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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1911

Page

3

Cubs Will Fight Giants for Pennant Says McGraw

New York May 15 United Press Leased Wire Muggsy McGraw says Chicago is the team to beat for the pennant and that the Cubs will fight the Giants for the title. He notes the Pirates and Phillies are threats but doubts Clarke and the Pirates can surpass Chicago's strength this season.

CUBS Giants McGraw United Press New York Chicago Er “Muggsy Ork Giants Pirates Phillies Clarke Wagner Leach Gibson Fone

Oregon Beats Washington in Northwest Track Meet

In a meet marked by wrangling and delays Oregon won the Northwest ship at Eugene with 72 points to Washington 51 Idaho 17. Hawkins set a low hurdles mark 25.1 seconds and Johns broke the college 440 record 50.34 seconds. MecConnell of Idaho set a college half mile record 3 5. Hawkins starred with multiple wins and Keloes led Oregon in points. A later note describes Robb dominating a Seattle trap shooting event.

University of Oregon Eugene Washington Idaho Cal Northwest Hawkins Oregon Johns MecConnell Keloes Gish Hin Hay Heavout

Sopwith to fly Philadelphia to Chicago flight this summer

In New York on May 15 British aviator Tom Sopwith, winner of the De Forest prize, plans a Philadelphia to Chicago hop between August and 20. The same day reports say Cubs pitcher Pfeister was waived by the National and may go to Louisville, Ed unknown pitcher also waived. clubs Boston, Brooklyn, and Cincinnati show interest. In Fort Smith Ark Bourland and two police cap injured by cash hurled at a game halted by police. A dance at Dreamiana tonight.

New York Tom Sopwith de Forest England Bel Philadelphia Chicago Pfeister Chicago Cubs The National Louisville Bos Brooklyn Cincinnati Fort Smith Ark Bourland

Derby winner Meridan sets track record at Louisville

Kentucky Derby winner Meridan broke the track record by running the mile in 2 06. Saturday reports from Louisville note the fast time. Other items include Correll beating Princeton in the Ithaca track meet and nearby boxing and race results across several cities.

Louisville Meridan Ithaca N. Y Correll Princeton Tigers

Seattle and U S S Philadelphia win big in local baseball play

The U S S Philadelphia beat Port Blakeley 6 to 0 as Gifford struck out 13 and allowed two hits. Washington Iron Works topped Rhodes Bros 7 to 0, while Palace Markets fell 6 to 0 against Seattle. Swastikas of Seattle lost 4 to 3 to Black Diamonds.

U. S&s. S. Philadelphia Port Blakeley Boys Gifford Port Townsend Seattle

Michigan Beats Syracuse in Track Meet

Ann Arbor May 15 Michigan overwhelmed Syracuse in a Saturday track meet 8 to 650. Manavan set a new mile record with 1:23 0. Wolgast referred to as Two Round, adding a casual nod to the event.

Michigan Syracuse Ann Arbor Manavan

Facts for Fight Fans and Boxing Gossip

Bi McFarland expresses willingness to fight at 124 pounds at 3 o'clock but Wol gast is dated until fall so no match soon. Salinas Jack Burns won a fight in England while One Round Wogan denies a recent altercation with Wolgast. Nelson visits Hot Springs Arkansas to test the mist therapy and hopes to box in July. Jim Clabby and Knockout Brown may fight or exhibit in Hammond Indiana.

McFarland Wolgast Nelson Hot Springs Ark

Giants Fall 5 0 as Tigers Shut Down Tacoma

The Giants lost the final game of the series to the Tigers after Seaton weakened in the eighth. Tacoma defeated Seattle 5 to 0 with Longanecker earning the edge on decisions and Mike Lynch advancing from second on an infield play in the eighth. Seattle’s lone bright moment came in the third when Seaton reached base. Beaton tried to score on a Cuickshank relay but was tagged out. The team heads to Vancouver for a six game series starting today.

Tacoma Gianta Tigers Seaton Longanecker Seattle Mike Lynch Giants Cruickshank Beaton

Portland Beats Beavers Despite Narrow Defeat

Portland staged a strong performance overcoming early deficits to dominate the Beavers and secure a decisive win. Key players contributed as the team maintained momentum throughout the game.

Strand Wins His Own Game In Spokane Victory

Paul Strand, an 11 year old from Spokane, pitched a strong game to beat Victoria 8 to 2. He logged 10 strikeouts while receiving solid run support and held the Victorians to two runs and four hits.

Paul Strand Spokane Victorians Indians Dugdale

Denver-Omaha 3 At Denver and Topeka Topeka 4

Sports brief notes results with multiple matchups listed as Denver-Omaha 3 at Denver and Topeka-Topeka 4, Bt. Joseph at Wichita-Wichita 4, Sioux City 4.

Denver Omaha Topeka Joseph Wichita Sioux ‘City

Cue Masters Set for Supremacy Championship

Hoppe laments lack of challengers but is expected to accept. The match follows a 60 day rule between challenge and game to settle supremacy.

Hoppe

McMurray Nine Beats Big Lake in 7–2 Victory

The McMurray nine defeated Big Lake 7 to 2 with Moon and Hall as Battery. The team promotes its improved grounds and seeks new games, listing contact details for recruiting at 8 B Arnold McMurray Washington. Also noting Mike Wrights lost to the Golfers 10–9 in a fast one inning game at Woodland Park yesterday.

McMurray Big Lake McMurrays Moon Hall Kelly Arnold, McMurray Washington Mike Wrights Woodland Park

Plymouths Face Seniors at Lincoln Park Tonight

The Plymouths meet the Seniors at Lincoln Park while the Y M B C squares off with the Business Men at Seattle College grounds tonight.

Plymouths Lincoln Park Seattle

Baseball scores from multiple city games

At Indianapolis Indianapolis 2 Toledo 1 in 12 innings. At Louisville first game Louisville 6 Columbus 7 second game Louisville 1 Columbus 10. At Milwaukee Milwaukee 5 Kansas City 4. At Minneapolis Minneapolis 7 St Paul 10.

American Association Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Columbus Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul

Basel State wins fivemen event in Golden Pot latch bowling

The final Saturday game of the Golden Pot latch bowling tournament saw Basel State win the fivemen event with a score of 26.69 and E N Brooks team second at 26.26. Morris and Mileworth capture doubles with 1147 while Roberts and Bennett finish second at 1128. Buxton takes singles with 612 and Alexander follows at 606.

Basel E. N. Brooks Morris Mileworth Roberts Bennett Buxton Alexander

Tides at Seattle Today Calendar Skewed Notes

Tides at Seattle today show high water at 3:33 a.m. and 8:03 p.m. with low tide at 11:63 p.m. and a predicted range around 0.7 feet. The text contains garbled spellings and unreadable fragments.

Twin Cities Dominate Opening Games in Washington League

Chehalis defeated Raymond while Centralia beat South Bend in three early league games. One game was Saturday with Centralia a 13 to 3 winner, then 6 to 3 and 13 to 3 on Sunday. Chehalis opened 1 to 0 Saturday and followed with 8 to 2 and 7 to 4 Sunday.

Twin Cities Chehalis Centralia Dragon Raymond South Bend

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