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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1918
Page
9
Bill Leard joins Frisco team after a season’s gloom and unfulfilled dreams with the Giants and Seals. The former Giant manager now blends into San Francisco sport circles as writers praise his ball temperament and hopeful return.
Crown Prince Ole Hanson II is rated an eight strong contender in the Washington to Seattle carrier pigeon race, with wagering tendencies favoring his chances. He hails from Chief Seattle and is expected to perform prominently next Sunday.
Baseball season closes as several Seattle players sign with shipyard leagues in California and others head to Aberdeen for local options. Team notes recount doubleheader results with a 6 5 loss and a 5 3 win, plus a highlighted triple play and key plays from Hamilton Smale and Mails.
The Seattle women launch a Red Cross benefit tennis tourney at 10 a m at the Seattle Tennis Club. State champion Sara Livingstone and strong contender Mayme McDonald entered and are expected to meet in the finals. Matches run Monday through Saturday with proceeds going to the Red Cross.
In Portland, Frank Rapp pitched to a shutout as Vancouver failed to advance beyond second base. The final score was 6 to 0 with Vancouver managing only scattered hits. Portland’s Lee and Rapp contributed to the win while Vancouver’s Goddard Fitcher Beebe and Shea were held in check.
Rumor says Seattle and Tacoma shipbuilders plan a club using disbanded PCI material. A Tuesday meeting will decide feasibility as yards pace roster rebuilds, tying to a potential post season shipbuilders ball amid PCI league collapse fears.
A ten mile marathon for soldiers sailors and locals opens the Seattle Girls Victory carnival at the naval training station on July 7. A relay from the naval camp to Camp Lewis and back features Roy Beout. A two mile youth run is scheduled and Mayor Hanson will fire the starting gun at Second Ave and Yesler Way.
Duthie nine defeated Todd Shipyard club of Tacoma 10 to 1 on Saturday. Big Bee pitched for Duthie while Murphy started for Todds and yielded many runs. A solid crowd attended as Duthie mounted early offense and secured the win at home.
Co W Fitzgerald scored the only possible 4% out of 50 targets on Sunday at the Green Lake Gun Club shoot. L H Reid and L Barnes led for second place in the event.
The Meadow Park Golf club of Tacoma was drubbed by Jefferson Park Golf club of Seattle 41 to 17 in a 36 hole match at the City of Destiny. Seattle dominated with precise putting and strong driving as a return match was planned.
Latest word from the Seattle Giant reports manager Herb Murphy may join Columbus in Ohio to play the rest of the season. He has wired terms to the Ohio club and would depart immediately if accepted, leaving shipyard work behind.
Hugh Ross is dead and Art Ross will recover from injuries suffered in the Boston cycle accident. The Pacific Coast Hockey association reported the news. it is unclear if the deceased is a brother or nephew of the famed hockey star.
In the second game between Keystone Giants and Asahia at Liberty Park the Japanese scored a victory. The deciding third game will be held July 14 to determine the series winner.
Army defeated Navy 6-1 before 2,000 fans at the training camp field. McKenry led the Army with key hits while Strand, returning from layoff, struggled in two rocky innings. This loss marked Navy's first of 15 games in a series to be capped at the Victory carnival in July.
A profile of Jack Britton, veteran welterweight boxer, detailing his long career since 1905, notable rivalries with Packey McFarland and Benny Leonard, and his decision to quit alcohol after crossing paths with champions in New York. He remains active and defiant, fighting to defend his title and proving critics wrong despite aging.
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