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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
2
A collage of sports notes and opinions on pitchers and players from Seattle and beyond. Mentions include Minnesota pitcher Henry Elder throwing 156 straight over the plate, McLoughlin’s service barred by English players, and proposals to switch Walt Johnson to left-handed tosses.
Several thousand fans watched Leah Cross defeat Matty Baldwin by decision in Vernon. Cross held the lead most rounds while Baldwin’s punches were mild and largely ineffective. Referee Eyton warned Cross’s opponent after the 15th round as the New Yorker stalled before the finish.
Ad Wolgast bet of 25000 is pending with a stake held by Promoter McCarey. Ritchie has deposited 5000 to bind the match and will post 12500 more to show good faith. Ritchie insists on 12500 at even money on the general result and 12500 that he will KO Wolgast. Willie will fight anywhere and any time, with a September date or Thanksgiving Day option.
Victoria dispatch reports Joe Bayley, favored Heatweight champion of Canada, predicting a knockout win over Frenchie Vaise in Brighouse next Saturday. Bets run even money as the pair prepare for the anticipated clash. Boston note adds William Johnston of San Francisco capturing the Longwood singles tennis title with a 6-2 7-6 2-4 14-12 victory over G P Gardner Jr.
In the American League Boston defeated Chicago 5 to 2 while the White Sox were blanked. Cleveland and New York split a doubleheader 6-6 and 2-3. Philadelphia and Detroit had mixed results with a 2 0? score noted. In the National League Cincinnati and Boston defeated Brooklyn 9 to 4 and 9 to 7, Chicago beat Philadelphia 7 to 4, and New York edged St Louis 8 to 1. The Coast League saw Portland 7 Los Angeles 2 and Oakland 4 San Francisco 9 Venice 7.
Spokane July 30 The Seattle Champions turned the tables on Mike Lynch and his Indians Tuesday winning 7 to 0. Fullerton pitched brilliantly through the first innings and added two hits that counted for runs.
In the New York State league Utica shortstop Mike McNally and first baseman Joe Leary are seen as top prospects with Cleveland and Detroit eyed for fall moves. McNally bats .285, strong bunter, aggressive runner. Leary, formerly Connie Mack’s catcher, now at first, a solid right handed hitter. Scranton’s Finners Quinlan is viewed as a likely 1914 big leaguer after two pro seasons with a sub-.280 pace and scout interest from Bobby Lowe of Detroit. Hamilton’s Bill Donahue, 20, right handed, tops Canadian league pitchers with great control and speed in his first pro season.
Tuesday results in the Seattle Tennis Club singles seen Lewis of the University of Washington win in straight sets 6-2 7-6 over Adama while Russell overwhelmed Latzure 6-1 7-4 and Turner beat Murray 6-2 6-2. Semifinals set with McBurney facing Lewis and Fransioll to meet.
Mahoney hit a clutch single to left in the ninth to lift the Portland Pippins past the Tigers 6 to 0 on Tuesday. The late hit capped a strong mound performance as Portland extended its winning streak and improved its standing.
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