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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1918

Page

9

Giants fall to Cats as Eastley shines in Sunday tilt

In a rugged Sunday matchup the Giants exploded early but were overwhelmed by the Cats 7 to 0. Eastley, fresh from Seattle, pitched strongly while Leard’s new additions, including Lee Leathers from Portland, began to surface on the field. Seattle had defeated Aberdeen the previous day as Spokane readies for the week.

Fastley Giants Cannes Leard R Egan Eastley Seattle Saturni Eastiey Rowland Bogart Altachul Hester Lee Portland Leathers

Dentistry for All at 608 Third Ave. Offers Free Exam

An advertisement touts dental care at 608 Third Ave promising painless service. It claims three quarters of sickness stems from gum disease and offers free exam, estimated care, and special attention to union men with a liberal discount and guaranteed work.

Wood Shipbuilders Debut With Two Sunday Games

The Wood Shipbuilders Baseball league opened at Liberty Park with two games. Tregoning nine beat Meacham and Babcock 7 to 5 as Gulla allowed eight hits and Merlack gave up 14. Patterson MacDonald defeated Elliott Bay 14 to 6. Mayor Hanson and Chief Warren were early battery for the Hanson club.

The Wood Shipbuilders’ Baseball League Liberty Park Meacham Brabcock Tregoning Patterson-MacDonald Elliott Bay Hanson Chief Warren Life Boat Builders Babcock Gulla Merlack Patterson-MacDonald Boys

Trap Shoot Brings No Perfect Score

Tacoma May 6 Trapshooters from nearly all state clubs complete the annual shoot of the Washington State Trap Shooters Association. No perfect scores yesterday but F Couts Frank Troeh R W Phipps C H Grossman and Harry Quick each made 49 of 50 while C B Bishop led the 100tird event with 95 J B Lewin and J Ruppe posted 47 in the final 60bird handicap event.

Tacoma Washington State F.C Couts Frank Troeh R. W. Phipps C. H. Grossman Harry Quick C. B. Bishop J. B. Lewin J Ruppe

Ned Egan Found Dead in Chicago Hotel

Chicago May 6 Ned Egan famous minor league baseball manager killed himself in a city hotel. He was slated to manage Milwaukee association club this season but ill health prevented him. A note cited illness as the motive for the suicide.

Chicago Ned Egan Egan

Fight fans fire week with big Tacoma bout and Seattle card

In Tacoma Tuesday night Frank Palmer meets Jack Dilton alias Jack the Giant Killer from Indianapolis. Seattle hosts a boxing card by Nate Druxinman at the Elka club with George Ingle, Frankie Tucker, Billy William, Cheater Neff, Lloyd Madden, Frankie Rodgers, Bob Harper, Al Sanford and Ed Carroll against Patty Chiago. A top six-round bout features Mike Pete of Seattle vs Muff Bronson of Portland in Aberdeen Monday night.

Tacoma Frank Palmer Jack Dilton Jack Indianapolis Macbeth Farmer King Seattle Dillon Mickey Tuessay King Dillon Nate Druxinman Elka’ Club George Ingle Frankie Tucker Tucker California Billy William Neff Lioyd Madden Frankie Rodgers Bob Harper al Sanford Ed Carroll Patty Chiago Steve Reynolds Husky Fireman Mike Pete Muff Hronson Portland Star Aberdeen

Tigers Triumph Over Spokane In 7 2 Victory

In Tacoma on May 6 Bill Speas led the Tigers to a 7 to 2 upset win over Spokane. The game featured Speas as the standout with decisive scoring and control throughout the match.

Tacoma Spokane Bill Speas Tigers

Title Insurance Guarantee Protects Your Title

From the moment your title is insured by this company you have no more title trouble. If your title is attacked the company must defend the suit at no cost to you. If the suit is lost the company must reimburse you for the full policy amount.

Eddie McGoorty Heads to Camp Grant for Boxing Hope

Eddie McGoorty leaves Chicago for Camp Grant with a draft contingent. He was registered in San Francisco, examined at Oshkosh, and called from Chicago. Camp athletic officers say he will have a chance to continue his boxing.

Chicago Eddie McGoorty Camp Grant San Franchisco McGoorty Oshkoshis

Market Report Notes Strawberries Price Trends

The market shows steady demand for strawberries with Los Angeles crates priced at 2.25 dollars amid California shipments. Saturday’s sales reached 2.75 and 3.00 dollars per crate. Other items listed include almonds, coconuts, and peanuts with miscellaneous price notes.

California Los Angeles

State curtailment cuts fuel use by brick makers and florists

State Fuel Administrator David Whitcomb orders a sweeping curtailment of fuel use by brick manufacturers and florists, limiting bricks and flowers production during the remainder of the war.

David Whitcomb

Wild Bill Donovan Takes Wing Coach Role With Detroit

New York May 7 Bill Donovan the former Tigers ace and Yankee manager begins work as pitching coach for Detroit. Critics once doubted Detroit's ability to develop pitchers but Donovan has shown spring gains with Reds and reshaped stars like Mogridge Shawkey Caldwell and Hill. If he can mold Detroit's material he could become a famed pitching coach in the American League.

United Preas New York Yankees Bill Donovan Bill Detroit Ellie Hughie Jennings Tigers Cincinnati Reds Donovan George Mogridge Nick Cullop Bob Shawkey Hill Ray Caldwell

Pete and Bronson Set for Ten Round Aberdeen Bout

Mike Pete of Seattle and Muff Bronson of Portland clash in a ten round bout tonight in Aberdeen. Manager Harry Crux reports the town is fight mad as fans turn out for the event. In other notes, Portland Buckaroos were shut out 5 to 0 by Bill Shoup yesterday.

Aberdeen Mike Pete Seattle Muff Bronson Portland Harry Cruxman Ore Buckaroos Bill Shoup

Toney Adds Tone to Race for National Flag

United Press reports May 6 that Fred Toney returns for the Reds as the Cubs show strength, while the Giants lead the league by July 4. The Cubs have won nine straight and aim to challenge the Giants, with the Phillies visiting the Polo Grounds and the Pirates Cardinals and Cubs to follow.

Toney Reda Cubs Giants West Gov. Tener Neds Phillies Polo Grounds Gianta Pirates Cardinals

Big Bike Contest for Boys and Girls May 30

Bicycle races for boys and girls set for Decoration Day May 30 with 50 prizes from bicycles to accessories. Entry blanks available at bicycle stores next week. Woodland Park approved by Seattle park board for the exhibition. Seattle Cycle Association will present trophies. Members urged to gather at Piper and Taft's Monday at p.m.

Seattle Park Board Woodland Park Seattle Cycle Association Piper & Taft's

Washington Track Team to Compete Thursday Afternoon

University of Washington track athletes will appear on the field Thursday at 4 o clock for a big interclass meet. A silver cup will be awarded to the class with the highest points and a medal to the top individual. All contracts to compete with other colleges are canceled except likely Oregon Agricultural College.

University of Washington Oregon Agricultural College

Freshmen To Carry On Washington Baseball After Varsity Ends

Intercollegiate baseball at the University of Washington ended as the varsity ceased operations. The freshmen class will maintain a team and play local high schools to carry on the program.

University of Washington

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