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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
2
James R. MaLeer offers practical guidance for aspiring outfielders noting that natural talent, early start in baseball, and instinct shape success. He urges receivers to learn fly balls, train for rapid throws to bases, avoid over throws at the plate, and practice consistently with temperance and coach’s advice to improve by about 60 percent.
Sporting notes report the opening of the Boys' Bisley rifle championship in London. Separate items announce Frank Kraus versus Montana Dan Sullivan set for June 7 in San Francisco, Danny Webster versus Freddy Couture a six round bout in San Francisco, and Stanislaus Zbyszko sailing from New York to Poland with supporters and money after a U.S. wrestling tour.
Chicago lightweight Eddie Sheridan meets every available lightweight in preparation for his clash with Chuck Larson in Gary Indiana tonight. Sheridan trains to sharpen speed and endurance for the title fight set at Gary's arena with Larson as the featured opponent.
Princeton hosts University of Michigan in a midseason baseball clash. The game unfolds as part of a busy schedule across the Northeast with other events in golf boxing and track noted in brief city items. Seattle is favored in a regional track meet while bouts in Dayton and Fort Wayne draw attention as date lines shift.
Bernie Hunt, 11, leads the Teddy Bears at first base as they post a perfect 4 0 start. The piece lists local youth teams and results including Meteors of Ballard forfeiting to Elbee Juniors 143, and Mohawks beating Burke Farrar 12 2 with a forthcoming Tukwila clash.
Boston May 24 Jimmy Walsh claims the world bantam title and sails to Canton Ohio to meet Johnny Kilbane on Memorial Day in a bout expected to settle the disputed championship claim.
Chicago May 24 Knockout Brown and Jimmy Clabby likely to meet in a ten round bout in Hammond Indiana early next month Brown also schedules a May 29 fight with Tony Capon in Kenosha Wisconsin indicating a busy string of engagements for the contenders.
Preparations are complete for the University of Washington and University of California crews to race on Lake Washington with freshmen first at 4:40 and varsity an hour later. If rough water delays occur a salute will signal the start, and the course extends from the sawmill to Madison Park grandstand.
Cleveland Ohio May 24 Cy Young veteran major league pitcher is back on the job and appears fully recovered after four weeks of pneumonia. The famed hurler shows improvement and readiness to resume duties with his team.
Billy Papke and England's Jim Sullivan are matched for a London May 21 middleweight title bout at Hugh McIntosh's club. The press notes Papke’s power and Ketchel clash as a benchmark, with possible challengers Houck McGoorty Clabby Lewis and others sniffing for a shot. Sullivan seeks to prove himself against a top rival after winning the English title last year at the National Sporting Club.
The Giants lose to the Tigers 9 to 7 as a late rally falls short. Dickenson allowed two homers in a decisive inning while Lynch,Harnes, Whisher and Morse produced key hits and runs for Portland and Vancouver.
Vancouver Beavers blank the Indians for eight innings and score seven runs in the seventh to take a 7 to 6 win. Hatterson Jensen Cates and Spleeman contribute on offense while Bonner Ostdlek secure the shutout. Spokane loses 4 to 7 as Bonner pitches. Victoria rallys to a 6 to 5 victory over Portland with a four-run seventh inning behind MacCreery DeVogt Archer Eastiey and Bradley.
Philadelphia on May 21 notes Biddle a complex man who guides Anthony J in boxing and Bible study. He runs a private gym used by young fighters and directs Sunday religious instruction alongside weekday physical training. His muscular Christianity draws professionals to train and attend fights.
The Northenders led by Bad Young shone as Lincoln and Broadway battled to an 8–8 draw yesterday at Lincoln Park. Lincoln set to meet Tacoma tomorrow at Latters Grounds for the state championship.
Queen Anne highs out ahead of Tacoma in their last game of the season at Queen Anne grounds. Score 7 to 6 after a ninth inning rally by the visitors tied the score, then Queen Anne answered with a final run to win.
The Californians defeated the locals 3 to 2 in the first game of a series. Wet ground and near continual rain made baseball difficult, with Hickingbotham driving in both runs for the locals and Sturgie pitching well against the opponents.
George Sutton the handless billiards marvel again defeats Cumber, city champion, 200 to 60, before a record crowd at Brown and Hulen's. Chase Sibley, a promising local three cushion player, will oppose the veteran tonight.
Joe Rivers the sensational Mexican featherweight plans to marry Virginia Crouz shortly after returning from San Francisco. In St Louis Eddie Dennis protests a boxing decision granting Jack White the Chicago victory after 15 rounds. Dennis, the aggressor, alleges the referee jobbed him with Battling Nelson in his corner. Missouri Gov Hadley announces intent to stop prize fighting except before chartered clubs.
A call to Seattle residents to prepare for the Golden Potlatch urging constructive action. It advertises a Creditors’ Sale offering a $20 suit of clothes for $10 at Himelhoch on First Ave, encouraging locals to inspect bargains and support the event.
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