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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1919

Page

4

Angels Will Reform Infield As Rays Bates Join Angels

Los Angeles fans expect a stronger infield with the addition of Ray Bates to the Angels roster. Paddy Driscoll has been at shortstop but may be moved. Rumors link Zeb Terry to a Coast return, boosting the Angels as the league leaders prepare for a tougher challenge.

Leo H. Lassen Los Angeles Acto Southern Paddy Driscoll Angels Ray Bates Bates Zeb Terry Is Angeles Thetsburg Nationals Terry Keystone Grover Big Brush Valencia Sam Angel Seattle Mys Crandall Fittery Peron Seraphs Bertic Killefers

Baseball Notes On Players Across Leagues

Wicked Willie Leard now tears up the Texas league in the South after starring in Seattle Northwestern league last season. Bobby Coltrin, ex Duthie star, plies short for Bloomington in the Three Eye circuit. Harry Gardner, Solons ace, shows potential in the Coast league. The big pitcher has won nine of 11 starts and twice shut out leaders for Olympia in Puget Sound shipyard season. Roy Grover, former minor league star, appears headed for a return to the minors as young Shannon pressures him.

Wicked Willie Leard Seattle Keystone South Bobby Coltrin Duthie Bloomington Three Eye Harry Gardner Solons Olympia Puget Sound Great Falls Grover Roy Grover Iedue Philadelphia Athlet Shannon

Uncertainty Over Loule Guisto’s Return to Coast League

Loule Guisto, former Portland Beaver first sacker, may or may not be allowed back in the Coast League. He went overseas with the List division and has reported to the Cleveland Americana. Known as a solid fielder and power hitter, he reportedly held a fence busting record with Portland. McCredie is alleged to be negotiating with Cleveland for his release.

Loule Guisto Portland Beaver Loule Cleveland Americana Portland McCredie Cleveland

Phillies offense shines as Packard blanks Cardinals

Gene Packard pitched his first start of the season and blanked the St Louis Cardinals 6 to 0 for the Phillies. Batters Horstman Ames Tuero Snyter Dithoefer Packard Adams contributed as New York and Chicago rainoffs postponed. American League results show Detroit Boston Cleveland St Louis and Chicago New York games affected by weather with postponed affairs.

Philadelphia Les Sane Wercevuctereseseoe Horstman Ames Tuero Snyter Dithoefer Packard and Adams Gene Packard Cardinals Phillies New York Pittebure Chicago Louis Boston Cleveland

Association to Protest Sport Tax

The United States Golf Association calls on golfers to sign a petition protesting the 16 percent sporting goods tax from the last conference. It also seeks golf equipment for camps including convalescent Marines at Paris Island. Secretaries should notify 8. C. Stairy for shipping directions.

New York United States Golf Association Paris Island D. C 8. C. Stairy Athletic Division Commission On Training Camp War Department Washington

Oaklander Sets A New Alley Mark

George Quayley of the Marylands Oakland quintet smashed the coast bowling congress record by scoring 668 in three games last night, boosting his team toward first place. The Marylands won 2,707 to defeat the J. T. Morans, Cadillacs, Benton Parkers and Los Smares as Oakland teams. Night entrants include Standifer of Portland Harris Franka of Los Angeles King City Sequoias of Redwood City and Minerales of San Jose.

San Francisco United Press Maples George Quayley Marylands Oakland Coast Bowling Congress J. T. Morans Cadillacs Benton Parkers Los Smares Standifer Portland Harris & Franka Los Angeles King City Sequoias Redwood City Minerales San Jose

Willard Objects to Two Judges in Dempsey Fight Plan

Riverside California May 22 United Press Jesa Willard opposes Tex Rickard's idea of two judges for the Dempsey Toledo July 4 bout. He would require clear duties for judges, favors a third man in the ring with Major A J Drexel Biddle, and questions the referee's role if judges sit outside the ring.

Riverside Cal United Press Jesa Willard Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Toledo Willard Rickard A. J. Drexel Biddle

Champ Knocks Out Erne in Trenton

George Young Erne of Buffalo fights Benny Leonard in Trenton and is stopped in the sixth round after Leonard uses sharp left jabs and a series of rights to floor Erne. Leonard wins as Erne is knocked out at the bell of the sixth round.

Champ Erne Trenton N. J United Preas Trenton Athletic Club George Young) Erne Buffalo Benny Leonard Leonard Lightning Jaba

Farmer to Defeat Anderson in Tacoma Showdown

Frank Parmer and Ole Anderson headline a Tacoma boxing card as Parmer is favored to land his hard right and stop Anderson. Harold Jones meets Robby Moore in the semi final while Morgan Jones faces Frank Zink and Lot Jones pairs with Casteel as Bobby Revel, with Referee Shock, preside.

Frank Parmer Tacoma Kapowsin George Shanklin Anderson Hiarry Williama Coastor Parmer Harold Jones Coast Robby Moore Lewla Moore Jones Moore Frankie Tucker Seattle Morgan Jones Frank Zink Tiice Altho Zink Lot Jones Young Casteel Jack Shaughnessy Bobby Revel Shock Ole Anderson Young Hector Frank Farmer Jimmy Storey Lloyd Bert Hayes Patsey

Ortega Stops Coughlin in Oakland Bout

Ortega knocks out Joe Coughlin in the second round in Oakland after Coughlin substituted for Tillie Herman. The rest of the card features several knockouts including Curley Brown and Tony Soares losing to Young Turner, Eddie Landon, and Young Fitzsimmons, with Chief Abernathy and Frankie Leuscher in a draw and Jimmy Ford defeating Eddie Denny.

Oakland United Press Ortega Joe Coughlin Joe Tillie Herman Curley Brown Joe Wil- Name Tony Soares Young Turner Eddie Landon Young Fitzsimmons Chief Abernathy Frankie Leuscher Jimmy Ford Eddie Denny

Baseball scores and highlights from yesterday

Yesterday's results include Seals 9-1 over the Seals offense and Oaks edge. Beavers tangle with Long Tom Seaton as Oakland, San Francisco, Vernon, Los Angeles, and Long Tom Seaton all feature. Tigers beat Solons 6-4 after four runs in the third. Rain dampens Rainiers 1-0 against the Angels with Crandall pitching.

San Francisco Vernon Los Angeles Oakland

Vernon Hands Solons Another Beating 5-4

Vernon scored four runs in the third inning and added the winning counter in the fifth to defeat Sacramento 5-4 here yesterday. Dell Fromme and Brooks led Vernon’s attack with solid pitching and bat work, while Bromley Vance and Murray contributed for Sacramento.

Sacramento Vernon PNOR Iswintece Ws Dell Fromme Brooks Bromley Vance Murray

Doesn't Seek Any Money, Just Fame at Indianapolis Race

RR Cuferd Durant, Pacific coast entrant in the 500 mile Victory Sweepstakes at Indianapolis, May 41, pursues premier honor for the Far West. He is a millionaire and does it for the love of the sport, not profit.

Cuferd Durant Pacific Coast Indianapolis

Abel aims for rematch as Tacoma boxing scene roars

Jake Abel trains at Camp Lewis after a victory here last week and openly seeks a bout with Jock Dirksen as Tacoma promoters Dan Galt and Lonnie Austin push into California. The local scene features Ted Lewis Jack Huntton Bob Harper Joe Clerman and Promoter George M. Shanklin touting publicity schemes while fighters like Win Gower Hector Anderson and Frank Farmer clash for attention.

Jake Abel Morrie Camp Lewis Jock Dirkten Abel Dan Galt Lonnie Austin California Ted Lewis Jack Huntton Bob Harper Joe Clerman

Invents new machine for golf links

A Cleveland May 2 report describes a new machine that can perform the work of a dozen men on golf courses. It cuts turf removes topsoil digs bunkers drains greens and levels them and is gasoline powered operated by one man.

Cleveland May Donald Kors

Varsity Men Ready for O A C Meet

Coach Vanderveer’s varsity track squad is prepared for the O A C duel meet at the local oval this Saturday. Local collegians excel in field events with Goodner expected to star in high jump and pole vault and Pope and Bergman in weight events. Crum Dally, Washington’s sprinter, is favored in the century dash and Captain Gray is noted in the dashes as well. The meet offers a chance to gauge Washington’s prospects ahead of the Southern colleges clash set for May 41.

Vanderveer Goodner Pope and Bergman Crum” Dally Washington Capt. Gray Ia Southern Colleges

Solons Play Ball Mix Under Protest

Sacramento Vernon game completed under protest after umpiring complaints. Griggs was called out for leaving the baseline in the sixth frame as Dell Kerton and Brooks blocked the line. Fans and writers protested Coast league umpiring in Sacramento.

Sacramento Sacramento Vernon Yvippers Casey Griggs Dell Kerton Brooks

Oaks Wallop Bees in Batting Fest

SALT LAKE CITY May 22 Oaks beat Bees 14 to 10 after a late comeback. Salt Lake led early but Oaks tied it in the final innings and pulled ahead before the finish. Batteries Brenton and Arlett with Mitze against Levering Dale and Spencer.

Salt Lake City Oaks Bees Salt Lake Brenton A. Arlett R. Arlett Mitze Levereng Dale and Spencer

Mails Loses to Angels in Mound Duel

Walter Mails of Seattle pitched a tight game but a wild pitch in the eighth allowed Otte Crandall of the Angels to score the lone run. Crandall held Seattle to one hit through nine innings as Lyle Bigbee broke up the no hitter with a ninth inning single.

Mails Angels Los Angeles Walter Mails Seattle Otte Crandall Cooper Angel Fiender Ump Ournier Bunta Kenworthy Ellie Fabrique Ratniers Fournier Doc Crandall Lyle Bigbee Gleichmann A. & Fabrique Oleichmann Cenningham Campton Marper Knight Derrick S . Cook Walshee Cook Maile Killifer Maney Niehoff Crasdail Gieteenworthy Waleh Balle Malie

Star Mound Men Battle Here Today

University of Washington faces Oregon State in a two game series on the campus at 3 o clock. Miller of Oregon State and Percy Chamberlain of the locals are standout pitchers. The Huskies already clinched the conference title and lead the NorthWest diamond race with eight straight wins. The Varsity aims for a clean record as they close the season with the A C series.

University of Washington Oregon Farmers Miller Percy Chamberlain

Seaton Wins Own Go From Beavers

Tom Seaton the long reliever for San Francisco held Portland scoreless and earned a 9 to 1 win. The game featured three safeties and a sacrifice hit credited to Seaton with Batteries Jones Mitchell Baker Fallentine Seaton Baldwin.

San Francisco Tom Seaton Portland Jones Mitchell Baker Fallentine Seaton Baldwin

Dope on Heavyweights in Titular Battles

Timeline of heavyweight title bouts from 1892 to 1935 lists J J Corbett, John L Sullivan, Charley Mitchell, Rob Fitzsimmons, J Jeffries, Marvin Hart, Tommy Burns, Johnson, Jess Willard. Key outcomes include belts changing hands and multiple knockouts with bout lengths ranging from 3 to 26 rounds. Average bout length cited as 15 rounds.

Jamen J. Corbett John L. Sullivan Corbett Charley Mitchell Rob Fitssimmons Jamen J. Jeffries Fitzsimmons Jeffries Tommy Burns

Oakland Boy Loses Bout to Mascot in Portland

In Portland last night Billy Mascot of Portland won a decision over Danny Edwards of Oakland in the main event before the Portland boxing commission. Johnny Schauer of St Paul lost a decision to Stanley Willis of Pennsylvania. Fans felt the Edwards bout should have been a draw.

Portland Billy Mascot Danny Edwards Oakland Portland Boxing Commission Johnny Schauer St. Paul Stanley Willis Pennsylvania Danny Frush Bert Forbes Frank Willams San Francisco Billy Emke Neal Zimmerman Freddie Lough George Franklin Billy Ryan

Death Valley Jim Rott to join Seals next week

San Francisco May 22. Death Valley Jim Rott formerly with the White Sox is slated to join the Seals here next week as learned today.

San Francisco United Press Death Valley Jim Rcott White Sox San Francisco Seals

Willard May Box Here With Hector in Seattle Exhibition

World heavyweight Jess Willard may box an exhibition in Seattle on his way to the coast. Hector, the Seattle hopeful, is negotiating to join Willard’s sparring corps and may meet the champ in the local arena. Seattle fans expect a chance to size up Willard before the Dempsey title bout.

Jess Willard Seattle Clay Hite Northwest Athletic Club Willard Jack Dempsey Hector Lord’s Camp Hite

Farren Meets Richards at Coliseum in San Francisco

Frankie Farren faces Tommy Richards in a boxing event at the Coliseum in San Francisco tonight. Earl Baird, a former army aviator, also fights as an amateur lightweight against Joe White. Muff Portland meets Lee Johnson on the same card.

San Francisco United Press Frankie Farren Tommy Richards Earl Baird Joe White Portland Lee Johnson

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