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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1914

Page

7

Seattle Opens With Champion Beavers Today

Seattle begins a second week on a pennant chase against the Vancouver Beavers the defending champions. The Beavers finished week one with six wins as Seattle manager Tealy reshuffles the lineup to plug gaps with Henry Martini and outfielder Johnson while Roy Brown or Gipe may fill in if Johnson can’t play.

Pennantville Vancouver Beavers Portland Bud Melivor Leo Reardon Tealy Seattle Henry Martini Johnson Walla Roy Brown Gipe

Beavers Hopeful as Seattle Debut Looms in North Coast League

Harry Scharnweber arrives in Seattle to lead the Vancouver Beavers with a balanced pitching staff. Joe Berger draws hype as a rocky pitcher fated for a fresh chance, while Spokane is pegged as a pennant favorite by some, yet faces six rivals in pursuit. Standings note: Chicago and St Louis win in major leagues. Coast League games feature Oakland over Portland and San Francisco over Los Angeles.

Harry Scharnweber Seattle Vancouver Beavers Gonfalon Spokane Beavers Federals Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Indianapolis Northwestern Victoria Vancouver Tacoma Oakland Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento Venice

Market Today Ledger Fetches Sparse Dairy Terms

Fragmentary entry notes dairy items and prices including cheese and Wisconsin products. The readable words suggest market tickers or item listings with unclear figures and stray codes, offering little verifiable detail beyond generic market references.

Paragon Typewriter Ribbons Claim Superior Quality

Paragon Typewriter Ribbons promote unmatched uniform quality for Remington and all makes. The ad asserts Remington leadership boosted Paragon prestige and promises a new illustrated booklet titled Remtco Typewriter Supplies.

Remington Paragon Remtco Typewriter

Fred Wagner to Officiate Seattle Speedway Meet

The Northwestern Speedway Corp plans a premier racing program in Seattle this summer at Meadows on July 18 and 19. Frank Lowry reports Fred Wagner, renowned starter, has agreed to officiate after Sioux City races, as executives negotiate with top drivers for the event.

Northwestern Speedway Corporation Seattle Pacific Cauat Henry Today Frank Lowry Fred Wagner Wagner Sioux City The Meadows

Welsh to Meet Harlem Tommy in California

Promoter Coffroth announces Freddie Welsh will fight Tommy Murphy in June in San Francisco. The probable winner could face champion Willie Ritchie. Both boxers share a similar style, promising a closely contested bout. Murphy and Welsh have not met before, but each has faced top contenders in prior bouts.

San Francisco Freddie Welsh Tommy Murphy Coffroth Willie Ritchie Murphy Welsh Packey McFarland Packey

Bloomfield Suspended by Spokane Club President

April 20 Spokane reports former Portland Colts pitcher Bill Bloomfield suspended by President Farr for failure to report to the team.

Spokane Bill Bloomfield Portland Colts Farr Bloomfield

Seattle Bowling Club to Launch Ocean to Ocean Tour

Beginning April 25 the Seattle Athletic club bowling team will undertake an ocean to ocean tournament. Games will be conducted by telegraph linking distant venues and sending results.

Seattle Athletic Club Telegraph

Juniors Win UW Interclass Track Meet

The Juniors secured first place at the University of Washington Interclass track meet held Saturday afternoon. Paul Clyde led the standout performances helping the Juniors to the team victory.

University of Washington Paul Clyde

Americans Shine As British Golf Experts Ponder Cuimet

English golf writers marvel at Francis Ouimet and fellow Americans as they assess the invaders on British links. Ouimet’s driving and putting draw praise while Herreshoff and Travers impress with iron play and near perfect form.

England Francis Cuimet United States Oulmet Travers Hale Herreshoff Chick Evaon Ouimet Hild

Beacon Hill Golf Links Set to Open June First

The new municipal golf links on Beacon Hill will be formally opened June 1. Seattle Golf Club plans an opening dinner to kick off the season on Saturday April 26.

Beacon Hill Seattle Golf Club

Fournier Recovers From Ankle Injury For White Sox

Jack Fournier of Tacoma has recovered from a severe ankle injury and is ready to play for the Chicago White Sox after several days in bed. Umpire Owens named for the American Association. Washington University teams prepare on campus for the season beginning today. Jim Thorpe released and assigned to Toronto where he will play. Gould and Huhn defend national doubles title after victory over Fearing and Russell. Washington falls to Oregon 4 to 3 in season opener. Stewart House ad promotes rooms for 25c to 50c.

Fournier Jack Fournier Tacoma Chicago White Sox University of Washington Thorpe Toronto Jim Thorpe New York Giants

French Have It On Yanks Declared By Kid McCoy

New York April 20. Kid McCoy returns from abroad and praises French fighters. He says the average Frenchman is better than the average American and notes French boxers can hit with both hands while Americans rely on one hand. He explains French fighters switch stances during bouts to confuse opponents.

New York Kid McCoy McCoy

Butler sets 62 in exhibition pool match

Blondy Butler of Seattle, Northwest champion, posted a high run of 62 against Charley Jordan in an exhibition in British Columbia. The run surpasses the world record by 3 but will not be officially recognized under the new rules. Earlier, Butler defeated Samples 100 to 69 and Kiitfel 100 to 17 in two matches.

Charley Jordan British Columbia Blondy Butler Seattle Northwest Ralph de Oro Butler Samples Kiitfel

Fullerton Sees Anarchy in Baseball After Killifer Decision

The Star’s baseball expert Hugh Fullerton blames the Killifer ruling for chaos in the sport while Judge Sessions is noted for delivering the controversial decision. The piece mocks players jumping to the Federals, and jokingly calls the reform faction the Fadts. It also mentions J P Morgan, grandson of J P Morgan, as Harvard crew captain and hints at lineage of leadership. The Mighty Giants face a lengthy wait to secure a title.

Hugh Fullerton Star Killifer Judge Sessions

Amateur Players anxiously await season opening Seattle league

Seattle amateur ball players count the days to the Seattle Star Baseball league opening on the first Sunday in May. The three section format includes age divisions with city and Western Washington championships, listing teams such as Cigarmakers' union and Seattle Tigers among others.

Seattle Seattle Star Baseball League Pacific Northwest Western Washington

Amateur Ball Club Matches Feature Sunday Showdowns

The Cigarmakers' Union plays Port Blakeley at Port Blakeley with Blakeley reputed strong and in good form. Jaffe & Co. travels by auto to Ravensdale for a game against the Ravensdale team. Columbia lodge visits Redmond for a clash with Redmond nine.

Port Blakeley Blakeley Jaffe & Co Ravensdale Columbia Lodge Redmond

VAISE BOXES Famed Canadian Champion in Dreamland Main Event

Vaise, the renowned Renton lightweight champion of Canada, meets local rider Chet Neff in the Pacific A. C. club emoker main event at Dreamland Friday night.

Frenchie Valse Renton Canada Chet Neff

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