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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
2
Nick Finley known as Nik Finley dies of heart disease at home in Asbury Park New Jersey age 49. He played catcher for the York Giants in 1889 championship season. The notice notes his death occurred yesterday with reference to past sports ties.
Boston opens World Series with a 1 0 win as Joe Wood and Heston excel while the Giants overrely on Tesreau Tesreau and Marquard need stronger games. Grantland Rice previews a pivotal rematch and the Giants’ hope rests on Mathewson to rebound and even the series.
The report notes Meyers may fare better in the 1911 World Series as he avoids Big Chief Bender who could confer an Indian sign on him.
Bartell's ad page 6 lists drug supplies for Your drug needs supplied with Charter Oak Heaters and Modern Furniture Company reference. The fragment suggests a local ads context and product mention without clear event or numbers.
Frank Slivers Oakley known as Slivers is the nation’s famed baseball vaudeville character. He practices with big league camps headlines players like Tinker and Davie, uses Blankenship’s mitt, and wields Tinker’s famous Polo Grounds bat while sharing a stage with Barnum and Bailey.
The Hofbrau cafe announces a three month engagement by the celebrated German Hussar Orchestra plus top entertainment. Afternoons offer music from 2 26 to 6 00, evenings 6 00 to 1 00, inviting crowds to meet friends and enjoy premium offerings at Viret and Madison.
Romeo Hagen fought six hard rounds in Bremerton as Charlie Fox of the Navy won a decision. referee Ducky Doyle favored Fox on points, prompting Hagen to seek a rematch. Other bouts included Cook Goodrich drawing Louie Rue, Slugger O Neil defeating Johnny Ness, and Harry Merri drawing with Fl Nelleon in a wrestling match. Pacific Athletic club hosted the events.
Oakland leads standings with 6 wins and Sacramento 2 in first place. Vernon Los Angeles and Portland trail. San Francisco game postponed due to death of Wm Heine Heltmalier. Sacramento follows Oakland in the league.
Louisville scene reports Miss Thorpe broke the American record for a mile and 20 yards at Churchill Downs with 1 89 flat. The former mark was held by Col. Ashmeade at 1 293 5 on October 5, 1911, also at the same track.
Washington Park prepares for the season with many returning players and amateur talent. Ed Hunter, manager, Hotel Brunswick, First and Columbia contact. Bartell drugstore advertises.
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