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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

2

Joe Jackson’s Left-Handed Swing Shocks Detroit Defenders

The Star reports Joe Jackson, the Cleveland slugger, used a left handed stance and a deceptive delivery to drive a line drive past Detroit. Observers note major leaguers misread his timing as he shifted feet and hips before contact, signaling a clever trick learned from minor league play.

Joe Jackson Cleveland Detroit Jackson Napoleon Meeps Joe

Giants Earn Red Hot Victory Over Tigers After Tight Game

The Giants avenged a previous loss by defeating the Tigers 1 to 0. Seaton and Hall pitched well as Coeash returned to center and Cruikshank moved to third. A sixth inning run came on a Raymond two-bagger after passes and walks, with a key double play saving trouble.

Giants Tigers Joe Seaton Bert Hall Tighe Coeash Baes Cruikshank Shea Seaton Cocash Raymond Davidson Fisher Burns Tealy Kennedy Danny Kading Ee Bussey

Portland Wins 3 2 on Ninth Inning Casey Hit

Portland defeats Vancouver 3 to 2 as Casey singles with Miller scoring in the ninth. Score by innings shows Portland 3 Vancouver 2 after late drama.

Portland Casey Miller Vancouver

Spokane Beats Victoria 11 to 9 in Slugging Game

Spokane defeated Victoria 11 to 9 in a slugging match at Victoria on May 11. Victoria complained of umpire Shackleford's decisions. Score by innings shows Spokane leading early and holding on for the win. Batteries Willis and Hasty for Spokane, Hel ford Parks and Roche for Victoria.

Victoria B. C Spokane Shackleford Willis Hasty Helford Parks Vatcdian Pacific Steamships Princcess Princess Adelaide Vancouver Princess Victoria Gee Alaska Plep A HK. Penn. G Rpward Second Avenue

Keio and Waseda Face Off in Baseball Clash Rumor

A San Francisco note scorns Waseda University as pretenders next to Keio, Japan's claimed top baseball power. The piece claims Keio beat Wisconsin and challenged Chicago, touting Knight as Wisconsin captain guiding Keio through American tours. It recalls a past Mikado ban on intercollegiate play after a Waseda Keio clash and warns fans to witness a potential matchup.

San Francisco Waseda University Keio University Tokyo America Waseda Keio Keios Japan Kelo University of Wisconsin University of Chicago Collegians the White Box Schaefer Giant Fame Douglas Knight Wisconsin Builiwick Mikado

Nap teams and players dominate early baseball chatter

Tip Wright notes Nap teams’ steady play and Walter Johnson’s seven thousand dollar return to owner Noyes after trimming Jack Coombs. He remarks on Ping Bodie joining the White Sox, Detroit’s rising pace, Nashville hosting Sunday baseball after 28 years, and Pirates’ surge near the top as Wagner struggles.

Walter Johnson Washington Club Noyes Jack Coombs

Baseball Boiled Bulletins From Chicago to Detroit

Baseball notes report the Cubs third baseman’s passing prompting tributes in Chicago while Detroit fans mourn veteran first baseman Tom Jones replaced by Gainor who has not met expectations. An unrelated classifieds line advertises a new furnished room at low prices at the Virginius near Weatlake Avenue.

Detroit Tom Jones Gainor

Moran to Be There for Wolgast Burns Title Fight

New York May 11 Owen Moran English lightweight will leave New York May 20 for the Pacific coast to study Wolgast before the July 4 title bout in San Francisco If Wolgast defeats Burns Moran seeks advantage in the rematch and plans to arrive in time for the championship clash.

College Scores From Eastern Meet

University of Pennsylvania defeated Fordham 5 to 1 in Philadelphia. Princeton beat Brown, Yale edged Williams, Harvard routed Amherst, Army topped Georgetown.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Fordham Princeton Brown

Kids Sport Roundup: Scores From Local Schools

Woodland school edged a opponent 18 to 12 at yesterday's games while Pacifics defeated Summit 6 to 3 at Washington park. Des Moines' new team beat O'Brien Pirates 10 to 3 in their first outing. Madrona firsts beat Franklin Freshmen 26 to 9 and Madrona thirds beat Walla Walla thirds 10 to 6. Bagshaw starred for Summit with rough play.

Pacifics Summit School Washington Park Grounds Bagshaw Summits Des Moines Seattle O'Brien Pirates Madrona Franklin

Early curved pitching noted in 1830 quote

F T Sherman cites John Bigelow attributing curved pitching to a knack for making pitches fall by the bat, not straight, leading to missed swings and outs when caught by the catcher. The anecdote, from age fourteen and 1830, disputes claims that curved pitching is a modern development.

John Bigelow F. T. Sherman

Br Scholts Edges McKnight In Crown H Julen Pool

Br Scholts wins by three points over McKnight in a Crown H Julen pool tournament. James Jarvis, amateur lightweight champion, is suspended for six months after quitting the Metropolitan final. Waseda loses to Knox in Madison and a Memorial Day bail game may be barred by legislature.

Br. A. Scholts McKnight Crown H Julen James Jarvis Madison Wis Waseda University of Wisconsin

Tides at Seattle Today Signals Varied Levels

High tides reach 132 feet and 128 feet with a 2.7 foot swing and an 86 foot low tide. Mariners note notable tidal changes along Seattle shores.

Seattle

Track Team Off for Fugene to face Oregon and Idaho

The University track team departed last night for Eugene to compete against Oregon and Idaho. Team members include Coach James Maybury, Captain Haugh Bow, and athletes such as Johnson Sherrick, Maxwell Eakins, Don Evans, Claire Bowman, Ira Courtney, Frank Brokaw, Ed Lang, Walter Stoll, Bralley Gish, Curt Condon, and Florent Kiopfer. Lincoln Highs win city baseball title 7 to 6 over Broadways at Dugdale Park, earning the Mayer cup with 8 Broadway errors and 5 Lincoln misplays.

Oregon Idaho James Maybury Manager Steler Capt Haugh Bowman Johnson Sherrick Maxwell Eakins Don Evans Claire Bowman Ira Courtney Frank Brokaw Ed. Lang Walter Stoll Bralley Gish Curt Condon Florent Kiopfer Lincoln Broadways Dugdale Park Lincolns

Rich Embellishment Is Given to the Skin

An advertisement notes a shift away from powders toward a plain mayatone lotion for smoother complexions. It claims mayatone clears impurities, tightens pores, and creates a soft texture, with a recipe using magatone and witch hazel.按摩 daily to avoid oily skin and uneven tones.

Mme. Gerrold

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