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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1919

Page

4

Locals Eye Rising Place in Coast League Race

Local team expects to climb in Coast league standings after a strong week beating Port Ad and facing Salt Lake City. Be sure to note strong catching from Spencer and Smith and pitching improvements with Lefty Stroud and Tom Rogers joining the Bees rotation.

Leo H. Lassende Salt Lake City Portad Salt Lake Sac Solons Eddie Herr Senators Rodger

Knight's bat helps Seattle in six to four win

Jack Knight provided power and plate presence by driving in two runs with hits and stealing two sacks as Seattle built a 6 to 4 victory over Rainiers. His timely hit and aggressive baserunning keyed the win.

Jack Knight Seattle Rainiers

Close Race in Baserunning for Coast Stolen Bases

Babe Pinelli of Sacramento third base and Justin Fitegerald of Seal outfielder are tied for the league lead with 13 steals since the season began in the Coast circuit.

Babe” Pinelli Sacramento Justin Fitegerald Seal

Seals Sweep Dodgers In Six? No, Four to Three Says Series

The Seals defeated the Angels four games to three in a home series yesterday. Long Tom Seaton starred for the Seals with shipyard background noted, while Paul Vittery of the Angels was knocked out of the box during the fray.

Angels Los Angeles Seals Long Tom Seaton Paul Vittery

Redmond sprinter Tuck stars at state meet in Eugene

Arthur Tuck, 17 from Redmond Oregon, scored 38 points by winning seven firsts and one second to take the state inter scholastic track meet at Eugene. He set records in the 100 yard dash shot put and javelin and carried his school to victory singlehandedly.

Arthur Tuck Redmond Ore Eugene

Meadow Park Wins Inter Club Golf Meet In Tacoma

Meadow Park players from Tacoma led 26 to 19 over Jefferson Park of Seattle to win the inter club meet on local links. Tacoma top in overall score. Neil Christian carded 79 to lead the better individual score and helped the team of 23 men secure victory.

Tacoma Jefferson Park Golfers Seattle Meadow Park Neil Christian Reputte

Major League Scoreboard for May 12 details

Detroit and Cincinnati games reported with line scores and battery lines. Detroit powered by Mitchell Kallio Ain smith Shocker Koom Lowdermilk Severeid. Cincinnati beat by Snyder Miller Rariden.

ST. Louis Detroit Mitchell Kallio Ainsmith Shocker Koom Lowdermilk Severeid Cincinnati R. H. EB Mt. Lows May Snyder Miler Rariden

Parable on Wealth and Contentment Echoes in Proverb

A concise aphorism notes that a man with little who desires less is wealthier than a man with much who craves more, highlighting contentment over accumulation as true riches.

Barnes Wins High Place at Green Lake Gun Club Meet

Barnes won the high money in the added bird handicap at the Sunday shoot. In the regular 50 bird event, H Williams, R Searle, L Barnes, and L Reid Ged each broke 48 targets.

Barnes Green Lake H. Williams Searle L. & Barnes L. H. Reid

Oaks Grab Two Melees From Vernon

Oaks win both morning and afternoon games against Vernon, taking five of six meetings this week. Morning score 3 2, afternoon 7 3, final game to be played today. Batteries Houck Devor mer Cook Holling Mitze for Oaks. Reiger Cheech Fromme Devermeer Arlett Elliott for Vernon.

San Francisco Vernon The Oaks Tigers Voerom Necencececyecace Oakland Vavences Oe Houck Holling Mitze Vormor Cecivccs Gamera Reiger Cheech Fromme Devermeer A. Arlett Elliott

Seals Take Series From Angels in Los Angeles

San Francisco defeated Los Angeles in both games of a doubleheader to clinch the series four games to three. Morning game ended 10 to 5 with the Seals pulling away early, while the afternoon game finished 7 to 5 as San Francisco held on.

Los Ageles San Francisco Angels R. H Los Angeles Seaton and McKee Crandall Beer Lapan FR. H. FB

Advertising in The Star Values

The line invites readers to consider The Star as the go to source for advertising, highlighting its prominence and reach in the local market. It positions the paper as a trusted platform for businesses to showcase their offerings.

Seattle Rainiers Sweep Portland in Fourth Game

Seattle Rainiers crushed Portland 7 runs in the fourth inning and held the home club to three hits as Walsh and Harper led with three safeties each. Beattie Beattie’s club moved into a tie with Vernon by winning, while scoring nine runs in the middle frames and adding in the eighth and ninth.

Portland Miling Seattle Rainiers Portland Crew Beattie Vernon Club Gus Giselichmann Rainiers Firet Sacker Seattle Walsh Harper Meichmann Canninghera Compton Waeiecee Oseness Derrick Maile Uu. PO. A. BK Migtin Walker Crumpier Beatile Geeerster i Furmmary Blac Schang Gieldhmann Hite Waleh Conningham Mases Halle Malle Penner Crumpler Rane Hier Miue Mader Sigtin Mue

M Credie Cuts Down Oregon Club Roster

Portland May 12 The Portland Beavers announce pitcher Tom Lukanovic and pitcher Ray Crumpler along with Eddie Bogart utility man are not traveling to Sacramento with the team. George Matsel Gardner and Ernie Fallentine awaiting in Sacramento to join. Manager McCredie seeks another pitcher as Penner struggles.

Portland Tom Lukanovic Ray Crumpler Eddie Bogart Utility Sacramento Portland Beavers McCredie George Matsel Gardner Ernie Fallentine McCredies Beaver Penner

Hero Eller Delivers No Hit No Run Victory in Hall of Fame Bid

Yesterday's hero Hod Eller hurled a no hit no run game against the Cardinals as the Pirates hope to build a Hall of Fame bid. Babe Adama earned a Pirate defeat for the Cubs in a 3 0 victory. The Giants routed the Dodgers 7 2 while Sandy Uhle suffered his first major league defeat as the White Sox topped the Browns 10 2.

Hod Eller Baseball Hall of Fame Cardinals Bert Shotten Heathcote Reda Babe Adama Douglas Cubs Giants Dodgers Sandy Uhle White Sox Tigers Browns Legue

Pinkman Faces Pittsburg Rival in Western Debut

Johnny Ray of Pittsburg travels to San Francisco to box Eddie Pinkman in a Western debut Friday night. In other news Seattle minister Claude Hunt signs to coach the University of Washington football team for next year.

Elmer C. Henderson University Naval Training Station Hae University of Southern California San Francisco United Press Johnny Ray Pittsburg Eddie Pinkman Seattle Minster Claude Hunt University of Washington Gridiron .Com Next Tall

Johnson Is Still Able to Deliver in No-Run Tie

Walter Johnson pitched a 12 inning game to hold the Yankees scoreless, though New York managed a 0-0 tie as Jack Quinn kept the Senators from crossing. Johnson’s performance, paired with Grover Cleveland Alexander’s tight Cincinnati showing, signals two veteran stars near peak form for upcoming brilliants seasons.

H.C. Hamilton United Press New York Walter Johnson Yankees Walter Mort Clark Griffith Johnson Rune Jack Quinn Benators Yanks Estar Washington Moger Peckinpaugh Pratt Baker Walter Cincinnati Grover Cleveland Alexander Cuba Etara

Amateurs End Baseball War With Merger

The National Baseball Federation and the National Amateur Baseball Association merge quietly, forming a single body for amateur and semi pro leagues. James H. Lowry becomes first vice president as Frank C. Kerry remains president. Minneapolis and Louisville planned to join. Johnstown offices to handle administration. a field secretary will promote growth and organization.

National Baseball Federation National Amateer Baseball Association Tom Nokes National Organization of Amaterrs James H. Lowry Indianapolis Federation Frank C. Kerry Minneapolia Minneapolis St. Paul Louisville Johnstown Lawn Tennis Association Nokes

Salt Lake Beats Solons 6 4 as Vance Weakens

In Sacramento on May 12 Salt Lake City took the final game of the series 6 to 4 after Vance allowed three runs in the fifth inning. Batteries were Willett and Spencer for Salt Lake and Vance Bromley and Murray for the Solons. The Seattle Church league season opens and the second series starts Wednesday.

Sacramento Vance Solons Salt Lake R. H. EB Salt Lake City Willett and Spencer Bromley and Murray Seattle

Morrie Lux Defends Coast Welterweight Crown Tonight

Morrie Lux of Portland defends the Coast welterweight title against Jake Abel at the local Arena Tuesday night. Lux, 20, has emerged as a clever Northwest talent after winning the coast crown from Billy Wright in Tacoma last Thursday. The bout, with Joe Gorman vs Joe Harrahan in the semi windup, features a slugging buildup and a test of Lux’s readiness for longer challenges ahead.

Joe Harrahan Seattle Joe Gorman Portland Arena Gorman Harrahan Morrie Lux Billy Wright Tacoma Jake Abel Lloyd Madden Tom McKeown Lux Harry Williams Bremerton Young Hector Curley Valencourt Frankie Rogers Frankie Murphy Bud Ridley

Miller Vows Title Defense Against Thye in Portland

Walter Miller the middleweight champion will defend his title against Ted Thye in Portland on June 4. Negotiations have been ongoing for days and Miller is guaranteed $2,000 for the bout.

Los Angeles Walter Miller Portland Ted Thye Miller

Gibson Hurls Divine's Men to Win Here

Seattle wins third game of Northwestern league series as Vancouver commits three safeties. Beattie scores for Vancouver while Harham, Hennion and Beattie field. Gibson allows two runs on seven hits. Umpires Wilson and Kokash. 1:30.

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