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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1919
Page
10
A jumble of street talk centers on unions and work in Seattle. References include a labor temple, walking papers, a bunion joke, a restaurant hunt, and rumors of a Crap Shooters' union strike amid industrial unrest.
Seattle sports are at a standstill as a citywide strike halts games across leagues. The hockey race tightens with three teams tied and a Seattle versus Vancouver game likely next Wednesday, conditions permitting. The Elks boxing event is postponed with promoters undecided on scheduling. The Y M C A plans full court action once the strike ends as schools reopen Monday and high school basketball resumes. Broadway Ballard rivalry and Queen Anne versus Lincoln Franklin West Seattle conflicts are postponed due to janitors' walkout.
Dusty Lew expected to join the New York Yankees after transferring from the Red Sox. He confirms his naval service and baseball intent, acknowledging the option on his services and expressing readiness for spring to allow him to wear a Yankee uniform again. Miller Huggins reportedly pleased with outfield prospects including Lew.
Frank Farmer defeats Mickey King to win the Coast light heavyweight title in Tacoma. Farmer keeps distance with a persistent left jab as King falters in fighting. Bobby Moore upsets Har old Jones in the Tacoma lightweight division. Morgan Jones beats Jim Davis in a separate bout as crowds fill the Northwest audience.
Cubs president Fred Mitchell and Giants manager John McGraw urge NL umpires to reach a clear balk standard before opening day. Inconsistent rulings cause protests as some pitchers employ illegal deliveries. A Chicago scribe notes NL umpires lack uniform enforcement, unlike the American League. Jim Vaughn of the Cubs is cited for deceptive hip movement fueling concern.
Boston Red Sox president Frank Frazee dismissed Babe Ruth’s threats to quit over salary and positions. Frazee compared Ruth to an actor returning to the stage, promising fairness but warning against foolish pay demands. He planned talks with Jack Barry and noted Ruth’s value to the game and club.
The writer argues that pitchers like Larry Cheney use shoulder moves to evade penalties and that umpires in the American League fail to enforce the balk rule. Enforcing the rule strictly would benefit base running, as timid runners would risk more if officials crack down on deceptive movements.
New York middleweight prospect Tommy Robson, touted by Gotham matchmaker Jimmie Johnston, has defeated a string of rivals including Marty Cress and Willie Loughlin and aims to fight Mike or Tom Gibbons or the returning Mike O Dowd when the title is open.
A scrambled market list shows prices for beets and cabbage among others, with items like apples, bananas, grapes and lemons included. Several lines reference regional origins such as Washington and Oregon and units like per crate, per box, and per dozen.
In a confession, Jimmie Johnston claims he tipped Jens Willard to target Boers Rodel’s supposed weak heart. Willard’s camp doubted the warning, but Johnston says Rodel fought carefully until Willard landed, finishing with a decisive victory and exposing the supposed weakness.
A Seattle resident applies to change his legal name to Weston citing residence at Cowen Park as his primary reason. The filing requests court approval of the name change and notes no additional aliases.
M. D. Wells, known as Doc, is the YMCA physical director in Seattle. He has sung with the Berkeley chorus and coached sports including football with Multnomah A. C. He trained the Portland Coast League team in 1917 for a Honolulu trip and has played hockey basketball and baseball.
Harry Greb, defending middleweight champion, praised Tommy Robson after a 10 round duel at the Cleveland Athletic Club. Robson, lighter by 15 to 20 pounds, pushed Greb hard with a persistent attack and earned a kiss tribute from the champion at the final bell.
Ty Cobb and Hob Veach could back Heilman at first base for Detroit. Leo Dremsen might return, but chances seem slim. Otto Knabe and Kid Gleason reportedly hired a billiard hall manager, not Knabe to coach the Cubs in Chicago.
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