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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
9
A fragment notes a great discovery of an aero plane and mentions a 30 watt automotive inquiry. The readable text hints at a connection between flight tech and vehicle power but provides few concrete details.
A fragment suggests a wartime era wire telegraph scheme involving a figure nicknamed Reg and a plan connected to Penny and M Guy. Details are unclear but imply a coordinated effort or registry.
The card features Harper defending against Joe Gorman in a lightweight title bout. Also on the bill are Hector versus Reynold, Benson versus Rog, Williams versus Riley, and Hartford versus Ryan in welterweight and featherweight clashes.
Portland fighter Gorman returns for a second crack at the Northwest title facing Bobby Harper the current king in the main event of the Elks smoker at the club gym. Harper won their last meeting by hairline decision at Crystal Pool and trains hard for a repeat. Also on the card Hector Reynolds vs Hector, plus Benson vs Rogers and other local bouts.
Seattle travels to Vancouver for the Coast ice finale needing six more goals than the Canucks to win the series. Seattle outplayed Vancouver in Wednesday’s opener, with key performances from Muny Murray Feyston Walker and Fritz Feyston while Vancouver goalie Hugh Lehman struggled. The outcome hinges on tonight’s game and ticket sales begin at the arena tomorrow morning.
The article notes that French soldiers returning from abroad show little enthusiasm for baseball. It argues the French lack throwing skill and prefer battle over behind the plate roles, with Americans far ahead in speed and accuracy. It asserts baseball must start at the bottom and be taught to youngsters, not the men.
Willie Lieppe the world billiards champion will perform three cushion billiards exhibitions at Ttrown & Hulen's parlors at 2 and 8 p.m. He recently set a 200 point run in balkline angle play in San Francisco though not a record. Hoppe praises the New York Giants and predicts they will win the pennant while traveling to Spokane and then New York for the season opening in about four weeks.
Broadway high school will sound the first call for baseball candidates on Monday. About 49 men are expected, with 10 letter men back. Dick Peek, returning from the 68th artillery, will likely reclaim his shortstop spot. Jimreny Marquis, a standout pitcher, will again throw for the Orange and Black. Ed Dean will back the bat, with Spencer or Claude Norris at first, Bill Graham at second, Capt La Vake at third, and the outfield trio of Tom Frayn in center and Howard Carroll in right flanking left fielder Alvin Mit.
Local sports notes say outfielder Jimmy Walsh, recently signed by the Giants, is expected to report to the South before long. No recent discussions have surfaced about Walsh, but anticipation remains high for his imminent arrival.
The Seattle Y M C A basketball team travels to face Ellensburg at the association gym Saturday night. After a win over Multnomah the Seattle squad aims to keep momentum as Ellensburg seeks its first loss. Swastikas junior five will play a preliminary game. Doc Powers is regaining form with seven baskets against Multnomah. Conners and Lackey Morrow are also highlighted for a strong local show.
Today’s market notes show scattered prices and indices with minor gains and losses. Specifics are unreadable in the provided text but indicate a typical daily summary for stocks bonds and commodities.
Johnny McCarthy of San Francisco defeated Sid Mitchell of Beattle for the Eagles smoker belt in Tacoma. Anderson of Tacoma beat Jim Jorge, Young Morgan Jones overcame Harry Dawson, and Lackey Morrow edged Eddie Quinn. Seattle’s Dan Sali claimed Mitchell was robbed of a draw as Broadway and Lincoln vie for the city basketball title.
Promoter Pex Wellard ridicules Jack Johnsons Havana confession as a fake bid for publicity. He argues the July 4 bout promotion with Jesse Willard is legitimate, noting a 26 round fight would be too long for a frame-up. Johnson is accused of four flushing and discrediting the event.
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