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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
2
A bush league president recalls wild seasons with unstable clubs and hostile owners. He describes threats to umpires, near ruin from weather, and odd incidents like impersonation and missing home plate while stressing the job’s fascination and hope for change.
In San Francisco on October 23, Jack Johnson the world heavyweight champion is barred from fight centers worldwide after insults about white women. Promoters Hugh D. McIntosh of Australia and James W. Coffroth of San Francisco announce Johnson will not appear again, with Coffroth citing police bans and lack of purses in San Francisco.
Chicago advices report Johnny Evers will replace Frank Chance as Cubs manager. Joe Tinker may sign with Cincinnati as manager if he desires. Hugh Jennings to vaudeville with blackface act earning $800 weekly. Horace Fogel seeks sale of Phillies NL club for $1 million. John McGraw signs vaudeville contract with a high salary.
The Lincoln and Broadway high schools clash in the city championship at Madison Park on Saturday, November 2. Lincoln seeks title glory as Broadway aims to upset.
In a condensed rundown Los Angeles beat Oakland 16 to 4 and Vernon defeated Portland 6 to 1. San Francisco topped Sacramento 6 to 3 in the day’s coast league results.
A nostalgic notice promotes roller skating at Broadway Rink 711 East Pine under manager H G Keller. Admission is 10 cents, skate rental 25 cents, coat check free, and this evening ladies admitted free near Broadway high school.
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