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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
2
Cleveland trails the leaders by two games after another loss to Chicago. The White Sox hold a six game edge in the National League, with Chicago appearing near certain to clinch the flag. Washington remains in contention but must win nearly all remaining games.
New York August 13 Benny Leonard lightweight champion seeks a bout with Ted Lewis after finding no tougher challengers in his class He believes Lewis would present a harder test than Jack Britton and Britton predicts Leonard would KO Lewis Managers of both fighters are open to the match and arrangements are expected soon.
Special to The Star by N. Fe. Ad reports the newest American soldier slang I D K meaning I dont know. It is used in reply to foul or probing questions posed by recruits and newly arrived men.
Vincent Richards aged 18, national boys lawn tennis champion, and William T. Tilden Jr. of Philadelphia, national clay court champion, won the national doubles championship at Longwood. they defeated H. C. Johnson and J. C. Wright in straight sets. Ichiya Kumagae and Harold Taylor also won their doubles match in straight sets.
The Seattle Racing Pigeon Club held its second young bird race from Salem Oregon covering 185 miles. Fifty one birds from ten lofts competed with results measured in yards per minute.
Prices paid at wholesale for vegetables and fruit across numerous items including carrots cabbage celery corn cucumbers garlic onions peppers potatoes tomatoes lettuce and fruits. The list includes local and regional sources with per unit and per sack prices, crates and boxes for fruits like oranges lemons grapes and pineapples, plus dairy and nut items for reference.
An aging baseball fan reflects on Bob Wallace, once with the Cardinals and the major leagues, noting his journey from Clarion to Cleveland to St. Louis, his enduring value to the Cards, and comparisons with legendary peers while recounting a career spanning decades.
An advertisement from Olympic Hot Springs near Port Angeles promotes hot baths and a swimming pool. Rates listed include tents at 2.60, bath fees 400 per week, and finest hot water. The notice provides an information address for Olympic Hot Springs Co, Kiowa, Waet.
The Asahi baseball team, all Japanese, hosted a banquet Monday night before leaving for a tour of Japan starting Saturday. They will play about 30 games across the islands and return next February. Speeches will promote Seattle, arranged by Phil Norton of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
In a pitchers duel the Foresters came from behind to win 2 1 over the Steel Works Sunday at Hiawatha Field. Kokash and Irwin pitched well as Steel Works led 1-0 late before Dahle's RBI and Hendricks' hit to right produced the decisive two runs.
Mickey King and Bob McAllister prepare for a ten round fight at the Arena Friday night. King trains in Seattle with confidence, while McAllister finishes conditioning in Portland where he works in a shipyard. Fans expect a real thriller as both fighters promise to outbox the other.
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