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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
2
Ey Al Mosler, a 125 pounder, uses good weather for road work and seeks a match with any opponent of his weight. He has boxed top Northwest boys and is eager for any number of rounds and any time to fight.
Read about our treatment in a free book shown with pictures of robust men and women. The offer invites you to clip this coupon and mail or bring it in. Consultation hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, and Sunday at 10.
Mosler and Eddie Shannon have organized the Roslyn Athletic club with club rooms at Fifth Avenue and Republican Street. Fight fans are invited to stop by any afternoon to watch the trainees and even join in to help them work out.
A large crowd attended Rainier Social Club’s Georgetown smoker last night. Art Wilson filled in for McPherson and defeated Carl Berge in the second round. Floyd Goodman and Charlie Givens drew after four rounds. Vietro beat Rose, Rolin and Franklin drew at 145, Richards and Riley drew at 106, with McDeavitt refereeing.
Poulsbo wins Class A pennant and Silver trophy for best rage at season end. Class B winner is Collins Park Nationals defeating Lowman and Hanford at Woodland Park. Wanderers claim Class C pennant. Big smoker planned for September 19 with Multnomah A. C. guests. American League results Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 6.
The funeral for W H Lucas, organizer of early Western baseball leagues, will be held at his sister's Portland home. Lucas died in Missoula Montana Sunday from heart aneurysm. He helped form the Northwestern and Pacific Northwest leagues and presided over the leagues until 1910.
Emma Holdefer of Kansas City Missouri claims kidney and bladder relief after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. She says one year of stones was cured after taking several bottle sizes and has remained well for seven summers. Notary Henry Emery confirms her sworn statement.
An advertisement urges readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and notes fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes sold at fall drug stores.
In a late thriller at Dug's Park Seattle fans saw the Colts surge in the ninth inning to overcome the Giants. Fullerton relied on a strong start before giving way to relief to seal a 9-7 win with James closing out the rally.
In Spokane on September 17 the Indians shut out the Tacoma Tigers 5 to 0. Belford allowed five free passes in the second inning, Jansen’s error aided the scoring, and Noyes delivered a bases loaded hit to finish off the rally as Tacoma managed six hits to none for the Indians.
Vancouver September 17 Gervais controlled play to keep the Hees from mounting a threat while the Champs hit well through Creery and Kanthlener. They secured a 6 to 4 victory with timely hits as Meek and Harmon came in as pinch hitters for Victoria in the ninth but could not spark a comeback.
Sacramento infielder Orr and Seattle catcher Meikle are among Northwestern league stars drafted by Connie Mack and Hugh Jennings. Joe Gideon of San Francisco and Kinwitter of Portland Heavers also leave for the majors as clubs from Cincinnati to St Louis seek ready talent. The Cubs drafted 16 players while the Giants failed to secure any draftees.
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