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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
2
Ninety nine out of a hundred have teeth needing attention yet fear of pain keeps them away. The ad claims pain free dentistry with the latest appliances and a money back guarantee. It promises a heavy $10 crown for $4 and an ever stick plate for 00.
Regal Dental Offices announces Dr L R Clark OD as manager at 1405 3rd Ave NW corner Union 8th St location. Local worded notice highlights contact details and professional services offered.
Willie Ritchie, world lightweight champion, will defend his title on July 4. Opponents considered include Joe Rivers Leach Cross Packey McFarland or Harlem Tom Murphy. He outlines training and shape up steps in the weeks before the fight.
The athlete outlines a six week prep for a championship, detailing daily road work from Vancouver, gym and stage training, strict hours under manager Hilly Nolan, and a focus on open air conditioning. Diet excludes greasy foods and pastries, with weight loss aided by farm-based exercises and hay fork routines in California.
The Broadway high school girls tennis eliminations began at Firloch club with three doubles and one singles match. Larsen and Taylor beat Hubbs and Frye 6 4 6 4 in a tight finale. Pritchard and Elim ined Egan 6 3 6 2, Plaskett beat Prescott 6 1 6 0. Eliminations resume Thursday and Friday with semi finals next week.
Lou Nordyke captain and first baseman of the Tacoma Tigers requests release and will retire to his Wenatchee apple ranch. A veteran with ten Coast seasons, he suffered a broken ankle last year and has not regained his form since. He also played two years in the Eastern leagues.
Promoter Louis Parente plans a June four round bout featuring Jim Britt and Eddie Hanlon with Britt arriving next week and Hanlon having consented to fight. Flame Delhi faces possible Spokane club assignment after Coast league season. Ladies’ Ald society rummage sale at Asbury M E church Pike street market stall 210 Friday and Saturday. Best modern outside rooms in Seattle at Stewart House near Pike Public Market.
Twin brothers Elmer and Ed Leader, both 23 and 6 feet 1 inch tall, compete for spots on the varsity eight rowing crew under Coach Conibear. Ed weighs 172 pounds and rows stroke 2, while Elmer at 168 pounds rows stroke 3 as they prepare for a three mile Lake Washington race against California.
Harold Kerry, catcher for three years, was elected captain of the nine. The squad will sail to Japan for a regatta on Lake Washington Thursday. The faculty athletic committee set the varsity eight departure date for June 5 to Poughkeepsie.
The varsity and University of California eight oared crews have completed their training in preparation for a dual meet. Strong athletes from both teams are ready to race, with coaches emphasizing endurance and sync on the water.
A brief dialogue captures a tardy back and forth with a punchy assertion that one speaker is right on time, reflecting a light exchange likely from a column or comic snippet. The exchange centers on punctuality and witty reproach between two recurring characters.
Vancouver won 4 to 1 as Seattle misplayed a sun bright pop fly in the fifth inning allowing two scores and setting the stage for four Beavers runs. The Northwest recap notes changes in Vancouver and Seattle rosters plus bowling tournament plans for Denver in 1914.
May 21 San Francisco witnesses a split opinion over Referee Ben Belly's decision for Gunboat Smith over Jess Willard in a 20 round bout. Smith claims the victory while Willard disputes the call, asserting he was never in distress. In Los Angeles Bud Anderson defeats Joe Mandot by technical knockout in the 12th round, dominating with powerful body work and relentless pressure.
Seattle's nine game slate against the Heavers displays three tough pitchers and a field of confident players. Raymond’s men mix pinch hitters and steady defense, while Vancouver’s Brinker returns to the outfield with Dade regaining his eye at the plate. The Bees rout the Indians again as Ostdiek notes the Coast league origin of many players.
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