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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
10
The column previews an anticipated one round no decision bout in Milwaukee between Columm and Richie Mitchell seen as a near light weight title clash. Betting is even with the house sold out and local fans buzzing while both fighters are hailed as cream of their class and in top shape.
New faces and a fresh manager tone the Reds as they begin the season. Christy Mathewson continues to win, advancing in the NL standings while the club projects grace and endurance for a hot summer chase.
Cleveland April 19 Stanley Covaleskie was slated to pitch for the Indians against the Tigers in the season opener. Attendance figures were expected to set records as fans packed Cleveland Stadium for the inaugural game.
Casey Stencel’s timely hit cut a potential late run for the Giants but the Dodgers won their first game of the year while the Giants suffered their first loss. Roger Hornsby homered and sparked the Cardinals to victory, though Cuba beat them. Dutch Leonard struck out ten, and Connie Mack’s Athletics out hit the Red Sox yet lost. Tris Speaker had a single as Ty Cobb sat out, and nine Reds hits kept Christy Mathewson upbeat after beating the Pirates.
St. Martin's College baseball team lost a training game to Great Falls N. W. leaguers 4 to Gardner Clark and Kimmel pitched well for the Montana squad.
Baseball scores from American and National Leagues show Chicago and New York winning in multiple games. Key performances by Davenport, Hale, Severoid, Groom, Smith, Lambeth, O Neil, Nanamaker, Ayers, Henry, and Boneton highlight yesterday's action across St Louis New York Philadelphia Detroit Cincinnati and Chicago venues.
An aging player named Mr Sullivan faces a pair of rivals in a reflective game scene. Billy Sullivan urges retirement while the elder batter defends his skill and legacy, noting the challenge of handing over duties to younger teammates and the grip of time on the field.
A diagram compares Welsh and Kilbane showing size differences. Measurements list wrists forearms biceps upper arms chest and reach, indicating Welsh is larger.
L. H. Reid and C. B. McKelvey topped the 50-target trapshoot at Harbor Island club with scores of 48. Reid also led the 100-target event, hitting 97 of 100 shots.
William Sothern was defeated by Joe Schermer in a three cushion billiards match last night. The city championship tournament game ended 35 to 26 with Schermer advancing.
In Ellensburg on April 19 Paul Steele of Tacoma defeated local boxer Pug Reynolds in a four round scheduled bout, ending with a knock out in the final round.
A dense market report listing wholesale prices for vegetables fruits and related produce across regions. Items include artichokes beets broccoli cabbage celery carrots cauliflower cucumbers peppers tomatoes lettuce onions garlic horseradish radishes turnips and more with per sack per crate or per pound pricing and regional stations noted. Prices vary by item with numerous values for gross quantities and producers such as Florida California Oregon and Washington listed.
University of Washington shifts from intercollegiate contests to intramural play in baseball tennis and track as war alters athletics. Interfraternity baseball leads into May with tennis follow up. Interclass sports revive and intercollegiate crews may watch Coach Conibear restore old club races.
Bill Leard highlights a young semi pro pitching find Dalley who fanned 12 over six innings and allowed one hit in a Bellevue practice against local semi pros. Billy Sullivan caught. Dalley compared to Walter Johnson. Dry Dock game day and Vancouver transfer context noted.
Chicago manager Fred Mitchell battles infield fixes as he experiments with Shay, a Poston semi pro, at shortstop to mend the lineup.
Louisa Sepulveda, a catcher who rose from Spokane to San Francisco, is released after four years behind the plate for the Bay City team managed by Harry Wolverton.
Pittsburg fans faced disappointment as Honus Wagner, star of the Smoky City, was out of the lineup for the first time in 20 years due to suspension over a contract issue. The opening game against Chicago at Ford's Field proceeded without him.
Judges have reviewed all submitted stories for the Fish Tale contest and will reveal the winners in Friday's Star newspaper tomorrow. The contest has generated steady reader interest and highlights local storytelling talent.
The Pacific coast snooker championship will be settled in Seattle as Bob Lindblom and John Anders on meet in the Hotel Frye billiard parlors April 25 26 and 27. A 100 dollar purse has been posted.
Eugene Oregon April 17 Johnny Beckett University of Oregon football captain is enlisted in the second company Coast Artillery after being rejected from the aviation corps for his size. He seeks to serve his country in a ground role.
Grammar school children with parental excuses may attend the season opener in Portland next Tuesday afternoon.
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