Kaiser Sows Paper Thief Plans Trip in Cog Says
A terse report notes one of the Kaisers' sows stole a newspaper. The culprit, identified as He Yen, faces a plan to travel by a cog railroad. Local authorities say the case remains under review.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
13
A terse report notes one of the Kaisers' sows stole a newspaper. The culprit, identified as He Yen, faces a plan to travel by a cog railroad. Local authorities say the case remains under review.
Coast baseball fans see a tight race with Los Angeles Vernon and Salt Lake City close. Salt Lake fields strong hitters but weak pitching led by Gould leaker and Leverenz on the shelf. Tigers remain within reach as Angels stumble and Salt Lake context shifts with series matchups shaping pennant hopes.
Former baseball player Hunky Shaw, once a third baseman and outfielder for Seattle in the Northwestern league era, is recalled by longtime fans and local sports historians. Details of his career highlight his role in early regional baseball.
Hunky returned to Seattle yesterday after years away at home. Shaw works for Standard Oil in California and is visiting. Del Baker, former Lincoln catcher, played for the Lincoln club under Charley’s management and later reached Detroit via the Coast league. Mullen joined New York in the big show. Baker speaks well of the new Seattle club.
Lieut John Oldham a top southpaw for McCredie shows work ethic on the field batting pitching and outfield duty before yesterday game He is expected to be used twice this week and already homered in Portland series He is joined by Hank Shaw praising Bob Meusel and Vernon connection Seattle fans recall his four hit debut and ongoing hot hitting prospects.
Shaw says the California Winter league will organize again if players obtain consent from their clubs. The league has strong reach in the region and previously won a pennant by the Standard Ol players who competed a couple of years ago.
Detroit August 8. The Michigan state fair will feature a two day automobile race meet on the fair grounds course. Star drivers from across America compete for national and dirt track honors on August 30 and 31. Sig Haugdah Fred Horey George Clarke and Floyd Willard have entered.
The Boston Red Sox star Ruth holds the American League mark with 16 homers and is near Buck Freeman 25 home runs for the majors, with Cactus Cravath and others holding past NL totals. At midseason he has hit in every park and homers off varied pitches, making a run at the all time record.
Elmer Reiger pitched shutout ball as Seattle defeated Portland 2 to 0. Walsh made a sensational left field catch to save a scoring threat, while Pete Lapan and Elmer Reiger contributed key hits and runs in a game dominated by Seattle's pitching and defense.
Syracuse reports Bill Dineen a big league umpire has been offered the nomination for assemblyman in an Onondaga county district. The move positions the well known official for political work in the coming election season.
Vernon wins 5 0 as Byron Houck shuts down San Francisco Seals allowing five hits. Mitchell leads Vernon with three hits. San Francisco battered by Houck through nine innings with DeVormer Seaton Baum Dimock Baldwin behind.
Johnny Kilbane seeks 10000 dollars for his signature to fight Benny Valger in Cleveland on Labor Day with Valger and his manager signaling payment if Kilbane agrees to meet the French Flash. Henry contemplates a comeback after a hay-pickers session.
Fragmentary text lists players Carty Gonzales Doak Goodwin Jacoba Ames Clemons and others with scattered cities Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Mentions National and American leagues and several league matchups and clear results in a garbled sports roundup.
In Sacramento on an August day the Salt Lake Bees defeated the Solons 6 to 4 claiming a fourth straight win. Markle pitched well for Salt Lake. Batteries listed as Markie Spencer Piercy and Cook.
Brown pitched swell ball for Los Angeles guiding a 3 3 victory over Oakland. The A’s offense managed only three singles as Brown shut them down. Gearin Arnett and Elliott contributed on defense and offense in a tense regional baseball clash.
The piece argues the New York Giants dominate the National League but worry they have not yet hit full stride. A key outfielder says the team should easily lead the race with added Phil Douglas, boasting a deep pitching staff and sharp reserve depth.
Alfred Shrubb former champion distance runner from Bowmaneville Canada prepares a comeback. He will travel to Scotland to race George McCrea Britain’s distance marvel in a 10 mile event then return to compete in distance races in this country.
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