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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1918

Page

9

Giants Rout Redskins In Monday Baseball Sweep

Le Roy dominated on the mound for Seattle striking out many as the Giants pounced early. The Indians were overwhelmed 7 to 0 with timely hits and aggressive base running led by Leard and Le Cloustre. Sunday’s rematch promises another pair of games on Dugdale Field.

Spokane Indians le Roy Seattle Redskins Alaska Leard Martin Giants Marshall Smalle Smale le Cloustre Foller Dempsey

Morton shines as Portland beats Aberdeen 9 to 4

Portland pitcher Morton dominated Aberdeen striking out six and adding four hits in four trips to the plate as Portland won 9 to 4 yesterday.

Portland Ore Morton Aberdeen

Tacoma Wins 7-5 Over Vancouver In Third Game

Tacoma capped the third game of the series against Vancouver with a seven to five victory. The win clinched the game in Vancouver on May 11.

Vancouver B. C Tacoma

Local tennis scraps at University of Washington

The University of Washington tennis team holds a warmup match against Seattle Tennis Club members at Summit Ave and Madison St. at 2 pm Saturday. Four singles and two doubles are scheduled with five UW players Waller Ide Sanders Chamberlin and Kitamura opposing Mansel Smith Anderson Spiedel and Laurence Brown. Admission is free.

University of Washington Seattle Tennis Club Summit Ave Madison St Waller Ide Sanders Chamberlin Kitamura Mansel Smith Anderson Spiedel Laurence Brown

Lawyers Argue Then Reach Settlement In Auto Crash Suit

Attorneys argued a motion for non-suit before Superior Judge French in Margery Wipko v Tobinson. The principals grew cordial and settled behind the courtroom. The suit sought damages from an automobile accident.

French Margery Wipko J. G. Tobinson

Insurance claims awarded to Mrs Stella Blum in Seattle case

Mrs Stella Blum was Friday morning allowed claims totaling 25000 for her husband life insurance. A jury in the United States district court found against Pennsylvania Life Insurance and United States Fidelity and Guaranty companies. The suit arose from her husband’s death when he fell from the window of a Seattle office building several months ago.

Stella Blum Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company United States District Court

Thrift Stamp A Day Will Keep The Hun Away

A wartime slogan urges support for thrift stamps to fund the war effort. The phrase emphasizes daily purchases as a civic duty and morale booster during the conflict. Local readers are reminded that even small savings contribute to national victory.

Ballard Pulls Surprise on Pine Street Boys

In Seattle high school action coach Griffiths Shingle Weavers defeated Pine Street 2 to 1 ending Jimmy Marquis shutout streak. Dixon pitched for Ballard allowing many hits but keeping them scattered. West Seattle beat Attieson 6 to 4 as Cunningham found form.

Jimmy Marquis Seattle Griffiths Shingle Weavers Pine Street Boys Broadway Altho Dixon Pallard Lincoln Franklin Rainier Valley West Seattle Attieson Cunningham Queen Anne

Leonard Sure Looked Like Real Champion In Benefit Bout

Leonard outboxed John McCarthy over four rounds in San Francisco at a soldiers' benefit show. No decision was rendered. Willie Ritchie defeated Frank Jones in another fast match. The event, featuring nine bouts, raised about $20,000 for the soldiers athletic equipment fund.

San Francisco Benny Leonard Johnny McCarthy Soldiers Leonard McCarthy Cooper Willie Ritchie Frank Jones

Road Bulletin May 11 1918 King County line open in good condition

Road bulletin issued by Samuel J. Humes reports major routes from Seattle to Pierce County border in good to excellent shape. Des Moines line open to Pierce line. Auburn areas in good to excellent condition with some muck and logging impact. Maple Valley to Hobart narrow but passable. Redmond repairs underway and Crest segments improved. Sunset Highway near summit has minor seepage. overall repairs and gravel work noted on several stretches.

Seattle-Tacome High Line Des Moines Pierce County Teyond Auburn Cemetery Hill Auburn-Baumelaw Muckieahoot Hill Slippery Creek Bnumelaw Franklin Howard Road Maple Valley Hobart Issaquah Kenton Issaquah Fall City North Bend Wall City Game Farm Redmond Epote Hunday Cedar Valle Jake Barmamiah Wesparitie-Davel

Fulton Says Jess Trying to Dodge Fight

Portland May 11 Fred Fulton on a vaudeville tour says if his match with Jens Willard is not staged by Col Miller he will claim the heavy weight world title and collect the $1000 forfeit money put up by Willard for the July 4 match Miller s action calling off the fight looks to me to be nothing but a run out on Willard s part

Portland Fred Fulton Jens Willard Col. Miller Willard Miller Fulton

Dillon the pug and recent sports notes headline

A jumble of sports snippets notes Dillon the pug’s single bout and exit. Pitcher Watson of Portland shines with four hits in four chances and six strikeouts. Dodgers win after Al Mamaux’s departure.

Lovejoy Crew Wins U Race at University of Washington

The Lovejoy crew defeated Gloster on Friday at the University of Washington in its first win in two years since formation. Lighter by ten pounds and with slower strokes, Lovejoy pulled three boat lengths ahead using a 32 per minute stroke, later quickened to 36 amid superior teamwork.

Lovejoy Gloster University of Washington Altho

Local hockey men in Canadian service arrive in Toronto

Toronto, May 11. Frank Foyston a member of Seattle's 1917 championship ice hockey team Nor main Fowler Seattle's crack goal keeper and George MelLeod former sporting editor of the Vancouver Sun are members of the royal air force that arrived here from Vancouver Thursday.

Toronto Frank Foyston Seattle Normain Fowler George MelLeod Vancouver Sun Royal Air Forge Vancouver

Boxing Smokers Postponed One Week At Arena

A scheduled boxing smoker at the Arena is postponed for a week by promoters due to the failure of Hoosier bearcat Dillon to oppose Mickey King. Farrell from Tacoma will replace him for a weeks training, with Austin and Salt promising a stronger card after the delay.

Austin & Salt

Good Boxers Are Always In Shape Now Says Purman

A boxing writer cites Jim Corbett and Tommy Gibbons on training, contrasting old brute strength methods with modern conditioning. He notes boxers must stay in shape year round, balance indoor bag work with outdoor runs, and keep mentally engaged to avoid staleness.

Purman John L. Sullivan Paddy Ryan Beef Trust Jim Corbett Corbett Tommy Gibbons Gibbons

Col Miller halts Willard Fulton bout plans in Maryland

Col J C Miller promoter of the July 4 Willard Fulton fight withdrew the project as officials opposed it. Miller said he entered the affair for sport but public sentiment proved too strong. Champion Willard, not in training recently, agreed with the decision.

Ler Willard Fulton Maryland Miller Willard

Abscess in Ear Alleged Alibi in Boxing KO

Milwaukee May 11 An abscess in his ear was the alibi of Johnny Ertle of St Paul today after his knockout by Dick Loadman of Lockport N Y. Loadman knocked Ertle out in the third round with a right to the jaw causing two fainting spells. Ertle claimed a blow over an old abscess numbed his arm in the second round. The Nippon Tennis Club will hold its grand opening match for its new court at the corner of Eighth Ave and Washington St Sunday at 1 p.m.

Milwaukee Johnny Ertle St. Paul Dick Loadman Lockport N. Y Loadman Ertle Nippon Tennis Club Eighth Ave Washington St

Derby to Run in Muddy Churchill Downs Track

Eight well bred horses race in the $15,000 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Louisville with War Cloud James T. Clark Escola Sewell Combs Lucky B American Eagle Exterminator and Viva America set to start Heavy morning showers make the track muddy and likely to affect the race two listed runners Jim Heffering and Aurum not starting.

Churchill Downs Louisville Jim Heffering Aurum War Cloud James T. Clark Escola Sewell Combs Lucky B American Eagle Exterminator Viva America

Leonard Won't Come North for Seattle Fight

A wire indicates Benny Leonard world lightweight champion cannot appear in Seattle. Manager Billy Gibson says Leonard plans to return to New York May 17 after an LA engagement, leaving insufficient time. Efforts by the Seattle war camp athletic committee to stage a charity bout were thwarted.

a. __ attle Benny Leonard Benny Billy Gibson Leonard New York Los Angeles Seattle War Camp

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