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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
10
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Caruso Dan Galt’s featherweight pride defeats Al Davies Canadian champion over ten rounds with a steady edge in every stanza. Davies may demand a rematch at Victoria, while Eddie Beattie targets Joe Bailey in a 20 round bid for the Pacific coast feather title. Alex Trambitas shadows a bright future after beating Lee Johnson in Vancouver army barracks. Ray Campbell departs for apricot orchards, prepares for a bout. Bob Fitzsimmons rejoins showbiz with a circus, stirring debate about evangelism. Frankie Burns faces promoter trouble in Oakland. Ed Fulton eyes Langford rematch to revive his career.
Dr King led the day at the Green Lake club Sun with a high score, nicking 4 percent from a possible 50. The event results highlight King's standout performance among shooters.
Cincinnati May 21 The national commission at Chicago may reduce major league rosters to 18 players per club. Chairman Garry Herrmann calls for unified action to cut expenses and send surplus players to the minor leagues, arguing it will raise baseball’s standard while curbing extravagance.
Seattle City League opened at 14th Ave and Jefferson St with a double header. The Elks beat the Buicks 6 to 4. New System blanked the Mika dos 6 to 0 in front of nearly 3 500 fans.
May 21 report from Wenatchee states Dick Wells of Cincinnati will box Harry Casey of Seattle tomorrow night at the Elks club. The matchup pairs two well known boxers in a local arena.
George Scripture clinched the Hercules trophy Sunday at Harbor Island traps by strong shooting. J H Hopkins led the 50 turret event with 48 and the 100 with 96. Ralph Kinzer finished second in both events.
Seattle’s Elmer Quinn, a Broadway High School student and all around athlete, is hailed by Chet McIntyre as a surprise challenger at the Far Western boxing championships. The event runs May 30 and 31 at the Arena with competitors from across the country.
Gov Tener says rejuvenation of Western teams in the National League will boost baseball and draw fans. He cites Chicago and St Louis as examples of renewed spirit, predicting increased patronage and interest in Cubs and Cardinals. Tener notes Joe Tinker failed to assemble a winner from 50 players.
Capitalists led by W. H. Crocker president of Crocker National Bank San Francisco with B. L. Thane J. la Barthe and F. W. Bradley were in Seattle Monday en route to inspect mining properties in Idaho Alaska and Canada.
Police raids on gambling venues yield confiscated Chinese fan-tan counters 126 dozen in total. Judge Gordon authorized a gift of the counters to the Red Cross auxiliary aiding relief work.
Henry C. Thomas, a tailor at 1534 Grand Ave in Illahee, was struck by a toadstool eaten by a passerby during a workday, causing convulsions. Authorities investigate the unusual incident on Sunday.
Paul Strand, yesterday’s pitcher, faced a tough first inning and three more runs in the fourth as Butte batters struck for six runs. Blake relieved in the fourth and Seattle scored once while Vancouver looms as next opponent today and tomorrow.
In a hot baseball meet on Sunday at Fiverett Liverett defeated Fort Worden 3 to 0. Tacoma won at Spokane 0 to 66.66. Bigbee and Baldwin, Pillet and Stevens highlighted the action.
Standings snippets show Detroit at 1 42, New York 06 1 with Boland Spencer Russell Walters. Cleveland 3 9 0 Philadelphia 1 1 1 Gould ONeill Schauer Schang. Chicago 1 8 1 Boston 2 6 0 with Scott Benz Schalk Mays Thomas Agnew. St Louis 4 100 Washington 3 6 2 Groom Severold Gallin Henry. No National games.
Vernon Ayau once hailed as the only Chinese in organized baseball loses his Seattle club job after a cut to the player limit. He has been out with a lame back for about two weeks but showed early promise at shortstop. Pitcher Gene Blake, from Salt Lake, also released.
Chicago reports say Cubs manager Mitchell ordered pitchers to start using the bean ball today in Philadelphia after other clubs were accused of the practice. The plan targets pitcher Alexander, named as having used it in Friday's game.
With about 4000 fans, the Shipbuilders league opened at the new 14th and Jefferson ballpark Saturday. The Skinner and Eddy team walloped Ames 2 to 0 while Charley Schmutz, ex pitcher, pitched for Seattle Dry Dock and Construction but lost to the Duthies.
Great Falls defeated Vancouver 2 to 1 in a league contest played in MT. Vernon on May 21. The Montanas won as Jimmy Clark opposed Rojas in a pitchers duel.
Mike Gibbons telegraphed to Les Darcy, seriously ill in Memphis, expressing sympathy and offering any assistance he can provide at this time.
About 4000 fans filled the stands as Paul Strand faced Joe McGinnity in a high profile matchup. The Athletics managed six hits in a doubleheader loss to the Cleveland Indians. Bob Groom resisted his old team for the St. Louis Browns while Charley Puritte was set for his first home appearance.
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