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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

2

Fragmentary OCR Note Highlights Drinking Incident

A rough OCR fragment mentions drinking and a man related to hair tonic in a vague, unclear context. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to identify a event or outcome.

Dempsey Set to Clash With Willard in Big July Fourth Show

In a July Fourth heavyweight title battle at Toledo the champion Jess Willard defends against Jack Dempsey before a massive crowd. Promoter Tex Rickard eyes over 1 million dollars in revenue with Willard earning 100 000 and Dempsey 27500 as betting runs high. Dempsey holds edge in youth and speed, while Willard carries boxing strength. pundits expect a full 12 round decision with Dempsey the favored eventual winner.

Dempsey Willard Leo H. Lassen Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Colorado Edo Ohio Rome Tex Rickard Amier Toledo Antry Ohio City pSno Demple Ess Jess Rickard

Arena card features six weight class bouts and exhibition

Young Hector faces K C King in a heavyweight bout while Weldon Wing meets Bobby Revel in a lightweight clash. Jimmy Storey battles Jimmy Randeau at welterweight and Bud Ridley fights Sammy Gordon at bantamweight. Ely Caston clashes with Kid Murray at featherweight. Kid Irish teams with a partner for a wrestling exhibition.

Young Hector K. C. King Weldon Wing Bobby Revel Jimmy Storey Jimmy Randeau Bud Ridley Sammy Gordon Ely Caston Kid Murray

Heavyweight clash tops World War Veterans bill at Arena

Bremer ton Hector faces K. C. King in the main event at the Arena Friday noon. King arrives with a fighter’s rep and Hector holds weight edge. Special wire reports will bring live fight returns. Other bouts feature Revel vs Wing, Storey vs Randeau, Ridley vs Gordon, Caston vs Murray, and a wrestling exhibition to open. First bout at 12 sharp, show ends about 2 p.m.

Hector Bremerton K. C. King World War Veterans Arena Seattle K. C King Bobby Revel Navy Weldon Wing Portland Wing Revel Jimmy Storey Jimmy Randeau Storey Randeau

Seattle Fails To Win As San Francisco Offers Early Threat

Compton makes a snag on Schick’s Texas leaguer and Scott’s drive to right field. Fitzgerald rounds to third on a past the corner hit. wind and sun slow infielders. Held and Eason work without spikes. Graham is ejected for protesting. crowd sees exhibition in Tacoma Saturday and two July 4 games. Sweeney shows promise behind the plate.

Compton Schick Scott Fitzgerald

Oaks Defeat Solons 3–2 On Mails Hone Inning

In San Francisco on July 3 the Oaks scored three runs in the sixth to beat the Solons 3 to 2. Elliott led Oakland hitters with three safe blows as Mails and Cook were the battery, Falkenburg and Elliott also listed.

San Francisco Mails Oaks Solons Hlliott R. H Sacramento Oakland Ciisccecessuss Cook Falkenburg Eliiott

Walker Slams Homer Beavers Tilt Portland

Walker belted a go ahead homer in the Beavers fourth inning at Portland, lifting his team to a 2 1 victory over Los Angeles. The game featured strong pitching and a late surge as Portland scored the decisive runs with runners aboard.

French Key Walker Homer Beavers Portland Los Angeles

Yesterday’s star Sisler powers 14 2 win for St Louis

George Sisler went 5 for 5 with a triple two doubles and a single driving in several runs as St Louis beat Detroit 14 to 2. Other games featured Cleveland Chicago pitching battles and Washington’s 6 4 win.

George Sisler St. Louis Detroit

Bees Hand Game To Vernon Tigers In Salt Lake Series

Salt Lake hurlers pitched poorly and Vernon Tigers won the second game of the series 10 to 5. The Bees were routed as Dale Cooper and Byler opposed Minneman and Brooks in a high scoring tilt. Joe Connolly of San Francisco heads to Des Moines to join Joe Coffey's club after a slow start.

BEES Vernon Tigers OS Angeles Salt Lake Tigers The N H Salt Lake City Vernon Dale Cooper Byler Minneman Brooks San Francisco Joe Connolly Des Moines Joe Coffey Connolly Los Angeles Seaweer Oakland Portland Sacramento Seattle

Seals Beat Siwashes In Close Five Run Game

The San Francisco Seals defeated the Siwashes 6 to 4 in a series opener. Seattle led briefly in the fourth before San Francisco tied it on two passes and Crandall’s single, then pulled away with three runs in the next inning. Chamber of Commerce day drew 6500 fans as Gilligan started for the Seals and Thomas finished.

San Francisco Seals Seals Gilligan Koerner Crandall Golden Gate Seattle Cunningham Thomas Regan Chamber of Commerce Chamber Boys

British American bantamweight title bout signed for July 17

Jimmy White of Great Britain and Pat Moore of America have signed for a 20 round bantamweight world title fight in London on July 17. Either fighter may call off the bout if the opponent weighs over 116 pounds.

London United Press Jimmy White Great Britain Pat Moore America Jimmy Wilde Moore Wilde

Downey Stifles Carroll in San Francisco Bout

Jack Downey defeated Joe Carroll in San Francisco last night as Chief Abernathy earned the decision over Rough House Cooper in the same card.

San Francisco United Press Jack Downey Joe Carroll Chief Abernathy Roughhouse" Cooper

Seals Star Outfielder Impresses Coast Circuit

Justin Fitzgerald emerges as a top outfielder for the San Francisco Seals this week. The left handed hitter with swift feet leads in runs and steals while posting a batting average over .400, proving a standout in the Coast League.

Justin Fitzgerald San Francisco Seals

Three More Boxers Added to Star's Smoker Card

Lloyd Madden Ely Caston Joe Harrahan join Frankie Murphy Boo Harper Billy Wright for The Star's smoker at the Arena on July 11. Jerry McCarthy will referee July 4 bouts. Dan Salt Lonnie Austin arrange tickets and card lineup with receipts supporting costs.

Lloyd Madden Ely Caston Joe Harrahan Mother Ryther Arena Jerry McCarthy Frankie Murphy Boo Harper Billy Wright Dan Salt Lonnie Austin Metropolitan Building Company Austin Salt

Boxing Cards Highlight Fights Across Nations

Billy Wright meets Travie Davis in Everett for a main event. Bobby Harper faces Muff Bronson in Allan Idaho over 12 rounds. Jack Britton defends welter title against Ted Lewis in Canton Ohio in a 20 round bout. Pat Moore vs Jimmy Wilde in London revered as a season highlight. Pete Herman defends bantam title against Joe Burman in Baltimore in 15 rounds.

Billy Wright Travie Davis Everett Bobby Harper Muff Bronson Portland Allan Idaho Jack Britton Ted Lewis Steenth Canton Ohio Pete Herman Joe Burman Chicago Baltimore

Yanks Defeated in Net Tourney

In Wimbledon on July 3 American players fell in the semifinals of both divisions. Col Kingscote of England defeated Garland 6 1 6 4 2 6 6 8 6 4. Miss Lenglen of France beat Miss Ryan of California 6 4 7 5.

Yanks Wimbledon England Col. A. R. Kingscote Garland America Lenglen Elizabeth Ryan California

Coast league minor title series eyed after strong attendance

The article reports that a national minor league title series could pit Eastern pennant winners against Pacific Coast champions, with Eastern teams reconsidering after solid financial prospects. It notes 6500 fans at the San Francisco Seattle game and broad faith in Seattle’s club.

Ast al Baum Seattle

Seals Falter as Tigers Look Stronger Title Contender

The Seals showed speed and hitting but four errors and loose plays marred their effort against the Vernon Tigers, who appeared stronger this season. Jim Scott pitched tightly for Seattle with curve balls keeping Seals at bay, while Vernon took the game with cleaner defense.

San Francisco Seals Koerner Crandall Fitzgerald Schick Hunter Vernon Tigers Tigers Jim Scott Seattle Scott

Seaton and Bigbee Set For Afternoon Pitcher Duel

Tom Seaton, formerly of the Dutchies in the Shipyard league, will start for the Seals this afternoon. Bill Clymer will counter with young Bigbee against Seaton, a top league hurler known for low scoring games. Bigbee has shown solid form on the home lot this season, promising a strong display for fans.

Tom Seaton Dutchies Seals Bill Clymer Bigbee Seaton

Willie Kamm Shines in Field In Noted Display

Willie Kamm known as the Wonder Boy impressed crowds with standout fieldwork yesterday, delivering flashy plays as advance notices predicted.

Willie Kamm Wonder Boy

Yanks Lead Field in Interallied Games at Pershing Stadium

American army athletes eye further wins at Pershing Stadium Paris as interallied games continue with golf boxing horsemanship and trials in the 1600 meter relay and shot put. Americans rode to honors yesterday and will field Tom Campbell Edward Teschner Meehan and H V Campbell in the relay with H Liversedge Ed Caughey and Wallace Maxfield in the shot put.

Pershing Paris Altho Tom Campbell Edward Teschner Meehan H. V. Campbell America H. Liversedge Ed Caughey Wallace Maxfield

Brooklyn Beats Schupp Early Inning Defeat of New York

Brooklyn knocked Schupp out in the sixth and won over New York by a 4 to 4 score.

Brooklyn Schupp New York

How Coast Clubs Stand

A young third baseman about 20 years old is praised for smooth one handed scoops and quick throws yesterday. He shows solid fielding but uncertain batting and room to develop his stickwork. The writer notes he is the nicest fielding third sacker seen this year here.

Young Seattle hurler Tommy Lukanovic grows in Three-I league

Tommy Lukanovic, once with Portland Beavers, now stars in the Three-I league with Peoria. He won his first two starts, limiting hitters and fanning 14 in one game. The piece notes Northwestern leaguers Art Kibble Bob Coltrin Paul Strand and Le Bourveau among peers in the Middle West minors. Lukanovic says baseball thrives in the East with big crowds.

Tommy Lukanovic Seattle Portland Beavers Peoria Art Kibble Bob Coltrin Paul Strand le Bourveau Tommy

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