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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary text notes a dispute involving Dr Brown and dentists on First Avenue. The legible portions reference Beattie and dental practice terms, but essential names, locations, and outcomes remain unclear. The item appears to be a brief notice or advertisement fragment from a local paper.
1700 fans watched the Giants edge the Colts 6 to 3 as Meikle and Merkle held the Colts to two hits through the late innings. Key scoring came from Shaw, Jackson, and Nill with Merkle earning the win and Doty charged with the loss. The two clubs meet again at 3 pm today with admission noted as unchanged.
Spokane, Sept 15. Lasting the game of his life and aided by close supporting play, the Spokane Indians were edged by the Tigers in a hard fought contest.
Dover report describes Rose Pitonof and Lily Smith preparing to swim the English Channel from Dover to Calais. Both American and English competitors await favorable weather while their fathers monitor conditions for a potential first female crossing. The rivalry echoes historic 1778 tensions as publicity and vaudeville prospects ride on the outcome.
Hap Myers opened with a triple in the first inning and nearly scored on the play. Ben Hunt guided the Tacoma Tigers to a 2 to 1 win yesterday afternoon as they rallied in the fourth frame aided by a Powell error.
Vancouver wins 1-0 after Kellar misplays a drive allowing Engle to score the winning run as Clark and Kaufman hold league hitters to no runs through eight innings. American League results show Chicago and Philadelphia sweeping, with rain postponements affecting several NL contests. Vernon and San Francisco post scores in Coast League play.
The season opener features Romeo Hagen facing Holly Giles in a 10 round bout before the Fort Lawton Athletic club on Monday night September 23. Promoter Dan Sait also stages preliminaries including Jimmie Moore versus Leo Crevier with additional bouts planned. Special Fort Lawton car service and a strong Seattle fan turnout are anticipated as Hagen prepares after a Friday bout with Lonnie Austin.
Plats announced for a fall or winter tennis tournament at the Hotel Maryland courts in Pasadena, famed as one of the world’s fastest. Expected entrants include Maurice McLoughlin Thomas Bundy Melville Long William Larned Hazel Hotchkiss Sutton and the Sutton sisters, among others.
Umpire's day figures Van Haltren and Toman highlight events in Tacoma and Spokane as Moran receives tribute. Fans cheer as Ole Hanson, Jay Thomas and others participate with playful stunts including a toy goat presentation. Meikle showcases control on the mound amid a high tension Colts win over Seattle.
Portland manager Walter McCredie says eight draft prospects are bid for as Portland plans to strengthen the 1913 Coast League team. Bids will be opened in Cincinnati Saturday alongside other Class AA league bids.
The Seattle Athletic Club hosts its first season smoker featuring matches at 126, 145, 116, 125, and 135 pounds. Notable fights include Prank Duncan versus Got Fortner at 145 and Duval versus Knowlton in the heavyweight crowd favorite. Members may bring a guest.
Brackett and Howard Cosgrove issue a challenge to any two A C members for a friendly match with cash prizes or trinkets. Ladies classes opened well, and fair pupils completed work strongly. B A C wrestling aims for many wins in Seattle, with Frank Vance predicting dominance by fall. J Keith joins boxing, praised by Pat Scott. Bowling alleys reopen after repairs as Pinkey resumes duties and former players return. Gym officials seek a warrant for Doc Moorehead after four days absent. Vance and Scott clash as Vance allegedly hits the wall in a dispute at The Star office.
Dan Galt completes his card for the Austin & Freed smoker at the Coliseum Friday evening matching Charles Henderson with Art Wilson in a 176 pound four round bout. Lonnie Austin trains hard with boxing pupils while Hagen and Sam Morgan vie for the heavyweight spotlight. Other bouts include Owen Hooker vs Mickey O Briens pupil, Sidewheel Thompson versus Billie Williams, and Poole vs DeVoe.
The South Park squad averaging 17 years seeks two September Sundays for away games. After seven undefeated matches this season they hope to meet Collins Park Nationals, with arrangements to be made through A. S. W. McCoy in Sydney.
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