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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1919

Page

3

Whalen Should Have Been U. S. Card in Britain

Johnnie Whalen, an American light entrant, failed to face Richie Mitchell in the England Britain sparring bouts. Mitchell defeated Whalen in a decisive three round contest leading to Whalen’s return to the United States. Whalen expects to box again after naval service though a match with Mitchell’s conqueror remains possible.

Whalen U. S Britain H. C. Hamilton York Johnnie England America Richie Mitchell Billy Whalen Paul Mitchell St. Paul Shave United States

Chicago Hurlers Vindicated by Records of 1900s Pitching feats

The article highlights Chicago hurlers led by Jim Vaughn in innings pitched 290 complete games 27 and 325 total decisions with a 1.74 runs per nine innings. Vaughn dominates as top class while Heydler splits records into three pitcher groups and notes other leaders Grimes Deacheer Marquard Oeschger Cheney and Schneider among notable feats.

Heydler Fred Mitchell Jim Vaughn Nu- Met Tyler Hendryx Hest Vaughn Douging Grover Alexander Walter Johnson Heydier Marquard Brooklyn Oeschger Philadelphia Cheney St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Schneider

Fighting Dentist Leach Cross Appears in Billy Parsons Film

After a long layoff, Leach Cross former lightweight contender appears in a Billy Parsons comedy shown at the Coliseum last week. He acted as a physical director and demonstrated bag punching in the first reel.

Leach Cross Leach Billy Parsons

Big Fellows Primed for Go Here Tuesday

Harry Gillum and Jim Carey renew their ring feud in the main event at Crystal Pool Tuesday night. Gillum trains hard to outbox the rough Portlander, with a Feb. style comeback from their Elks Club bout. Also on the card Bud Ridley vs Frankie Murphy and Lackey Morrow vs Joe Gorman, plus Victor Pete versus Percy Walker. Newcomers Luther Kirk and Mickey Crown join the curtain raiser.

Harry Gillum Jim Carey Crystal Pool Austin & Salt Gillum Darcy Elks’ Club Bud Ridley Frankie Murphy Ridley Murphy Lackey Morrow Seattle Joe Gorman Portland Gorman Morrow Victor Pete K. C. Kru

Skinner & Eddy Triumph In Northwest Championship Replay

In a replay for the Northwest title, Skinner & Eddy defeats Todd of Tacoma 3 to 1 at Liberty Park. Skinner & Eddy led 1-0 after 15 minutes, then doubled the lead before Grieg netted a late consolation for Todd.

Northwest Skinner & Eddy Todd Tacoma Liberty Park Douglas Grieg

Market report on nut and peanut prices

Today’s market list shows almond per ton price around 38 Brazil rate per metric, filberts per metric around 26, peanuts per metric about 18 to 20, pecans per weight near 18, with per ton and per unit pricing given in unclear OCR. Prices vary by commodity and unit.

Brazil Los Angeles Oregon Larval City Bell Wancy Ranch Limburger Washington Timothy Minnesota Ceee

The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Want Ads

Star newspaper reports a broad Northwest readership for its want ads as segments in business sections highlight local jobs, services, and classifieds. The feature emphasizes reach, variety, and the practical value of classified listings for buyers and sellers alike.

Northwest Star

National League Vets Show Class In Records

Veteran players lead in fielding averages as old timers like Mayers Killifer Fletcher Wheat Konetchy and Paskett show enduring skills. The article notes long careers since 1907 1909 and beyond and praises their continued impact on the game.

National League Mayers Bill Killifer Cub Art Fletcher

Monument Graves Honor Noted Races Horses at North Randall

In North Randall Ohio a small race horse cemetery hosts Mary Putney a 1915 1916 champion trotter and a large monument stands for her owner Chauncey Sears plans grow for memorials to the harness world Lee Axworthy world champion trotting stallion is to be honored by H K Devereux while St Frisco and others are cited for future monuments The Museum of Natural History in New York had bones of Axworthy mounted and placed nearby

Mary Putney North Randall Ohio Chauncey Sears Lee Axworthy H. K. Devereux Museum of National History New York St. Frisco

Seattle Hockey Club to Mix With Canadians

With first place still dangling, the crippled Seattle hockey squad travels to Vancouver aiming to hold their lead. Roy Rickey returns to start for Seattle, though a full game is uncertain. McDonald is ready in reserve. Vancouver must win to tie Victoria, who have overtaken them for second.

Seattle Vancouver Victoria Islanders Millionaires Cy Metropolis Roy Rickey McDonald Rickey Frank Foyston Ile

Schaefer Defeats Cochrane in 3600-Point Balkline Match

Jake Schaefer of California defeated Welker Cochrane of New York in a 3600 point balkline game in New York. The final score was Schaefer 3600 Cochrane 3076.

New York Jake Schaefer California Welker Cochrane Schaefer Cochrane

Tinker Boosts Columbus Team by Acquiring Wortman

Chicago Cubs star Chuck Wortman joins Joe Tinker’s Columbus American Association club to play shortstop this season, strengthening the Ohio team under Tinker’s management.

Chicago Joe Tinker Columbus American Association Chuck” Wortman Chicago Cubs Ohio

Pinch Home Run Mystery in Big League History

The piece ponders how rare it is for a ninth inning grand slam with two down and bases loaded to overcome a 3 0 deficit. It notes scattered examples but finds only about five such occurrences in 23 000 games across 40 years of newspaper files.

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