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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
4
A chaotic piece argues Seattle manager Bill Clymer faces player dissension and rumored trades. It cites castoffs excelling elsewhere, suspensions, and possible in-club strife as the club struggles toward a pennant.
An early practice session shows two catchers needing more work as the Coast clubs prepare for upcoming games. A veteran observer noted the need for improved handling and framing on pitches.
The New York Yankees slide to fourth place in the American League despite strong hitting pitching and speed. Pete Schneider started against the Red Sox and was shelled, leaving fans puzzled by the team’s struggles this spring.
Ed Maier, former Vernon Tigers owner, emerges as the latest candidate to become Coast league president after Allan Baum resigns. The column asks if readers have submitted their choice.
The column discusses a possible city championship in three cushion billiards, a Willie Meehan versus Young Hector heavyweight clash, and a Seattle playground baseball league using a 14 inch ball. It highlights Y M C A camps on Orcas Island, referee Stub Hooker’s return, Biddy Bishop and Dick O’Brien moving to the Coast four round circuit, and Jump Hunt at the University of Washington shaping up for a demanding season.
The report chronicles Jess Willard leaving the arena on July 4 with more jack than anyone, and notes his receipt of 100000 dollars plus 20000 for training access. Emil Thierry and Sandwich Broad of Chicago lost heavily as lemonade tanks and 20000 sandwiches went unsold. Tex Rickard and Frank Flournoy earned under 100000 after fight bills. Jack Dempsey earned 27500. Ollie Pecord's wages were cut from 2500 to 500. Ice water vendors earned little. censorship blocked film showings and federal shipping limits hurt profits.
Outfielder Billy Lee and Clyde Wares plus Bill Stumpf were released as additions Guisto and Grover join Oakland. Seattle signed Wares while Stumpf may be added, Oakland slips to seventh with Hack Miller injured. Detroit rises to second in the American League behind strong pitching from Leonard Boland and Davis as Veach and Cobb spark the offense.
Sam Crawford homered none but collected three hits and scored twice as the Angels beat Bea vers. Vernon, San Francisco and Los Angeles lost to second division clubs while Salt Lake won as old Cy Falkenberg shut down Vernon 6 to 1. Sacramento defeated Los Angeles and San Francisco, Portland toppled Seattle, signaling a tough week ahead with Salt Lake as the tentative bright spot.
SALT LAKE CITY July 30 Salt Lake City beat Seattle 6 3 in the first game of a series. Schorr was knocked out in the second inning Brenton pitched well until the eighth when Salt Lake scored twice. Beattie and Cunningham figure in miscues that aided Salt Lake. Compton homered and Knight, Cunning ham, Walsh and Sheely had two-base hits.
R Bruce Hesketh defends his Class B playfield tennis cup against FE Castaneda at 6:30 pm at Woodland Park. A win grants permanent possession as Hesketh seeks a third title. Earlier, Hesketh and Nollan won the Playfield doubles title over Lagerstrom and Johnson after dropping the first two sets.
The Amateur Athletic union plans a large military athletic meet on return of U S Army athletes from France. Weequahic Park Newark N J is tentatively chosen for the event with cinder paths in good shape. Col Joseph Thompson leading the army athletes reports enthusiasm for the meet.
The piece notes rising education expenses in England and reports Essex teacher salaries climbing from 775000 to 1225000 in two years, illustrating broader funding pressure on schools.
The Western league standings tighten with St Joseph five and a half games ahead of Tulsa, while Tulsa’s Wuffit holds shortstop and leadoff duties. The International pennant chase sees Baltimore at .718 and Toronto at .640, with Newark third behind twelve games. Players Shanks Rice Gedeon Cooney and others feature across major leagues, amid managers Bender and Oldring guiding Virginia league teams.
A short cricket note contrasts the Gentlemen and Players match with witty barbs about players performance. Mentions Sid Bruwn and Bill Clymer in colorful satire while noting place names and a local shop address in Uptown and downtown areas.
Portland exploded for nine runs in the final three innings to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 11 to 6 yesterday in the opener of the series. Farmer led Portland hitters with four safeties as Penner Koehler and Pertica Bassler shared the battery duties.
In Sacramento on July 29 the Seals lost to the Senators 3 to 2 in 11 innings. Brick Eldred delivered a two-base hit and scored Middleton for the winning run, as a pitchers duel dominated the game.
The report highlights Piercy and Scott delivering the scoring in a San Francisco contest with a smooth team effort. The reference mentions Sacramento and batteries of Scott and a win by Piercy and Cook as key moments. Advertising mention: The Star.
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