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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
5
The piece previews Willie Vernon and Bill Fasick discussing шанс for a strong season. Vernon, labeled among the land’s best battiers, prepares for a Gotham Yenks arrival next year while Fasick notes schedule delays hinder early form.
A New York City firm donates an elaborate silver Loving Cup for the Bethlehem FC win in a series of games with Swedish clubs on the American champions’ tour this month.
Carl Gardner a top California net star meets Mansell Smith 1918 state champion in a feature match at the Firloch club. Gardner won a tough battle from Marshall Allen of Seattle yesterday, taking the first set 6 3 and the third after trailing 4 2. Jack Wright of Spokane eliminated Bill Notion in another feature.
Heavy rain at Longwood Cricket Club postpones the final round of the match featuring William M. Johnston Clarence J. Griffin and Norman E. Brookes Gerald Patterson. Johnston Griffin had defeated Maurice E. McLoughlin Thomas C Bundy in a tight match. Patterson Brookes overcame Fred B. Alexander and S H Voshell though with some trouble.
An elimination contest to crown the United States army heavyweight champion will be staged in East Chicago within three weeks. Bob Martin, freshly returned from overseas, claims the title, while Jack Burke Jamney Lichtenstein and Captain Rob Roper contest the claim, having never lost in service and signing to fight in the arena for the winner to meet the victor.
Aug 14 Pete Herman bantamweight champion plans a busy series defending his title against top contenders. Labor Day he faces Joe Lynch in Bridgeport Connecticut and the next Monday battles Joe Burman in a six round match in Philadelphia.
About 140 contestants are expected for the British Chess Federation Victory tournament in Hastings England beginning August 11. Pan-American champion Jose Raul Capablanca is among the entrants.
Jersey City's first large meet will be the Metropolitan senior games on August 23 at Union Hall's Pershing Field athletic area. The state fish and game commission released 14.8 million yellow perch fry into New Jersey waters in May. The loss of the Marathon event from next year's Olympics may deter amateur club tests nationwide.
Phillies manager Garry Cravath backs the Giants as likely pennant winners with strong reserve power. Otto Miller and Rennie Kauff predict Giants improvement while Reds boast support from fans who recall July form and expect a horse race through August.
Georgie Lee, Sacramento valley champion, plans a Pacific tour to chase the featherweight title. Ancil Hoffman, promoter, organizes training and a trip after his next Bay Area bout. Lee then eyes the Eastern circuit upon return, with a scheduled fight in Sacramento tomorrow night.
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, was to appear before a referee to explain his alleged connection with the Cleveland club and to present the full story of Pitcher Mays suspension. An injunction blocks him from using the league sinking fund in his defense while the board of directors is summoned to meet.
Entry blank for Seattle Star bicycle races dated August 30 1919. Form requests applicant full name address year of birth and race choices including 15 mile free for all 9 mile 16 years or under 6 mile 14 years or under and 3 mile 12 years or under with stock or racing bicycles. Parent or guardian consent required and entry must be mailed to the Bicycle Race Editor with a August 27 closing date.
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