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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
2
Phrase driven item notes a speaker criticizing a partner for false claims of rising wealth or status, using a taunting tone about a promised ascent. The text reflects distrust and sarcasm over promised advancement.
Toledo June 24 Jess Willard faces doubt about being in peak condition for the 12 round title fight with Jack Dempsey on July. Frank O Klein reports the press apparatus exaggerates training and weight losses while Willard’s sparring partners lack real match experience. The piece questions Willard’s focus and readiness while noting conflicting weight rumors and staged training narratives.
Lew Tendler of Philadelphia issues a challenge to Benny Leonard for a six round bout in Philadelphia with Leonard guaranteed 12500 and Tendler offering 2500 that Leonard cannot stop Tendler within six rounds. The fight hinges on Leonard making a 133 pound weigh in on fight day. Some say Leonard cannot make it others note he weighed 134 1 2 pounds in a recent bout.
The New York Giants seek to trade outfielder Davis Robertson to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher Lefty Tyler to boost left handed depth. McGraw pressed for a three way deal with Washington and St. Louis but fell apart over Robertson’s reporting issue.
London report by United Press states Bob Marriott won the British lightweight title last night after title holder Johnny Summers was disqualified in the 10th round for a foul.
In Toledo on June 4, Willard is slight favorite at 10 to 7 while Dempsey backers seek a long shot. Odd bets include 100 to 2500 that Dempsey KO in first round and 500 to 5000 that Willard is KOed before round six.
Jack Dempsey delivers left hooks to Bill Tate in sparring as he nears his birthday. He vows to whip Jess Willard and praises sparring partners for tough rounds. Jens, Malone, and Miske work with him while Tex Rickard touts arena capacity and ticket sales surpassing prior bouts.
At Pershing Stadium Paris on June 24 American soldier athletes dominated the 100 meter trials in the Inter allied track and field championships. Sol Butler of Dubuque University Edward T Eschner of Lawrence Massachusetts and Charles Paddock of Pasadena California won the three heats.
W. P. Stockton, swimming coach, hails Bernice Phelan of Fresno California as the West's top prospect. The seven year old learned to swim four months ago and has won six juvenile championships with a swift crawl. At Alameda she dived 40 feet and landed without a splash. Bernice says she dives when Stockton directs and trusts him to keep her safe.
A fragmented scoreboard notes games in Bofton on June 24 with Red Washington and players Hatterson Harper Charrity Caldwell Mays Dumont Walters. In Cincinnati on June 14 Chicago games were postponed due to rain.
Local welterweight Billy Wright battles Eddie Hammond in the main event of a smoker at Harbor Island Saturday night staged by Todd Shipbuilding for their employer. Frank Rodgers meets Patney CL acco, Harry Erickson faces Young McMannas, and Spud Murphy versus Bill Lorraine open the card ahead of Wrights July 4 City of Smokestacks bout with Travie Davis.
A July fourth boxing program headlines Willard Dempsey in Toledo at center stage. Top bouts include Jack Britton versus Ted Lewis in Canton and Pete Herman against Joe Burman in Baltimore, with Mi Brennan facing Harry Greb in Oklahoma and Jack Wolfe meeting Joe Lynch in Baltimore.
Yesterday Vernon led a lopsided baseball day with a 14 to 0 victory over the Smwashes as Seattlers prepare for San Francisco series with Oakland. A home run and three doubles fueled the onslaught amid seven team hits. Weather and schedules mixed with other Western games. Next Monday quiet as damp weather halts play.
Earl Valentine reports the Duthie Independents, formed from Devine and the defunct North weet league, beat the Q A Merchants though the Merchants hit three homers off pitcher Fuchner. Twelve errors helped the Merchants lose, and Valentine invites a rematch with the original Duthie lineup any time.
Vernon crushed Seattle 14 to 6 as Edington doubled twice and singled, driving in four runs. Houck pitched well for Vernon, while Seattle pitchers Schoor Bigbee and Gibson were knocked around. The win sets up a series in Oakland and a visit from Portland next week.
Frank M. Troeh of Vancouver Washington led the trap shooting day in Portland Oregon by hitting 119 of 120 pigeons and winning the Becker trophy with 46 of 50. He tied for the Multnomah medal with Charles Fellers of Woodburn Oregon and is high man for three days with 373 of 380. Hugh Poston of San Francisco posted 112 of 120 as the second best pro score. P J Holohan of Portland set a high nonpro mark of 114.
Hill Clymer leads his Oaklandists into Oakland for a week long series with the Acorns as Seattle aims to rebound after five of six losses to Vernon Tigers. Bren ton is likely to start for Rainiers while Oaks uncertain on a pitcher. Ed Sweeney joins Seattle to bolster catching. Miller injury hurts Oaks. Seattle previously beat Howard's men four games to two.
Sacramento report says Del Crespi, a sensational preseason pitcher, was released by the Seals prior to Graham taking the team to Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon. No official statement from Graham. reliable hints indicate a new pitcher may be added soon.
In Toledo sparring partners reveal Jack Dempsey's relentless pace and power as July 4th plans for a title bout with Jess Willard take shape. Willard faces a hard fight if Dempsey continues to pressure and overwhelm opponents, with Tate Kellar and Davis providing key impressions.
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