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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
9
A reader vents about giving up a Star to Mrs Gaddy and her department store tactics. The writer criticizes crowds at rush hour and the store’s sales approach, claiming clerks are pressured to upsell and that shoppers get little value. The tone is angry and personal.
The article notes a surge of rookie pitchers shaping the American League race, with Herbert of the Yankees and Shellenbach of the White Sox among the standout rookies. It cites team strategies as veterans depart for service and discusses Mel Wolfgang’s potential breakout to bolster his club.
Quotations in the Northwest rose Thursday with steady declines in receipts. Prices for strawberries, apricots, and various fruits and vegetables climbed, while wholesale prices for fruits and nuts like almonds and coconuts were listed. Market notes include shippers’ prices for poultry, veal, and pork, with ranges for beef and other staples in the regional market.
Muff Bronson faces Willie Robinson in Seattle on June 26 in a key tuneup before a planned July 4 showdown with George Ingle at Aberdeen. Promoter Daniel Salt organizes the Arena card as Bronson seeks to regain top Northwest status after recent drought and prior battles with Ingle and Robinson.
Hibernian and Skinner Eddy meet Thursday night in Liberty Park's first twilight game in weeks. Hinchey and Curley form the Hibernian battery. Pug Bennett may start Rojas or Ben Hunt as pitcher. Hibernians beat the Rollermakers Sunday and seek a title shot.
In Portland on Wednesday the Seattle Giants lost to the Portland Buckaroos 6 to 1 in a dull contest. Daniels and Lee hit for Portland while Downey Carman and Le Bourveau produced Giants hits. Alexander started for the Giants before McMorran relieved him as the rut of good hits continued for both sides.
Walter A. Brooks of the J. F. Duthie shipyard will drive the J. F. Duthie Special in auto races at Hastings Park Vancouver on July 1. Other Seattle entries are tested daily on the old Ma park track.
Robert Ingersoll of Spokane defeated Rudolph Wilhelm of Portland one up to seize the amateur championship lead as the Pacific Northwest golf tournament neared its close. Claire Griswold and Tisse Frenger faced semi final play, with the women's first round producing wins for Harriett Post, Falvey, Curran, Cook, Gelletty, Peters, Edwards, and Magill.
A naval training camp on the U campus hosted elimination bouts led by Leo Houck. Winners from Wednesday advance to Tuesday’s card to pair with upcoming victors. Notable results include Benolkina defeating Gehring, White edging Emery, and O’Hara taking Hoff, with several draws among others.
Dr P F L Austin advertises treating pyorrhea or Riggs' disease with guaranteed work and long lasting results. Union men and families receive discounts. Free examination and estimate. Office at 608 Third Avenue near James Street with hours daily plus Sunday morning. Call Elliott 3633.
Willam H Herr, Oklahoma marksman, lands at Puget Sound aiming to fish first before the big trapshooting tournament opens Saturday at the Green Lake Gun club. He says a brief Oklahoma practice should suffice for now.
Vancouver defeated Aberdeen 11 to 6 on Wednesday in Vancouver B C The Beavers secured second place in the league standings Batteries Vancouver Lukonovic and McNulty Aberdeen Shader and Devlin The scoring by innings shows Vancouver taking an early lead and Aberdeen late push but falling short
An open air smoker at Fort Lawton Wednesday welcomed 300 recruits from Kansas. The Fourteenth Infantry band played as 500 spectators on the hillside grandstand watched boxing, wrestling, and pillow fights amid music.
Privates Adams and Wilson boxed to a draw while Private Knowles defeated Private Broughton. Fee and Crawford also drew, with sergeants Hill and Bogler Burka chasing infantry all over the floor for another draw. Waller won by fall over Hildebrand in the wrestling match.
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