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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
5
Reports suggest It was hinted by a work leader that Yankees manager Casey Stengel or Bucky Harris may be affected as magnates show strong support and Huggins plans to quit the post if needed.
The piece quotes a veteran Yankees manager speaking on baseball’s appeal to players managers and owners. He notes many magnates lack thrills from the diamond and reflects on his own career path from would be player to manager. He predicts growth in attendance in upcoming seasons.
The column ponders if veteran Giants players like Dempsey and Jess can handle the era. It notes Jose studying box scores and references Doyle Zimmerman and Chase. Connie Mack is linked to signings of Livingston Turner and Davis amid questions of strain and readiness.
New York acquires star pitcher Carl Mays from Boston in exchange for Twitcher McGraw Russell and a large money sum. The deal strengthens the Yankees pitching staff and aims to revive their pennant chase after a slide caused by weak pitching. A third player to be named later will go to the Red Sox.
San Francisco officials name Harold Godshall and Robert Allen to represent the Pacific coast in the national junior doubles championship at Forest Hills. The pair will travel in two weeks and play several exhibition matches near Boston before the tournament on August 26.
The July 31 Oakland event ended with K. O. Kruvosky and Joe Willis fighting to a draw. Frankie Malone and Jimmy Ford also drew, while Chief Abernathy defeated George Drew. Perry Lewis’ match with Frankie Denny was ruled a draw.
Uptown storefront at 1414 3d Ave and downtown shop at 913 2d Ave offer Boldt's French pastries. Casual shoppers note nearby eateries and street activity as they browse pastries and confections.
The article notes a proposed standard load of three drams powder and a dose of shot to be debated by trapshooters. Five states California Oregon Arizona and Washington will send reps to the ATA meeting in November to vote. Canada will not be eligible for the U S Olympic team in 1920 under the British flag.
Yesterday's headlines highlight Terry Turner delivering a 2 to 1 Athletics win with the bases loaded. Cincinnati beat New York 7 to 6 on a bases loaded walk, while the Cubs were blanked 6 to 0 by Pfeffer. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 6 to 5 in 10 innings. Boston defeated Detroit 3 to 1, and Philadelphia topped St. Louis 3 to 1. National League action included New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Chicago. Lee Meadows struck out 106, earning a Phillies win over the Cardinals. Coast League results saw Salt Lake, Sacramento, Oakland, and Los Angeles win. the Bees beat the Rainiers 6 to 2. The Oaks beat the Tigers 8 to 6, and Raymond crushed Issaquah 8 to 1. Cincinnati sits within a half game of the NL lead. Pete Herman will fight Jack Sharkey in Milwaukee on August 15, and Shaner & Wolff lost to Sumner Iron Works in Everett 7 to 2. The Senators beat the Seals 5 to 1.
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