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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1911
Page
2
Frank Chance extols inside play as teamwork over personal glory. He contrasts self centered stars with players who sacrifice personal stats, emphasizing quick thinking, signal reading, and unselfish bunt decisions. The piece notes infielders have more chances for inside plays and warns noninside players may struggle to endure at higher levels.
In a verse homage by Tom Akers a young player from a bush league town is praised for his striking eye and loud cry Going up The piece imagines his path toward the major leagues with praise and a tongue in cheek nod to H Longfellow and Elevator Boy as a nickname and myth grows around his ascension
York defeats Emerson 10 to 0 to strengthen chances at first place in the South section league. Other results include Philadelphia Juniors beating Brooklyn Midgets 25 to 0, Bear Cubs 14 to 11 over Central Scrubs, and Seattle Midgets losing 11 to 9 in 12 innings to Seneca Invincibles. Tornados fall to Westlakes 14 to 12. All Stars forfeit to Storks.
Ithaca N Y February practice session underway as Harvard oarsmen set up training bases ahead of the annual intercollegiate race versus Cornell scheduled for next Saturday.
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson began a vaudeville engagement in New York performing a boxing stunt with partner Jim Monahan. He says he is studying voice culture and aims to become a singer.
Haverhill May 22 Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Americans refused 15000 from Cincinnati for Stuffy Melnnis who is now playing shortstop for the champions and leading the American league in batting.
Oscar Mortimer a Seattle light heavyweight boxed a ten round draw with 8i Gotchy or Edmonda. Vetro and Flanagan in a six round prelimin ary also went to a draw.
Annapolis reports the navy crew reversed a defeat by Columbia by winning a two mile race on the Severn Saturday afternoon in 11 02 with Syracuse finishing 11 18. In Chicago Sam Langford may fight Tony Capon May 29 before Decoration Day in a ten round no decision bout.
Umpire Michael Giannive was struck with a bat and fractured skull by a fan in New York. Georgetown fell to Redmond 4 to 2 in a lively league tilt at Redmond. The Mike Wrights earned a forfeit victory when the Albers Bros. failed to appear at Woodland Park. Portland Revolver club sets May 28 for a return match with Los Angeles under telegraphic rules after LA won the first. Female golfers converge in New York for the annual women’s championship starting Wednesday.
The Seattle Trapshooters association held its regular shoot yesterday with honors divided between Major Baldwin and William. The Old Gardenes defeated the Kirkland team in a pitchers battle by seven to two.
In Los Angeles on May 22 manager Betty urged by fan protest began travel east to secure two potential big league pitchers. The targets include players believed to be Reulbach and Pfeister from Chicago Cuba.
A battered box score shows the Giants losing to the Beavers, extending their skid to ten straight. Tacoma pulled ahead with late runs, while Vancouver and Seattle each posted notable hits as Spokane, Portland, and Victoria also played today.
California varsity ball tossers and rowing crews arrive in Seattle for a three day series of ball games Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday and a regatta on Thursday.
Hoodoo Wenner, famed for his stubborn drive, seeks to win varsity letters at Michigan this year after multiple near misses. Trainers praise his fighting spirit as he overcomes past sidelining injuries and academic hurdles to earn a coveted initial.
Results show Lincoln High dominates with Carr winning the 60-yard dash and mile, Magillicuddy and Cochrane taking field events, and Broadway High securing several top placings including pole vault and 220-yard dash. Final marks include times and distances for each event across Seattle contenders.
Haverhill on May 22 witnessed Mc Gallwell, the first baseman, play a complete nine inning game without a putout and with only one assist. The feat matches Jiggs Donohue of the Chicago Americans who achieved it on May 6, 1906 against Newark.
Dugdale aims to add new men as Portland outfielder Out of Portland is eyed to replace Kading on first base. He is described as a fine fielder and fair hitter who plays to win.
The Japanese Mikados won both games at Woodland Park yesterday. They defeated the Gophers 9 to 3 and the Central nine 13 to 3, securing a decisive doubleheader sweep.
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