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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
8
A newspaper piece laments magnates harming baseball while street boys fight to preserve the game. It follows a underfed factory boy who asks for an amateur game on Sunday, showing how youth passion sustains baseball despite profit drivers. The article argues the boy's integrity outlives the moguls and secures the sport's future.
Northwestern League clubs face payroll strain as Charley Brooks, Victor’s standout first baseman, is released amid uncertain fit with Seattle Hees and potential movement to other teams. Brooks dominated recent series with Seattle Giants, while Seattle expects Spokane Indians to debut today with new faces Hogan Lewis Holke Butler Pitchers Baker Gregg. Swain Frisk James Huhn among listed hitters with varying averages.
In Vancouver area near Steveston and Brighouse the boxing scene faces a shutdown as promoter clashes force cancellation of the Vaise versus O Leary bout planned for the 20th. Negotiations with Vaise by Brighouse contrasted with Steveston offers to fight Eddie May drawing government ire.
Capt. Leslie St. George Cheape, captain of the British polo team, is unable to participate in the international meet at Hempstead after a polo ball struck him on the head and broke his nose.
CHICAGO boxers Mike Gibbons and Billy Murray were matched to box ten rounds before the Stadium Athletic Club in New York City on June 18. The pairing was settled today.
San Francisco June 8 Arthur Devlin former major league player has been granted an unconditional release from the Oakland club which he has managed this season. Tyler Christian pitcher succeeds Devlin at the helm of the club.
The Salmon Hermes defeated Vancouver 6 to 3 in New Westminster BC ending the lacrosse season. Attendance was the poorest in years.
Local lightweight Ray Campbell returns to Seattle this week after a tour through the East and California. Campbell has been active on the circuit visiting multiple venues and preparing for upcoming bouts.
The Federal league may be forced to endure losses of about 200000 this season as attendance sags across six of eight cities Pittsburg Brooklyn Kansas City falter while the National league suffers heavier damage and the American league nears break even. Officials hint at a broader settlement to end the war as Gilmore warns of a coming baseball sensation and warns owners to keep players from other leagues.
A collage of quirky notes on sports and society. Mentions an amulet sent to Huerta, baseball managers seeking addresses, Red Sox or Reds questions, Memorial day fatalities on a golf course, a 90 point drop or score, and stock quips about road races French cars and bicycle racing in Chicago. Not a cohesive story but a flavor of the era with names and local references.
Charles Barke of Los Angeles, a famed motorcycle racer, died instantly when his bike struck a steam roller at about 60 mph on a Chicago street Sunday afternoon.
A rousing sendoff welcomed the University of Washington crew as they departed Seattle Saturday night for Poughkeepsie.
Amel Theiry manager of Willie Ritchie plans to stake $10,000 that Ritchie would stop Charlie White if they meet again. Ritchie prompts a London bout with Freddie Welsh on July 4, with Welsh to defend the title. Theiry pins hopes on a future White clash after a hard-fought Milwaukee bout.
In Los Angeles experts say Johnny Coulon is in peak shape but may struggle to keep pace with Kid Williams in tomorrow night’s bantamweight title bout. Both fighters completed workouts with about 3000 fans watching Coulon and Williams train. Williams remained a 10 to 9 favorite, despite Williams and Williams’ manager denying weight issues.
Rain halted the Seattle Victoria game at Dag's Park as Beattie led Beets to six three, Beavers fall from first. Seattle edged Vancouver for first place while scores across American and National leagues show Brooklyn Chicago and Pittsburgh posting wins in a busy weekend.
In rainy conditions on Harbor Island, Seattle Trap Shooters Association held their weekly shoot. Grossman led with a score of 95.
Frank Piconi, linked with Magdalina Werner in the Henry Werner murder, faces trial as Magdalina Werner, who was recently acquitted, had allegedly confessed to implicating Piconi in the case.
The Northwest League reports standings with Vancouver leading at 34 18 654, Spokane 30 23 .566, Tacoma 23 32, Portland 20 32 .385, and Victoria 18 37 288. Seattice appears as a misread entry amid the list.
A crowd of 10 000 will howl with glee as a foul ball strikes the umpire on the head.
WALLA WALLA June 8 Walter Blackman and Harold Edmonds chosen as captains of Whitman college baseball and track teams for the coming seasons.
Major lightweight matchup teased for June 15 in Superior Wisconsin as Joe Mandot faces Pat Brown. Fight card centers on lightweights with strong local interest and potential title implications.
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