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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1914

Page

7

Dimond success for Bill James and Douglass in Eastern league

Northwestern league pitchers Bill James and Douglass starred on a big day. Douglass of Spokane last season beat Cincinnati Reds and Giants 10 to 5 while James of Seattle faced Pittsburgh with Honus Wagner and the Pirates limited to six taps, Wagner’s single being his only hit. Douglass, undefeated in three starts, is hailed as one of Manager Hersog's top hurlers.

Douglass Spokane Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Vic Tims Cincinnati Bill James Seattle Boston Nationals Pittsburg Honus Wagner Pirate Pirates Mowry Wagner Bill Hersog Ao Bie Beattle

Miller Trunk and Leather Goods Co. Ad in 04 Second Ave

Local retailer promotes BEST ITN Traveling Goods at the right price with repair services. Elliott 1169 listed for contact as the Miller Trunk and Leather Goods Co. advertises from 04 Second Ave.

Itn Elliott Miller Trunk & Leather Goods Co Second Ave

Americans Lead In British Amateur Round One

Four Americans advanced in the British amateur championship as Francis Outmet Frederick Herreshoff Chick Evans and Fraser Hale won their first round matches. Jerome Travers lost in a surprise setback while Henry T. Topping C W Inalo and Edward E Knapp were eliminated from play. Travers struggled with form while Outmet improved significantly over practice rounds.

Sandwich Eng Francis Oultmet Frederick Herreshoff Chick Evans Fraser Hale Jerome D. Travers Travera Henry T. Topping C. W. Inalo Edward Knapp Travers Outmet

Baseball War Continues Across Northwestern League

Yesterday results show Vancouver 4 Seattle 0, Tacoma 6 Portland 3, Spokane 7 Victoria 3 as teams clash in the ongoing Northwestern League war. The piece notes a lively market for beerball ads amid the season’s competitive tone.

Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Portland Spokane Victoria Pet Portland Eveee Victoria Eeaeee

Bayley and Azevedo Set for 10-Round Bout in Oakland

Match between Joe Bayley once Canada light weight champion and Mexican Joe Azevedo is scheduled for May 27 at the Oakland Wheelmen's club. Bayley and Azevedo will contest a ten round fight in San Francisco.

San Francisco Joe Bayley Canada Joe Azevedo Oakland Wheelmen's Club

New Westminster Lacrosse Champions Disband After Player Exits

New Westminster lacrosse champions will disband after Buck Marshall and Hugh Gifford decide to jump to Toronto. The admission follows confirmation of the report of their departure.

New Westminster B. C Buck Marshall Hugh Gifford Toronto

Beoes in Bad Way Northwestern league meets in Victoria

Bees in bad way. A Northwestern league directors meeting is scheduled in Victoria to discuss the local baseball situation. It is probable no game will be played today.

Victoria B.C Northwestern League

Leach Cross Arrives in San Francisco for May 29 Bout

Leach Cross arrives in San Francisco to train for a 20 round championship bout with Red Watson scheduled for the night of May 29. He begins work at the local training quarters today as part of preparation.

San Francisco Leach Cross Red Watson Cross

Washington and California Crews Prepare for Lake Washington Race

Crews from the University of Washington and the University of California are training intensely for Saturday’s big race on Lake Washington. Each squad has been on the water daily to sharpen technique and stamina.

Washington California Lake

Adams Leaves St Joseph Pitching to Join Federals

Jabez Adams star pitcher for St Joseph has joined the Kansas City Federals, as announced by St Joseph manager Jack Holland. The move shifts the local club’s rotation as the season moves forward.

ST. Joseph, Mo Jabez Adams Kansas City Federals Jack Holland St. Joseph

Broadway and Franklin Meet at Lincoln Park Tribunal

A large crowd gathered at Lincoln Park as Broadway and Franklin high teams clashed for the second time this afternoon Broadway previously won the first meeting and now seeks another victory against Franklin on the field setting.

Broadway Franklin High Lincoln Park

Vancouver Beavers blank Seattle Giants in opener 4 0

The Vancouver Beavers defeated the Seattle Giants 4 to 0 in the first game of the series at Vancouver. Scoring included a three base hit by Maymond and a two base hit by Poharnweber, with Beattie and Renner handling pitching duties for Vancouver.

Vancouver Beavers Seattle Giants Vancouver Shaw Bennett Pave McCarl Tye Powell Wrinker Miester Scharnweber, Co Grindel Seattle Milnay James Orcosee Pullerton Muhn Martini Renner Perrine Reardon Ronner Teeertese Acciseeaee Bacrifice McCarl Poharnweber Maymond

White House Billiard Parlors

Joshue Green bids at Fourth and Fike in a city scene around a White House billiard parlors location. The note details a local bid and a venue name cited with street references.

White House Joshue Green Fike

Chance Builds Yankee Team With Quiet Disdain for Stars

The article lauds Frank Chance for shaping the New York Yankees into a competitive squad. It describes his method of favoring obedient, hard-working players over reputations and asserts his leadership has transformed a weak, faction-ridden club into a fighting, well-constructed team. The piece notes the Yankees’ strong spring showing and limited defeats.

Chance New York

Champion Ritchie Seeks 50000 For London Fight

Willie Ritchie in Chicago announces he will not leave negotiations unresolved. He demands 50000 dollars for a title bout with Freddie Welsh in London and requests 60000 with post in New York and three round trip tickets. Vernon of New York to be notified, and a response from English promoters is anticipated.

Chicago Willie Ritchie London Freddie Welsh Bob Vernon New York Ritchie Vernon Ernon

Random Shots A Dip Into The Past

Random clippings recount sports notes from 1889 about Harry Jewett clearing 44 ft 8 1 2 in in hop and step. Detroit reporters discuss future Frisco assignments and duties for the sports desk. Ed Walsh returns to form amid chatter of Gunboat Smith. California introduces seventy five fish varieties since 1871. Evans Culmet and Travers defend colors in England as Bresnahan rumors surface about Cubs management.

Harry Jewett Detroit Mich California Evans England Culmet Travers

Church Baseball Winners in Seattle League Play

In Seattle on Monday two league games saw the Queen Anne Christians top the Queen Anne Methodists 6 to 2 at Mercer. The First Christians defeated the Pilgrim Congregationals 9 to 0.

Seattle Church Mercer Queen Anne Christians Queen Anne Methodists Pilgrim Congregationals

Princeton Triumphs Over Dartmouth 3-2 In Ninth Inning

Princeton edged Dartmouth 3 to 2 yesterday in a tense game decided by a run scored in the ninth. Pitching and defense kept the score tight as both teams supplied key moments late in the contest.

Princeton N. J Dartmouth

USC Plans Rugby Series in England During Holidays

The University of Southern California in Los Angeles is negotiating a rugby football series with English colleges likely to take place in England over the Christmas holidays.

MAY Cross Ocean University of Southern California of Los Angeles England

University of Illinois Considers Normal School of Physical Education

University of Illinois officials discuss plans to establish a normal school of physical education to train teachers and advance campus sports programs. The proposal outlines role of PE in teacher training and student fitness.

Physical Education University of Illinois

United States to Send Delegates to IAF Meeting at Lyons

The United States will send delegates to the International Athletic Federation meeting in Lyons France on June 10 where a permanent Olympic Games program will be adopted. English lawn tennis championships began in 1877 and have been held at Wimbledon since then on the grounds of the All England Club.

U. S United States International Athletic Federation Lyons France Wimbledon

Bud Anderson Set for Big Vancouver Boxing Bout

Vancouver fans brace for a major fight at Steventon arena as Bud Anderson of Vancouver Washington meets local favorite Frank Barbeau Monday night. Anderson aims to avenge a prior loss, weighs about 146 pounds, and has posted a $100 forfeit. referee J Hume McDonald presides at 8:30 p m on a holiday evening.

Vancouver B. C Steventon Bud Anderson Wash Frank Barbeau Anderson Barrieau Los Angeles J. Hume McDonald

Erne’s Featherweight Prospect Young Kansas Shines

New York reports say Frank Erne’s new featherweight Young Kansas impressed in a bout with Harry Condon, winning with a hard right that left Condon wobbling. Jim Buckley denies Gun boat Smith’s $8900 ask for a ten round bout with Bob Moha, saying promoters never requested that money.

Hal Sheridan New York Frank Erne Young Kansas New York Town Harry Condon Condon Milwaukee Smith Moha Buckley

Land Titles and Title Insurance Protection

Our standard examinations of land titles provide an absolute guaranty against title loss not discoverable by inspection of the record title and offer full title protection.

King County Title Records House Fire Era Keeps Copies

This company holds the sole complete title records for King County. It preserves copies of many documents destroyed in the 1889 Great Fire, safeguarding property history and chain of title records.

King County

Seattle Woman Flat On Back Finds Quick Relief From Akoz

Mrs. C. E. Steinford of Seattle recounts rapid recovery from rheumatism stomach and kidney trouble after using Akoz mineral treatment. She credits relief to Akoz both topically and by drinking Akoz water noting improved sleep and diminished pain. Advertising copy states Akoz benefits for rheumatism stomach trouble catarrh eczema kidney trouble and other ailments with sale at leading drug stores.

Seattle Akoz C. E. Steinford California The Owl

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