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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

8

O Leary and Vaise Set for Canadian Lightweight Title Fight

Reports from Vancouver say Johnny O Leary and Frenchie Vaise plan a 15 round bout for the Canadian lightweight championship at Brighouse arena this month. Both men are eager to meet, with Brighouse arena under new management planning top scraps. Bayley’s recent alignment blocks a prior plan, but the winner of this bout would likely face Bayley or Burns in a forthcoming challenge, with date to be fixed.

Vancouver Johnny O'Leary Frenchie Vaise Northwest Canada Brighouse Arena W. G. Pattison Joe Hayley Joe Bayley Frankie Burns Johnny Frenchie O'Leary

Electra-Vita Claims Cure by Electricity for Ailments

An advertisement promotes Electra-Vita as a natural electricity based cure for Gis disorders and chronic ailments. It asserts electricity restores nervous and organ vitality, feeds nerves, and generates steady galvanic energy during sleep to revive health. The claim targets general pain and fatigue without medical backing.

Beautifully illustrated book free coupon offer

An advertisement promotes a free illustrated book about a treatment called Miedra-Vitate. It offers a sealed prepaid book by mail, with a free Plectra-Vita test and free consultation. Office hours are listed, and the message urges sending the coupon to receive the materials.

Ritchie Declines London Bout. Seeks July San Francisco Fight

In a telegram from Ritchie he says London bout with Freddie Welsh is off and he is ready to box either Welsh or Charley White in a 20 round San Francisco bout. He mentions earlier New York reports and hopes July 4 could work if sufficient inducement is offered, with Eddie Graney hearing $17,000 proposal for White or Welsh.

San Francisco Ritchie Freddie Welsh London Welsh Charley White Thiery New York Charlie White Eddie Graney Parente Graney White

White seeks ten thousand for Willie Ritchie bout

Chicago June 4 Charlie White demands 10000 dollars to meet Willie Ritchie in a 20 round bout in San Francisco in July. He stated this figure in reply to Eddie Graney's telegram asking for terms for the proposed match.

Chicago Charlie White Willie Ritchie San Francisco Eddie Graney

Faust Held on Insanity Charge After Seattle Trek

Charley Faust, famed eccentric Giants pitcher and mascot, is jailed by Portland police on insanity charges. He had been in Seattle and planned to walk back to New York, generating local attention.

Charley Faust New York Giants Portland, Or Faust Seattle

Kroh suspended by Chattanooga club in Southern league

The Chattanooga club in the Southern league suspended pitcher Floyd Kroh as announced in team notes. Kroh, a member of the roster, faces disciplinary action affecting his immediate status with the club.

Chattanooga Club Floyd Kroh

Shu lack's high grade woolens line at $25 and up

To be well dressed at moderate cost investigate Shu lack's line of high grade woolens with new stripes checks and plaids. We use the best materials throughout. If you have clothes troubles see us. That's our specialty.

Shulack

Beeson May Lose High Jump World Record

Edward Beeson UC athlete faces a protest over his 6 ft 6 3/4 in high jump mark filed by rival Morris and reviewed by the Pacific Association and AAU. The charge claims Beeson touched the bar on the successful jump, though witnesses deny it. Beeson stays confident, promising to try again if the record is stripped.

Hugh S. Fullerton Edward Beeson University of California Pacific Athletic Association Beeson California Olympic Athletic Club Morris John Elliott A. A

Boxing notes on Ritchie White and Gibbons versus McGoorty

New York writer Bob Edgren blames Willie Ritchies greed for a Milwaukee loss to Charlie White. He argues Ritchie should have won despite business distractions. Edgren notes Whites strong KO record and Ritchies poor approach. He also comments on Gibbons versus McGoorty as a cautious, low-risk bout on a big card.

New York Willie Ritchie Milwaukee Charlie White Bob Edgren Waukee Ritchie White Young Shugrue Jack Britton New Orleans Mike

Seattle tops Bees 4 3 in ninth inning rally at Dug's Park

Manager Tealy sparked a ninth inning base drive that broke a tight game as Seattle defeated the Bees 4 to 3 at Dug's Park. Pitcher Kelly earned the win for Seattle, while Gipe and Steele struggled for the Bees. Washington and New York led the American standings. Chicago and Pittsburg split.

Tealy Incing Dug’s Park Seattle The Bees Raymond Lele Jamon Duddy Bonnerio Kelly Cadman Swain Pullerton Muha Sy & Martial Perrine James Victoria Deteroli Withett Lamb Fleffman Steele Pv Sossee Eéeeens Cocoo Whetonta Driscoll Brooks Heanion Nye Iipe & Kelly Balle Tipe Hite Rune Gipe Burnside Wright New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Caenee Neee A Lss Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Oneeedus Philadelphia Er Washington Detroit St. Louis Boston Cate Saac Cleveland Baltimore Brooklyn Seenne Indianapolis Pittaburtes

City Employees Tennis Tourney at Woodland Park

A tennis meet will be part of the municipal picnic program. A tourney for city employees only will be held on the Woodland park courts.

Woodland Park

City Title Put Up In Order To Enable Playoff

City league game moved to 2 20 PM Friday to allow Franklin and Ballard high teams to contest the city championship in a rearranged schedule. Owner Dug consents to the altered start time to fit the playoff plan.

Franklin Ballard Dug

Allen Beats Pratt In Pocket-Billiard Match In KC

Kansas City June 4 Bennie Allen pocket-billiard champion won the first in a series defeating Roy Pratt Frisco 200 to 35 last night.

Kansas City Bennie Allen Roy Pratt Frisco

Goat theft at Yale student mascot issue grows

RED TOP Conn June 4 reports Harvard mascot a goat stolen. Yale men suspected as inquiry proceeds.

Red Top Conn Harvard Yale

Rebels Lose Case in Federal League Ban

CHICAGO June 4 Chief Johnson former Cincinnati pitcher has been permanently enjoined from playing with the Federal league.

Chicago Chief" Johnson Cincinnati

Scouts Target Northwest Talent This Season

North Western scouts flock to watch local players as big league clubs eye draft and sale options. Despite sightings of promising arms like Steele and rookies such as Pete Schneider, many evaluators doubt the region will yield major league caliber this year. The piece notes fan disappointment, managerial banter, and the impact of the Federal league on player scattering.

North West Dug’s Park Northwestern Pete Schneider Pete Dutchman Steele Giants Pope

Play Off B Title The Columbia School Wins Grade B Trophy

The Columbia school clinched the Class B trophy in the gram mar school league by defeating Alki 19 to 8 in the final game yesterday. Class B comprises schools with ten rooms or fewer.

Columbia Alki

Northwest League Standings and Scores

Vancouver led the NorthWest League with 33 wins and 16 losses. Seattle held 34 wins and 17 losses, followed by Spokane 27 and 22, Tacoma 22 and 29, Portland 18 and 31, Victoria 15 and 34. Yesterday Seattle defeated Victoria 4 to 3, Spokane beat Tacoma 14 to 3, Portland defeated Vancouver 8 to 1.

Pet Vancouver Seattle Spokane Tacoma Portland Victoria

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