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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1919
Page
6
A fragmented OCR reading suggests a quotation about the word porter and a misinterpretation relating to drinking. The readable text frames a debate over a term and its meaning. No clear event or named entities emerge from the legible segment.
In San Francisco the Seals defeated Seattle 8 to 5 to complete a three game sweep. Seattle led by four before San Francisco rallied with key hits from Clymer and Baldwin who homered in the seventh inning to seal the victory.
Greb accepted a guarantee of $1,000 for his bout with Bat Lev last night. Levinsky took as his end.
William Johnston of San Francisco and William Tilden Jr of Philadelphia reach the clay court championship final. Axel Graven and Robert Kinsey of California upset Tilden and Vincent Richards in doubles. Johnston and Samuel Hardy of Chicago meet Graven and Kinsey in the doubles final. Corrine Gould of St Louis and Carrie B Neeley of Chicago vie for the women's title.
In yesterday play at Woodland Park championships H Nollan was ousted by Hayes 6 2 5 7 9 7 9. Results from Friday include Pigott and Sammy defeating Erickson and partner by default and Coles Kozlowski winning by forfeit. Saturday schedule lists multiple matches with several notable pairings and upcoming clashes at 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 7 PM and 8 PM.
Arrangements were made today for a sport contest between the Pacific fleet sailors and San Diego city firemen to be held in the latter part of August.
The piece notes teams remaining in first place in both leagues as the season nears the halfway mark. It highlights Cincinnati Reds fans, Phils seeking a new spark, and strong performances by star players across the American and National Leagues. The tone teases a photo finish with rival candidates for the pennant.
The column mocks promoters and stars like Dempsey, McMahon, Meehan, Moran, and Carpentier. It jokes about arranging multiple bouts to draw a crowd and notes efforts to keep Dempsey out of a circus-like event.
Nap Lajoie visits a Cleveland golf club invited by members but is barred as an outsider. When asked his name he declares Nap Lajoie in full, prompting a surprised reaction from the club official.
A witty remark contrasts Bolshevik rule with football, claiming Russians would not make good players and that outcomes would always be open for anyone to claim.
William J. Clymer, manager of the Seattle Pacific Coast League club, filed suit in Louisville for 1955.54, claiming the Louisville Baseball club owes him the balance of his 4500 annual salary after receiving 2544.46 when baseball was suspended under the work or fight order.
The Oaks dropped their fourth straight as the Senators won 7 to 6 in Sacramento. A sixth inning rally swung the game with key hits by Vance, Plough, Cook, Arlett, Weaver, Holling, and Mitze.
A neutral observer voices mild complaint about the Salt Lake Seattle series focusing on the train ride as the sole objection. The remark highlights transportation and travel aspects in what is otherwise a minor discussion.
Baron Long of Los Angeles announces the opening of an American Monte Carlo at Tia Juana Lower California. A $100000 cafe for 1000 patrons modeled in Spanish style will offer champagne at $5 a bottle. The project includes a rebuilt race course and a boxing arena with championship bouts, all to be run on legitimate orderly and moral lines with concessions secured from Governor Cantu.
Earle Sheely’s remarkable throw halted a potential Portland winning run as Salt Lake City beat Portland 4 to 3. The Bees rallied in the fifth inning with three runs on timely hits to seize the lead. Portland 3 Salt Lake 4. Batteries Jones Sutherland Koehler Gould Byler Spencer.
In Los Angeles yesterday Vernon defeated the Arbucks 8 to 2 marking Vernon’s third consecutive win in the series. Vernon’s heavy hitters powered the victory as Dawson and Brooks worked the mound for Los Angeles while Fittery, Pertica and Bassler handled the Vernon battery.
Steve Evans, once a first baseman in the Cardinals system, watches Fred Tenney shine and realizes he will not remain at first base. He throws down his glove and concedes Tenney’s superior fielding, then vows to switch positions.
Seattle tennis star Marshal Allen advanced to the Oregon State tournament final in Portland after a 6-0 6-2 6-4 semi final win over Harry Westerman. Catlin Wolford defeated Phil Neer to reach the final, while Mrs J C Cushing and Mayme McDonald title bid for the women's singles.
London July 19 Joe Beckett British heavyweight champion and Georges Carpentier European champion have accepted terms for a bout with Jack Dempsey world champion in London Promoter C B Cochran says George MacDonald will leave soon for America to sign Dempsey
John Newton of the New York Athletic Club won the mile swim at the Almanac Athletic association junior championship in Lake Hopatchong New Jersey. His time was 33 minutes and 44 seconds.
Seattle bowlers meet July 25 at Ideal alleys to elect officers and set the city league schedule. Billy Miske earned 3800 dollars from his outside Toledo bout with Levinsky, while Levinsky took 2950 dollars of the purse.
Miller Huggins builds a near-new Yankee lineup with six holdovers from 1917. The manager avoids pennant forecasts but vows a strong finish. He praises Chicago White Sox stars, notes strong Sox, and calls Cleveland Indians solid though needing a top pitcher.
Jack Kearns says a Dempsey Meehan match could happen if the terms are right. He discounts a four round charity bout, doubts Meehan’s viability as an opponent, and forecasts Carpentier as Dempsey’s likely next foe, possibly not for six months.
Nebraska plans a state trapshoot for women with South Dakota previously hosting a women’s championship this year. Organizers expect a continued event and a women's championship tournament to elevate women’s standing in the sport.
Ten of California's top mermaids compete at Del Monte beach as the three day California women's swimming meet opens Friday. Mrs. Francis Cowells Smith won the 220 yard dash, defeating Ruth Crane.
Minneapolis July 19 Mike O Dowd middleweight champion drew a challenge from St Paul middleweight Mike Gibbons for a 10 round bout set in Minneapolis on September 1 The Symonds Shoe Co Inc moves from 1516 Third Ave to 321 Priest in its new location.
Geles movie plans linger as five companies bid against each other for the young fighter's recruitment. The party remains at the Kearns home locally while in the Bay Area for talks.
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