Baseball Ends for Seattle Fans in 1912 Season Finale
Seattle fans bid farewell as the pickup team defeated Spokane Indians sealing the post season. The old Yester way park closed after today’s game and players hurried to trains headed south. Melkie and Strand pitched well for Seattle while Mullen starred at first base in a tense eighth inning victory.
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Silk O'Loughlin Losing His Voice
The famed linguist Silk O Loughlin faces a fading voice as experts warned his unique lingo strains his vocal cords. He has slowed his vocabulary though occasional eruptions of his strike tuh still slip in during tight games.
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World Series Opener Set as Giants Face Red Sox
The big league season ends with the World Series about to start Tuesday in New York. Five hundred fans lined up at the Polo Grounds for seat sales. Giants and Red Sox prepare, while Mathewson is favored to start against Boston star Joe Wood. Odds on game one sit near even.
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Postseason quarrels linger as players depart and are mocked
A fragmented report lists Seattle ball players quitting the postseason over homesickness and money, with names including Fullerton and Wally. Mentions credit to organizers for Spokane visitors and notes various figures and contracts in boxing and racing circles affecting local sports.
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Cascarets Tonight Relief from Biliousness and Constipation
The ad touts Cascarets as a quick remedy for headaches biliousness indigestion and constipation. It promises cleansing of sour undigested food and gas and claims a 10 cent box will keep the stomach sweet and bowels regular with a refreshed mood by morning. It also urges care for children’s gentler cleansing.
Mercer Rides Mile a Minute in Meadows Speedway
Fred Mercer aboard Flying Merkel dazzled crowds at the Seattle Racing Association meet. He won the ten mile free-for-all in 10 minutes 30 seconds, nearly a mile a minute, with multiple motorcycle events drawing strong spectator turnout. John Considine presided as judge with Albert M. Robinson and W. C. Hutchins assisting.
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McGoorty Thompson bout possible after offer
Good offers for a 20 round fight between Eddie McGoorty and Johnny Thompson were sent by James W. Coffroth of San Francisco. Thompson's manager accepted. McGoorty must agree. If lined up, the match would be in San Francisco with both fighters at 158 pounds.
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Fremont A. C. Winner Dashes Past Columbia A. C. 49–0
The Fremont Athletic Club defeated the Columbia A. C. 49 to 0 in Seattle on Sunday. Fremont showed strong teamwork and introduced effective forward passes with quarterback Schuster producing long runs. Both teams may meet again later, with Fremont open for games.
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Runner Beats Skaters in Five Mile Indoor Race
Jimmie Fitzgerald, famed for marathon runs, defeated two roller skaters at Broadway rink Friday night. He completed five miles on a 15 lap course in 26 minutes 22.45 seconds with a 500 yard margin. Megaphone Miller Jock Norman and C. F. Kohler officiated.
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Olympic Games Lost Money in Stockholm
The Olympic games held in Stockholm were a financial failure with losses of at least 242000 dollars after auditing. Stadium costs are not included. total income from the stadium and season tickets was just over 270000 dollars. Officials expect government support to cover the deficit, while praising the event's sporting success.
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