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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
4
Soldier Bartfield, the cam welterweight, pressed King with nonstop offense during the smoker. In the late third round Bartfield cornered King and connected with a series of wild punches, securing a hard fought decision.
Morrie Lux known as the Portland phantom will face Billy Wright in a six round bout in the City of the Living Dead Thursday night. Both men are sharp and likely to avoid heavy exchanges, making a tactical battle probable. Joe Gorman meets Louie Leonard in the semi wind up, with Gorman favored if he engages.
In Sacramento on May 17 Sacramento edged Salt Lake City 7 to 6 after Schinkle issued a bases loaded walk in the ninth. Rumler and Middleton led hitters with three singles each as both pitchers struggled.
Los Angeles defeated the Seals 6 to 2 to open the Coast league race in the series. The Angels led 2 0 after three, then pushed three more runs in the fifth inning. Batteries Smith and McKee for San Francisco Crandall and Lapan for Los Angeles.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association is urged to state conditions under which it would favor joining the International Tennis Federation. England France Belgium Sweden and others formed the federation before the war, but the U S did not join then citing impractical rules.
The 1918 deer season in New Jersey produced 365 animals killed over four days, with hunting limited to one day per week. The total weight of the catch reached 35 tons, indicating a high harvest density for the brief period.
New York reports rising interest in this year’s Kentucky Derby with many wagers placed on individual horses. Eternal and Emily Kelly are frequently mentioned by turf patrons in the East, while Emil Hers again offers a future book and has laid a large wager against Dunboyne’s chances in the Preakness.
Broadway overwhelmed Lincoln 17 to 0 at Woodland Park in the city league. Lincoln committed 16 errors as Broadway collected 19 hits. Sandell and Hallett collided, leaving Hallett unconscious and Sandell with a broken nose.
The remark notes that the bulk of an estate vanishes from view once lawyers finalize their work, leaving only a portion for heirs.
Seattle lineup adjustments sparked runs in Portland as the Rainiers scored 10 against the Beavers. Clymer altered the order. Walsh moved to leadoff, Gleichmann to second. Compton stayed cleanup. Harper, Keight, and Pabrique filled spots as Malla pitched seven innings with a late rally.
Del Paker caught for the Heavers in Portland yesterday while Seattle runners proved aggressive on the paths stealing six bases. Even Gileichmann, noted in Seattle’s truck on the patha, swiped one base.
Willie Karam, the boy wonder, loses the San Francisco third base job to young Caveney who will hold the hot corner for the Seals. Carl Crandall earns a starting second base spot with his big bat, leaving Kamm unlikely to regain the job.
National League scoreboard item notes Cincinnati victory with pitchers Vaughn and Kittifer delivering solid relief inning work. Rue, Regan, Luque and Raridon feature in the game summary as Chicago struggles amid late scoring.
Alameda County War Veterans' association votes to prevent Willard from fighting in the United States pledging to mobilize veterans and governors in the war charity dispute. In Los Angeles Jimmy Duffy of Oakland defeated Alex Trambitas of Portland in a four round Vernon bout.
States weigh elk stocking as damage to farms from frequent incursions raises concern. Virginia would remove elk brought in. Washington notes loose elk forage on farms rather than return to hills. Calls grow for careful range planning before any stocking moves.
Charlie Smilolo led Cuba with three hits in a 7 6 win over Ned a Herb Thormahlen outpitched Beott Perry but the Yanks fell with Shaw in the box Two Boston hits helped defeat Washington CALDWELL credited Marvin Goodwin edged Pirates as Cardinals won 2 1 Whillies lost to Dodgers 11 9 Braves nine game streak ended vs Giants Browns beat Cleveland in 12 innings White Sox beat Tigers 3 1 Winners: Los Angeles Seattle Sacramento Hiomeruna Compton Walsh Beattie Beavers rallied to six runs in Seattle 10 ton Angels beat Seals in crucial series 2 0 Senators edged Salt Lake 7 6 Oakland Vernon game postponed Tigers still traveling front page recap notes list several teams as yesterday winners and lingering schedule bumps.
Portland fans saw a chaotic eighth inning as Walter Mails of Seattle faltered allowing Beavers to rally from a 10 1 deficit. Lyle Bigbee preserved Seattle’s win by finishing the game after a shaky start by Mails and Bowerman, while Portland pitchers Penner and Lukanovic struggled to slow the visitors.
Moose are becoming quite fun in Wyoming, so plentiful the game commission figures within a very few years an season can be declared. Min is now the only state with an ¢ season for moose.
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