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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
2
Lightweight champion Wille Ritchie defeats Joe Rivers of Los Angeles in San Francisco. A boxing masterclass, Ritchie neutralizes Rivers with precise combinations, key defense, and a decisive late right cross to end the bout with Rivers unconscious on the canvas.
In a string of six straight wins, Vancouver overtakes Seattle, pushing them to second place as Gipe and Dell miss time. Beavers' pitchers struggle in a 20 run, 27 hit tally while Seattle fights to regain momentum over the two weekend conflicts.
Astoria July 5 The speed boat Oregon Kid won two of three heats in the free for all 20 mile race at the Astoria regatta and captured coast championship over Oregon Wolf of Portland. The Oregon Kid averaged 25.2 miles an hour in the second heat.
League tallies list teams and win loss records across American National Northwestern and Coast leagues. Notable entries include Boston 18-3 Philadelphia 6-5 St Louis 12-3 New York 6-9 and Vancouver 11-9 with various other clubs posting sub .500 starts.
Chicago Athletic Association leads with seven of 18 events in the national junior AAU track meet. A. W. Kepler of Michigan stars with 11 points. Lund sets a javelin record at 148 feet 2 inches. Al Crane of Stadium High Tacoma fails in high jump while Walker of New York A C. clears 6 feet 11% inches. Crane finishes second.
Between Union and Pike near the post office on Third ay four reels of the latest and best pictures are shown daily at this theatre. Do not miss our shows they are exceptionally good.
Resinol promises clear velvety skin with regular use of Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment and occasional application of Ointment. It claims quick, low cost relief from pimples and blackheads and notes doctors prescribe it for various skin conditions. Trials offered free from Department 3-P, Resinol, Baltimore.
An advertisement at 713 First Ave Union Mock offers dental examinations and services in Seattle, inviting patients to learn prices and choose a dentist. It warns readers to beware of a fake Dr Drowns using the practitioner’s photo at the entrance of the building.
In Hole Idaho on July 6 Ralph Pitman, formerly a Boise Tri-State league pitcher, was elected mayor of Treadwell after arriving to help the local team. He pitched against a Juneauite rival, stifling their offense, and the citizens then held a mass meeting to appoint him chief executive.
The world chess champion plans a visit to the country with an official date to be announced. Citizens are urged to prepare to celebrate with flags as the event nears.
An advertisement from ETOLZ Electrophone Co promotes the Audiphone with a phonetic plan offering a test period and payment terms. The copy emphasizes gentle penetration and comfort, urging purchase through a 4 installment or email inquiry. The address given is 454 Ar rate Annes Beattie Nearing, with a focus on testimonial style.
The Star’s Pink sporting extras attract fans with complete ball game reports, major league scores, boxing rounds for Rivers versus Anderson, Hagen, Martin, Dreamland bouts, Dreamland draws, and Pacific Coast league results. A reader complains about incomplete coverage from another paper.
Seattle loses both games to Vancouver Beavers dropping to second place three points behind first. Morning 11 7 and afternoon 6 4 losses report two base hits by Cadman Peterson Beharney and others with McCreery credited for victory and Fullerton charged with defeat.
Pendleton Oregon July 5 The rivalry between Jockey Bennet of Portland and Billy Gaffney lightweights continues after their fourth consecutive draw in a 20 round bout here Referee Evans extended the match when both fighters rejected the draw decision and each prior encounter also ended in a draw.
Independence Day card at Dreamland rink features Miller defeating Dale by knockout in round two after flooring him twice. Billy Williams wins two bouts including a retirement from Sammy due to an ulcerated tooth, followed by a decision over Sidewheel Thompson. Chapin, Chapman, and Ross from Centratta draw in a late four-round stretch. Ad Schafflr and Herb Smit also box a draw. Wright of Rockford knocks out Moud Goodman in round two.
Dr Leach Cross Wallach of New York defeated Hud Anderson Medford in 12th round at Vernon on Independence Day. Anderson showed grit but was outmatched. Cross landed hard punches, sending Anderson to the canvas. Cross, proud of win, hurried to celebrate with wife and child as plans for a Labor Day bout with Ruchle unfold.
Vancouver, July 6. Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson parents of Hud Anderson the light weight pugilist who was knocked out by Leach Cross at Vernon yesterday in the 12th round say something was tipped over on their boy at the last minute The mother adds if they fight again Bud will win in five or six rounds No champion ever reached the top without defeats and Bud will become champion he will never give up.
Portland rider Harry Brandt dominated the Madison Park half mile track racing under the Pacific Motor Cycling Racing association. He won three of four events, losing only the eighth lap to Harry Coburn who overtook him to claim the top spot.
July 6 in New Orleans Charlie White of Chicago lost a 20 round decision to Jack Britton of San Francisco and Chicago. At the 18th round officials stopped the fight and Britton was awarded the decision. White stalled throughout the bout and is barred from further participation in New Orleans ring contests.
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