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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1918

Page

9

Cubs Aiming Pennant With Three Man Pitching Attack

Purman argues the Cubs can win the pennant with a three man rotation led by Alexander Vaughn and Mitchell backed by a strong staff. He notes Killefer’s catching, Merkle at first, Kilduff and Hollacher at middle infield, and a solid defense despite limited power in the outfield. The Cubs could place second behind the Giants if plans hold.

Mitchell George Stallings Braves Rudolph James Cubs Mitch Chicago Alexander Vaughn Tom Seaton Phillie Nick Carter Vic Aldrich Claude Hendrix Bill Killefer Douglas

Ed Pfeffer Ordered to Answer Navy Call

New York April 13 Ed Pfeffer star right hander of the Brooklyn National League club received orders today to report at once to the United States auxiliary naval reserves at the municipal pier Chicago Pfeffer enlisted last fall but joined the Dodgers during spring training hoping for months before being called.

New York Ed Pfeffer Brooklyn United States Auxiliary Naval Reserves Municipal Pier Chicago Pfeffer Dodgers

Giants Must Show Speedy Action Today

The Giants face fast competition as Walter Matix's machine gun squad from Camp Lewis trains hard. Cy Young will start for the soldiers with Ritchie behind the bat and Tenley Raymond slated for infield duty. Ray Alexander joined the pitching staff after Friday contract, and Bill Melvor toed the mound Sunday.

Giants Walter Matix Camp Lewis Laard Cy Young Ritchie Perry Leard Murphy Tenley Raymond Smale le Bourveau Dobba Bill Melvor Soldiers Louis Guisto Cleveland Maila

Billy Miske Lining Up For World Title

United Press reports April 13 that Billy Miske plots a path to the world heavyweight title. Through manager Eddie Reddy Miske plans to face top heavyweights while Willard and Fulton duel. On May 8 he aims to outlast Jack Dempsey in St. Paul after defeating Tom Cowler.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Billy Miske Willard Fulton Eddie Reddy Billy Jack Dempsey St. Paul Tom Cowler

Dillon to Fight Frank Farmer in Tacoma on May 2

Promoter Bob Evans announced in Portland that Jack Dillon former Indianapolis bruiser will face Frank Farmer in Tacoma on May 2. Evans said further matches had been promised for Dillon in Portland San Francisco San Diego and Seattle.

Bob Evans Portland Jack Dillon Frank Farmer Tacoma Evans Dillon San Francisco San Diego Seattle

Governor Gunter Bans Willard Fulton Fight in Colorado

Governor Julian C. Gunter of Colorado announced he would not permit the Willard Fulton bout to be staged in the state and suggested Berlin as a fighting ground for the two boxers to showcase their talents.

Denver Goev Julian C. Gunter Colorado Willard-Fulton Berlin

Broadway and Lincoln Win in Openers

Broadway overwhelmed Ballard 14 to 0 as new players debuted after the fourth inning with coach making changes. Lincoln defeated Franklin 29 to 7 amid Franklin’s practice field缺缺缺 lack of a field hampering defense and pitching. Kidd pitched well for Lincoln and Queen Anne versus Seattle was postponed due to rain.

Broadway Ballard Franklin High School Lincoln Franklin Kidd Queen Anne Weat Seattle

Portland Tops N W Bowlers

Portland leads the Northwest international bowling tournament with a 2868 first-team score at Spokane Crescent Alley. Seattle’s Kneyse and Spokane’s Towery won doubles, while Tacoma’s Radovitch took third in singles with 416 120. Nurses take up glove game at camp.

Spokane Portland Crescent Alley Kneyse Seattle Towery Radovitch Tacoma

Ritchie Returns as Boxing Instructor at Camp Lewis

Willie Ritchie resumes duties as boxing instructor at Camp Lewis after helping Liberty Loan campaigners in the South. He disputes a rumor of a transfer to Campre mont. In New York on April 13 Word lists Sherod Smith, former Brooklyn Dodgers left hand twirler and loser in the longest World Series game, arriving in France.

L. KR. Blanchard United Press Chicago Camp Custer Mich Charley White White Belgium France Willie Ritchie Camp Lewis South Liberty Loan Campremont New York Sherod Smith Brooklyn Dodgers

Coast League Results Highlight San Francisco and Oakland

Friday Coast League games saw Vernon defeat Los Angeles 6 to 1, San Francisco beat Sacramento 2 to 0, and Salt Lake edged Oakland 3 to 0 at San Francisco.

Vernon Los Angeles San Francisco Sacramento Salt Lake Oakland

Road bulletin for Sunday auto trip through Maple Valley area

Road weather and detours reported around Maple Valley Kent and Woodinville. Washouts near Reed Creek and Green River routes. Major highways open to traffic with some logging haul damage on Cottage Lake and Noellywood routes. King County information line 9090 for updates.

Road Bulletin Maple Valley Green River Kent Dee Moines Woodinville Devall Woodlerile Nedmend Noellywood Koumeclae King County

Market report fragment from Hatter Native creamery items

Ambiguous OCR fragment lists creamery and storage prices with unclear tokens and misread words. Mentions Native Washington creamery products in cube and brick forms with prices 44 and 46, plus Badger Prick and Biack Bwins entries with unclear figures.

Hatter Washington California TAMON

Barry Here to Scalp Mr King Tuesday

Jim Barry the California light heavyweight trains in Austin to prepare for his Tuesday night bout with Mickey King at the Arena. Barry in top condition and joined by Claire Bromeo, while King seeks comeback after losing the Coast title to Frank Farmer. Lloyd Hadden returns from the East to box Frankie Tucker in Vancouver Wednesday for a police benefit. Leo Houck begins boxing instructor duties next week at the naval training station.

Jim Barry California Austin & Salt Mickey King Barry Harry Sloan Claire Bromeo San Francisco Frankie Tucker King Coast Frank Farmer Mickey Farmer Lloyd Hadden Vancouver Leo Houck Naval Training Station Chet Neff

20 Man Team Match Opens Golf Season Sunday

The first 20 man team competition of the golf season will be held Sunday. The Jefferson Park Golf club will play at the Seattle Golf club. The monthly medal play of the Seattle Golf club was scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Jefferson Park Seattle Golf Club

Grover Alexander Ordered to Report for Camp Duty

In Lincoln Nebraska the draft exemption clerk K D Bazensky said Grover Alexander must go to Camp Funston on or about April 29 if no unforeseen events occur He will be notified when his team’s location is learned The Cubs premier pitcher Grover Alexander said he will report when called in Guthrie Oklahoma he confirmed his name appeared on the list of select men to report between April 26 and 29

Flack Mann Paskett Red Sox Old Athleticn Cubs Giants Lincoln Neb Howard County K. D. Bazensky Grover Alexander Camp Funston Alexander Guthrie Okla Chicago Cubs United Press

City County Diamond Battle Aims Tobacco Fund Support

The annual county vs city employees baseball game is set at Liberty Park Saturday at 2 p m Judge John B Wright umpiring for the county and Jake Kline for the city Proceeds go to the tobacco fund aiding county city employees who served in the colors.

Liberty Park John B. Wright Jake Kline

Sergt Earl Caddock Wins Des Moines Wrestling Match

Sergt Earl Caddock, champion heavy weight wrestler, defeated Finn John Olin in Des Moines last night in two falls with scores 54 10 and 10 10.

Des Moines Earl Caddock John Olin

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