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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
2
A cryptic note hints at changes after a date marked as duly 3. The message questions if every night will differ, suggesting anticipation of upcoming events or routine shifts. The tone remains playful and enigmatic throughout.
Seattle Rainiers shore up pitching with Lefty Schorr Clyde Thomas joining in. Manager Bill Mun faces squad issues as Oakland heads to Vernon for a series while Seattle fights to avoid dropping from the league.
Herr leads local Mormons for a series over the coming week while Eddie’s outfit aims for a three week home stay. The Bees reach first division with a fat and happy outlook as Sheeley Mu and Rumler pace the lineup. Spencer Herr fields a long distance hitting core. Leverenz and Dale stand as the best St pitching bets.
Leon Angeles plans a second invasion of San Meco's lot with the Seals as two top squads clash after a mixed start. The Angels split results with Ver Ren Tigers last week and gained a boost against Seattle to raise their percentage.
Bill Rodgers will coach Solon against his former teammates the Beavers in Portland tomorrow. After a week in the Oregon hamlet Rodgers returns with his squad to invade Seattle for a week of games.
Thomas may join tomorrow’s game matching Beattie’s rotation with Markle or Leverenz opening for the Mor Mons. Markle, a top right-hander with prior New York and Texas league time, leads the slate. Leverenz, a lefty rated among the league’s best southpaws, has Coast league and St. Louis trials on his record. Gene Dale and Herr add depth with Mike Mains and Lefty Stroud in the pitching stable.
Eddie Cicotte, veteran pitcher for the White Sox, defies age and doubters with another strong season. Once thought finished after 1918, he has eight wins with only one loss as Chicago sits atop the league.
The Seattle Rainiers led Portland 5 2 before a disastrous sixth inning doomed the home club. Cy Falkenberg started for Beattie, while Portland offense produced nine hits and several walks to surge ahead and hand Seattle a 10 run inning setback. Walter Mails struggled in relief as Seattle tumbled to the cellar.
Major League scoreboard items from Philadelphia Washington and Cleveland with battery lineups and game notes. Also notes that boxing show promoter Biddy Bishop stages events near Cincinnati and仍 manages Dick O'Brien predicting a heavyweight title win.
The Philadelphia Swimming club opens its outdoor season on June 7 with weekly Schuylkill river races at Lafayette, Pa. An annual mileage prize honors the member swimming the greatest distance, leading to scholastic, Middle Atlantic district, and championship events culminating in a five mile marathon on August 30. Notables include Mise Tania Tassinoff of Russia expected to compete, Mrs Claire Galligan Finney of the Women's Swimming Association of New York planning a return to activity, and John C. Metzger pursuing marathon campaigns nationwide. Philadelphia swimmer Neasie Ryan, 17, recently swept the 60 100 and 220 yard titles.
Frank Farmer from Tacoma travels north from San Francisco for a Tuesday bout with Young Hector at the Arena for the Northwest Athletic club emoker. He recently lost to K C Kruvosky and seeks a comeback. Eddie Pinkman faces Bobby Revelle in the semiwindup. Richie Mitchell vs Jimmy Hanlon set for Indianapolis ten rounds during the Masons conclave. Mitchell's hand heals after the Dundee clash.
Milwaukee writer Tom Andrews predicts Jess Willard will defeat Jack Dempsey. He says Willard will be fit and able to outlast Dempsey who relies on a rushing start. Andrews notes Dempsey has never beaten a first rate man and would feel Willard's long left and jabs.
The piece catalogs athletes nicknamed Tarzan across boxing wrestling and football, naming Babe Ruth, Prestina, Patoubney, the Zhbyzeko brothers, Charley Rogers, Willard, Charles Freeman, Jess, Carl Morris, Pat MacDonali, Arlie Macks and others as examples of power and size in the era. It notes football as a Tarzan sport in old days.
A lively baseball roundup highlights seven straight wins by Julie Schauer with the Minneapolis Millers and leading American Association action. Notes cover Mickey La Longe with Kansas City Blues, Kiam Hyatt with Toledo, Art Koehler delivering for Portland, and fielding feats by Jack Knight and Gun Gleichman. The Seattle Coast League club and the Giants and Browns results wrap the day.
Lincoln meets West Seattle in a leading high school ball game at Woodland Park. Lincoln pitcher Jack Pickering threw a recent no hitter against West Seattle. Cunningham starts for West Seattle with Pickering again for Lincoln. Ballard hosts Queen Anne at Adams field in the day’s other game.
Broadway defeated Franklin to close the season with an eight game winning streak. The contest at Columbia Field marked the finale for both teams and did not require a tiebreaker as Broadway finished undefeated. Batteries included Marquis with Zolla for Broadway and Iverson Farwell and Strong for Franklin.
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