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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
2
A jumbled Seattle Chronicle recap notes gloom over chances to win the pennant as the Beavers play through a season with mixed results. Mentions players Brown Raymond Cadman Williams and Fullerton, with Kippert Grindle and Mann delivering key hits and Seattle's growing fan passion for umpire celebration and controversy.
Peace returns to the New York Giants as Otis Crandall is to be sent back from St. Louis. The move follows a bitter split with manager McGraw after Crandall’s earlier release. A cash payment and a player will be exchanged once the pennant race concludes.
The weight champion and Freddie Welsh, the English challenger, have a September 20 date set for their bout. An attempt to stage Labor Day match failed when Welsh injured his ankle, with Eddie May stepping in to oppose Ritchie on Labor Day at Brighouse. Ritchie will receive a $15,000 guarantee and half of moving picture receipts as per the original agreement.
Henry Martini, the busher from Walla Walla, was returned to the Walla Walla club in the Western Tri-State league on an optional agreement. Bud MeIvor, a southpaw ex Franklin High pitcher, returns to Seattle as Dug regains $600 sunk in. Martini led the Tri-State batting race but underperformed after joining Seattle, batting .318 in eight games, with his final appearance Monday. He was signed by Scout King Kelly and had attracted interest from multiple clubs.
Promoter McCarey reports disorder of the early September fight card in Los Angeles. River Cross canceled due to Rivers illness. Dundee and Wolgast cannot meet a week early. Wolgast may sub for Freddie Welsh against Wille Ritchie in Vancouver. Trendall may meet Cross on Labor Day.
Los Angeles Aug 19 Bull Young and Jess Willard are about ready for their battle at Vernon Friday night Training will conclude tomorrow Young appears in better shape than Willard who asserts he will be fit.
An advertisement touts electricity as a cure for nervous debility and general weakness. It promotes Electra-Vita as a quick, thorough invigorator for men and women, claims cures for rheumatism, and invites readers to request a free 90 page book with application pictures. A coupon and contact hours are provided.
Chartie Fullerton pitched effectively for Seattle, limiting Vancouver to three hits as Strait’s batting powered a 6 to 2 victory in the series opener. Fullerton earned the win, while Seattle’s offense built an early lead and maintained it through the game.
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