Star sports notes mix swimming, tennis and league plans
The Star plans to hold swimming through the summer while the net tennis tournament proceeds. Washington's Coast baseball claim fades after a loss to California. California’s team tours the East as Coast fans await Eastern showdowns. Seattle’s basketball city league aims to expand next season with intercity games and improved indoor playfields across venues.
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Thorpe Advocates All Round Athlete Approach
Jim Thorpe outlines his code for success emphasizing broad training over specialization. He urges running daily, balanced eating, and coaching skills, noting his own shift from football to baseball with the Akron club while maintaining a strong batting average and speed on the bases.
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Bantel Retains Light Heavyweight Title After Disqualification
San Francisco reports Ad Bantel defeated Paul Martinson of Chicago in a light heavyweight bout. The Chicago challenger was disqualified for a strangle hold after four warnings. Bantel proclaimed winner last night with the decision labeled a foul by officials.
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Fishing on Vacation Tips From Early 20th Century Guide
A vintage guide advises vacation anglers on clothing equipment and timing. It emphasizes practical gear for canoe and stream fishing, including waist-high boots, straw hats, and light rods. It notes season openings for game fish from June to July and suggests September or October as alternatives.
Coast Crew Title at Stake Saturday
California and Washington compete on Lake Washington Saturday at 4 30 p m for the coast crew title The varsity race covers three miles and the French crews race two miles Weather has affected the Southerners but a week of training leaves them in good condition Competition will be staged in sequence with the longer course first then the two mile race by the French crews.
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Interbay Juniors, Merchants Meet in No 3 League Clash
Mt Maker ereed shows three wins as Mt Maker team heads to Mercer field for the Mt Maker Interbay Junior tilt. Interbay won their first game last week by a large margin while Tailored Ready leads Prague No 3 with four games this week. Fells club faces Diamond Aces in League No 3 at Walla Walla playfield as both clubs seek season victory. Shamrock Athletic club plans protest. Evens and Herman, players for Mouth Beattie Merchants, played Sunday. Manager Koeman to present league argument at Rent Week meeting. Madsen Park Juniors host Georgetown Merchants at Washington Park Sunday at 2:20, reachable via Madison car route.
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City Tennis Tourney Opens For Amateurs at Woodland Park
The Star invites amateur players to enter a five event net tournament at Woodland Park from June 6 to June 13. No entry fee. Apply by mail or in person at Piper and Taft's tennis department.
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Ballard Beavers Win Narrow Hurling Clash
Ballard Beavers shut out Poulsbo 1 to 0 at Phulabo Sunday as Walby hits the lone run in the fourth inning. Beavers enter The Star league. Batteries Burgh Johnson Bingham Scott. United States trapshooting team invited to Antwerp English championships July 15 to 17. sails July 3.
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Poughkeepsie May Face Park Damage Warning
Attorney George Worrall warns the city over damages if a pedestrian is injured by a baseball at Mansion Square Park where all games are played. The city may be held liable for injuries from objects in the park.
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Baseball roundup from Los Angeles to St. Louis
Seattle shut out the Angels 6 to 2 as four singles in the eighth fueled a late rally. Yakima beat Seattle 2 to 0 in a scoreless pitchers’ duel. Merle McQuaid, a 19 year old rookie, led the Bears to a 3 to 1 win over the Deerer despite a late error by Wille Karam. The Oakes snapped a slide with a 2 to 1 win at Sacraments, Millers homered to spark the offense. Kamiler’s three run shot helped the Hees topple the Tigers 7 to 4. In the majors, observers noted White Sox and Yankees wins, Phillies over the Cards, Tigers 6 to 5, and Washington beating the Browns 7 to 1.
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McCarthy Wins Bout in Vernon Four Round Card
May 19 108 Angeles Johnny McCarthy San Francisco welter outboxed Steve Dalton to take the decision in the main event. Frankie Denny of San Francisco drew with Perry Lewis in the semi windup.
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Indians Knocked Out Of Running For City Title
In the prep league race Seattle’s Indians dropped a 3 to 2 decision to Ballard, sliding to third place and ending any chance at the title. Lincoln and Broadway also faltered by moisture postponing their Woodland Park game. Queen Anne defeated Franklin 12 to 2 as Wright pitched well for the victors.
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Mutuals Win Third Straight in Pitchers Battle
The Washington Mutuals defeated Scandinavian American Bank 3 to 2 at Hainer Valley Park yesterday. Lottefeldt and Bingaman pitched well with Bingaman getting the win. Hugh Banks and McIvor made notable catches as both teams flashed sharp fielding.
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Yankees Count on Ernest Shore Sinking Ball
New York report says the Yankees rely on Ernest Shore more than ever this season. His sinker pitches with a late horizontal break that swoops down and away, echoing a fading style once famed in history.
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Big Ring Men Head Arena Smoker
Andre Anderson weighs about 230 pounds and faces Young Hector in a Northwest heavyweight bout at the Arena Friday night. Hector is praised by his manager Hed Wade as the toughest heavyweight in the region. Bantam Dick Brenton meets Danny Edwards, while Red Henry takes on Mike Pete in welter action. Two additional bouts complete the card.
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U S Army Goods Sale At Camp Lewis
Camp Lewis conducts a sale listing U S Army goods including blankets sheets tents ponchos raincoats cotton breeches and wool yarn along with assorted apparel and textiles in reclaimed and new condition with pricing details and item notes.
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Aces Do Heavy Work in Major Leagues
Henry L. Farrell notes that top pitchers drive teams toward pennants in 1919. Eddie Cicotte and Claude Williams helped the White Sox reach a large pot, Stan Coveleskie and Jim Bagby boosted the Indians, Grover Alexander and Jim Vaughn aided the Cubs, with Williams Cleotte Coveleskie and others shaping pennant races for multiple clubs.
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