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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
2
The Seattle Yacht Club acquired 20 acres on Bainbridge Island for a new two story clubhouse on the site. The project will expand the club’s facilities and host members and events on the waterfront parcel.
The city high school championship game pits Broadway against Franklin this afternoon at Lincoln Park. Both squads remain undefeated, and the winner likely claims the title. Frank Diffgaman faces Ed Foran with Jack Starkey and Peo Davis back in the lineup after reinstatement.
The eight oared crew trimmed nine seconds from the varsity three mile record with a 16 minute 18 second effort during a match race against the second crew on Lake Washington. Observers say a stronger pace could have yielded even faster time.
H W Doherty promoter will present proposals for a two mile brick speedway to Tillkuma of Bittnes at the next meeting detailing the project and its scope.
Thirteen track men and members of the varsity squad left for Eugene Oregon for a two day meet with the University of Oregon on May 9. The team will return after the Oregon series while the track unit remains for a dual type event with the O A G. After McClure who will represent Oregon against a varsity lowered the coast mile record 2 5 seconds in tryouts held at Eugene Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO May Do you want to come North to be my sparring partner The telegram Gunbert Smith who is to meet Willard here in a productive engagement May 17 has sent to Jan J Jeffries at Los Angeles Smith says he expects a favorable answer FP W Andrews president of the National Bank of Commerce attends the bank’s games and shows enthusiastic support
A collection of amusing sports moments features Connie Mack who jokes about a Pueblo high school pitcher signed by Mack. John Gold, pole vaulter, asks if he will exceed 12 feet as a mind reader predicts 30 feet. Wilbur Smith relates a humor tale about Hob Ganley and a mischievous fan during a rough patch for Ganley's hitting.
Graduate Manager Herr reports U. of W. football invited to Pomona College in Pomona California for a travel-friendly series with Pomona and Occidental, with guaranteed expenses. If the trip occurs, games would occur during the conference season. Auburn has joined local circuits as well.
In Port Townsend on May 8 Collector Harper issued orders to count infants as passengers to limit crowding on excursion steamers. The revenue department announced the rule and Harper is to station officers to enforce it at the gangplanks. If disputes arise, passengers may be sent ashore and the steamer reloaded.
The piece details Gipe chasing Fullerton in a toss era rivalry as Gipe’s sharp drop ball and speed challenge Fullerton’s perfect record. It notes Portland Pippins’ struggles after California training and Seattle’s 6 to 2 win over them with Agnew starting and Callahan closing.
The clipping lists game scores and partial box details across American, National, Northwestern, and Coast Leagues. It names pitchers Agnew and Gipe with innings pitched and notes a credited win to Gipe. Standings show Venice, Tacoma, Spokane, Port land, and Oakland with win loss records.
Judge Ronald orders a mental and physical examination of Joe Stratton a 21 year old convicted of grand larceny. Stratton showed little remorse and his sentence was suspended for good behavior but the court now compels him to serve the original term of one to six years in the reformatory.
Aggt. Gen. Llewellyn calls for the resignations of Capt. Robt.N. Denham and First Lieut. Robert Webster of Company CC W N G at North Yakima. He cites poor company condition, Denham’s three month absence, and missed inspections. Webster admits intent to resign.
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