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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
8
Citizens express strong opposition as protests surge across communities. Local leaders respond with statements and plans to address concerns, highlighting constraints and proposed alternatives. Public debate intensifies amid growing petitions and media coverage.
Toledo dispatch previews the Dempsey Willard championship with focus on size and power. Analysts compare Dempsey’s speed to Jess Willard’s reach and discuss sparring partners like Hemple and Tate as they study tactics for the bout.
A letter in The Star praises Cliff Lewis of Seattle’s municipal ball squad for his athletic prowess and contributions to the team.
Jack Britton world welterweight champion and Ted Kid Lewis, longtime rivals, will meet in Canton Ohio for a ten round bout on July Fourth. Britton defeated Lewis in their last encounter to retain the title.
June reports from Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis and Washington record scattered results. BatteriesCausey Megan and McCarty Alexander and O Farrel point to lineups while Jacobs Jalen Santer Schmidt appear in rosters. Rain postponements affect Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis and other games noted with weather delays.
In San Francisco on June 18, the Oaks scored three runs in the eighth to beat the Portland Beavers 4 to 3 in the first game of a series. The win ended Red Oldham’s six game winning streak as Oldham and Baker faced Arlett Kremer and Mitze.
Salt Lake City defeated Los Angeles 18 to 17 in a high scoring meeting here yesterday. Jack Fournier hit three home runs over the short fence, delivering the decisive burst as Salt Lake built a late edge. Batteries Brown Aldridge Crandall Schultz and Boles for Salt Lake and Markle Dale Gould and Spencer for Los Angeles.
Seattle and Vernon clash in the first game of a Southern invasion this afternoon in Los Angeles. Vernon is favored to win the series but Seattle has strengthened pitching and catching, with Lapan and Lyle delivering wins and Schorr and Bigbee seen as top hurlers. If Seattle withstands the South, next week’s series against the Oaks and Tigers could satisfy local fans.
Yesterday's major league action features Dode Paskett delivering three runs to spark a Cubs rally and tie the game. Stengel homered for Pittsburg, the Phillies were blanked 6 to 0, while Sox and Athletics traded power hits in a 7 to 6 finish. Indians edged Boston twice in one run games. Peckinpaugh contributed for the Yankees against St. Louis. Opinions voiced by the average man are second hand.
Cleveland News writer Ed Bang profiles Jack Dempsey preparing for the July 4 bout at Bayview Park Toledo. Dempsey hires Columbus restaurateur Johnny Albanese to oversee every meal and water intake, claiming Albanese keeps him in peak condition and mentally sharp for the title clash with Jens Willard.
The Harlem Yacht Club holder of the Brook lyn Deep Sea Challenge Trophy seeks to renew racing for small yachts. City Island asks Brooklyn to challenge so an ocean race can be arranged. C A Kelley leads Brooklyn to assemble eligible craft for a potential Bermuda era trophy contest.
Frank Foyston and Ha Holmes, Seattle hockey standouts, have pooled earnings to buy a large farm in Mary Canada and pursue farming. It is unclear if they will return to hockey next season as Arena forces chief Lester remains hopeful Foyston will rejoin. Meanwhile Heck Fowler, Vancouver shipyards, and other ex-Seattle players work in shipyards or nearby jobs, with some heading home for the off season.
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