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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
2
The text notes years of parallel growth in Seattle and predicts future radiating development above Pike Street, identifying a central area for the anticipated expansion. It lacks precise dates or figures. The fragment emphasizes urban growth pattern and geographic focus without detailing stakeholders.
Seven Thousand fans watched as Seattle edged Vancouver 7 to 6 in ten innings. Gipe pitched later in the week while Raymond managed the Beavers with key plays from Kennick Killilay and Tenley Raymond. The crowd roared as Kililay was tagged out attempting a risky steal on a fateful seventh inning.
Scores show Washington 2 Detroit 1 Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 2 Chicago 5 New York St Lote 8 Boston 1 Beattie 7 Vancouver 2 Victoria 2 Portland 1 Spokane 2 Tacoma 6 Los Angeles 6 Portland 1 Los Angeles 3 Portland 6 Oakland 2 San Francisco 0 Oakland 6 San Francisco 3 Venice 4 Sacramento 6.
Bud Anderson trains in his quarters at Doyle's before the May 20 20 round bout with Joe Mandot in Los Angeles. Mandot finishes sparring in Venice and appears sharper than prior appearances. Anderson is a slight betting favorite, likely 10 to 8 at ringside.
Clarke Griffith steers a veteran lineup with Johnson Hughes Groom Cashion Engle and a strong bench as the Nationals edge rivals in a season opening clash. Notable hitters Milan Moeller Shanks AinSmith Foster La Porte and Morgan pace a fast versatile infield and outfield with high school age prospects waiting for chances.
A large crowd at the Meadows saw intense motorcycle racing with tight finishes. Fred Zwick dominated, winning the 20 mile Baxter trophy and the 10 mile event, while Godfrey and Berreth also placed highly. Junior rider Jimmy Hergstadt drew fan support by placing in two events. Pettit had a spill but was unhurt. Races resume May 30 and June 1 under the Pacific Motorcycle Racing association.
Los Angeles May 19. Eddie Graney travels from San Francisco to bid for Joe Rivers to oppose light welterweight champion Willie Ritchie on July 4 in San Francisco. Joe Levy says a verbal agreement exists with McCarey for July 4, and Graney’s offer could unblock the title shot as Rivers awaits confirmation. Ritchie previously left Seattle for Vancouver and agreed to a 20round bout with Rivers, with Graney outbidding Coffroth and McCarey to secure the match.
In Brisbane on May 19 Harry Stone earned a decision over British middleweight champion Johnny Summers after a 20 round bout. Stone out pointed Summers in nearly every round. In Los Angeles A A U swimming officials report Berkeley high school accepted Long Beach high school's challenge for a state championship aquatic meet.
In San Francisco on May 19 Ben Selig is named referee for the 20 round Smith Willard fight. Smith’s manager Jim Huckley opposed the choice but capitulated. Both fighters completed preparations and rest ahead of the bout with Smith as slight betting favorite at 10 to 8.
Varsity baseball season ends Monday with a meet against O A C and captaincy votes due next week. Percy Cove, Seattle boxer, returns from Oakland and plans three to four months in Seattle to arrange upcoming matches. Local boxing notes also mention May 16 1912 Bothell Washington.
Bill Aldridge of Venice plans travel to San Francisco to negotiate a July 4 bout for Luther McCarty against the winner of Jess Willard and Gunboat Smith. Aldridge says he has backing and will seek consent from Willard and Smith to stage the match in San Francisco.
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