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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1911

Page

2

Fistic Treat Planned by Uncle Tom McCarey

Los Angeles fight fans await a fall boxing revival as promoter Tom McCarey books a series of 20 round bouts at Vernon arena. On Sept 30 Johnny Kilbane meets Frankie Conley, Oct 14 Joe Rivers fights the winner, and talks include Dan Morgan for a 26 round Welch vs Brown in LA.

Los Angeles Tom McCarey Johnny Kilbane Frankie Conley Vernon Arena Joe Rivers McCarey Dan Morgan Brown New Yorker Freddie Welsh Rivers Sam Langford Joe Jeannette Welsh Ad Wolgast

Toe hold ban eyed to boost catch as catch can wrestling

East sports authorities consider banning the toe hold to improve the sport and give current champ Frank Gotch more fair matchups. Promoters hope the change would renew interest as Gotch battles opponents like Hack, Mahmout, Zybasco, Americus, Beel, Ordeman, Westergaard and Roller. Former umpire Jakey Baumgarten, now in California, tells tales of hidden plots, including a Tacoma meeting to reinstall former President Lucas at league helm.

Frank Gotch Gotch Hack Mahmout Zybasco Americus Fred Beel Henry Ordeman Jess Westergaard Kid Butler Doc Roller Jakey Baumgarten Lindsay Jakey California San Francisco George Shroeder Tacoma Lucas League

Sidelights on the Game and Islanders Doings

Yesterday a tight game with three errors all charged to the opposition. Sage and Eastley struck out five times each. The Bucs had two solid swings with Householder's slam over the fence. Cohn and Ostdiek likely lose more games, but they didn’t expect to drop the double-header to the door-matters. Islanders have been active, pulling off a double-header gag on the Pippins recently. Act like a real ball team now.

Hercules Sage Joe Cohn Harry Ostdiek Mr. Sage Frank Eastley Frisco Rage Giants Eddie H Bill Leard Artie Bors

Buck O'Brien Shines With No-Hitter in 29-Game Run

Tom Buck O'Brien of the Boston Red Sox, recalled from Denver, posted a 24 win 5 loss record this season. He delivered a standout no-hit performance against St Joseph, amid Pittsburg's $22,500 purchase of Marty O'Toole.

Tom Buck

Illuminator A. $1,000 beauty illuminator

A North Yakima owner, H Taylor, brings Illuminator a Airedale Terrier worth 1000 dollars to a beach show. The dog, recently arrived in America, is shown for exhibition only and has earned extensive publicity for past achievements in England with multiple first prizes.

H. Taylor North Yakima Nluminator Airdale Iluminator America England

Coast Leaguers Hit 300 Plus Mark Eye Boston Tryout

Jimmy Shinn of Sacramento is invited for a tryout with the Boston Americans next season after excelling for the Coast League with a batting average over .300. His transfer from Portland sparked a long controversy between managers Charlie Graham and McCreddie as the Coast League added the capital to its circuit and planned a player contribution to a new organization.

Jimmy Shinn Sacramento Cal Boston Americans

Jimmy Shinn Emerges as Notable Base Stealer

Credie released Shinn after a dispute over a bet. Shinn burst into action, stars rising as he terrorized opponents with speed and stealing prowess. He evolved from a barber shop trainee to a recognized talent, guided by a savvy scout who saw his potential.

Credie Jimmy Shinn Shinn Theacramento Club Commission

Coast League Clippings Mention San Francinc Frater Muse

A fragment lists Al San Francinc Frater and Muse along with Fanning aeet and Rivas Abbott in Coast League notes.

al San Francinc Frater Muse Fanning Aeet Rivas Abbott

Notable names listed in article fragment

The fragment cites individuals including Par Adame Hendrix Guene fimen Boyd Compton Mumphreys and Clarke, suggesting a roster or group reference without further context.

Par Adame Hendrix É Guene Fimen Boyd Compton Mumphreys Clarke

Coast pennant race narrows to Verson and Portland

San Francisco notes that in the northern series the race for the pennant centers on Verson and Portland with Oakland seven games back and virtually out of it. The Seals face a crucial series if Oakland falters while Portland must keep its edge to end Hoganites’ hopes.

San Francisco Portland Verson Oakland Beavers Seals Hoganites

Fall Bench Show Promises Strong Debut in Bon Marche

A fall bench dog show in the Bon Marche building next week draws heavy local interest with an entry near 700 dogs, including strong Boston terrier classes. Secretary R. M. Palmer prepares the lot for a three day event starting Sept 21, aiming to attract 200 to 400 dogs.

Bon Marche R. M. Palmer Lst Boston Terriers

Indians Sweep Split Doubleheader in Victoria

The Islanders took a doubleheader from the Beavers in Victoria, impacting the pennant race. The Indians fail to sweep, dropping both games 4 to 3 and 4 to 2 as Kraft and O Loughlin pitched for Indiana. Eddie H hit a homer for the Giants in the opener, while Sage dominated on the mound with a 6–0 win.

Joe Cohn Spokane Jane Indians MacCreery Houck Kraft Lake O'Loughlin Indiana

Sapulpans to Attend in New York For Madison Square Garden Bout

Frank Ufer, manager of Carl Morris the Oklahoma giant, confirms a special train will bring a delegation from Sapulpa to attend the Flynn fight in Madison Square Garden. The Sapulpa mayor will ride as a passenger. Morris is a 240-1 favorite over Flynn in Oklahoma.

New York Frank Ufer Carl Morris Oklahoma Giant Jim Flynn Madison Square Garden White Hope Sapuipa Morrie Flynn Oklahoma

Primrose Reconciled with Mrs Primrose Plans East Return

Portland Sept 4 George Primrose and Mrs Primrose, who sued a renowned steel magnate and vaudeville star, have reconciled and will depart for the East soon. Primrose announced the suit against him has been withdrawn and that he intends to resume his stage career after a brief retirement.

Portland, Or George Primrose Primrose East

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