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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
5
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Detroit star Tyron Raymond Codd returns in top shape after fourteen games this spring. His high batting and base stealing pace has sparked debate over energy conservation and the evolving role of umpires. The piece notes his near 100 steal goal and reflects on discipline and fan reaction to on field passion.
York on May 12 reports manager Sam Murphey says his fighter will meet Frank Moran in a ten round bout in June. Moran stands to earn about $15,000 while total purses reach $26,000.
An employee of the John company working in the largest department store here will stage an after work sprinting event on the roof during noon and after the day’s work ends. A sprinting track has been laid out on the roof for athletes to use.
Charley Schmutz pitched sharp and batted well as the Giants were hammered 8 to 2 by Charley Schmutz's twirling and Don Jose Acosta's hitting. The Tacoma lineup overwhelmed Spokane and Seattle prospects, with Adonis Charles Schmutz and Rock faring poorly on the mound for the Giants.
Fred Fulton knocked out Al Reich in nine rounds, saying Reich is not hard to box. Fulton downplays Reich’s punching power and asserts control in the recent bout.
Western bowling rivals enter the Pacific Coast Bowlers Telegraph association tournament opening next Monday in San Francisco. Mayor Ralph presides as the association lists entrants from Portland and Vancouver to Butte and Boise with numerous San Francisco teams among them.
William M. Johnston national tennis champion in singles and doubles has adopted indoor gymnastics and outdoor running devised by Frank Foster coach of the Olympic A. of Frisco. Foster has created a graduated income based plan to improve Johnston's conditioning for faster tennis. Johnston is also noted as a strong runner.
Giddings and Sells join the Giants today after recent releases. Giddings, a first baseman, and Sells, a former Butte infielder, are slated to be evaluated by Manager Raymond and Tealey at the first base spot.
Chicago May 12 Big Ed Walsh former spitball king will try umpiring at a minor league level with an eye to an American league berth. Walsh has not aided the White Sox since 1912 when his arm failed after prolonged strain.
A recent membership drive by the Spokane Athletic Club yields 125 new members, reflecting solid participation and community interest in the club’s offerings.
A sensational note claims the Detroit Tigers installed an electric chair in the clubhouse to shock players who commit mental miscues. The story says Hughey Jennings has not used the device, while Trainer Hitte of the Cleveland Indians allegedly faced the chair after a recent setback in a boxing metaphor.
Louisville May 12 The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will feature a class field boosted by recent English entries shipped to the U S S and a large crowd is expected with free infield admission for the race. The event is for 3 year olds over one and a quarter miles and could see a record turnout.
Johnny O Leary of 2005 Irving St Seattle is correctly named and reachable through the National Sporting Club Philadelphia Pa to contact the Belllingham subscriber.
Cleveland May 11 reports Central high school boasts a one legged shot putter named John Janner, a sophomore who has hurled the heavyweight 40 feet. His teammates expect him to win first place in the Interclass meet.
Polo is rapidly gaining a foothold in Japan with American and Canadian teams touring Manila and arriving to play exhibitions. Wealthy Japanese sportsmen are taken with the speed and dash of the game, and two or three fours are expected for a series of practice matches in the near future.
Ten years after Eddie Collins left Columbia for the Athletics, Bob Watt may follow with a Macklin contract. Watt, Columbia captain at second base, aims to play through his final college month while Collins sought to replace Murphy with Lajoie. Watt hit .389 in 20 games last season and keeps a similar pace this spring. Jim Thorpe shines in Milwaukee as Wilbert Robinson remains a non-player but top fielding presence. The yanks in the American League appear dominated by seven clubs plus the Athletics with Shorten impressing at the plate since opening day.
Buenos Aires shows boxing fever as plans unfold to ship a detachment of Yankee boxers for a series of bouts. Billy Gibson holds the commission and oversees arrangements.
Dan Salt and Joe Harrahan depart for Portland this morning. Salt fights Joe Farrell at the Hippodrome in Rose City tonight as the semi final to Frank Barbeau versus Hilly Wright. Eddie Shannon faces Walter Knowlton on the same bill in Portland.
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