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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1914

Page

7

Steen Hangs Up Record in Cleveland Spotlight

York dispatch details Bill Steen of the Cleveland Americans who, after a slow start, won his last two decisions while pitching effectively as a reliever. He previously left a game with a broken finger and then returned to win two to one over Washington, with a 68 inning stretch yielding 56 hits. The piece also notes New York fight buzz over a Fourth of July San Francisco bout between George Chip and Billy Murray and McCoy’s influence on Murray’s earlier showings.

Washington Senators Cleveland Derrick Steen Chicago Steen New York San Francisco George Chip Billy Murray Murray al McCoy Chip McCoy

Miserable Washington Crew Dramatically Fails in East Race

The University of Washington eight finished fifth at Poughkeepsie regatta causing pundits in Seattle to doubt any future Eastern regatta. Coach Hiram Conibear offered no excuses, stating the crew was beaten and outrowed as Wisconsin faded and Columbia led. He departed for Chicago after the race.

Washington University of Washington University of Tee Seattle Hiram Conlbear

Northwestern League Scores and a Teething Heist

Baseball results show Beattie 6 Portland 4 and Vancouver 3 Tacoma 0 as Northwest league play unfolds. A New York man allegedly held up a fellow and stole his false teeth, described as the main criminal act in yesterday’s report.

New York Beattie Portland Vancouver Tacoma

Random Shots A Glimpse Ahead

A clipped collage notes Abe Attell versus Chick Hayes in Evansville July 4 as a return trip tease. Frank Moran described as red-headed, challenging Johnson. War talk with Greece and Turkey surfaces. A London race result hints Yale will bend to defeat.

Abe Attell Chick Hayes Evaneville Ind Frank Moran Johnson Greece Turkey

GOOD LOCAL BOY WINS BY K C JOE CHIP DRAW

Fight night in San Francisco featured Joe Chip earning a draw with Al Rogers in a four round bout. The card included Eddie Miller vs Smith, Jack Hempel stopping Sailor Schaeffer, Sailor Machado stopping Rabbit Howe, Fred Hamman edging Charley Givens, Tom Reynolds defeating Eddie White, and a Pedersen Freitas draw.

K. C Joe Chip San Francisco George Billy Murray Daly City al Rogers Eddie Miller Smith Tommy Jack Hempel Sailor Schaeffer Sailor Machado Rabbit Howe Fred Hamman Charley Givens Seattle Tom Reynolds Eddie White Paul Pedersen Tony Freitas

Woodland Park Tennis Tourney Opens With No Entrants

The Woodland park tennis tournament began as scheduled today if weather allows. No players had entered yet, leaving organizers hopeful for late sign ups and competition later in the event.

Woodland Park

Resolute Wins to Boost Lipton Cup Defense

The Resolute increased its lead in the Lipton cup defense by earning its eighth win in the preliminaries, defeating both Vanitie and Defiance in Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay N. Y Resolute Vanitie Defiance

Yachters Gather at Port Townsend for Two Race Days

A fleet from Beattle and Victoria yacht clubs moors at Port Townsend for races this afternoon and tomorrow. Also notes a 1866 July 4-5 feature and various sports items including boxing plans and a Newcastle skulling championship result.

Beattle Victoria Yacht Clubs Port Townsend Harry Kelley James Hamill Newcastle England

Star Want Ads Offer Lots and Homes on Attractive Terms

Star Want Ads advertise lots and farms available with favorable purchase terms. Readies readers for quick decisions on property options. Agencies and brokers are not named, but the notice emphasizes affordability and accessible ownership.

STAR

Columbia Wins Narrow Crew Race Ending 1895 Streak

Columbia defeated Pennsylvania and Cornell in a tight race with a final margin of a length. Washington beat Wisconsin by 19 seconds while Columbia finished 74 seconds off Cornell’s record. Pennsylvania led early before Columbia surged after 3 miles as Cornell tired near the half mile to go.

Columbia Cornell Washington Wisconsin Pennsylvania Syracuse Wleconein

Fickle Fans Turn On Swain Again

Seattle outfielder Charley Swain faces jeers as fans call him Pinchless Charley after repeated strikeouts. His power at the plate is needed to win back crowd support, with critics noting his recent two strikeouts per game during tight spots.

Charley Swain Seattle Charley

Eight-inning thriller as Huhn drives Cadman across

Seattle edged Portland in extra innings with a 5 to 4 score. Huhn delivered the decisive run in the tenth, lifting the locals to the win after a tense late game.

Seattle Portland Huhn Cadman

Sports Standings Snapshot From Early Baseball Scores

The page lists league standings and team records across American, National, Federal, and Coast sections. Team names include Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati New York Boston Pittsburg St Louis and others with run totals and win percentages. A line of mixed figures and codes at the bottom appears as a numeric reference.

Philadelphia Washington Louis Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Detroit National Brooklyn Cincinnat Pittsburg J. Louis Federal Baltimore Buffalo Pittsburgh Los Angeles Portland Sacramento Oakland Venice San Francisco St Lous Cen Emerenee Hoeton Wetter Reese Newark Ween Cincinnati St. Louis Pitteburg Chie Philadelph Brooklyn Seeewee Feral League Indianapolis Bay i Buffalo Aee Kansas City Pittebure Bt. Louis Seeee Coast ‘League Von Ban Prancisco Venice Tavenveeee Seeees Tee Anmolor Casecweeess Ban Sacramento Eee Portland Seeeseessess Oakland Ae Aae Minneapolis St. Paul Duluth Superior Milwaukee Omaha Denver

Johnson Moran Fight Preview Before Big Bout in Paris

In Paris on June 27, Jack Johnson and Frank Moran sharpened for their scheduled 10:30 p.m. bout. Johnson weighed about 210 pounds with Moran at roughly 208, while observers doubted both figures. Moran vowed a knockout by the 15th round as he trains at the Grosvenor hotel and prepares to test Johnson’s stamina and power.

William Phillip Simms Paris Jack Johnson Frank Moran Johnson Moran Willie Lewis Jack Jeffries

Rain Washes Out Most Matches in 8 A C Tennis Tourney

Rain prevented all scheduled matches in the 8 A C tennis tournament yesterday afternoon though several games were played. Singles winners included Henry Baries Doc Shannon Straf ford Noon and Wilson.

Henry Baries Doc Shannon Strafford Noon Wilson

Benefit Game Set At Dugdale’s Park For Newton Johns Hero

The Keystone Giants and Nippons, two semi pro teams, meet at Dugdale’s Park at 10 30 Sunday morning in a benefit ball game for Newton Johns Colman dock hero.

Keystone Giants Nippons Dugdale's Park Newton Johns Colman Dock Hero

Americans plan Calais to Dover Channel swim attempt

Three Americans intend to swim the English Channel from Calais to Dover. If Britain lifts the American Cup about 14 000 Americans will swim from Dover to Calais.

English Channel Calais Dover

Polo Series Opens in Portland With Spokane Versus Waverly

Portland June 27 The first of a three game polo series will be played here Sunday between the Spokane polo club and a team representing the Waverly club of Portland. The remaining games are set for next Thursday and Saturday.

Portland Spokane Polo Club Waverly Club

Defender Ready For Lipton Cup Elimination Trials

The Defender, a leading yacht in the Lipton cup elimination series, is set for launch in a few days ahead of summer races on Elliott Bay. The team plans to compete in the upcoming elimination race.

Elliott Bay

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