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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1913
Page
2
Ad touts Electra-Vita as a natural treatment that uses a steady galvanic current while sleeping to restore nerve and organ function. It features testimonials, a coupon for a free booklet, and a Seattle address for contact, promising relief from rheumatism and general debility.
Ray Campbell meets Clarence Rothun in a four round youth title clash at Dreamland as part of a six bout card presented by Puget Sound Athletic club. Local welterweight Ivan Miller defends Seattle title against Billy Weeks. Other bouts include Billy Williams versus Eddie May and Johnny Kelly versus Billy Chapman.
H A Pleager and George L Munn meet in a 36 hole championship match at the Seattle Golf Club as part of the Potlatch tournament. Miss Alice Warner leads the women’s qualifiers with Mrs W D Skinner second. J M Barnes Tahoma tops men’s 36 hole scores with 143. The Green Trophy event begins Wednesday.
The Pirates dealt with a rash of injuries this season as Wagner missed from April 10 to May, Gibson broke his ankle on April 20, and catchers Simon and Kelly were hurt. Batler sat 11 games with a sprained ankle, Byrne slumped in May, Hofman declined to a minor league role, Borton was traded to Jersey City for Jack Knight, and players endure long road stretches with travel and meal constraints.
Seattle tennis players skipped the first singles round in Portland on Monday but are expected to compete today. McCormick of Long Beach defeated Wakeman of Portland 6 2 4 6 2 Nothing else. Miss Daville Portland champion defeated Miss Pyron Idaho champ 8 4 6 4.
At Dugdale's park I will give a daily free grandstand ticket to a fan in the left-field bleachers during the seventh inning. One prior prize went to W. P. Dibble of Lake Ballinger who carried The Star.
Mary Browne of Los Angeles defends and wins the national title in a whirlwind 63 and 75 over Dorothy Green to complete a triple crown. She previously claimed the 1912 national women’s title and won doubles with Mrs. Robert William and mixed doubles with W R Tilden Jr. against Dorothy Green and C S Rogers.
Four local enthusiasts back Potlatch II with 400 horsepower, aiming for the event opening Thursday on Lake Whackington. The craft, the heaviest powered boat yet built, receives regatta committee financial support as a large crew works day and night to finish the vessel before racing starts.
The Star Pink features the opening game crowd with fans shown in the shot. Five ringed fans in the picture win free game tickets by presenting a Pink copy. Readers are urged to watch the Pink each night for the latest crowd photo.
After two days of bargaining for better terms, Lanch Cross agrees to a 20 round bout with Matty Baldwin in Vernon on July 29. Baldwin is already en route to Los Angeles and Cross will begin training Sunday.
A large crowd of local and visiting marksmen gathered at the Seattle Trapshooters Association on Harbor Island for final practice before the Potlatch shoot opening Wednesday at 9 am. Berger of Peters Cartridge Co. emerged as the local favorite after a 99 of 100 birds performance in Sunday's windy test. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
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