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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
8
Bees Break Seattle Club's Seven Game Winning Streak
Seattle baseball club, on a strong run, faces questions about next season as Brewster drafts plans. The coach and management weigh adding young prospects and balancing the roster to sustain success amid upcoming trials and training, with fans urging a winner next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bees
Seattle
Ravie Davis
Jimmy Storey II
Prexy Brewster
Sidekickers
Powers
Ses
Fle
Charley Mullin
Teor Fans Question Pest Shortstop Prospects
Local fans struggle to identify the Pest shortstop as Ernie Johnson handles grounders at short and Johnny Mitchell fields between second and third for the Tigers. Johnson and Mitchell are top defensive infielders in the Coast League, combining sharp fielding with strong hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pest
Teor
Ernie Johnson
Salt
Johnny Mitchell
Tigers
Johnson
Hari Maggert Leads Bees In Coast League Action
Veteran Bee outfielder Hari Maggert, age 40, remains spry and fast in center field for Salt Lake. He leads off as the team battles South rivals, while manager Eddie Herr voices pride in the squad and hints at possible staff changes as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hari Maggert
Hari
Bees
Utah
Eddie Herr
Salt Lake
Bee Iit
M Squads
Reds finish season ahead by 141 points in 1882 standings
The 1882 American Association standings show the Reds finishing with 35 wins and 25 losses for a .588 percentage, 141 points ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics. The table lists clubs including Athletics, Louisville, Allegheny, and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Reds
Philadelphia Athletics
Ar Athletics
Louieville
Allegheny
Mt. Louis
Lineup Dilemma Sparks Pennant Talk
A manager questions rotating his determined team to win the pennant after months of hard work. He considers the idea as a possible joke on himself and weighs the implications of handing over control.
Play Two Double Bills Across Salt Lake and Seattle
Salt Lake and Seattle schedule two double headers on Sunday and another on Labor Day Monday. Games begin at 1 30 p m each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Seattle
Seattle Team Heads South for Three-Week Road Trip
After a series with the Bees, Seattle heads to Oakland Sacramento Portland and back, a three week turn followed by two home weeks before the season ends with games against the Angels and Solons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bees
Seattle
South
Heath
Oakland
Sacramento
Portland
The
Angels
Solons
Proxy Brewster Helps Seattl e Ball Players Plan Wintering
Proxy Jimmy Brewster arranges post season work for Seattle ball players planning to winter in the city. Players describe him as a real boss and organizer in securing employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Brewster
Seattle
Harry Harper Returns from Canada League with Seattle Plans
Harry Harper, ex outfielder for the locals, came back after two months in the Canada league with Moose Jaw. He aims to make Seattle his home as Saskatoon and Winnipeg lead the North series and the six club league plan emerges for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harper
Moose Jaw
Pat Haastley
Harry
Seattle
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Gibson
The
Philly Americana
Where the Clubs Play
San Francisco will engage Ver non, Portland journeys to Sacramento, Los Angeles travels to Salt Lake and Seattle play Oakland next week. The Los Angeles Bee series promises to be a warm argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Vernon
Portland
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Seattle
Oakland
Evansville Outfielder High Sold to Philadelphia Americans
Henderson report says outfielder Charles High of Evansville Indiana in the Three I League was bought by the Philadelphia Americans. Scout Tom Turner of the Athletics announced the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Charles High
Evansville
Ind
Philadelphia Americans
Tom Turner
Athletics
Martinez and Krug Spark Willow Victory In Rough Baseball Row
Marty Krug led a visiting squad with a strong bat and second base defense while Circle Wares sat out with an injury. Jeeter Gay and Bighre powered the home club with extra base hits and a late rally as Crumpton struggled on the mound. The game featured sharp defensive plays from Murphy and Sheety and ended with Portland’s continued hot streak following Seattle’s defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falt
Lake Ann Nm
PO. A
Maxerert
Eeewene Krug
Tb - Nurmier
Johneon
Mulligan
Laverena
Peattie
Abro Murphy
Mullen
Ecsee Compton
Teen Cunningham
Lapan
Seattle
Leverens
Balle
Thomas
Bigbee
Knight Rumler
Krue
Maggert Cunningham
Rune
Iigbee Mullen
Murphy
French
Bheely
Johnson
Rumier
Waleh Balk
Leverens Innin
Hite
Steeplechase Jockeys Are Very Few and Far Between
Robert L. Ripley profiles Vincent Powers, a flat racing star turned steeplechase rider. Born into a horseman family, Powers shifted to jumps as weight rose, proving his skill with Greentree stable under Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. He believes steeplechasing is not more hazardous than flat racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Powers
Powers
Jock
Vince
Johnny Loftus
la Verne Fator
Loftus
Fator
Cc. C. Powers
Harry Payne Whitney
Greentree Stable
Shannon Loses In Canadian Net Mix
In Vancouver British Columbia on August 30 Dr Clare Shannon of Seattle was eliminated by Brother Burrill Friday in the clay court championships by 6 3 5 7 8 6. Miss Sereiner of Seattle and Capt Macaskie beat Mia Cushing and Dr Shannon 6 4 9 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Clare Shannon
Seattle
Burrill
British Columbia
Miss Sereiner
Capt. Macaskie
Mia. Cushing
Dr. Shannon
Boxers Willie Jackson and Johnny Dun Dee To Box in Philadelphia
Jackson and Dun Dee have been signed to box in Philadelphia next week. The card features Willie Jackson and Johnny Dun Dee as headliners in a city event expected to draw local boxing fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Jackson
Johnny Dundee
Philadelphia
Herr's Clan Triumphs Over Locals 12–7
The Bees clocked Skipper Mullens Smashes 12 to 7 on Friday as Claude Thomas faltered and Fighee came in. Fighee homered in the fifth driving in a run, Charley Mulisen added a three run blast, and Bigbee starred with a homer a triple and a single in three plate appearances. The Rainiers rallied in the ninth but the Bees held on for their first win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skipper Mullen
Bees
Claude Thomas
Seattle
Thomas
Fighee
Siwashes
Charley Mulisen
Rainiers
Two cub bear mascots to join Cornell football this fall
Cornell University announces the football squad will feature two cub bear mascots this fall, adding a new team mascot presence for home games and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Don Drumm Named Head Coach of All Athletics at West Virginia Wesleyan
Don Drumm, renowned all round athlete and ex Canton Bulldog, elected by West Virginia Wesleyan College executives as head coach of all athletics for the coming year. He inherits seven 1917 football champions at Wesleyan and a strong group of new players, with broad support across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
W. Va
Don Drumm
Marietta College
Canton Bulldogs
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Methodist Institution
Drumm
Wesleyan
Britton Malone Labor Day Fight Called Off
Canton Ohio August 30 1920s match canceled as welterweight champion Jack Britton withdraws due to illness. Matchmaker McKinney announces the postponement leaving Jack Malone as the remaining challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Jack Britton
Jack Malone
McKinney
Britton
Pat Moran Linked To Reds History And White Sox Ties
The item outlines Pat Moran as a noted pilot and catcher tied to the Reds through multiple eras, with Charney Comiskey and others listed as Reds managers since 1891 plus Moran's brief 1910s role. It traces managerial lineages from 1891 to 1916 and cites Moran among notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charney Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati
Reds
St. Louis Browns
Buck) Ewing
Bob Allen
Ty Cobb and Eddie Rousch Lead Majors Swat Kings
New York Aug 30 United Press reports Ty Cobb remains the leading hitter in the majors with a .380 average. Bobby Veach sits second at .351 and Joe Jackson third at .348, with White Sox pinch hitter Murphy topping the NL list at .524 in 21 games. Eddie Roush tops the National League with .326. Max Carey follows at .318 and Meusel at .313, with Heinie Groh at .308 rounding the select group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Ty Cobb
Eddie Rousch
Swat Kings
Georgia Peach
Bobby Veach
Joe Jackson
Murphy
White Sox
Pat Moran
Ewarters
Max Carey
Fleet Pirate
Meurel
Phillies
Heinie Groh
Red
Selects
Idaho Plans Fine Season
Moscow Idaho August 30. Coach Bleamaster predicts the 1919 Idaho football squad will be the greatest in university history with 23 veterans, 17 lettermen, reporting September 15. Season opens October 18 vs Oregon at Moscow followed by Gonzaga at Spokane or Moscow and Washington State at Pullman. Montana, Whitman games set for November at Moscow with dates pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
United Press
Bleamaster
University of Idaho
Warriors
Arren Barber
Boise
Harry Hartwell
Buhl
Leon Perrine
Nez Perce
Felix Pastine
Pocatello
Marvin Carnahan
Kennewick
Boyd Cornelison
Justin Gowan
Caldwell
Grover Evans
American Falls
Richard Fox
Paul Evans
LeRoy Thompson
Neil Irving
Rupert
Ralph Brashears
Tillman Garlow
Boyd Prigham
Albert
Fred Graf
Coeur d'Alene
Spud Murphy Prevails Over Joe Willis in Heavyweight Bout
In Dreamland last night Spud Murphy edged ancient heavyweight Joe Willis in a slow duel. The evening also featured Goat Lavin and Mexican Kid Carter drawing, and Billy Harold narrowly beating Frankie Denny in another close match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Spud Murphy
Joe Willis
Dreamland
Goat Lavin
Kid Carter
Billy Harold
Frankie Denny
Boston Welterweight Adair Defeats Doyle in 12 Rounds
Barney Adair of Boston defeated Paul Doyle of Boston in 12 rounds of fast fighting here last night in a welterweight bout. Adair dominated with quicker combinations and sustained aggression throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Barney Adair
Paul Doyle
Everett welterweight star draws in main event at arena
Travie Davis fights Jimmy Storey to a draw as fans call for more Everett action. Davis’s quick left and powerful blows challenge Storey's right cross while referee McCarthy awards a near even split. In the Seattle main, Harry Pelsinger defeats Earl Baird, handing Baird his first Seattle loss. Frankie Rogers edges Lloyd Madden, Irving Gleason beats Ernie Daily, and Young Taylor draws with Curley Valencourt in other welterweight bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travie
Storey
Pelsinger
Baird
Valencourt
Madden
Rogers
Gleason
Dailey
Davis
Seattle
Travie Davis
Everett
Jimmy Storey
McCarthy
Jimmy
Lloyd Madden
Harry Peisinger
Earl Baird
Earl
Frankie Rogers
Lloyd
Irving Gleason
Ernie Daily
Young Taylor
Curley Valencourt
Local Boxing Results From Scranton Card
Ralph Schappert of Wilkesbarre defeated Irish Patsy Cline of New York. Steve Latzo outpointed Phill Bloom in the same card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Ralph Schappert
Wilkesbarre
Patsy Cline
New York
Steve Latzo
Phill Bloom
Aggies Finish Big Schedule
Corvallis Oregon August 30 With many former Oregon Agricultural College stars returning Head Coach Hargiss expects a strong squad Nearly 46 veterans have pledged to report September 12 Butts Reardon to lead as captain The schedule includes Willamette Multnomah Athletic Club Stanford California Oregon Washington State with games in Corvallis Portland and Berkeley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Ore
United Press
Oregon Agricultural College
Hargiss
Agricultural Institution
Gridiron Warriors
Mather Field Aviators
Willamette
Multnomah Athletic Club of Portland
Stanford
Portland
California
Berkeley
Daubert Seeks Back Salary From Brooklyn Club
Jake Daubert, former Cincinnati first baseman, filed a second lawsuit for $500 back salary from the Brooklyn National League club. He had agreed to a $1,500 settlement of a $2,150 claim, with installments of $500 due May 10 and June 10. he says the June payment was not made. In a separate ball game, Mitchell, Edington, and Chadbourne contributed to the Tigers 4 to Sacramento win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jake Daubert
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Daubert
National and Coast League Scores Across Regions
Rain in New York at Brooklyn and Chicago cloudy with several city matchups. Phila at New York. Washington at Boston. Cleveland games noted with varied conditions. Vernon, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco and Oakland all reported results with batteries listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louie
Pet
Cimeinnath
Aus
Rales
Smith and Miller
Chleare Pere
Oss
St Louis
Sesevers
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Bill Rumler
Big Bee
Bill
Marty Krug
Ser and
Aacker
Herb Murphy
Circle Wares
Jack Koight
Jeeter Gay
Claudi
Bighre
Highee
Mulvey
Cunningham Puten
Nylera
Cunningham
Mageert
Compton
Sheety
Lenge
Krug
Bee
Chret
Bigher
Jost
Lyle
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Markle
Dale
Jack Cook
Mees
Jack
Robert L. Ripley
Shannon
Jackson
Leoat
Vopmom
Lee Annelee
Balt Lake City
Lbaes
Bethlehem Steel Company
Scandinavia
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Yeat
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Ava
Detroit Star
Rousch
Moscow School
Adair
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Peisinger
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Aggies
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Washington State
Daubert Sues Dodgers
Mitchell
Edington
Chadbourne
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Ainemaith
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Quinn
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Pisteneli Gharrity
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Hannah
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Clemons
F. Miller
Schmidt
Bn Poston
Gowdy
G Smith
Tragresser
Demaree
Cantwell
Clarke
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