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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
5
A fragmentary item mentions a verdict tied to a high profile case and references Everett and Jimay in a时代 context. The readable words suggest an early stage of a court decision affecting a city ship project.
A chaotic recap notes an infield fly misplay by Seattle as well as a future in Ray French and a Triple in the eighth. The piece also highlights a successful public swimming program at Mt. Baker park with 78 certificates, and forecasts a high turnout for the September 19 state meet with Bellingham Spokane and Camp Lewis already invited. Donald Vick leads local preparations as Crystal Pool squads ready to compete.
The second annual public swim meet at Mount Perk featured 11 boys events and 11 girls events with 40 girls earning swimmers certificates and 11 boys earning masters certificates. Winners included Matron Thomas Potter and Gordon McKey with events ranging from 75 yard free to underwater distance. certificates were issued to numerous athletes from Mount Baker Green Lake and Madrona. The notice ends with an unrelated local restaurant promotion at Boldt's uptown and downtown locations.
Keen interest in sending a team of top American golf experts to Great Britain next year. Private subscriptions are being raised to finance the overseas expedition. Amateurs under consideration include Bobby Jones Chick Evans Francis Ouimet and others.
In San Francisco on August 28 Sammy Bohne leapt high to snare a likely extra base hit in the ninth inning preserving a defeat for the Seals. John L. Baker suffered a stroke in the Recreation Park grandstand during the game.
New York August 28 clear skies end weather jinx delaying matches in the national singles championship. In Forest Hills third round features include Maurice McLoughlin versus Leonard Beekman and Richard Norris Williams II against Willis Davis along with Gerald F Patterson and Watson M Washburn. Play slated for 1 30 p m.
Canada will enter an eight oared crew and a four oared combination at the Antwerp Olympic Games next year. From these crews a double and a single sculler may be chosen as the selections are finalized.
The article notes baseball history with September 1 league leaders often securing pennants. It recalls the 1914 Boston Braves overtaking the Giants on Labor Day and continuing to win the league title and world championship.
A committee of the National Association of Rowing Clubs is entrusted with key decisions, keeping control within the group as they review rules and governance.
A report outlines a plan estimating three million dollars needed each year to sustain global prohibition efforts. It details funding sources and projected impact, highlighting international cooperation and enforcement challenges.
Cincinnati report states Horace Hod Eller of the Reds openly uses a shine ball. He rubs paraffin on his uniform, carries resin and emery, and dusts the ball to produce a fast, deceptive curve, making him hard to hit against the Giants in Cincinnati.
Uniontown Pa August 28 1920 18 star drivers led by Ralph DePalma Ralph Mulford Roscoe Sarles Tommy Milton Earl Cooper Dario Resta and Eddie Hearne are entered for the 225 mile Labor Day sweepstakes Cash prizes total 25000 with 5000 to the winner and the rest divided among the top ten A large entry list is expected with trials to trim fields before the main event
Hod notes describe Eller's method of gaining added effectiveness with a shine ball, contrasting with typical pitchers who conceal foreign substance use. The passage highlights the clear, non surreptitious approach used by Eller.
A Bohemian boxer from Chicago named Billy Cepak already acts the part of a champion. He travels with two trainers and a valet, carries two cars, and belongs to several clubs as he journeys for bouts.
Pal Moore the American bantamweight and manager Nate Lewis arrive in Paris to arrange bouts with two French bantams next month for a purse of 75000 francs. The contenders chosen by local promoters are Eugene Criqui and Charles Ledoux.
The note urges readers to associate advertising with The Star, suggesting the paper as a go to source for promotional references and brand guidance. It frames The Star as a central hub for advertising reach and recognition.
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