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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
11
In a WWI era letter from Benny in France he jokes about rising costs in meat and everyday goods. He blames the Kaiser for inflation and laments packers and shop prices while teasing his brother Felix about war conditions and humor.
The article notes multiple players who began as pitchers before excelling as outfielders or infielders. It cites Joe Wood filling left field during Graney’s illness, and mentions Lee Fohl’s conversion of Graney, Harry Hooper, Dave Robertson, Eppa Rixey, Benny Kauff, Mike Donlin, Cy Seymour, Frank Baker, Rhody Wallace, George Staler, Ty Cobb, and Babe Ruth shifting roles to capitalize on hitting power.
At the Seattle Girls Victory carnival, July 23 six-day program at the United States naval training camp features a large tug-of-war meet with two marines teams and about a hundred other teams from city departments shipyards and unions. Winners compete for three silver cups as Navy plans its naval camp program and prize events for marine and girl teams including a dozen female squads led by Anne Bathurst.
Northwest singles champion Joe Tyler meets Ichiya Kumagae, top Japanese player, in the closing feature of the Women’s Red Cross tournament at the Seattle Tennis Club. Kumagae arrived from Japan yesterday and aims to win the national championship.
Today's market lists wholesale prices for numerous produce items with local notes. Carrots cabbage cauliflower celery onions lettuce tomatoes melons and many fruits show varied per unit, crate, or hundredweight pricing, reflecting regional supply and seasonal shifts.
United Press reports the work or fight order may apply to major league baseball prompting players to seek new occupations. Baltimore player Parnham complied after local boards ruled him to do so, and two Brooklyn NL players Zach Wheat and Hi Myers have left. Minor leagues likely to feel cuts first as shipyard teams form for Tacoma and Seattle clubs integrate former GIANTS players.
King's County engineering report notes road conditions and detours for many routes including Auburn Benmelaw Franklin and Renton areas. Three detours in Auburn and Bnumelaw grounds. new road open Renton Junction. bridges and planks described as rough in places. Call Main 6900 for details.
The annual playfield tennis tournament began at 2 p m on Saturday with early skirmishes setting up serious play beginning Monday. Many newcomers join last year’s players as the event runs through next Saturday with Saturday’s schedule listing matches across multiple courts and players by name.
Readouts show scores and lineups for multiple AL games in St Louis and surrounding notes. Players Botheron Severeld Geary Watson McAvey Ru F1 Henry Mendrix Killifer Jacobs Horns Doak Gonzales Strenton Bromley Milne Mitchell Devormer Smith Dunn appear in various box scores and rosters.
A major 3:30 pm Saturday Army vs Navy clash at Dugdale Park pits Camp Lewis and Bremerton Navy Yard in the service championship of the North Pacific. Five thousand expectant fans attend free admission as programs raise funds for Soldiers and Sailors' Home.
Mayme McDonald, renowned tennis star, wins seven straight matches in the Seattle Red Cross tournament at the Seattle Tennis Club. She defeats Sarah Livingstone in singles and teams with Schreiner and Livingstone in doubles with other crack players seeking titles in a weekend of matches and a 5:30 mixed doubles final.
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