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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
7
A young star leads the London Gaiety Theatre chorus to claim soccer glory as Britain’s champions. The group, initially a press stunt, proved it serious by defeating all rival teams, male and female, to win the title.
Colom bes France June Delayed The Americans named to represent the army at the inter allied games next week include Edward Teschmer Sol Butler Paddock and others in events from sprints to field. In tryouts the team equaled two world records set in 1914 and broke nine French marks.
John Foster, editor of the Spalding Guide and NY National League secretary, conceived baseball for France. James F E Sullivan carried proofs to Paris in 1914. translation by Frank Allen. The book in bilingual format explains play, positions, and field diagrams to aid understanding. Published by American Sports Publishing, distributed through Paris.
San Francisco beat Sacramento 5 to 4 in 13 innings with five pitchers used. Batteries: Scott Couch and Baldwin for San Francisco. Bromley Gardner Piercy and Fisher for Sacramento. Also notes influenza toll in Belgian Congo.
In Spokane yesterday Clare Griswold and Clark Speirs of Jefferson Park Golf club Seattle defeated EB Barker of Butte and Paul Ford of Seattle Golf club in Pacific Northwest amateur semifinals. Griswold won eight dollars over Barker and Speirs 16 9 over Ford. both won in 18 holes. Griswold and Speirs advance to today’s final with Griswold slight favorite.
Yesterday's winners included Portland Salt Lake City Vernon San Francisco. Home runs by Fournier Bigbee and Rainiers. Oaks beaten 9 to 1 as Beavers take game two. Bees edge in Salt Lake City 10 to 9. Angels score lone ninth inning run. Tigers topple Lyle Rabbee with a 65 to 4 mark. Rainier pitcher up six straight wins.
Hal Chase delivered a leadoff single in the eleventh with two on to lift the Giants past St Louis 4 to 2. Ruth continued his hot bat, pitching steady, hitting a tying triple and scoring the winning run as New York beat St Louis 3 to 2. Dodgers fall to Cubs 6 to 5 as Bailey shines late. White Sox split road trip by beating Senators 5 to 2 for a 16 game away mark.
Readers are urged to consider The Star as a prime source for advertising ideas and campaigns. The note emphasizes creative reach and local impact through timely, targeted messaging.
The 16th annual Northwest Sportsmen's association tournament opened in Portland Oregon with about fifty crack shots from Western cities. The four day event features the richest trophies ever offered on the Pacific coast and 760 targets including 10 pairs of doubles.
In San Francisco at Dreamland rink Tommy Richards and Harry Pelsinger fought four rounds to a draw. Frankie Denny defeated Billy Ehmke after a third round knockdown. Steve Dalton and Frankie Jones drew, while Johnny Drum knocked down Cyclone Williams in the fourth round.
Everett resident Roland H. Hartley announces his bid for the Republican nomination for governor. He vows a short vigorous campaign on a platform of straight Americanism lower taxes business administration and a fair deal to capital and labor. Hartley previously sought the nomination in 1916 but was defeated by Henry McBride.
A silver loving cup recognizing meritorious work in the Victory Liberty loan drive was presented to employees of the Troy laundry Friday night by Fred Wyatt who led the drive for laundries and dye works. Troy workers subscribed to 8000 dollars in bonds, or 120 percent of their quota, and B F Ivy the laundry manager accepted the cup. The event concluded with a party and dance at Reddings Hall.
Mrs L P Sanders wife of a Butte attorney reported to police that $500 in cash and $600 in Liberty Bonds were lost between Tuesday and Friday. She arrived in Seattle three weeks ago and moved to the St Regia hotel on Tuesday where she fell ill. bonds and cash disappeared while being moved to Lakeview hospital.
Frank James, 29, a Seattle waiter arriving from Tacoma, rode away with a crate of eggs from Turner company store at 1100 Porrnet. N B Halleson pursued, tripped him, and held him until police. A bottle of morphine was found on James. He is held on an open charge.
The state rested its case against W. S. Wetzell in Superior Court before Judge T. J. Ronald. The March 29 crash at 32nd Ave NW and West 61st killed Clarence West and injured another person as he drove into a group waiting to board a streetcar. A coroner's jury previously found him responsible.
A quirky line likens a youthful courtship to a troubling image of an ice cream sign, noting a salary of nine dollars weekly. The piece blends whimsy with economic undercurrents of small wages and youthful romance.
Mitrie Know aloff, 17, set Northwest marks in the 50 and 220 yard slimes at Crystal Pool. He won the 50 yard breaststroke and placed second in the 100 yard. Lambert Sternbaugh tied the 100 yard dash record in 61 seconds and finished second in the 220. Merle Fadden led diving with Guy Thomas second and Toy O’Neil third. The Crystal Pool team won the relay as the meet opened here with strong performances.
For a joy road time the Swed ish club invites attendance at Fortuna Park next Sunday. Event runs all day with Leach providing data and entertainment.
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