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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
The fragmentary text hints at a literary or dramatic work with names Beverly McCutché James Cary and London venue. Details are unreadable but suggest an early 20th century theatrical or publication line with mixed authorial attributions.
A Seattle advertisement touts a German Blood and Nerve Tonic claimed to aid nervous disorders epilepsy and many chronic ailments. It is marketed as a system builder with a month’s supply per box priced at $1.00, sold by Quaker Drug Co and Giles Drug Co with communications directed to the German Pharmacal Co Seattle.
Four Seattle Athlete club boxers plus Instructor Pat Scott depart for Spokane for the Pow Wow tournament. Ed Pinkman in 115 pounds competes for A C, Cal Harris in 158, Andy Duvall 145, and Buster ONeill 136 are the other entrants. Scott expects his team to win laurels.
Johnny Dundee defeated Jack White in a 20 round decision in Los Angeles. Dundee scored the only knockdown in round three, fought aggressively in the final two rounds, and earned the verdict as White faded after a hard battle.
The English team captains Edwards Freake and Ritson admitted the Americans outplayed them in Meadowbrook polo, calling the games the fastest they had ever seen. J L James of the London Times noted the Americans were so fast the game was brutal. It emerged that England umpire FE D Miller called a foul on Capt Cheape, costing England the final.
In San Francisco on June 18, crowds of about 4000 watched the first test of a three day tug of war event. Sweden beat Austria in 8 minutes 02 seconds, Ireland took Denmark in 17 minutes 56 seconds, America defeated England in 23 minutes 50 seconds, and Canada beat Italy after a foul. Several self styled managers appear in the Northwestern league, though few prove it.
The Washington American League team suffers a cascade of injuries and illnesses that decimate the roster. Eddie Foster, Chick Gandil, John Henry, Ray Morgan, Shanks, LaPorte, Tom Hughes, Carl Cashion and Boehler all miss time, leaving veterans Schaefer and Altrock to patch the lineup as the season turns from hopeful to wrecked.
In Poughkeepsie Washington’s four with a 9:56 two mile row stunned observers and set a new thin water distance record. The Washington eight impressed but time was not released by coach Conibear. Pennsylvania freshmen eight appears strong for their event.
A collage of baseball quips and notes on players and teams. Mentions Willie Meehan Edward Weston and Cadman of the Champs with Tacoma beating Seattle and strong outfield play by Neighbors Netzel and Fries. Umpiring in Tacoma shifts as Edinger departs. Includes league standings and a hotel ad at the end.
Tacoma beat the Tigers 23 to 4 in a game noted for Kaufman pitching airtight after the sixth inning. Line scores show Tacoma led by strong hitting from players including Wetsel and Neltahbora, with Fullerton taking the mound for the Tigers. The contest featured two-base hits by Cadman and Killilay and a home run by Strait. Umpire Nordyke officiated.
Ed Hagen the Seattle policeman and Denver Ed Martin sign for a 10 round bout at the Armory Centralia Washington on July 2. Hagen trains locally with brother Romeo who will fight in a preliminaries against Young Crow. Polly Grimm will appear for Seattle as he agrees to throw George Hull three times in an hour.
San Francisco June 18 Joe Rivers training for Willie Ritchie dismissed rumors of heavy drinking at beach cafes. He told promoter Eddie Graney he was not drinking and only stopped at a cafe to hear music. Rivers then sparred through six rounds showing good form and Graney predicted Ruehle will face a tough challenge.
San Francisco June 18 A federal grand jury cleared Geo H Schall a former US Army Hospital Corps sergeant of murder charges after a two week inquiry. Schall was accused by sister in law Mrs Geo B Stoner of Vancouver Wash of killing his wife and three children and burning their Presidio cantonment home on April 26. Bodies were exhumed and chemist Frank T Green found no poison. Schall testified but declined to speak.
P. McCarty, Luther McCarty's father, files in Springfield probate court seeking $845 from the boxer’s estate. He claims the sum was loaned to his son after marriage and asks the wife to pay it, marking the start of a legal battle between the father and widow over the Calgary fighter’s estate.
Regal Dental Offices led by Dr. L R Clark at 1405 Third Ave NW Gap issues a brief note instructing patients to bring this act card. The fragment provides no further actions or dates.
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