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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
2
Edwin J. Brown argues that wealth production for profit exploits workers and limits health care including dental services. He claims only a small fraction can afford dental care due to economic inequality and calls for wealth distribution aligned with production to improve health and standard of living.
Conibear predicts Washington crew victory while highlighting Cobb and Jackson as star rivals. The piece notes Jackson leading Cobb 435 to 403 in batting averages, praising Jackson’s outfield play and Cobb’s instant thinking, plus their contrasting styles and fan appeal.
The Seattle team edged the Victoria Bees 7 to 6 at Dug's Park after a late surge in the final innings. Charlie Fullerton struggled after three innings, then McIlvor calmed the Bees as Seattle prepared for a Tacoma engagement with McGinnity's Tigers.
New York reports Haiti's plan for a larger navy fell apart after Captain Bill Watt and his nine crew from the Ferrier failed to secure repairs in the United States. Haiti offered the ship and crew for $50,000, prompting the captain to seek new work after months of uncertainty.
Mrs Laura Hill of New York is released from police custody after returning a $500 diamond ring to W A Purnell traveling salesman of Fifth Ave New York. Purnell had pursued charges that she kept the ring after lending it to her while she was a Shu bert’s prize winner and show girl with Gertrude Hoffman company in town. A police talk led to the withdrawal of all charges and the return of a letter she sought.
Chicago White Sox manager Callahan will ask President Wilson to authorize State Dept letters to American ambassadors abroad urging support for the Giants and White Sox world tour planned for the end of the season. Senator Lewin expected to introduce a Senate resolution wishing the touring players success.
Fred Merkle of the New York Nationals attacked umpire Newhouse after a close first base call in an exhibition between the Giants and Zanesville in the Interstate league. Newhouse forfeited the game to Zanesville 9 to 4, but manager Hogan ordered play resumed and the umpire continued the contest.
Plans for a third match between the defeated English polo team and the U S or South American squad are cancelled as the English players sail for home Thursday. The National Polo Association expects another challenge from Great Britain within a year.
Poughkeepsie June 16 Coach Hiram Conibear of Washington declares his crew will win the Hudson regatta next Saturday. He rates Cornell last year’s champions as inferior to Washington in speed and strength, noting the Purple and Gold have shown faster practice times. Pennsylvania also suffers with rower Garvin sent home due to illness.
Joe Rivers starts hard training at the beach ahead of his July 4 lightweight title clash with Willie Ritchie in San Francisco. The Mexican fighter, known for nightlife, begins limbering up while Ritchie arrives Thursday and starts drills at San Rafael.
Oregon Agricultural College plans a strong bid for conference football honors with two weeks of preseason practice. Twenty five candidates have declared for the squad as coach F E J Stewart seeks a victory over Washington, the five year reigning champion. Johnny Coulon prepares for a bantam title bid with Frankie Burns at Kenosha Wisconsin next week.
Big tourney offers trophy cups to doubles winners and a racquet to the singles winner. Open to club members only on the Blackistone courts all next week. Entries close next Friday. Interclub matches and California invasion plans to follow.
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