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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1913

Page

7

National Commission Plans War on Federal League

Cincinnati December 29 Organized baseball moves against the Federal league declaring war on the outlaw league. Garry Herrmann, chair of the national commission, aims to blacklist any player who jumps to the Federals from ever playing again. A Taft precedent may be cited to obtain injunctions in court. If Joe Tinker has joined the Federals, the test case will proceed.

Cincinnati Federal League Garry Herrmann National Baseball Commission

Seattle United, Fort Lawton tie as race tightens

Seattle United and Fort Lawton Elevens played to a 1 1 draw in a crucial Northwestern Soccer League match. The result leaves leaders in a tight championship race while Carbonado still holds second place. Seattle Celts narrowly defeated Franklin 2 1 as the league nears season end and the McMillan cup series looms.

Seattle United United Fort Lawton Carbonado Seattle Celtics Franklin Celts

Seattle and Tacoma Trapshooters Open City Team Match

Seattle Trapshooters Association beat Tacoma Trapshooters Association in the inaugural city team contest at McAleer Sunday afternoon. Seattle bagged 342 birds to Tacoma 333 with Roy Ople and A L Hall each hitting 45 of 50 and J Cooper of Tacoma leading with 47 of 60. The event marks a 4th annual series to be held at Harbor Lagoon traps next February.

Tacoma Harbor Laiend Roy Ople A. L. Hall Seattle J. Cooper

Seattle Boxers Prepare for Vancouver Tourney

Three Seattle Athletic Club boxers Earl Baird 115 Ed Pinkman 125 and Henry Gleason 155 will finish training Tuesday night before traveling to Vancouver for the W A C boxing meet on New Year’s Day Pinkman has been limited to light work due to a knee injury.

Seattle Athletic Club Earl Baird Ed Pinkman Henry Gleason Vancouver Pinkman

Plan Big Meet Seattle Marksmen Eye February Shoot

Seattle marksmen anticipate a big annual shoot with ten Washington and ten Oregon state shooters, to be hosted by the Portland Gun club in February. A preliminary will decide the squad makeup for the event.

Seattle Washington Oregon Portland Gun Club

Carpentier Knocks Wells in London Bout

Bombardier English heavyweight met Georges Carpentier at the National Sporting Club in London on December 8 and was knocked out for the second time by the marvelous French boy. The photograph shows Carpentier helping Wells to his feet as the referee leans over and Wells' seconds climb through the ropes.

Georges Carpentier National Sporting Club London Carpentier Wells

McQuillan and Ross Sign Up for January 10 Bout

Former Whitworth college football star Claude McQuillan and local heavyweight Billy Ross have signed to fight again in Centralia on January 10. The six round bout will be staged by the newly organized Mortoh A. C. with McQuillan holding the previous decision over Ross.

Centralia Claude McQuillan Whitworth Billy Ross McQuillan Mortoh A. C

Goddard Files Candidacy for Mayor Without Resigning

Councilman Goddard Saturday filed his candidacy for mayor, saying he will not resign his council seat as Griffiths did. He asserts his knowledge of the town and the people's burdens, claiming he is the one to fill the mayoral chair.

Goddard Griffiths

Samuel is Off to Meet Burns in Northwest Bout

Sammy Good the lightweight from Seattle heads to Vancouver for a scheduled round bout with Charley Burns. Good is in excellent condition and confident of victory while Burns has not won since his Northwest invasion.

Sammy Good Seattle Vancouver RB. C Rough House Charley Burns Good Burns Northwest

Walter Johnson and Fred Clarke Ranch Ahead on Wheat Fields

Guthrie Oklahoma December 29 The wheat fields across Kansas and Oklahoma yielded poor harvests forcing farmers to buy cattle or lease fields to cattlemen. Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Walter Johnson of the Washington Americans head a notable pair stocking a Coffeyville Kansas ranch with cattle this winter. They spent a week near Scranton Kansas buying more stock and plan to keep their ranch well conditioned through feed steers.

Guthrie Okla Kansas Oklahoma Fred Clarke Pittsburgh Pirates Walter Johnson Washington Americans Johnsons Coffeyville Kan Scranton Star of Griffiths

Bolton Support Grows for Central Labor Council Seat

Harry T. Bolton, president of the Central Labor Council, is actively supported for the councilman seat left vacant by Councilman Griffiths. Another active candidate is C. B. Fitzgerald, who has the endorsement of Ballard citizens.

Harry T. Bolton Central Labor Council Griffiths C. B. Fitzgerald Ballard

Open Forum Sunday backs county commissioners and board removal

The forum condemns Puget Sound Traction Light and Power for not restoring ticket sales on cars and endorses Gov. Lister’s removal of the regents board. It also approves the recalls of County Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen.

Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co

Hungarian interior minister urged emigrants to delay departure

In Vienna on December 29 the Hungarian minister of the interior warned emigrants to delay their departure to the United States as economic conditions in Hungary improve.

Vienna Warna United States

Brown Announces Change Unlikely in Vancouver Beavers

Vancouver owner Bob Brown says the 1914 Vancouver champions will largely keep their roster, with 30 players reporting March 20. Harry Scharnweber is likely to lead the team next season, while Brown eyes possible trades and reserves including Konnick and several young backstops.

Vancouver B. C Bob Brown Brown Harry Scharnweber Scharney B Brown Charley Maullen Seattle Lincoln Neb Beavers Lewis Kennick Grindie Pannock Clark Hall Cadreau Dorty Harstaf Northup Kallio Raleigh McMurdo MecCain Bennett Scharnweber Grover Butler Heister Reuther Frisk Brinker Flanagan Mike Konnick East Mike Konnick

Officials Named for Washington Alumni All-Northwest Grid Game

Dixie Fleager Wee Coyle and Tom McDonald named as referee umpire and head linesman for the Washington Alumni All-Northwest clash set at Dennyfield on New Year's Day. Training continues at Kent with Jersey Nissen leading the All-Northwest group. Teams expect to conclude workouts Tuesday and the game kicks off at 1 30 p m Thursday afternoon.

Dixie Fleager Wee” Coyle Tom McDonald Big Washington Dennyfield Fleager Coyle McDonald Jersey Nissen Kent

Last Day of Heavy Work for Giants

Gunboat Smith and Arthur Pelkey wrapped up their boxing camp in San Francisco for the 20 round New Year bout at Daly City. Smith, who weighs 180 pounds, boxed six rounds and shadow boxed for Olympic Club members. Yesterday both boxers had a busy day. In bowling, the Irish team defeated the Dutch two games to one in Knights of Columbus action led by J. F. O’rien with 474 pins.

Ban Francisco Gunboat Smith Arthur Pelkey Daly City Smith Olympic Club Knights of Columbus J. F. O'rien

Lenchi Ferry Set to Start Regular Runs on Lake Washington

After a 40 mile trial on Lake Washington, the Lenchi ferry will begin a regular schedule between Lenchi Park and Medina around mid February. Landings at Bellevue and Medina are under construction.

Lake Washington Lenchi Lenchi Park Medina Bellevue

Governor Steamship Delayed by Heavy Head Winds

The steamship Governor, expected Sunday afternoon to San Francisco, did not arrive until late last night due to heavy head winds and seas off the northern coast.

San Francisco

Blood and Nerve Tonic advertised by Seattle firms

A Seattle herbal medicine ad claims Blood and Nerve Tonic cures a range of ailments from constipation to bedfast rheumatism and bladder troubles. It touts testimonials from local users, lists multiple Seattle outlets, and sets a price of one dollar per box with mailing address for communications.

Seattle Quaker Drug Co Firet Giles Jackson St Gerke Pharmacy N. W Market St

Governors and mayors attend Bothell highway celebration

Gov Lister and the mayors of Seattle Everett Kirkland and Redmond have been invited to Bothell for a January 10 celebration marking the completion of the new brick highway from Bothell to Seattle.

Gov. Lister Seattle Everett Kirkland Redmond Bothell

Army Surgeon General Torney Dies In Washington

George Henry Torney, surgeon general of the United States Army, died at his Washington home last night from bronchial pneumonia after several weeks of illness.

Washington George Henry Torney United States Army

Our Daily Animal Story Llama Spits to Defend Itself

The llama, called the camel of South America, defends itself by spitting when enraged. It is noted for odor from cud and saliva, requiring caution near llamas in zoos. Llamas are strong swimmers and can drink sea water without harm. Naturalists claim llamas pick a dying ground when faced with death.

South America Alpaca Vienna

Press Agents Promise Big Show at Moore

Alice Lloyd England's daintiest comedienne and her company of 75 entertainers will headline at the Moore for four days starting New Year's Day matinee. Misa Lloyd tours the country under William Morris with 22 big features on the program including Frank Fogarty the Dublin minstrel.

Alice Lioyd England Daintiest Comedienne the Moore Misa Lioyd William Morris Frank Fogarty Dublin

Free Parcel Post Map Offer for Seattle Star Subscriptions

The Seattle Star offers a free multi map package to new or renewing six months subscribers. The color maps show parcel post zones rates rivers towns and population data in Washington state the United States and the world. The newspaper has supplied copies to the Seattle post office and will mail a map to qualifying subscribers.

the Star Seattle Star Washington Seattle of Washington United States The Star

The Girl We Have a Suffi Pennant

This is the first pose in a ten part art series. The text notes a suffi pennant as the featured motif for the initial installment.

Pennant

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