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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1918

Page

9

Hughie Jennings Battles With 26 Inning Texas League Pitcher

The Waxahachie training trip featured Polson, a young pitcher released by the club, who threw 14 scoreless innings after a 26 inning game ended at darkness. Fort Worth used two hurlers Lee and Wilkenson as the game stretched long with limited hits and runs. Hughie Jennings may regret letting the phenom go asPolson earns praise for endurance and performance.

Hughie Jennings Waxahachie Rae Hamed Polson Jennings Polaon Jennings Port Worth Polson Fort Worth Lee Wilkenson Hughie

Vince Moore Returns to Town as Top Attraction

Seatile athlete Vince Moore the clever back from California tours San and Los Angeles wins, as South pert writers predict a bright prow for him. He is likely to be here soon as a main attract.

Wines Moore Seatile California San Los Angeles

Benefit Tournament Fails as Good Card

Oakland May 15 The Soldiers boxing tournament failed to meet expectations aside from sparring rounds. Renny lightweight champion was unable to box due to illness after eating and drinking milk. Bob McAllister won by decision over Fill Schafer while Jim Ss. could not compete.

Oakland Renny Harry Peisinger Jim Ss Bob McAllister Fill Schafer

Jack Kennedy Ready for Bout with Miller in Los Angeles

Jack Kennedy of Hermiston Oregon completed training for his wrestling match against Walter Miller, the middleweight champion, set for tomorrow in Los Angeles.

Jack Kennedy Miller Los Angeles Hermiston Ore Walter Miller

Willie Ritchie Ordered Back to Camp Lewis

Willie Ritchie received orders to return to Camp Lewis immediately for division boxing tournament duties. He likely cannot accompany promoter Jim Coffroth to Los Angeles as planned.

San Francisco Willie Ritchie Camp Lewis Ritchie Jim Coffroth Los Angeles

Buckaroos to Meet Seattle Giants in Doubleheader Start

Wet grounds force postponement with the Buckaroos set to face the Seattle Giants Tuesday. A second doubleheader was planned for Saturday but shifted to consecutive days, with Monday’s game not played and rescheduled for Sunday.

Spokane Beats Vancouver On Home Ground 5 to 3

Spokane defeated Vancouver 5 to 3 on home grounds in the season opener. Battery was La Cloustea and Marehall for Spokane, while Lukonvic and Roelsle worked for Vancouver.

Spokane Vancouver la Cloustea Marehall Beavers Lukonvic Roelsle

High Schools to Meet at U for Annual Track Meet

Arrangements for the University of Washington hosted high school track and field meet are complete. Next Saturday all local schools will be represented in competition and preliminaries will be eliminated by single entries per event due to a small turnout.

University of Washington

Sportsmen to Meet at L A Club for Second Annual Dinner

At the Seattle Athletic Club Sportsmen will host the second annual dinner Wednesday night at 7 o clock. The program includes speakers stunts and a mock trial as part of the rod and gun club gathering.

Seattle Athletic Club Sportsmen’s Association Turea

Gossips Bolster Mystery of Johnny Evers Departure

New York May 11 Johnny Evers quit the Red Sox without clear cause. Ed Barrow said Evers signed with Fragee promising a season's pay, and Evers claimed he could enforce it but chose not to. The reason for the rift remains undisclosed as gossips fail to uncover details.

Johnny Evers New York John Evers Fenway Park Ed. Barrow Red Sox John Red Bee Athletics From& Seat Fragee France

Penn Crew is First Choice in College Rowing

Experts favor the Penn eight as the best college crew after defeating Yale in the Chikta cup on Lake Carnegie following wins over Columbia and Princeton. Cornell is not scheduled to row the Quakers this year. a comparison with Cornell and Princeton will come when they meet on June 25.

Penn Columbia Princeton Lake Carnegie Yale Schuyki River Cornell Quakers Princetos

Arena to Open as Roller Skating Rink

The arena will open Thursday as a roller skating rink under CW Laster management. The facility offers 16 990 square feet of skating space and 1500 pairs of new skates have been purchased.

CW. Laster

Bolivia Envoy to Japan Seeks Tin Aid

Bolivia sends Victor Munce Eryes as minister plenipotentiary to Tokyo bearing greetings and noting Bolivia as the first South American nation to sever diplomatic ties with Germany. A key recommendation is Japan divert tonnage to aid transport from Holman mines to ease American tin shortages.

Victor Munce Eryes Bolivia Japan Tokio Germany Holman America

Butte Hosts “Iron Man” Joe McGinnity in Transit

Butte, Mont May 15. The city welcomed Hall of Fame pitcher Joe McGinnity known as Iron Man on his way to join the Vancouver club of the Pacific Coast League now playing in Spokane.

Butte Mont Iron Man Joe McGinnity Vancouver Club Spokane

Market report lists fresh produce and wholesale prices

First summer squash from the South arrived and will sell at 1.75 and 2 per four basket crate. Prices for wheat, corn meal, and various feeds are given along with fruit and nut prices and dairy and meat sell prices to retailers.

Hhabart California Timothy Ams

Ames Recipe for Big Leagues Pitching Longevity

A feature on Leon Ames, veteran pitcher in the major leagues, detailing his approach to staying young on the mound. He advocates control, varied pace, and a steady spring, noting his 13-year NL career with the Giants Reds and Cardinals, 462 games, 1465 won, 140 lost, 1453 strikeouts, 2.72 ERA per nine innings.

Ames Leon Ames Giants Reds Cards

Giants Buckaroos Series Ties in Drawn Games

OM Piave performance and a tied week finish leave the Giants and Buckaroos with no winner or loser. Iron Joe McGinnity hailed as a fan favorite. A mock trial plans to discuss sportsmen actions while Portland seeks to pair Frank Farmer against Fred Fulton amid financial and other objections.

Portland Promoters Seek Fulton Versus Farmer Bout

Efforts to arrange a heavyweight match between Fred Fulton and Frank Farmer are being pushed by Portland promoters after Fulton's vaudeville appearance there. Fulton beat Rudy Peterson in Portland, displaying superior form for a Northwest heavyweight.

Fred Fulton Frank Farmer Tacoma Portland Fulton Rudy Peterson San Francisco Northwest

Shipyard Men Hold To Nelson Amid Transfers

The shipyard team stands with Nelson after rumors linked him to Aberdeen. Devine protests that Nelaton only sat out a few days and remains with the yard team. Bobby Coitrin, once tied to Spokane, also stays with Duthie and offered help to Nick Williams.

Nelson Duthie Aberdeen Devine Nelaton Bobby Coitrin Spokane Nick Williams

Earnings Year Surges Despite Market Pressures

A brief earnings report shows a strong year for the company with higher revenue and profits than the prior period. Executives cite disciplined cost control and robust demand across core segments.

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