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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1919

Page

4

Beavers Edge Seattle 3 2 In Fast Classic

Portland tops Seattle 3 to 2 in a swift game highlighted by a homer over the right field wall by Far in the eighth. Maine pitched well for Seattle, but Beavers relief and timely hitting decided the outcome as Mains and Bowman drove in runs for Portland.

Portland Seattle Cunningham Pete Paddy Sifball Sigtin Althe Herb Westerzil Abr KR. H. PO Bunting Behang Fabrique Tm Beco Pennington Bowmen Dalle Maine Parmer Compton Farmer Sean Westersil Blur Penning Bowman

How Coast Clubs Stand

Coast league standings show Portland beating Seattle 3 to 2 and San Francisco overpowering Los Angeles 7 to 5. Vernon defeats Oakland while Sacramento and Salt Lake also posted results in the schedule.

Portland Seattle Oakland Vernon T San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento Salt Lake Pacific Coast Saseus Lot Ccc Cscce Hs Oakla Petre Vv Pry Salt Lake City Sneer

Major League Scoreboard Weather Forfeits Delays Several Games

New York and Philadelphia games postponed due to rain and cold weather. Cincinnati and Chicago games delayed on wet grounds. Boston and Brooklyn matchups also postponed as rain affected multiple National League and New York area venues.

New York Washington Boston Philadelphia New York- Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago-Cincinnati Cams Brooklyn Chicago Pet Brooklya Arenas Pittebure Louis

Broadway, Franklin Clash in High School League Friday

Broadway leads the High School league and meets Franklin at Lincoln Park Friday. Franklin, a top contender, would gain strong title chances with a win, while Broadway victory would shift the contender status toward West Seattle. Franklin relies on Jimmie Marquis and Catcher Dean against Broadway.

Broadway Franklin Lincoln Park West Seattle Jimmie Marquis Dean

Seals Edge Angels 7 6 In Tight California Tilt

San Francisco Seals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7 to 6 in a close game yesterday. Fitzgerald, Seals center fielder, hit a ninth inning home run while Angels pitcher Couch exited the game. Batteries were Couch Beam Brooks for the Angels and Fitzgerald Lapan for the Seals.

Los Angeles San Francisco Seals Angels Altho Couch Fitzgerald Seal H. E San Francisco SGMOS Secies Couch, Beam and Brooks Fittery and Lapan

The Man Who Wouldn't Stay Down in Ring With Leonard

Willie Ritchie showed unusual stamina in a comeback bout against Benny Leonard. He absorbed heavy blows, wobbled and clung to the ropes yet remained upright and fought on. Leonard did not knock him out despite two knockdowns and a difficult engagement.

New York May Willie Ritchie Benny Leonard Leonard Altho Mitchie Ponsenees

Sacramento Beats Salt Lake City 3 1 On Errors And Eldred Homer

In Sacramento on May 15 the home team defeated Salt Lake City 3 to 1. An error by Krug and a decisive eighth inning homer by Eldred with two on base sparked the win. Pitchers Levering and Spencer worked for Sacramento with Vance and Murray catching.

Sacramento Salt Lake City Krug Eldred Dcheesas Ccc Levereng Spencer Vance Murray

Sportsmen Push Plan For Officials Cooperation In Washington

The Washington State Sportsmen's association calls for closer cooperation between game officials and sportsmen and urges broader propagation of game and game fish. The group recently passed a resolution urging changes in the Prevent laws affecting fish and game interests in the state.

Washington Washington State Sportsmen's Association

Oakland Winner Over Vernon Club in Tight Series

Vernon captain Beck and Oakland's Miller each had two hits as Oakland edged Vernon to take the game yesterday in San Francisco. Murphy doubled in the eighth and scored on Miller's single with Oakland nabbing the lead in the seventh.

Non Oakland Oaks Murphy Miller Beck Vernon

University of Washington Beats Lincoln High in Eight Inning

The University of Washington baseball team defeated Lincoln High 8 to 4 in eight innings at the University field on Wednesday.

Lincoln University of Washington University Field

Dempsey Seen Set to Beat Willard in Looming Heavyweight Clash

The piece argues Jack Dempsey will become the world heavyweight champion, criticizing Jess Willard as cautious and slower, while praising Dempsey’s speed, power, stamina, and aggressive style as decisive factors for victory in a predicted title bout.

Jack Dempsey Jess Willard

Ohio City Favored for Battle in Speculation

Promoter New York May & Tex Rickard plans to announce a Willard Dempsey bout location. Toledo was rumored to be chosen but this was denied as premature amid reform oversight. If Toledo isn’t selected, another Ohio city may host with Matt Hinkle of Cleveland named referee.

New York May Tex Rickard Willard Dempsey Flaht Toledo Reform Richard Ohio City Matt Hinkle Cleveland

Victory Bond Drive Aims to Reunite Heroes

Citizens urged to buy Victory Bonds to support returning service members and bolster national morale. Officials frame the drive as a practical step to aid veterans and fund recovery efforts.

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Baseball is due for big year in East

Baseball enthusiasm in the East grows as major leagues begin the season with Brooklyn leading the National League race at four victories while Chicago and Cincinnati remain unbeaten. White Sox top the American League, but injuries to Willian and Cleotte affect the rotation. Cravath goes four for five against the Giants, Woodward stars for Philadelphia in a 6 to 3 win over the Giants, and Hornsby is called out for a baserunning violation in Cincinnati.

Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Willian Cleotte Cesterday Cravath Giants Philadelphia Woodward Chicago, May Norman Elberfeld Johnny Evers Etherfeld Chattanooga

Fast Bouts at Tacoma Feature All Star Card

Top wrestling lineup in Tacoma includes Morris Lux of Portland vs Billy Wright of Seattle in the main event with Robby Evans presenting Young Neal Zimmerman vs Eddie Quinn in a four round bout. Portland’s Joe Gorman faces Salt Lake’s Louie Leonard, and Walter Mason of Tacoma meets Fred Gage of Seattle. Frank Zink versus Bud Fisher opens the card.

Tacoma May Eagles Morris Lux Portland Benny Leonard Uthe Billy Wright Seattle Joe Gorman Louie Leonard Salt Lake Shanklin Robby Evans Neal Zimmerman Eddie Quinn Walter Mason Fred” Gage Beattle Frank Zink Bud Fisher

Ship League Race Opens Saturday in Puget Sound

The Puget Sound Shipyard base ball league opens its season Saturday at Liberty Park with the Municipals vs Skinner Eddy and Todd Dry Docks vs Tacoma Dry Docks in the City of Destiny. Sunday features Municipals against Tacoma Todd Dry Dock at Liberty Park and Skinner Eddy facing Bremerton’s Heman club in Bremerton.

Puget Sound Shipyard Baseball League Liberty Park Tacoma Municipals Skinner & Eddy Aggregation Todd Dry Docks Tacoma Dry Docks City of Destiny Tacoma Todd Dry Dock Skinner & Eddy Heman Bremjerton Club Bremerton

Williams to Throw 1st Game in Northwestern Series

Williams will start the opening game at Dugdale's Park Friday at 430 p m as Vancouver squadron faces Seattle in the Northwestern league opener. Dave Williams, ex Franklin High pitcher, is tabbed to twirl the mound with Devine counting on Smith, Smaie, Gideon, Prentice and French for support. Saturday and Sunday games begin at 240.

Joe Devine Lob Brown Vancouver Dugdale's Park Seattle Dave Willams Franklin High School Devine Williams Smith

Troeh Wins Trap Shoot in Portland

Frank Troeh of Portland won the Oregon championship at the state trap shooting tournament in Pendleton Oregon. He hit 4196 of 500 targets to top the field with H. Sharman of Salt Lake City taking second and ER. C. Grice of Boise fourth. Seattle won the team event.

Pendleton Ore Frank Troeh Portland Oregon H. Sharman Salt Lake City ER. C. Grice Boise Hugh Poston San Francisco H. Pftman Spokane L. H. Reid Seattle

Huge crowds see Sunday ball in East

United Press reports a historic Sunday baseball turnout with 106000 spectators in the New York area. Giants beat by Phillies at the Polo Grounds. Dodgers defeat at Flatbush. full NL clubs in Sunday action. Other semi pro games drew large crowds across venues.

East Nework United Press New York Polo Grounds Giants Phillies Flatbush Dodgers Bibbeta Field Cubs Reds Cincinnati

Exact nerve mapping guides painless dental surgery

The passage emphasizes locating arteries veins and especially nerves to desensitize points for painless tooth extraction and nerve removal. It asserts substantial progress yet notes only a small portion of the obligation has been fulfilled.

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