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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1914

Page

7

Ballard to Field Own Baseball Park with Three Games Weekly

Ballard Lumberjacks will operate as Ballard’s own team next season with a new ball plant planned in Ballard. Games will be split between Ballard’s park and Dugdale’s field, totaling three home games weekly. Owner Quinn W. Farr keeps site details confidential while considering a site larger than the old Yesterway park.

Ballard Ballard Lumberjacks Portland Colts Quinn W. Farr Farr Dugdale Yesterway Park

New Macy System Promises Relief From Catarrh

An advertisement claims the New Macy System can cure catarrh and chronic illnesses affecting both sexes. It touts years of expert experience with female and male diseases, offers consultations and examinations, moderate prices, and multiple testimonials. Hours listed and calls for attendance at the office.

Macy Gow

Wright to meet Sammy Good in eight round scrap

Vancouver B C July 21 fight fans will see Wright of Seattle in an eight round bout alongside the McIntyre Cowler card at Brighouse arena. Wright replaces Eddie Shannon and the winner may challenge Canadian title holder O'Leary. The main heavyweight bout is Chet McIntyre versus Tom Cowler with a 16 round stoppage or purse forfeiture goal.

Vancouver B. C McIntyre Cowler Brighouse Arena Wright Seattle Eddie Shannon O'Leary Chet McIntyre Tom Cowler

Northwest league baseball results trend and sleepers

Reading notes show Tacoma defeated Seattle 3 to 2 while Ballard blanked Victoria 2 to 0 and Vancouver beat Spokane 2 to 1. The field centers on Northwest League standings with Vancouver Spokane Seattle Victoria Ballard Tacoma and St Louis referenced in the casual recap.

Tacoma Seattle Ballard Victoria Vancouver Spokane

Scrappers Train for Petroskey Bout in San Rafael

San Francisco July 21 George Chip settled in his training quarters at San Rafael to prepare for a July 31 bout with Sailor Ed Petroskey.

San Francisco George Chip San Rafael Ed Petroskey

Nag Wins $3,000 at North Randall Grand Circuit

Pete Stevens captured the $3,000 purse at the North Randall grand circuit races opening meet in Cleveland. He won in straight heats, securing the top prize as Monday's feature event.

Cleveland Pete Stevens North Randall

Northwestern League Gains As Portland Move Cuts Travel

President Fielder Jones of the Northwestern League hailed Portland’s transfer to Hallard as shrinking the league radius and slashing travel costs. He also stated the league is financially sound and indicated he will tender his resignation as president about August.

Portland Hallard Northwestern Fielder Jones

Union Shrinks to Four Clubs in Western Circuit

BUTTE Montana July 21 The Union association dropped Murray and Boise creating a four club circuit with Butte Salt Lake Helena and Ogden left to contest the pennant.

Butte Mont Murray Boise Union Association Butta Salt Lake Helena Ogden

Seattle Pastor Collides in Tacoma Methodist Game

Rev. F. A. La Violette of Seattle was knocked out during a Tacoma Methodist baseball game against Seattle. The collision involved Rev. F. A. Ecker of Tacoma and resulted in Tacoma winning 21 to 20 yesterday.

Spokane Seattle Tacoma F. A. Ecker F. A. la Violette Tacoma Methodista

Squair Wins Illinois State Handball Title

Chicago results show Alexander Squair defeating Ralph Burdick 6 3, 3 8, 6 2 6 2 for the Illinois state championship. The item also notes a 1893 Dublin match where James Fitzgerald beat William Herlihy 6 to 4, but details of the postfight are not given.

Chicago Ralph Burdick Alexander Squair James Fitzgerald William Herlihy

Glimpse Ahead Card Names Wille and Heinen Showdown

A glimpse ahead lists John Wille versus Jack Heinen on July 31 in Maplewood Illinois for a heavyweight bout. The event anticipates Jem Mace as potential challenger to the victor.

John Wille Va Jack Heinen Maplewood, Il Jem Mace

Chicago Activists Object to Amusement Park Games of Chance

In Chicago readers report complaints about games of chance at amusement parks, with concerns that these attractions resemble gambling and may lure patrons into unpredictable loss. Authorities and park owners are urged to clarify rules and safeguards.

Chicago

Jungle Woman Sparks London Prize Fight Debate

The London ring hosts Carpentier and Gunboat Smith as over 2000 women attend, sparking protests over women watching boxing. Critics call it unwomanly while supporters frame it as sport, with global interest from Paris to Pittsburg and commentators weighing gender norms.

Carpentier Boulevards America Pittsburg Rome London Aberdare Mary Edwards France

Federals Score Great Victory in Hunt for Chase

Hal Chase, star first baseman, freed to play for the Buffalo Federals after Justice H Bassell granted a motion to vacate a temporary injunction from organized baseball officials. The ruling marked a major win for the Federals in their legal battle with the American and National Leagues.

Buffalo N. Y Hal Chase Chicago White Sox Buffalo Federals Herbert Bissell Supreme Court Chase Federals Junction

Vancouver Welcomes Dr Roller for Connolly Clash

After a week on a west bound train Dr Roller the world renowned physician wrestler arrives in Vancouver B C and resumes training for his match with Pat Connolly on Thursday July 23 Connolly will weigh about 190 pounds while his opponent expects to weigh 193 pounds.

Vancouver B. C Roller Pat Connolly Connolly

Coast Handicap Bluerock Tourney Leads Gunners

Portland report notes two Seat tle gunners L. H. Reid and E. J. Morgan led the ninth annual Coast handicap bluerock tourney yesterday. Reid posted 146 points while Morgan scored 141 in a tight competition for top honors.

Portland Seattle L. H. Reid E. J. Morgan

Acosta Fires No Hit No Run Nocturne Versus Browns

Jose Acosta, a young Cuban right hander, pitched a no hit no run game for Long Branch against the St. Louis Americans. The locale won 3 to 0, with Acosta having previously beaten the Browns and the New York Giants in earlier outings.

New York St. Louis Americans Long Branch Jose Acosta Acosta Browns New York Giants

Roth Demonstrates Honest Self by Refusing Job Offer

Roth shows integrity by declining a work assignment after injuring his arm, citing inability to perform duties. The episode highlights his practical caution and commitment to quality over accepting unsuitable roles.

Frank Roth Cleveland A. A Joe Cantillon Minneapolis Boys Joe Roth

Baseball Moguls Back Down and Players Win Point No Strike Now

A threatened strike by American and National League players was averted after a meeting called by President Johnson. The action authorized the sale of infielder Clarence O. Kraft to the Newark International League club, based on a valuation by the Nashville Southern Association club. The players’ fraternity had objected to the National Commission’s ruling upholding Nashville’s claim.

New York Johnson Clarence O. Kraft Newark International League Nashville Southern Association National Commission Nashville Kraft

Coast lacks games as teams update schedules

Sports brief notes no Coast games scheduled while teams list results from other leagues including Nationals and Federals with scores such as St Louis 8-9 and Chicago 2-4. The piece ends with a reflective line about beach tango events prompting movement.

Boston Detroit St Louis New York Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Chicago

Public Taste Rebels Boxing and Horse Racing

The public conscience questions boxing and horse racing as entertainments drawing debate on safety ethics and animal welfare. Activists cite risks to athletes and animals while supporters defend sport tradition and economic value.

Seattle doubles stars defeat Cardinal and Mc Rae

Samuel Sam Russell and Wm McBurney of Seattle beat Cardinal and Mc Rae of North Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest International tournament yesterday. Johnny Conlon notes a resemblance to Gen Huerta and Huerta refuses to quit.

Vancouver B. C Sam Russell Wm. McBurney Seattle Cardinal McRae North Vancouver Johnny Conlon Gen. Huerta Huerta

White Chases Freddie Welsh Satisfaction in Tournament Ambition

Charlie White declares resolve to meet Freddie Welsh and seeks satisfaction only after the bout. He remains unsure if meeting Welsh will end his quest.

Freddie Welsh Charlie White

Dental advertising by Dr. L D Grant

Fear and Pain Have been eliminated by my modern methods of dentistry and my prices make it possible for any one to have a good set of fine strong attractive teeth. I give my personal attention to each patient and do my own work personally responsible for some. 205 Liberty Bldg Cor Third and Union.

Miss Leahy Aims 15 Mile Battery To Coney Swim

New York on July 21 Miss Nora Leahy seeks the women long distance championship to swim 15 miles from the Battery to Coney Island. The feat was first achieved by Alfred Brown the world long distance champion. Leahy has many medals for short distance records.

New York Nora Leahy the Battery Coney Alfred Brown Miss Leahy

Coasters Survive Longwood Cup Opener

Play for the Longwood cup opened in Boston on Monday with 50 matches. Pacific Coast players McLoughlin Bundy Ferrell and Murray won their openings while William Larned was eliminated.

Boston McLoughlin Bundy Ferrell Murray Pacific Coast Wm. Larned

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