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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1919

Page

14

Who Will Be a Third Man in Champ Mix

New York May 94 United Press. Difficulty finding a referee for the Willard Dempsey bout fades as time nears. Referee to be chosen by the fighters or Rickard if they fail to agree. Charlie Murray and Jim Griffin removed from eligibility. Hinkel considered highly capable and coolheaded for the important clash.

RY H. C. Hamilton New York United Press Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Wiland Dempsey Ham Rickard Dempsey Chariey Murray Buffalo Jim Griffin San Fran Griffin Murray Matt To- Hinkel

Pinkman Set for Dreacland Showdown in Main Event

BANCISCO May 9 Eddie of Seattle and Joe Miller fighter will meet in the main at Dreacland tonight Pink aiming at a match with Leonard as next target and potential title clash looms.

Pinkman Eddie Seattle Joe Miller Dreacland Pink Leonard

Matt Hinkel Brings Fresh Flair to Fight Scene

In a lighthearted survey of boxing and sports figures, Matt Hinkel emerges as the roving figure in the Willard Dempsey sociable and broader fight scene. The piece notes Tex Rickard choosing attire for the Willard Dempsey bout and hints at evolving roles in refereeing and publicity within boxing circles.

League of Nations Tex Rickard Brethren Matt

Yanks Tirelessly Prep for Paris Olympic Games

In Paris, American athletes, though many have left, remain to select track and field representatives for the Inter Allied Olympic Games starting June 1. Ted Meredith is a sure contender. Chaplain Fred C. Thomson, three-time all around record holder, also headlines a strong group including Harrison Thomson, Alma Richards, and Ralph Byrd among others.

Edward M. Thierry United Press Correso Paris America Unle Ted Meredith Fred C. Thomson Field Artillery United States Martin Sheridan Jim Thorpe Harrison Thomson Deda Peraing Ann Allround Ath Universitieut Alma H. Richards Cornell University Ralph L. Byrd University of Chicago Stockholm James Duncan Penn State College Lieut. de Forrest New York Athletic Club N. W. Davis Sergt W. J. Kennedy Marathon Corp Thompson Military Police Fred Zuna Wilwimn Gray Weil Broad Platt Adams Oe Tm A. FE. F Adame

Derby contenders and workouts heat up Louisville scene

In Louisville on May 9 horses trained for tomorrow's Derby. Harry Payne Whitney's candidate 2 064 5 for 1 25 miles, Sir Barton V Malden a 1 25 mile in 2 07, Frogtown bought by Willis Sharpe Kilmer, Regala the sole filly, External thriving, and Billy Kelly impresses with a strong long workout.

Louisville Harry Payne Whitney Barton V. Malden Commander Ross Montreal Frogtown Willis Sharpe Kilmer Regala Billy Kelly

Gowdy to Play First Braves Game of Season

Hank Gowdy the Boston Braves catcher and the first major league player to enlist will debut this season for Boston in a game against Philadelphia on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Columbus Hank Gowdy Boston Braves Boston Philadelphia

One Tax Dodger Is Nicked for $600000

Paris officials confiscated six hundred thousand dollars from a telephone manufacturer fined by French treasury agents. The action followed widespread newspaper reports and marked a notable tax-dodging case in May.

Star Paris

Major Gossip and Baseball Highlights From Yesterday

Arthur Nehl earned the Braves their first win in 10 starts by beating the Giants 3 to 2 in 11 innings. Duffy Lewis hit a homer for the Yankees as Bob Shawkey held the Athletics to a single. Tom Griffith homered in Brooklyn to power a 2 to 1 win over the Phillies. Earl Hamilton earned a Pirates 4 to 2 win over the Cardinals. The White Sox beat Indiana 4 to 1 with Eddie Cicotte pitching. The Senators were shut out as the Red Sox scored three runs.

Arthur Nehl Braves Giants Duffy Lewis Philadelphia Yanks Bob Shawkey Athletics Tom Griffith Brooklyn Phillies Earl Hamilton Pirates Cardinals White Sox Indiana Eddie Cicotte Senators Jones Red Sox

Saloon Substitute Urged for Workmen

Bishop Charles E. Woodcock of Kentucky after Lent on tour in Philadelphia urged that as prohibition ends the saloon be replaced with a workingman’s gathering place. He said the saloon has served as the workingman’s meeting place and clubs him to provide a substitute for his social needs.

Philadelphia Charles E. Woodcock Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky Garrick Theatre

Man's Charity Reflects Wealth or Meanness

A proverb notes that a person's giving reveals either true means or stinginess. It contrasts generosity with frugality and implies character is shown by how one dispenses aid or resources.

Going Up musical at Metropolitan Seattle run

Cohan Harris presents the whiz zing musical comedy Going Up at the Metropolitan for Sunday night and a full week. The production features an actual airplane flight on stage and a lively cast with hit numbers like Tickle Toe If You Look in Her Eyes and Kiss Me. New York enjoyed it for two seasons and Seattle now hosts the show with strong demand and near sell out crowds.

B. FL Cohan & Harris Metropolitan New York Seattle

Tea Tippling to Replace Champagne on Broadway

Margaret Lawrence stars in Rol Cooper Megrue's Tea for Three and predicts tea will become America's new national habit after prohibition. She notes high champagne prices push diners toward tea, foreseeing Broadway cabarets and cafes replaced by tea gardens with strong patronage.

Margaret Lawrence New York Miss Lawrence Rol Cooper Megrue United States Miks Lawrence England

Charity gift from Los Angeles man aids Utah relief

A Los Angeles resident Frank lyn William sent a $5 check to the Salt Lake City County Charity Clerk Woods. The letter says the charity office advanced him $5 years ago enabling his return home to Los Angeles.

Salt Lake City United Press Franklyn William Los Angeles Woods Williams

Air transport to London brings fresh perishables from Aberdeen

Aberdeen reports a new transport service delivering fresh fish strawberries with dew and other perishable goods to London by airplane. Morning shipments will reach the British capital in time for breakfast for late risers.

Aberdeen London

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