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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1913
Page
2
Editorial argues for women's right to vote, citing economic and social equality. It references Wyoming's 1890s experience and Wyoming's 1901 resolutions, urging universal enfranchisement and political participation by women.
Victoria Hoes pitcher Smith dominates Seattle Bees in a season opener, striking out six and allowing few hits. Beantown? No. the local paper notes Smith’s strong form, with Gipe roughed up and Lynch, Meek and Rawlings producing key runs for Victoria.
Ad Wolgast, once lightweight king, accepts a six round bout with Joe Azevedo in Sacramento for May 21 after a loss to Tommy Murphy in San Francisco. Murphy heads to New York, eager to see his newborn daughter, while Jim Buckley stays to press Willie Ritchie bout talks.
Foster Hopkins of Cincinnati trained by his mother began vaulting at age ten and, despite back setbacks, shows rapid progress toward becoming the world champion by 1916. At six feet four and 107 pounds, he clears feet one inch and aims to beat the world record of 13 feet 24 inches held by M. S. Wright of Dartmouth.
Seattle College defeated Pallard High 18 to 0 on the college grounds. O'Brien and Gleason sparked the college offense with standout batting. In Wapato Outlooks fell to Outlooks 19 9 in a close contest as Battersea Rodman Dorrett and Trimble contributed. Shaner beat Marysville for Seattle with strong pitching by Clark. Bothell lost 4 to 1 at Everett after a rough finish.
A fragmented OCR note from Cincinnati references names like Chisago Cheney Lavender Archer Denton Suggs and Clarke along with scattered terms. The text appears as a garbled list without a clear event or outcome.
In a fragmented report the Coast League lists players and teams visiting Los Angeles San Francisco and Portland. Names include Hatterjee Munsell Biles Cheek Koeener Tonneman Patterjee Crabbe Mowers Perritt Brooks Carson Krause Fisher Olmstead Pearce Herney and Gregory among others.
Bob McAllister former Pacific coast amateur middleweight champion makes his professional debut in San Francisco at the pavilion next Friday night. He will box Paddy Lavin of Buffalo for a $2000 purse regardless of the outcome.
A quip imagines a law forcing refusal of an ambassadorship upon a desperate man, reflecting on political ethics and assignments in a critical tone. The hypothetical prompts reflection on responsibility, power, and the cost to individuals in public service.
United Press reports Jess Willard the Kansas heavyweight signs to face Gunboat Smith of California on May 17 at Coffroth’s arena. Smith is touring New York while Willard arrives for conditioning under manager Tom Jones. Willard is described as already in fair shape.
Kilbane trains hard for a featherweight title clash with Johnnie Dundee on April 29. He predicts victory and says he will move up to challenge lightweight champion Willie Ritchie for a July 4 bout if Dundee loses and Ritchie agrees. Tom Mc Carey backs the plan if Kilbane proves superior.
Egyptian telephone operators must speak English French Italian Greek and Arabic to handle international calls. The rule aims to improve service for foreign businesses and travelers.
In New York on April 21 the United States Steel director election aroused strong interest as a successor to the late J Pierpont Morgan was to be chosen. George F. Baker and E T Brotesury were prominent candidates with J Pierpont Morgan Jr also mentioned as possible contenders.
The Pacific Motorcycle Racing Association announces a summer schedule at the Meadows race track with six dates starting May 11 featuring the Motorcycle Inaugural a 2 mile event. Additional dates on May 30 June 1 June 15 July 4 and July 6 set. summer and fall dates to follow. The Meadows are leased from the King County Fair Association for exclusive racing rights, moving from Madison Park’s half mile track.
Local note reports Jack Meagher sold his Harley to brother Harry a few days ago and vowed to quit Gimli riding. Despite the pledge, he is already negotiating for another gasoline buggy.
In Spokane on Sunday the Portland Colts defeated the Spokane Indians to post four wins in six games. Martenant pitched well for Portland until the seventh inning. Mays relieved, and Spokane began to hit. Batteries were Martenoni Mays and Murray for Portland with Riaberg and Auer behind the Indians.
In Tacoma on Sunday Joe McGinnity and the Tigers defeated the Beavers in the series finale. Grindle Deconniere Lewla Cove and Percy Cove, a California Nightweight in Murphy's camp, are noted as joining Bellingham May 1 with Ed Wilflame as manager. Seattle Motorcycle Club meets moved to Wednesday. W. F. M. and F. A. M. affiliation report to be submitted for members to vote.
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