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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1919

Page

4

Bill Clymer's Crutch Brigade vs Angels in local clash

Bill Clymer leads his Crutch Brigade in a tough series opener against the league leading Angels on a local lot. Key players shift positions after injuries and departures as Seattle’s Bigbee and Vernon Tigers veterans bolster the visitors.

Bill Clymer Crutch Brigade Angels Invaders Gleichmann Acker Knight Fr Hosp Vernon Tigers Claude Derrick Faee Ray French Herb Murphy Bill Ham Ed Sweeney He Bigbee Seattle Seals Harry Gardner Killifer Seraphs Man- Kitlefer Cincy Reds I Crawford Ty Cobb Craw Angel Crew Sam Mi

Local Boy Seeks Rematch After Elks Club Bout

Joe Harrahan, a local light weight, offered services for the Mother Ruther smoker. He wanted another fight with Bob Harper, but the rematch won t be staged as Harper is reported to have a broken hand. Harrahan previously gave Harper a hard fight at the Elks club.

Joe Harrahan Harrahan Bob Harper Harper Elks’ Club

Wright and Madden to headline Mother Fund boxing card

The Star promotes a Friday arena smoker for Mother Ruther with Billy Wright set to face Lloyd Madden. Local bouts adjust as Bob Harper sidelined by a broken hand, Bernie Dillon misses conditioning, and Frankie Murphy moves to California after the Seattle show. Other matchups are being finalized.

Mother Ruther Star Austin & Salt Bob Harper Northwest Nate Druximan Harper Bernie Dillon Ely Caston Billy Wright Lloyd Madden Travie Davis Everett Jimmy Storey Storey Morgan Jones Tacoma Down Sound City Frankie Murphy Ernie Murphy Seattle California

Bezdek Grows Strong. Ed Sweeney Praises Pirates Setup

Seattle catcher Ed Sweeney credits Hugo Bezdek with building a strong Pirates team for the season. He cites a disciplined training system, determined players, and key performers Bigbee Southworth Carey in the outfield with Cutshaw and Cooper excelling on the mound, driving potential wins.

Hugo Bezdek University of Oregon Pittsburg Pirates Ed Sweeney Seattle Pittsburg Bezdek Pirates Sweeney Hugo New York Giants Bigbee Southworth Carey Cutshawat Cooper

Britton to Meet Adair in 12 Round Labor Day Fight

Promoter Tom Ryan announces a Labor Day bout at Des Moines ball park. Welterweight champion Jack Britton will fight Barney Adair in a 12 round match in Des Moines, Iowa.

Des Moines Tommy Ryan Jack Britton Barney Adair Des Moines Ball Park

Yesterday's hero drives Yankees to 3–2 win

Frank Baker hit a ninth inning homer that tied the game and sparked a 3–2 victory for the Yankees over the Senators. Giants top Phils 10–5 and 7–2 as the pennant race heats up. Mayer allowed 16 hits in a Pittsburgh win over St Louis 14–9. Tigers drop out of first division after 8–3 loss to the White Sox. Browns stay offensive. Indians fall 3–2.

Boston Philadelphia Naylor McAvoy Jones Schang Perry Kinney Perkins Pennock Mays Walters ST. Louis St. Ie Orton Coveleskie O'Neill Sotheron Chicago Detroit Ehmke Stanagecicotte Schalk Cincinnati Wee Wee Perritt Barnes Frank Baker Yankees Senators Tigers White Sox

Bromley Joins Seals San Francisco

San Francisco adds former Senator pitcher Jack Bromley to open for the Portland game today after a telegram from Beavers officials in their home town.

Bromley SEALS SAN Francisco Jack Bromley Portland Beavers

Dempsey Title Opponents Sidelined by Critics

New York July 8 Experts doubt a top challenger will emerge for Jack Dempsey after he won the heavyweight title. Georges Carpentier is reportedly out of shape, Moran is a marginal figure, and Fat Willie Meehan lacks a rival record. Dempsey may defend the title in New Jersey around Labor Day.

New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Beckett Dempsey Carpentier Rank Moran Willie Meehan California Meehan Billy Miske Willard Oakum New Jersey Labor Day Manhattan Cheasty’s Dunlap Stetson Knox Borsalino Italy Heath London

Red Sox Pitch Past Athletics in Double Shutout

The Red Sox closed their Boston campaign with two shutouts against the Athletics, winning 2 0 in the first game and 4 0 in the second, demonstrating strong pitching and offense.

Red Sox Boston Athletics

Favorites Win First Matches of Court Play

Local net star Human Zettler, in the city tourney opener, defeated Sugawara 6 4, 5 7, 7 5. Other results included Wabraushek over Kidwell 7 5, 6 0 and Hesketh over Koslowski 6 3, 7 5. Zettler and Turenne meet next. Waller vs Mansell Smith and Williams vs Shannon headline later.

Human Zettler Sugawara Bob Wabraushek Kidwell Hesketh Koslowski Mansell-Smith McDonald Wada Weber Waller Williams Shannon Griffen Turenne Zettler Mansell- Smith

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