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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
2
A miscellaneous Seattle sports column covers Ed Walsh seeking a fix from a bonesetter, speculative talks on fighters and archery, plus notes on local baseball figures such as Boatman, Fitzsimmons, and Mahoney. It mentions upcoming Seattle games against Tacoma and Vancouver, and progress on Dug’s new ballpark with an opening date uncertain.
Seattle youths aged 12 to 20 gather at First avenue and Cherry street for a 5 mile run to Alki point hosted by the King County Democratic club. The event, starting at 4 30, aims to become an annual series with prizes including a handsome cap for the winner and a traveling bag for the second place finisher.
Game Warden Rief reports swamped caseloads with 86 cases disposed last week and two pending as many arrests occur for violations of the new law. Fred Schramm of 1300 Altey Ave was captured after five years of pursuit with 692 bass and 0nly fined 25 dollars plus costs. The public notes a dollar dinner at the Rathskeller remains popular.
The University of Washington baseball team hosts a two game set at Dugdale's park this afternoon at 3 o'clock with a pies nine of Japanese players. Byler and Kerry are the varsity battery. The final game is Monday afternoon at 3. On Tuesday at 10, the Washington squad sails for Japan. No farewell reception at the station.
Eriksen of the Everett Tennis club captures the Western Washington singles title and the Taylor trophy by defeating Langdon of Seattle in straight sets 6-2 8 6 in the final. He advanced to the final by beating Murray and Gaines of Seattle. Miss Goodfellow beat Miss Annis Green of Seattle 6-2 6-3.
John Bull Young dies after a brutal 11th round knockout by Jess Willard in Los Angeles. Young, a novice, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and brain concussion. surgeons trephined his skull but he never regained consciousness. Willard promoters and officials faced arrest after the fatal bout.
Vancouver reports the Beavers overcoming a Seattle champions lead with six runs in the seventh and eighth innings to win 9 to 6. Umpire Toman's decision prompts Strait to be sent to the clubhouse.
In Frib Pa on August 23 state troopers arrived to guard the city amid threats by central labor unions to call a general strike backing 2,200 striking moulders and machinists. A guard at a shop was badly beaten in a late night assault and remains in critical condition.
Victoria 2 13 to 2 defeat as Colts bat three Victoria pitchers. Batters Bantley Williams Fitzgerald Barham Sinden Shea Bretten contribute in Spokane win 2 1 over Tigers. Northwest League standings list Vancouver Portland Beattie Victoria Tacoma Spokane with teams and records.
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