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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
5
Joe Dawson winner of the 500 mile race at Indianapolis announced plans to invest the winnings in a ranch. He earned 20000 as the prize plus 15000 in accessory prizes. Ralph Derama, who led near the finish, lamented luck and the early troubles in the final miles.
Yesterday's games featured strong pitching duels Belford vs Schmute with Charley taking the win. Vancouver plated in the fifth on Scharnweber’s single as Morse’s close play at the plate drew comment. The Bees and Pippins split, while Tacoma, Portland, and Washington also played, with miscues and hard hits throughout the day.
Paris May 31 Jules Vedrines the leading French aviator says he will take to the air again soon despite a fall a month ago which medical men call near miraculous. He recalls nothing of the crash and believes he will fly from Madrid to Paris in one day, insisting he is vaccinated.
In Spokane on May 1 United Press reports Cadreau’s clever pitching and strong defense sinking the Giants as the Indians win a doubleheader. Spokane’s timely hitting and critical Seattle errors helped the home club edge ahead, while fields and fumbles led to costly plays for Seattle.
Ed Watkins became sole owner of the Tigers and assumed all debts, refunding a $1000 forfeit posted by George Shreder. The franchise includes the lease to the grounds, leaving Everett out of the circuit. Managers will be paid for arranging games, as Watkins, 28, a West Virginia immigrant, ventures Tacoma baseball plans.
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