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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1912
Page
2
A wireless from the steamer Roma reports Gwendolyn II and Ortona failed to reach the start after departing Seattle Saturday for a race around Whaddah Island. High head winds Saturday and Sunday delayed them. Roma sighted them off Dungeness at 5 p m with Gwendolyn II leading.
Frederick and Nelson have offered a handsome trophy to the winner in the pending competition. The announcement underscores the retailer’s sponsorship and anticipates strong local participation.
Harry Smith formerly of the Pastime Athletic club now unattached defeats 12 rivals in New York to set the Amateur Athletic Union national 10 mile championship record. He wins by 10 yards with a time of 53 61 26, following a finish at the event. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
Oakland clinched the Coast League title by sweeping a doubleheader with Los Angeles, 5 to 4 in the morning and 6 to 0 in the afternoon, to finish with 120 wins and a .591 percentage. The Angels were blanked in the second game as Gregory pitched well. Vernon also won both ends of a twin bill for Los Angeles against Portland.
Oakland manager Bud Sharpe, in poor health, resigns after leading the Oakland club to the Pacific Coast league pennant. He leaves California for a Georgia plantation and will likely stay from baseball for a year. He credits the team and hopes Mitze or Ty Cobb succeed him as manager.
Washington Athletic club trains at Dugdale's park under Tom McDonald with aim to develop a top Pacific Northwest squad. Motivated by last year's defeat to Multnomah A. C. and pursuing two December games with Portland rivals. Management seeks strong elevens for open dates. letters to Sporting Editor for attention.
Tonight at the Broadway Rink in Til Mast Pine wt women enter free. Skates cost 26 cents with 10 cents admission, free check. Competent instructors help beginners and the event promises a healthful, friendly evening with orderly crowds.
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