hob Evans in an M FP car, and Bob Evans in a RB M PF car with varying distances and times.

Los Angeles Joe Nikrent Case Disbrow L. Disbrow Caleb Bragg Piast Hob Evans M. FP Bob Evans RB. M. PF

Giants and Heels near tied in league standings

Giants toppled by Heel Yestersay as Barrenkamp and Fullerton held the line. three Giants homers sparked a 7 6 loss. Beattie beat Spokane Indians 3 1 as Cadreau fanned ten in a standout effort. Tacoma Beavers and Pippi champs clashed in a wild Tacoma game.

Indians Tigers Giants Joe Cohn Canucks Portland Vancouver Tacoma Cadreau Spokane Charley Schmutz Beavers Pippi Champa Jimmy Clar Bob Brown Thomas

Police Club Boosts Athletic Training Initiative

Patrolman Jack Poolman leads a push for an athletic organization within the department with Chief Rannick and Tom McDonald backing the effort. The program aims to build physical fitness through wrestling and boxing exhibitions, though demonstrations are secondary to improving daily police work.

Patrolman Jack Poolman Ikewise Jack Husky Patrolman Poolman Nick Tom McDonald Rannick McDonald

Wood Breaks Record in 16 Miles

New York May 6 A E Wood the English 10 mile champion today holds a new professional record of 78 minutes 15 seconds for 16 miles He won from 12 prominent professional runners led by William Queal of Alexandria Bay NY who finished second and Alfred Shrubb of England who was third French marathoner Henri St Yeu quit at the end of 10 miles.

New York A. E. Wood Wm. Queal Alexandria Bay N. Y Alfred Shrubb England Henri St. Yeu

Wolgast to Frisco for Title Bout Return

Los Angeles May 6 Ad Wolgast sails to San Francisco for a four round bout with Willie Ritchie. Tonight marks his first pro appearance since appendicitis surgery months ago. He trains vigorously at Doyle's camp and says he is in his best shape in years and will battle Ritchie hard.

Lathrop Los Angeles Ad Wolwast San Francisco Willie Ititehic Indy Doyle's Camp Hin Speed Ritchie

Moran and White Set For Ten Round Syracuse Bout

Promoters announced a ten round match between Owen Moran the English boxer and Charley White of Chicago in Syracuse on May 20. West Seattle footballers hold an open date for Sunday April 12 seeking a competitive game. Weather forecast 45 percent.

West Seattle

Fishing Notes Highlight Lake Washington Bass and Trout Catch

Fred Peterson of Reliable Transfer Co reports a strong catch in Lake Washington after heavy rains. From shore he fished for trout but switched to a Kenmore boat, landing three large bass over two pounds and 16 trout averaging about one pound. Ben Levine of Eagle Furniture notes improving fishing and mentions Raging River as his best slot since the season opened.

Fred Peterson Reliable Transfer Co Lake Washington Fred Kenmore Ten Levine Eagle Furniture Co Ben Ben Eays

Woman Attempted Suicide After Threat of Punishment

Emme Luther, aged 21, of Pratt Kansas, tried to poison herself after being told she was too old to be liked and threatened with punishment. The incident occurred on May 6 with details reported from Pratt.

Pratt Kan Emme Luther

Woman Walks Off Train in Sleep Near Durant

Mrs M Chipley aged 82 walked off a moving Missouri Kansas and Texas train near Durant Oklahoma in her sleep. She was found next morning by section hands with a sprained ankle.

Durant Okla M. Chipley Missouri, Kansas & Texas

Cruickshank Drives In Giants Win With Long Homer

Geogie Cruickshank hit a solo homer over the fence driving in Leslie Mann and accounting for two Giants runs. The reliable outfielder is praised for steady hitting though hampered by a knee injury suffered in Bellingham which may affect his play.

Geogie Cruickshank Leslie Mann Giants Cruik Wright Crutk Bellingham

Warning Against Harsh Laxatives For Elderly Readers

A dated warning urges seniors to avoid harsh laxatives and calomel. It promotes gentle Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as safer options, warns that careless use harms the liver and bowels, and advises asking pharmacists for the genuine Senna preparation.

Senna Cali Syrup Company

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