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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
14
William H Rocap argues Kilbane should retire as world featherweight champion after his wartime service. The piece praises Kilbane’s patriotism and teaching, noting his sacrifice and humility, and questions the need for further championship bouts.
A sentence-free report notes Jess Willard slipped into Lawrence unseen while a hundred spectators claim to have seen Jack Dempsey in Salt Lake. The quip about a prophet lacking honor in his own town frames the scene.
Roger Peckinpaugh wields sharp bat and keen aim as he helps the Yankees push toward a possible world series payday. His Cleveland roots anchor his pride while his family watches from the visitor’s bench during key games.
Bil Clymer, Seattle’s former baseball pilot, is favored to become Coast league president replacing Allen Baum. Seattle and Portland clubs endorse him. San Francisco writers will weigh in. The piece also notes winter athletic schedules, school sports, and increased boxing action with a shift to ten round bouts to attract fans.
The text praises Kilbane as a durable 122-pounder and notes his 12 years in the ring. It argues he showed selflessness in camp and that at 30 his recuperative powers are limited, making a long bout likely to wear him down despite his status as king of his weight class.
Columbia win leads an early season inter playfield meet at Mount Baker Park with multiple events. Winners include Bruna Zila and Jerome Rose in sprints, Irene Kernd in jumps, Toshio Hoshick and Ralph Peterson contributing in relays and swimming as Collins Miller and Columbia fields compete.
Tacoma leading contenders dominate the Northwest tennis tournament with three Tacoma players in the semi finals as two Tacoma men Derry Todd and Capton Pringle target the finals. Wally Scott and Sarah Livingstone emerge among contenders with Mayme MacDonald and Marion Wheaton set for women’s matches. Henry Graham, once a standout, was upset by Capton Pringle 60 16 63.
Vernon Salt Lake City Los Angeles Seattle highlighted a sports roundup. Mouck puzzled the Seals while the Tigers toppled Tom Seaton early to win. Carty Trown limited the Oaks to three hits as the Angels won 4 to 1. An error by Billy Orr in the first inning allowed Been to score three for the Senators in a 4 to 0 setback.
Toledo Ohio Aug 8 Four trotters were added to the 2 10 lint by the time card route here last week Murphy marked the three year old filly Harveta 2 00 Daisy Todd 2 04 the latter having been sold to export to Mary Stokes cut Romeo s mark to 2 while McDonald sent Baron De guntle over the course in 2 07 and reduced the pacing record of Ethel Knight to 2 04
A South player named Gem Vick delivered a four run swing as his team defeated Al Sotheron and the Hirowns, boosting their victory to a two run margin. The Red Sox opened strong against Indiana, scoring seven in the first and finishing 8 to 7. Athletics and White Sox each earned a split with tight pitching. The Reds toppled the Dodgers 1 to 0 with a decisive late burst.
New York August reports a local sporting man Tull De Graw has uncovered a rising wrestling phenom known as The Great Herman. The unknown youth stands six feet three and weighs over 100 pounds at 18 years old and is planned to challenge heavyweights after training stunts draw praise.
The outdoor senior track and field championships will be decided August 16 at the proposed Grant Park stadium in Chicago under the South Shore Country Club. Local athletes compete alongside stars from the recent inter allied meet in Paris returning to the United States next week.
Tammy Richards and Eddie Shannon collide in four round lightweight main event at Dreamland rink. Pat Lavin eyes a step up the heavyweight ladder against Tom Devine Monk Fowler, while Johnny Webber also appears on the program.
St Paul boxers Mike Gibbons Tom Gibbons and Tommy Comiskey will depart in November for an eight month tour of Europe under Eddie Kane. Prospective bouts are being arranged in London and Paris.
Promoter Jack Seger in Aurora plans a heavyweight bout with Lavory Lichtenstein's fighter as a potential opener. Canadian former champion Arthur Perkes hints at a comeback after a year out. The piece covers promoters, ref, and legal actions surrounding ring events.
Julius Reeder, official at the Fair grounds in New Orleans, departs for the Crescent City and forecasts a banner racing season beginning in November. He notes rising popularity of the sport across the East and West with Kentucky drawing unprecedented crowds and New York tracks breaking attendance records.
New York Giants meet the Cubs in a pivotal National League series while the Reds hold a two game edge on the leaders. The Yankees in the American League seek pennant momentum after Carl Mays earned his first win in a New York uniform amid ongoing ownership disputes involving Ban Johnson.
A pupil expresses desire to enter check races and notes their year of birth as part of the entry intention. The item reflects a young athlete’s ambition and the procedural detail of eligibility.
Jimmy Pappas, Atlanta flyweight and five time titleist in interallied games at Pershing stadium, returns to the United States with two wound cheons. He plans to base in Chicago and fight from there in the future.
Penver, August last night saw Jack Britton, western champion, and Jimmie Griffin of New Orleans fight to a twelve round draw in a keenly contested match.
R. L. Ang and Ichiya Kumagae will face William M. in California astheir semifinal bid for the Casino invitation tennis tournament. Yesterday R Norris Williams and Robert Lindley Murray were defeated by Tilden and Kw respectively.
The Columbia Slickers defeated the Tigers in a Sunday game to extend their winning streak to six. Lar son pitched and hit for the Slickers as they push their season tally to 13 wins.
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