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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1919

Page

2

Opening Day Brings Seattle Anglers to King County Waters

Seattle sportsmen flood into the wilderness for opening day of the fishing season. More than 2,000 licenses issued in King County as streams rise and lakes clear. Bulletin lists local water conditions and closures across multiple counties to guide anglers.

Seattle King County Clallam County Cushman Hoodsport Kiteap Charleston Skykomish Index Wa Mn Hint Lake Sammunish Kirkland Redmond North Bend Duckabash River Brinnon Lake Chelan Chelan Skykomish River Keechelus Easton Grandy Lake Birdsview Lake Wilderness Maple Valley Stillaguamish River Granite Falls Oso Lake Bosworth Skagit Sank Rockport Soeuth Fork Snoqualmie Upper Falla Mooney Creek Lake Dorothy Redmond Creek Kittitas County Lost Lake Roaring Creek Copper Lake Cle Elum Stevens County Seohomish County Goat Lake Pen Oreille North Skookum Lake Kings Lake South Skookum Lake Mystic Lake Yocum Lake New Moon Lake

Northwest bowling tourney to be held in Seattle in 1920

Vancouver report notes Seattle to host the 1920 Northwest bowling tournament after the 1919 meet. J F Morris elected president of the Northwest association for the coming year. E N Brookes team leads the five man event with 2960. Sibleys lead doubles with 1243. Gerry and Hedenstrom of Seattle lead singles with 624. woods of Portland tops the singles standings.

Attle J. F. Morris Northwest Association E. N. Brookes Seattle Sibleys Sartor and Croix Spokane Gprry Hedenstrom Woods Portland

New Seattle Yacht Club Plans Move Ahead

The Seattle Yacht Club will hold a member meeting at the Dexter Horton bank on Wednesday night to set plans for the coming season. Construction of a $50,000 club house on Lake Union will start soon, with occupancy hoped for by spring 1920.

Seattle Yacht Club Dexter Horton Bank Lake Union Commodore N. H. Latimer Seattle

Comet Plans Return to Tennis Court

Navy sailor Maurice McLoughlin known as Comet plans a comeback this year if discharged in time to compete in national events. The former national doubles champion has begun practicing and aims to regain titles after serving aboard the US Navy warship Oregon in Southern waters.

Los Angeles Maurice McLoughlin Navy McLoughlin Oregon

Vaughn Falls Ill With Tonsillitis

PASADENA Calif April 1 The Cubs training camp was interrupted when Big Jim Vaughn was taken ill with tonsillitis and confined to a hotel under a physician's care He will miss several days of practice after yesterday's session at Tournament Park

Pasadena Cal Cubs Big Jim Vaughn Vaughn Tournament Park Iile Case

McCredie Frees Walters Coen Swartz in Portland Camp

Portland manager McCredie announced the unconditional release of first baseman Walters, infielder Coen, and pitcher Swartz. The Beaver roster remains at 19 men in camp at Crockett, California.

McCredie Portland Portland Pacific Coast League Walters Coen Swartz Beavers Crockett Cal

Bees Pilot Outlines Ball Plans in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Bees manager Herr outlines his campaign in Pittsburg Colorado plans. He targets Ed Spencer as chief catcher and signs Ernie Johnson and Marty Krug for second base. The article notes bolster with Sheely at first and Merkle Levering Steele Schinagin and an additional pitcher to fit 16 man limit.

Salt Lake City Herr Ed Spencer Spencer Eddie Hlerr Ernie Johnson Marty Krug Johnson Krug Sanda Sheely Ilerr Bee Hurling Corps Merkle Levereng Bee Hob Steele Adolph Schinaghin Lee Seattle Seattle Pilot Walter Malls South Bowman Falkenberg Eastley Mains

Former Bat Boys Try Out for Portland Club

Two former bat boys vie for spots with Portland at Crockett Ogart and Rit ter, ex McCredie helpers who swapped bate for ball. Managers seek hitters as Bogart, an aggressive fielder, joins from Aberdeen in the Pacific Coast International league and Tacoma shipyard club in Puget Sound.

Portland Crockett Ogart Ritter McCredie Bogart Aberdeen Shipyard Tacoma

Seals Hold Practice Ahead of Opener at Home

In San Francisco on April 1 the Seals worked on signal practice and team play on their home grounds. Manager Graham has not yet announced lineup releases, but several players are expected to receive the blue envelope before the week ends.

San Francisco San Francisco Seals Altho Graham

Amateur Golf Meet Set for August at Oakmont

The United Golf Association executive committee chose the week starting August 18 for the national amateur golf championship at Oakmont Country Club in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. The women’s title tournament will run the week beginning September 29 at Shawnee on Delaware, over the Shawnee Country Club links.

New York United Golf Asvocaation Oakmont Country Club Allegheny County Shawnee Delaware Shawnee Country Club

Veteran athlete Michael Geary dies in San Francisco

Michael Geary, 70, longtime Frisco athlete and sport writer, died in San Francisco today after suffering heart failure following an attack.

San Francisco Cal Michael Geary Frisco

New Left-Handed Pitcher Considered For New Orleans Port

Indian Manager Toh seeks another southpaw to share load with pitcher Fred Coumbe. Plan to convert outfielder Charlie Jamieson into a pitcher details Jamieson’s prior six years ago with Buffalo as a point of reference.

New Orleans Toh Fred Coumbe Charlie Jamieson Jamieson Buffalo

Dodgers reshuffle infield after Lehmandt injury

Jacksonville April 1 Wilbert Robinson rebuilds the Brooklyn Dodgers infield following Ray Lehmandt injury from a spike by Frank Brazil yesterday. Lehmandt will miss at least six weeks and Brazil likely fills the gap leaving first base unprotected.

Jacksonville Fla Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Ray Lehmandt Sehmandt Frank Brazil Maine Lesat Brazil

Jack Barry Heads to France to Teach Doughboys Baseball

Jack Barry, veteran major league player and Knights of Columbus secretary, left San Francisco yesterday for France to teach the soldiers in the army of occupation the finer points of baseball.

France San Francisco Jack Barry Knights of Columbus Barry Army of Occupation

Cardinals Play Doubleheader In St Louis

In St Louis on April 1 the Cardinals held a short morning practice at Manning Field and planned a five inning game against a local semi pro club in the afternoon. In London on April 1 Jimmy Wilde, English flyweight champion, won a points verdict over American Jon Lynch after a bout where Wilde outweighed Lynch by 16 pounds.

ST. Louis Cardinals Mranelg Field London Jimmy Wilde Jon Lynch Wilde

Boxing talk and fights set in Tacoma and Des Tiny

Ring lore runs through Tacoma sports pages as Dempsey Willard talk blends with planned bouts. Heinie Schumann defends his lightweight crown against George Ingle in Des Tiny. Tacoman notes short KO of Hobby Moore, Hector faces Ole Anderson, and Eddie Quinn with Karl Conners billed for further Tacoma showdowns.

Heinie Schumann Coast George Ingle Seattle City of Destiny Schumann Eddie Quinn Karl Conners Tacoma Sound City

Harper and Gorman Set for 12 Round Vancouver Bout

Bobby Harper Northwest light weight champion will fight Joe Gorman of Portland in a 12 round match in Vancouver Washington on April 9. Gorman's manager Nate Druximan wired acceptance of the bout. The rivals have met twice in Seattle with Harper winning once on a hairline decision and the other bout ending in a draw. Several other bouts are listed on the card including Mitchie versus Bud Anderson's brother in the semi windup.

Bobby Harper Northwest Joe Gorman Portland Vancouver Wash Nate Druximan Harper Hobby Prana Gorman Draximan Tenue Seattle Harper Pets Mitchie Bud Anderson

Boxing Notes from Coast to Coast and Yard Talk

Ted returns to shipyard work after leading a mas seur shop at Austin and Salts gym and decorating the cabin with art. Tonight in San Francisco Battling Ortega faces Soldier Hartfield after a recent draw in Milwaukee. Other bouts loom with Kid Herman Morrie Lux Sid Mitchell and Robby Evans planning Seattle Portland cards. Mealy defeats Kilbane in Philadelphia while Greb edges Miske in Pittsburgh in a no-decision contest.

Soul Ted Austin & Salts Ortega Hartfield San Francisco Milwaukee

Cyclone Taylor retires from hockey in Vancouver

Vancouver star Cyclone Taylor, one of hockey's greats, has quit the game. Veteran defenseman Si Griffin also announces retirement, signaling end of an era for the Vancouver hockey scene.

Vancouver B. C Taylor Si Griffin

Dempsey Set for Des Moines April 25 Bout

Jack Dempsey, challenger for Jess Willard’s crown, will appear in Des Moines on April 25 in his only local stop. He will spar with partners as part of his training schedule announced today by his manager.

Dempsey Willard Jean John Jack Joe Walcett Jens Jess Dreamland Victory Liberty Ponds Des Moines Tes Moines Jack Dempsey Jess Willard

Seals Face Uncertainty as Opening Day Nears

Public sentiment weighs on players who sought essential work during draft fears. San Francisco reports Seals veterans like Schaller and Seaton nursing injuries while rest of squad trains hard under Denny Carroll. Umpire selection delays persist as Baum scouts eight officials, eyeing Bill Guthrie for a coastal role. Standridge eyes managerial work, Jess Ruckles touted as key Vernon prospect.

San Francisco Biff Schaller Tom Seaton Tom Schaller Denny Carroll Spider Haum Seals

Coast league opens with Seattle Portland join gains and hopes

Seattle and Portland join the Coast League boosting the circuit with two series northward. Seattle opens in San Francisco on April with home debut April 23, as local business leaders fund a comeback. Manager Bill Clymer brings in East players to strengthen the infield and outfield as hopefuls crowd the roster. Hal Dimock may push into Seals rotation with practice form showing promise.

Seattle Portland San Francisco Seals Bill Clymer Clymer Jack Knight Seattle Forces Knight Niehoff Murphy Fabrique Bill Cunningham Young Wilson Taft

Cubs Train Baserunning Drills With Pick In Pasadena

Pick leads Cubs in baserunning drills in Pasadena on April 1 as Manager Mitchell assigns Pick to the sliders. In a practice game the Cubs beat Pasadena 2 to 1 with George Tyler pitching for the Bruins.

Pasadena Cubs Charlie Pick Mitchell Pick George Tyler Bruins

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