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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1911
Page
2
Philadelphia reports a rise of Fred Luderus as the team's star slugger. Once an ordinary first baseman, his bat has thrilled fans and earned him two raises from his grateful club, with scouts and owners watching his every move.
Stockton report notes a pitcher from the Cubs era aiding Chicago as fans believed he would. San Jose details mention two scattered hits, eight strikeouts, and VO passes. In Paris, Garros set a new world altitude record for monoplane flight at 13 845 feet with observers nearly losing sight of the aircraft.
Report says Abe Attell may spar with English lightweight contender T Wells next, with Attell pledging to bet $1,000 and suggesting readiness for a hot challenge tested by Dan Dell. Other names like Willett and Morgan show equal eagerness in ongoing discussions.
The piece links Giants bid for Kippert and Tigers landing Vitt from the Seals after O'Toole led Pittsburg to a first game win over Boston. It notes McCreery and Zeke Zackert headed for spring camps and praises Joe Jackson as the fastest in baseball while highlighting George Jackson of the Doves and Joe Mienon’s support. It also mentions Ten Million’s prowess in Spokane and odd anecdotes about batters and nicknames like Old Hickory.
The All Stars clinched the pennant in a dominant season finishing with a strong record and secure standings. Key players led the charge as the team secured consistency across the schedule and sealed the title.
Dorchester Schoolgirl Rose Pitonof, 16, swam 21 miles from an East River pier to Coney Island in eight hours seven minutes, a women’s distance record and endurance mark. Charles Duborrow of Philadelphia later swam 22 miles Battery to Sandy Hook, eclipsing her distance.
The Tigers lost a doubleheader to the Pippins while the Giants beat the Beavers 3 to 2. Sage Leard and Buea homered for the Giants as they rise to second place next week, with the Indians and Islanders facing tough upsets.
Fragmentary OCR lists players Berry Leverens Abe and Smith linked to San Francisco and another game. Mentions Moskiman Holla HM but lacks clear events or outcomes.
St Louis second game notes mention Leudermilk Biles Richie and Needham in a brief National League update.
Simon led Cubs with a late scoring spree before flyouts to Charla in left. Two Cubs double plays turned the tide as Giles and Blair clashed with key assists. Arthur fumbled on Giles in the third but redeemed himself with a recovery play.
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