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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
2
A minor league umpire, Brennan, faced a brawl after a disputed call. Players, angered by decisions, attacked at the bar with kicks and a thrown iron object. Brennan defended himself and later quoted saying the umpire has a notable mastery of a spitball while critics questioned his conduct.
The Detroit deposed star Ping Bodie is linked to a parrot prank after a Washington home run. Germany Schaefer, in disguise as a pet dealer, sent Bodie a forged note about a parrot prize. Bodie and Ed Walsh visited a store, the gag exposed, and Bodie struck out thrice as Stanage repeated the tale.
Los Angeles boasts bold taunts from managers Walter Me and Hap Hogan predicting quick victories for their teams. Boston reports Oscar Nelson's comeback hopes crushed as Young Sayler dominates 12 rounds in decisive win in Indianapolis.
Judge McCredie plans next year’s schedule with Seattle retaining control and all clubs staying in. Tacoma will start the week, Victoria ends, Spokane and Vancouver share games. Seattle will host most home games while on the road visiting clubs fill gaps. President Doe serves pro tem. permanent choice in January.
Los Angeles October 5 Beavers win yesterday's game 9 to 7 after strong late innings. Vernon Tigers leader Happy Hogan responds with rallying optimism saying they will outplay opponents and chase the pennant. Portland Beavers claim superior fielding and pitching as McCredie asserts they will win another pennant.
In London on October 5 George Robey, a comedian, challenged Champion Jack Johnson. Johnson floored Robey with two rights and a left, then knocked him into the timekeeper’s arms before carrying him offstage. Robey had issued the challenge.
Aviator C. P. Rodgers rests today in Huntington after his aeroplane wreck yesterday. He has quit firing for the moment but may resume his transcontinental flight on Thursday. FOR NEW modern furnished room at low prices contact The Vi rginus, 946 Virginia Street near Westlake Avenue.
Vean Gregg sat out as Cleveland’s last swing neared. Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson shine amid weak clubs. Marquard leads the NL with strong support, while Frank Chance faces fan criticism in Chicago. Fifteen injured in Springfield bleacher collapse at the fairgrounds race track.
Veteran pitcher Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants threw a complete game shutout against Brooklyn, sealing a 2-0 victory to clinch the National League pennant for 1911. Scoring came in the fifth and ninth innings as Giants batters provided the needed runs.
Fractured text lists players and teams with missing letters and garbled order. No coherent event or result can be determined from the readable segments.
Collection notice from Woat Era Collection Co located at 433 N Bioek Main 6169 urging payment of outstanding bills. No further context or dates provided in the fragment.
A portrait of Gat Lewis known as Gatling gun for rapid plays at second base. Described as the top Central league defender and a rising star, with Roy Montgomery and Jimmy Casey predicting major league success in 1912. Lewis, 2% years old, 190 pounds, six feet tall, excels in fielding and hitting when given a chance.
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