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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1914

Page

7

Cross Is Winner in Great Battle

Los Angeles on August 12 Hay ng reversed the verdict of a previous meeting Leach Cross is hailed today as the pusilistic master of Joe Rivers Cross outpointed Rivers in a 20 bout at McCarey Vernon last night winning decisively one of the best matches seen in the last year Both men were in trim and fought hard Cross landed cleaner blows and took less punishment Rivers started strong but Cross wore down the Mexican and led the rest of the way with no knockdowns.

LOS Angpales Hayng Leach Cross Joe Rivers Cross Rivers McCarey Vernon

Cub Players Face Suspension Over Fist Fight

Henry Zimmerman and Roger Fresnahan of the Cubs may receive suspensions after a fist fight on the field yesterday in New York. The incident involved the two players and sparked league review.

New York Henry Zimmerman Roger Fresnahan Cub

Water Carnival Entries Flood Seattle Club Meet

The athletic committee of the Seattle Athletic Club is flooded with entries for the annual water carnival to be held off Blakistone Field Saturday afternoon.

Seattle Athletic Club Blakistone Field

Butler Wins Two Blondies in White House Match

In the White House parlors Butler defeats Blondy Butler and Blondy Hoffman in a two game set, the series ending 400 to 338 in Butler’s favor. Williams of New York reports opening of Davis Cup matches with R Norris Williams facing Anthony Wilding of Australia.

Blondies Blondy Butler Blondy” Hoffman White House

Pacing World Mile Record Set at Kalamazoo

Kalama z oo Aug 12 Grand Circuit races opened with Anna Bradford pacer breaking the world mile record in 2 05 and a half minutes.

Kalamazoo Mich Anna Bradford Pacer

Bronchial Asthma Briefs Mention Queen Anne Unit

A brief item notes bronchial asthma affecting a patient and references Queen Anne 3127 as a contact or identifier. No further context is provided.

The Human Slaughter House War Dream and Duty

A panel of soldiers contemplates the coming war, lamenting lethal machinery and massed slaughter. They recall past bloodshed, measure casualties, and pledge loyalty to homeland as barracks drill intensifies before a likely fatal confrontation.

Cobb Signs Three Year Contract With Detroit

Detroit Aug 12 Ty Cobb has signed a three year deal with Detroit for his current salary of 15000 dollars per year.

Detroit Ty Cobb

Ruler of Servia Says Peace Can Be Obtained Only Through Fighting

Crown Prince Alexander of Servia speaks during the crisis caused by Austria's invasion. He praises his army's French artillery, notes Russia and France aid, and credits his father's 1870 French service. He says courage is a gift from God and asserts Servia seeks a strong, affordable war to secure future peace and resources.

Servia Mary Boyle O'Reilly Newspaper Enterprise Association London Europe Star Belgrade Alexander of Alexander Russia France Peter

Market Today Complete Report

Market today shows mixed trading as indices drift with gains in tech and slight declines in energy. Traders monitor inflation data and corporate earnings for signals, while oil prices pull back amid global supply concerns.

Veteran Samuel Russell Is Defeated by Youth Prodigy in Washington Championship

In the Washington championships, veteran Samuel Russell suffers a decisive loss to Hugh Kelleher, a rising talent who defeated the longtime Seattle racquet star after a 6-4 first set. Teal Williams, former Seattle interscholastic champion, falls to Johns 6-2 10-8 with Johns representing the California contingent. Play resumes today.

Samuel Russell Washington Seattle Russell Hugh Kelleher Kelleher

Scores from Various Leagues Across The Nation

In other leagues American Chicago 2 2 Cleveland National Boston Cincinnati 18 innings Brooklyn Chicago 2 Philadelphia 6 Pittsburg 4 St Louis 8 New York 2. Federal Buffalo 6 Kansas City 2 Baltimore 3 6 Indianapolis 1 4 St Louis 4 Pittsburg 2 Brooklyn 2 2 Chicago 0 8. Northwestern Ballard 6 Seattle 2 Tacoma 6 Spokane 1 Vancouver 6 Victoria 2. Coast Los Angeles 1 Venice Oakland 1 San Francisco Portland Sacramento 2.

Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg St. Louis New York Federal Buffalo Kansas City Baltimore Indianapolis T. Louis Northwestern Ballard Seattle Tacoma Spokane Vancouver Victoria COAST Los Angeles Venice Oakland San Francisco Portland Ramento Northwesteren EAGUE Vancouver Ore Bo Spokane

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