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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
2
Hap Felsch has deserted the White Sox in a quirky report using microbes as a playful metaphor. The piece notes many players may desert, requiring elaborate darning to fix the team.
Bimpoon a University of Missouri standout will race at the Seattle Girls Victory carnival against the world 60 yard hurdle record holder. The event features Lieut Simpoon the champion 220 yard hurdler and an attempt to break F W Kelly of USC's 60 yard hurdles mark of 6 seconds flat. Simpoon is stationed at Camp Lewis and preparing for the race.
A 16 foot boat capable of 28 knots will feature in speed and motorboat races at the Beattie Girls Victory carnival on the university campus July 23 to 28. Buoys mark the course between the naval training station and Madison park with viewing from a new grandstand along the canal.
At tourney in the park on WednesdayWaubreshek from last year's top class opened his title bid with a 6 4 6 4 win over Reichner. The match was hard fought with strong rallies and moments of suspense. In doubles Rita Meyer and Helen Ide defeated Mia Ferris and Byrne as Hills and Waubre beat White and Coles. Doi faced Ariyoshi in a scheduled clash while other matches included Nakai and Doi losing to McHugh 6 2 6 3.
A Seattle meeting of the state fish coun t association discussed splitting the offices of warden and state fish counsel. The change aims to shift focus from Darwin’s broader duties to game needs, with a likely bill to be introduced in the state legislature.
The article urges beginners to prioritize direction over distance, emphasizing a short, accurate drive with a perfect follow through. It details Evans stance, pivot, and steady eye on the ball, recommending practice on small targets like dandelion heads to instill proper form.
A dispute erupts between Shaner and Wolff ball club and Evergreen Athletic over who earns the Class B championship. Evergreen demands a Walla Walla field showdown to settle the title question.
Camp Lewis announces a six day water sports carnival at American Lake from July 30 to August 4. Aquatic experts from the Northwest will compete in swimming diving rowing canoeing sailing water polo and more with prizes. Evening programs weekday and afternoon contests on weekends, plus fireworks carnival acts and grandstands for spectators.
Leo Houck, former actor and naval trainee, defeated Frankie Rodgers in six rounds at the Elks club smoker. Oscar Benson and Abe Kaby drew, Bob Harper and Red Gage also tied, and Jack McInnin floored Van McComber in the second round. The event accompanied the Tri State Medical Association gathering.
Lieut. Carroll Ebright former University of Washington crew coxswain is home in San Antonio Texas on leave from Brooks Field. He has been commissioned at the San Diego flying field and is being entertained by college mates and fraternity chums.
London, July 18. Four hundred more London policemen have been released for active service abroad. This brings the total number of London guardians who have joined the ranks to over a thousand.
Fragmentary lines show scores and player names from multiple games. Mentions Perritt McCarty Behneider Wingo Cansey Rariden Hiller Watson Purnn Adame Killifer Meadows Gonzales and others across matchups including New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh.
London July 17 reports say Iceland has agreed to sell England all its wool. Swedish firms express concern over the potential trade agreement and its impact on markets. The development could affect wool prices and supply in England.
Prices paid by wholesalers for vegetables and fruit across numerous items. Notes show marked values for artichokes, cabbage, celery, lettuce, tomatoes, apples, oranges, peaches, grapes, melons, berries, nuts, and grains with detailed per unit or per crate figures. poultry, veal, and pork prices also listed in Seattle trade.
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