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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
2
Johnny Rawlings Victoria second baseman is sold to Joe Tinker's Cincinnati Reds for about 2000 dollars at season end. He joined Victoria last year as a shortstop and is hitting .291, with two clubs bidding before final sale.
Los Angeles report quotes light weight champion Willie Ritchie stating he will not hold the crown beyond two years. He aims to retire to start a clean business, possibly in the automobile field, saying he could open a garage or work with cars. Ritchie believes peak form may extend to age 37.
Romeo Hagen and Jack Carpenter weigh in at 145 pounds and begin training for tonight’s scheduled match in Walla Walla. Substantial Seattle money is wagered on Hagen as both fighters report full readiness.
McAllister and Petroskey completed their training in San Francisco for Friday night's 20 round clash. Referee Jim Griffin will oversee the bout as betting odds stay around 9 to 1 in McAllister's favor.
The article argues southern climate produces tough ball players who thrive in heat and excel at fielding. It cites Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and Joe Jackson as examples from Georgia North Carolina Texas. It claims players raised in the South handle high sun and heat well when reaching the major leagues.
Mrs. Louis R. Bedford withdraws her complaint against her husband under the lazy husband act stating the proper course was to start divorce but now agrees on child custody and maintenance terms. Belford is noted for influence in democratic circles.
Chicago White Sox star Ed Walsh traveled to Youngstown to see a bonesetter after a sore arm sidelined him for much of the season. If Reese confirms a lasting arm issue, Walsh’s storied career may end, placing him among the game’s all time greats alongside Johnson and Mathewson.
The Seattle Tealeykums lost to Victoria 4 to 2 as Fullerton was hit freely and Fitzgerald pitched steadily for Victoria. Both teams head to Victoria for a series through Saturday with various players listed in the box. Langford and Joe Jeanette plan a 20 round rematch in Vernon on October 17 with Charley Eyton as referee.
Tacoma won its third straight as six hit rally in the sixth produced three runs to beat the Vancouver Beavers 4 to 3. Pitchers Girot Kaufman and Harris plus Schmutta Kennick contributed for Tacoma. Portland edged Spokane 2 to 1 in final inning as Conroy Coveleskie teammates delivered the win.
Sam Russell and W A McBurney of Seattle were defeated by Joe Tyler and Phil Brain of Spokane for the Northwest championship in the final round. The Spokane pair won in three straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-4. T C Fulton of Victoria won the international singles on the North Pacific coast by beating H C Evans of Vancouver 8-6 8-6 7-5 7-5.
Ed Hagen the Northwest heavyweight champion faces Tom Cowler the Canadian titleholder in a 10 round bout at Highland Park Vancouver on August 23. The winner will hold both Northwest and Canada titles. Hagen has begun training and postponed plans to invade the South. Biddy Bishop is named referee.
In South Bend Washington Aug the killing of G. D. Jones an elderly resident is under investigation. Edward D Jennings says he mistook Jones for a wild animal and surrendered after Jones was found dying.
Outfielder THI Wilson, once a leading Northwestern league batter, was released by Seattle after a slump below .200. He joined Seattle in 1912 and helped the champions rise, but was traded to Chattanooga for Moran at season end. Referred to as Silent Bill, Wilson faced umpire disputes and was benched before the release. Spokane may sign him.
The final round of the city playground tennis championship will be played Friday at Woodland Park. After Friday’s matches 175 youths will have competed. Three playfields—University, Queen Anne and Miller—are favored to win the silver loving cup donated by Sperger and Hurlbut. The women’s matches conclude the tournament with the men and boys already finished.
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