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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
13
A whimsical note ponders elephants in swimwear, prompting playful curiosity about unlikely fashion scenes and the humor found in imagining such unlikely combos.
The Seattle team struggles this season with injuries and weak on field performance. Local fans note players like Walter Mails and Bunny Fabrique underperform for Seattle but excel with other clubs. Lukanovic stands out in the Three-I league guiding Peoria to strong starts.
Liver Le Bourveau ex Seattle star sold to the New York Giants Ike Wolfer from Vancouver for several seasons and Bob Coltrin with the Duthie outfit in the shipyards are in the same league and performing well.
Los Angeles and Vernon won games yesterday keeping the league lead tied. Los Angeles struggled against Sacramento while Vernon routed Seattle to pull ahead by a large run total in the early series. Dutch Reuther added another win for Cincinnati as the Reds close the gap on the leaders.
Sacramento third baseman Babe Pinelli has been sold to the New York Yankees. He leads the league in stolen bases and will report next season after a prior ankle injury slowed him in Sacramento. Harry Williams of Los Angeles earns consideration for Coast League presidency, with questions about business leadership.
Detroit trails the Yankees by a half game with Leonard and Boland pitching well. Cobb and Flagstaff pace the offense as Detroit sits in third, Flagstaff emerging as a hitting sensation at .340 and solid in the field.
Vernon Tigers crushed Seattle 10 to 2 to extend their week winning streak. Meusel Brooks Edington Borton and Fisher each had three hits while Brooks added four, as Dell shut Seattle down through seven innings before Walsh and Murphy added two hits for Siwash.
Rainier Beach meets Pacific Coast Steel Works at Woodlands No 2 on Sunday afternoon as two top city clubs. The Anadel club travels to Bremerton to face the Bremerton outfit, with Mike Percarovich slated to pitch for the Seattle men.
South Park clashes with Hibernian at South Park Stadium while Shaner and Wolff head to Everett to face Sumner Iron Works. Alhambran, top city colored nine, meets Todd Shipbuilding at Liberty Park with Mooney on the mound. Skinner & Eddy duel Port Townsend Cubs in Down Sound. Wet Wash 44 vs Pearson Commercial Club. Mt. Baker Park to host Columbia Slickers. Ballard Juniors meet Ballard Beavers at Adams Field. Third Washington Infantry vs Fort Worden at Fort Worden. Lake Burien hosts Madison Park.
Oakland July 25 Pitching masterly ball Jim Scott registered a win over the Portland Beavers in the third game of the series. The final score was 7 to 2. Scott hurled no hit ball until the eighth frame when two safeties produced two runs. Shick, Seal outfielder, hit a homer over the left field wall. Batteries Penner and Koehler, Scott and McKee.
A clipped, era styled notice notes the High Cost of Living Kayo delivering a powerful wallop. It mentions the United States not entering the Inter-allied race this year and hints at a future contest next year after July 1st.
Sacramento, July 25 Los Angeles defeated the Solons 3 to 2 to halt a nine game winning streak. Brown pitched for the visitors in the eighth inning and retired Eldrea and Walter as Los Angeles crossed the wire. The Solons moved from seventh to fifth in two weeks, despite the loss.
Entries for three national AAU swims to be held at the South Shore Country Club on August 2 and 23 close July 26 and August 16. The junior men high diving and women junior quarter mile race are scheduled for August 2 with the women senior long distance event on the later date.
Oakland defeated Salt Lake City twice in Salt Lake City on July 25, taking the first game 6 to 2 and the second 11 to 8. Falkenberg pitched the first game with Wall, and Earl Sheely hit another homer in the second game. The Bee batteries were Elliott and Byler in both contests.
Jose R Capablanca the Cuban chess wizard arranging his affairs to enter the Victory tournament at Hastings August 11 to 23 has been elected an honorary member of the City of London Chess Club says word from the club noting his status with the organization.
The Day Playfield nine built a 6 to 2 win over the University club after taking a three run lead in the first inning. Clif ford Dodge pitched strongly for Day, who aim to top the league by facing Collins field tonight at the Day grounds. Collins already has a win over Day.
Cleveland July 25 Jim Barnes of St. Louis is expected to lead the field of 64 in the Western Open championship. Hagen of Detroit trails with 72 today and 71 yesterday as Barnes' main challenger. Hagen shot a 33 on the second nine.
Jess Willard buys a Kaw valley ranch in Jefferson county for 175000 oil payment after receiving 100000 as Jack Dempsey recovery instalment. The 700 acre farm lies about half an hour from his Lawrence home and extends his holdings in Kansas.
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