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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
2
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Senators face Seattle in a week long Coast League series with Bill Clymer’s Solons aiming to rebound from a slump. Mike Rean to start for Seattle, Vance May Hart to open for the visitors, with Piercy and Gardner also expected to see action. Art Griggs plus Pinelli provide Seattle’s power and speed at first and on the bases.
Young Gibson, signed by locals for a week long trial, will start Wednesday for Seattle after a San Francisco camp stint. Brenton, who traded for Cy Falk, heads north to join callups as Seattle prepares for the upcoming series with San Francisco and Sacramento. Compton and Cunningham provide Seattle with left and center field depth as the Seals draw big crowds in the league.
Dim promotes Friday Ladies Day at the ball park urging Seattle women to attend with Jimmy Brewerer and 40 directors driving the effort. The campaign aims to win a broad female fan base for the game day event.
Lyle Bigbee and another Seattle player reach the 200 circle in batting averages. Comp ton stands seventh among regulars at .345. Cunningham hits .212 and Rigbee posts a .319 rate.
Wahoo Sam Crawford of the Angels tops the batting list with .379 while Willie of Oakland is close behind at .371. Pete Ritchie, Seattle addition turned Rainier, has been sold to New Orleans by manager Clymer after injuring his leg. TLapan and Cook limited his chances to play.
The racing season nears as Southern trained horses arrive in Lexington and North Rendall after wintering in Georgia. Thomasville stable maps include Pastime entries such as Abbie Putney and First National with times from 2:04 to 2:94, plus yearlings and trotter Our Ruth. Also notes 20,000,000 caribou in Canada and migratory spring herd movements across a barren, timberless land with severe climate.
The St. Louis pitcher Bill Doak, a veteran, held the Phillies to one run and secured the final win in a clean sweep for the Cardinals at home.
Outfielder Yipper Star of the Sacramento club in the Pacific Coast League argues that players perform better when women attend games. He praises fan support from Mrs Middleton and urges players to bring their sisters and wives to games, citing it as a boost to effort and excitement in baseball.
The June reports show weather causing postponements across the American League and National League. Philadelphia’s game versus Cleveland is listed with a 6 to 1 score despite unclear batter details. Boston and Detroit also postpone due to wet grounds while New York sees Chicago game postponed.
West Newton Mass June 10 United Press weather improved for the national open golf championship second round at Brae Burn. Charles S Hoffner of Philmont Philadelphia equaled the course record with 72 and leads a field including Mike Brady Francia Ouimet Louis Tellier Jim Barnes Walter Hagen and Chick Evans as play proceeds.
In Portland Oregon on June 10 the home club overwhelmed Sacramento 12 to 1 as Sutherland pitched safely. Blue Beaver led the offense with a three run hit in the third inning with three teammates aboard. Batteries listed Gardner McKenry Sutherland Koehler for Sacramento and Portland. The same day the Reds topped the Dodgers 7 2 as Rube Marquard broke his ankle rounding second. Braves errors helped Jim Vaughn win for the Cubs 3 2.
United Press reports a key baseball clash as the Giants on the road face the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. The Giants’ strong position is tested by a Reds lineup trying to halt the big club, with standings notes on the Cubs and American League turn while Detroit and Cleveland prepare for pitching tests.
In Toledo crowds greet Jack Dempsey arriving as challenger to Jens Willard. The city adores him, crowds line streets between Overland club and Boody hotel, and locals shift to favor a Dempsey victory and a Toledo home stay if he wins.
Portland Beavers shut out the Senators 12 to 1 to complete the series sweep as the team closes the week with a decisive win for the Mc Credites in a high scoring game.
The Indians defeated the Athletics 3 to 1 in a tight game, with the mifferers keeping pressure throughout and seizing control late to secure the victory.
Herb Brenton is the Mariners new singer joining Seattle after a trade from the Oakland club. He came from Sacramento at season start in exchange for Cy Falkenberg who left for the South on Sunday.
After yesterday's camp casualties Willard and Dermoney will be more careful in workouts. Jane still bears a cut under an eye from Jack Hempel's right hand blow. Dempsey wears a plaster over a brow scar from the Jamaica Kid. Jack Nom of Winnipeg, Canada, heavyweight champ, vows another try after being knocked in 20 seconds by Dempsey. The European bison has been exterminated in Ruslan Poland by Bolshevik forces. 180 remained at Bpalo and none at Pilavin. the slain animals weighed about 2,000 pounds each as Lenine and Trotsky followers advanced.
Portland report says Sacramento manager Bill Rodgers released two pitchers, southpaw Bert Cole and Peter McKenry, after their poor showing against the Portland Beavers. McCredites scored 12 runs off them and Gardner.
Nick Altrock, longtime Washington Nationals funmaker, remains a beloved figure in baseball history. Readers recall his onfield antics and fair play as fans remember his one hand catches and cheeky routines behind the umpire.
Shaner and Wolff won their game at Woodland Park as Goonan pitched well for the win. The score read 3 to 1 as Ballard fell to the Hibernians 7 to 5 at Adams Field. Iremerton defeated Tacoma Todds 11 to 4 at the navy yard grounds. The Asahis beat the Moose Club 6 to 3 at Woodland Park.
San Francisco reports a June 17 wrestling grapple between China Londos and Dan Petroff, two heavy crappers, aiming to revive the sport after a two year lull. Petroff travels from Detroit for the match.
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