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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
2
A 1909 testimonial from Mrs Mattie Campfield of Gobleville Michigan claims Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured her back and kidney troubles after five bottles, and that her husband also saw kidney and bladder improvements. The letter notes it was sworn before a notary on July 13, 1909.
Advertises a booklet about kidneys and bladder sent to Dr Kilmer and Company in ton New York. Mentions regular fifty cent and larger bottle sizes available at all drug stores.
Tacoma is out of the Northwestern league after directors revoked the franchise. The league rejected President Rothermel's bid to pay 3500 to assume liabilities and keep the team together for relocation. Seattle, Portland may absorb baseball as Tacoma's schedule ends. Ballard Everett and North Yakima seek the franchise.
San Francisco May 28 George Horine world's champion high jumper travels to New York to take part in the benefit games June 2 to aid the American Olympic team to Sweden. He may enter the Boston Maple trials June 8 after qualifying on the Pacific coast. Ralph Rose also leaves for New York June 6 as the American team sails June 14.
California university track team with nine athletes arrives in Lafayette Indiana aiming for first in the conference meet to be held Saturday. The Blue and Gold compete in every event and seek records, facing strong opponents Missouri and Notre Dame university.
In New York on May 28 Ed McGoorty and Bob Moha arrive in fine trim for tonight’s bout. McGoorty says he is confident of victory and will challenge Frank Klaus and Mike Gibbons for the middleweight crown and a $5,000 side bet if he wins.
New York May 28 The Highlanders push to climb the AL percentage column by adding talent. Manager Harry Wolsten ton recruited Carl Johnson of the University of Georgia, a 6 foot 2 inch pitcher with a 22 strikeout record in 27 at bats in a nine inning game. He will report soon.
Belford struggled early as Vancouver gave up six runs in the first two innings. He steadied to hold Tacoma to one hit over five innings, then Vancouver allowed three more runs, sealing a tough 9 inning loss as Belford finished strong with precise control.
The Bees take the opening game in Victoria powered by strong batting led by Lamline and Doty. McCreery endured a rough outing and scattered hits as Tacoma pressed ahead with key players Doty Tarria and McCreary contributing. Separate notes mention national content and standings across leagues with teams such as Portland Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn.
The article credits Jim Thorpe as the likely leading American athlete at the Stockholm Olympics. It notes his elite form in multiple events including the 16 pound shot, high jump, long jump, sprints, hurdles, hammer and discus, javelin, pole vault, and likely the 1600 meter run, with rivals such as Dona Hue, Strong Rivale, and August Menau.
A chaotic sports column mocks Tacoma sports, fans, and venues with playful predictions. Mentions Parmatee Turpin Morton Morton's parachute and a staged onlookers scene. References Umpire Moran Johnson Labor Day retirements and a planned ten round scrap between Givens and Jimmy O Leary.
James Donahue of Los Angeles shows strong odds to make the Olympic squad after decathlon trials. He completed omitted events from Berkeley trials with marks including 100 meter hurdles 15.5 seconds 154 5 inches pole vault 11 feet 7 inches mile 4 minutes 56 9 6 seconds and javelin 187 feet 9 inches.
The Moran versus White winner at Vernon on June 8 will receive a shot at the Wolgast Rivers winner from the Fourth of July bout, Tom McCarey announced. Moran and White train hard for a 20 round war and both expect to earn the title chance. Rivers trained at Venice and will limit work until late June.
Talbot cannot join the American hammer and discus team for Stockholm due to business obligations. Harry Coleman seeks a Mandot bout with Knockout Brown or Leach Crow within weeks. The Blue Bells of Ballard beat the Eagles twice, one by forfeit and another 14 to 3 over Highlands.
Porky Flynn, Boston light heavyweight, is recuperating after a brutal 14th round beating by Sam Langford in Melbourne. The referee halted the bout as Flynn suffered severe punishment.
In Spokane yesterday the Giants defeated the Indians 7 to 2. Seattle pitchers James Kraft and Leon hard held off Cochrane, while umpire Moran fined Teele Raymond and Schneider for disputing calls.
New York May 28 Knockout Brennan will fight Mike Gibbons in Cleveland Friday night replacing Willie Adams. Brennan has several knockouts and is seen as a rising contender by many fans and promoters.
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