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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
9
United Press reports the White Sox cling to the American pennant bid as Joe Jackson’s hitting power keeps them afloat. With Jackson near departure and Rowland drafted, the team must endure another heavy attack and may lose the edge in the race.
Bud Ridley and Frankie Murphy have been matched by Lonnie Austin for the coming smoker at Arena next Tuesday. Two more bouts are to be arranged to complete the card. Mickey King and Farrell will tan in the final, while Summers faces Jack Hall in the semi.
On the home lot, the For team defeated Orillia by four runs to one with Hayes pitching for the For.
San Francisco May 14 Leonard will fight three opponents in two rounds each on a soldiers benefit boxing card. The matches are sparring. no title at stake. Willie Ritchie injured and not on the card. Other four round bouts feature Jimmy Dundee, Harry Pelsinger, Bob McAllister and Billy Shaffer.
Gen Greene will pitch the first ball at the Camp Lewis season opener Tuesday. The Tacoma club meets the Camp aggregation led by Charley Mullen at Camp Lewis after work. Batting and fielding averages will be tracked by Stub Nelson, Tacoma statistician.
Portland Ore May 14 President Arthur K Downa of the Portland Gun club arranged for the Oregon championship trap shooting tournament to run May 19 22. Invitations issued to sportsmen from Washington Montana Idaho and California with many gunners from nearby states expected to compete for 800 dollars in cash prizes.
Morris Ackerman notes that success in fishing hinges on fish presence rather than skill. The advised method is stalking quietly along banks or boats, waiting for fish to reveal themselves and strike when they are active and not overfed.
The Teamsters defeated Rainier Beach in a fast game by a 3 to 3 score. Doty and Chisholm starred for the winners with key plays, while Rainier Beach relied on Taylor and McDonald in the battery.
A historical advertisement for Houghton & Son announces fine jewelry repairs and a selection of wrist watches and stamped rings starting at $20. The firm notes 29 years in business and lists its location in the Hotel Frye Building at Third and Vesler.
Binyon Optical Co on First Ave Seattle advertises complete lens work from start to finish with free examinations by graduate optometrists. Glasses not prescribed unless necessary, location 1116 W?st Ave.
The market report notes disrupted passenger train service by McAdoo causing strawberry scheduling problems. It lists price movements for berries, lemons up 2c per box, peas down 2c per pound due to heavy shipments, and a wide range of produce and fruit items with local and regional sources and price quotes for crates, sacks, and per unit measures.
Mickey King from Australia and Far rell of Portland square off next Tuesday in a well matched bout. Jack Hall and Al Sommers headline the semi windup as Lonnie Austin plans a strong card with lineup set by Wednesday night.
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia in first, with Dvediger Adame and Maye among players noted. Hurna, Maye and Bnyder were called in the tenth due to rain. New York Pittsburg game postponed because of rain. The piece hints at major league structure ideas for baseball.
Walter Mails formerly with the Brooklyn Nationals and Dutch Reuther of Cincinnati faced off in a pitching duel at Camp Lewis. Reuther allowed six hits while Mails gave up five. A two on base homer decided the game as the depot brigade won with the only runs.
Walter Camp advocates the crawl as the fastest efficient swimming stroke for the Sammies and navy recruits. The article describes land and water drills, leg thrashing, and progressive practice to master the crawl. It notes international adoption and lists notable American and Australian swimmers who use the crawl.
The Giants contest with the Portland Buckaroos, set for Monday, was postponed to a double header next Sunday. Portland players avoid Monday play as it doubles as traveling day for Flowery City, provoking protests when the game was moved. McCredie’s men present a stiff challenge for Leant’s squad as Seattle awaits its first real pitching test. Leard remains confident in his team’s ability to prevail.
Tacoma defeated Aberdeen 12 to 5 in the first twilight game of the season. Bill Daniels of Tacoma collected five hits in as many at bats. A postponed game between Tregoning Boat Co and the naval trainers will be played at Liberty Park Tuesday at 6 o clock.
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