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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1912
Page
2
Doctor Lathrop, a Seattle physician praised for his broadminded approach and careful diagnoses, marks his eleventh year of practice. He emphasizes legitimate advertising and clarity about services offered, with offices in the People's Bank Building on Pike Street.
New York October 8 The Red Sox and Giants prepare for the first game of the world baseball championship series at the Polo Grounds. Speculation runs on managers May McGraw and pitchers Tesreau Mathewson Marquard and Wood while heroes like Speaker Doyle and OBrien could shape the outcome. Weather improved to ideal baseball conditions with clear skies and a warming breeze.
Chicago October reports Frank Chance Cubs manager has not received official notice of discharge. In a letter to Garry Herrmann Chance says he will return to the Cubs next season if his services are needed and wants assurance from Murphy that he will be relieved as manager for 1913.
Complete batting and fielding averages show Chick Hartley of Spokane atop sluggers with 386 in 46 games. Seattle's Pll Wilson hit .245 in 58 games, Victoria's Harry Meek led hitters at .344, and Hap Myers of Spokane was .328. Seattle led team batting at .270. fielding was second to Spokane at .963.
Bert Whaling's standout season as catcher features 138 games with only 7 errors and 188 assists indicating exceptional fielding. His precise glove work and strong throwing arm helped prevent base runners and shaped his impressive defensive reputation.
Jim McAleer of Youngstown Ohio, owner of the Boston Red Sox, controls about 200000 in the club and 136000 in savings with 70000 borrowed from Charles Comiskey of Chicago. If Boston wins the world series, McAleer says he will recoup the funds and have cash left to buy players. He credits his managerial income and frugal strategy for building the team and recalls urging Jake Stahl back to manage the Red Sox to lead them to the pennant.
A historical ledger lists clubs and managers in the American and National Leagues from 1886 through 1912. Names include Cleveland, St Louis, Washington, Boston, and Memphis with multiple seasons and positions noted.
Sotemia won the four mile endurance stakes at Churchill Downs in a record time of 7 10 45 amid a 6 to 1 payout. Col Holloway finished second with Azo third, Star Charter fading to the rear. The $10,000 prize included a $1,000 gold cup, as Manager Mack set the early pace before jockey Martin steered Sotemia to the lead.
Resolutions drawn up at Broadway High meeting censured rowdy behavior by a few students during and after a football game. They pledge adherence to school rules and apologize to Seattle Electric Co. A collection is taken to cover damages.
The Broadway high school board suspended all outdoor athletics after a rough streetcar incident following a football game. A $1,000 athletics appropriation was held up incident to the suspension, with blame being questioned about who started the trouble.
Philadelphia wins easily on sharp baserunning and fielding, overturning the Nationals who were already upset by the Red Sox and Washington. Alexander, Moore, Killifer, Coomba, Brown, Crabb and Lapp contribute for the Phillies.
H W Brown of Vancouver BC, manager of Kid Stanley, challenges any lightweight in the Northwest to face Stanley. Stanley claims welterweight title of Western Canada after beating Al Krohn at Swift Current last spring. Brown seeks Romeo Hagen or another top welter. General Delivery Vancouver BC.
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