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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

2

Interscholastic Track Meet Looms For Lincoln Broadway

The annual meet among Lincoln Queen Anne Broadway and Franklin high schools starts at 2 p.m. on Madison Park track. Lincoln and Broadway appear strongest. Queen Anne coach pessimistic after Capt. Guiver leaves for the North. Broadway entries include Slaton Hogland Isham Colman Polland Root Wood and others across events.

Lincoln Queen Anne Broadway Franklin Madison Park Hamilton Capt. Guiver North Queen Anne's Thomas Kirkpeatrick Discue Kirkpatrick Bushnell Mayer Jones O'Neill Nilla Nills Patten Powers Williste Slaton Polland Adair Colman Wood Hogland Isham Slaten Oldfield White Root Kite Hussey Coaster Anderson Richares Teham McDougall Massey Cochran Sharkey Mignon

Broadway Runs Rally to Take City Baseball Title

Broadway high school defeated Franklin high 7 to 3 at Lincoln Park to claim the city championship before about 1,000 spectators. The Broadway offense broke through after the sixth inning as Franklins defense issued seven errors and Finngaman pitched well. A notable triple play by Stevens and Scott in the sixth helped hold Franklin to five hits.

Broadway Franklin High Lincoln Park Franklin Frankin Stevens Scott White

Chatter From Near and Far Includes Beavers Vancouver Clash

Chatter notes Melvor’s pitching woes and the Beavers’ late games with dissatisfactions from Beavertown fans. Mentions McIvor starters and potential bat substitutions, Harbison arrival in Spokane, and Washington Seattle intercity games plus intercollegiate track meets and crew prep at Stanford boat house.

Vancouver Beavertown

Wells to meet Carpentier for European heavyweight title

In Ghent Belgium on May 24 promoters announce a 20 round European heavyweight bout between Wells and Georges Carpentier at the Festival pavilion. Carpentier 19 sought glory after defeats by Billy Papke and Tearcat Klaus, with a rematch against Klaus planned for October.

Ghent Belgium Lombardier Woells Georges Carpentier Europe Festival Pavilion Exposition Grounds Wells New York Smith Bombardier America Jara Carpentier Billy Papke Frank Klaus Jim Corbett France Klaus

Ray Schalk Rising Star From Sandlots to White Sox Catcher

The article profiles Ray Schalk, a young catcher for the Chicago White Sox, noting his rise from corner lots in southern Illinois to major league prominence. It highlights his prior season with Milwaukee, purchase by Charles A. Comiskey, and his status as a standout backstop for the Sox.

Ray Schalk White Sox Schalk Lotsa Ilinois Milwaukee Charles A. Comiskey

Beavers Beat Champs 3 1 as Clark Wins Vancouver Return

Vancouver pitcher Jimmy Clark won his first appearance of the season for the Beavers against Seattle, with Willard Merkle and Kid Melver in relief. Vancouver scored three runs in the third inning on three singles and Frisk’s bases loaded hit, while Seattle's Meikle allowed two more runs before exit. Meikle gave up a third inning homer to Seattle’s Meikle in the later frame.

Vancouver Jimmy Clark Beavers Seattle Champs Willard Merkle Clark Kid” Melver Seattle Meikle Frisk Mcliver Champs

Sermons by Rev James McGaw at First Presbyterian Church

The Rev James 8 McGaw D D of New York will preach Sunday morning on Christ's Offer to Men and evening on The Revival of Our National Religion. He is described as a brilliant speaker and scholar with a cordial invitation to all.

James 8. McGaw D. D New York Christ

Unequaled Rheumatism Relief Sold at Owl Stores

An ad proclaims a remedy that drives rheumatism from Seattle and relieves muscle pain burns bites and itching. It targets athletes and claims unmatched effectiveness with a price of 660, available at Owl and other drug stores.

Seattle Owl

Beattie man praises Dr Nuernberg for chronic ailment relief

A 67 year old Beattie Washington resident credits Dr Nuernberg with restoring his strength after years of diabetes and bladder issues plus a spine injury from lifting in water. He says treatment made him able to work steadily and believes others with chronic disorders should consider Dr Nuernberg's care.

Iowa Nuernberg H. N. Beagrave Beattie Wash

Delay action on Page kicks delay action on page kicks

The American Federation of Labor will not acknowledge labor protests against Walter H. Page's appointment as ambassador to the court of St James until AF of L officers convene next month. The Typographical Union of London and the Central Federated Union of New York oppose the former editor of World’s Work representing the United States.

United Free Washington Walter H. Page Court of St. James American Federation of Labor Typographical Union of London Central Federated Union of New York United States

Turkey Trot Dances Blocked by Totema Club

The Totema club of local musicians bans vulgar dances including the turkey trot for summer events on Lake Washington. The first frolic begins at 7 o'clock on May 28 as the steamer Fortuna departs Leschi Park, with Dreamland tonight hosting a dance.

Totema Lake Washington Fortuna Leschi Park

Walter Johnson Laments Loss of Speed in Arm

Frank Baker and teammates discuss Walter Johnson's decline in velocity. Raker notes he no longer throws hard, instead delivering softer pitches and relying on control to get by. Cleveland players and the Naps react as Johnson's once-dominant fastball seems gone.

Esa Walter Speed Walter Johnson Frank Baker Cleveland Raker

Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill sue Powers for 25000

Col. William F. Cody and Col. Gordon W. Lillie filed suit in Chicago to recover 25000 from Patrick T. Powers claiming the Bills contracted to appear in moving pictures and did not fulfill the terms of the agreement.

Chicago Col Mau F. Cody Buffalo Bill Gordon W. Lillie Patrick T. Powers Powers Powera

National League Update From Philadelphia Game Notes

In Philadelphia a National League fixture update notes continuing play across the circuit. The report details multiple nations league games and results with emphasis on postgame standings and future schedule implications.

National League Philadelphia Cinetaneatl Med, Rein

Fireman Flynn Defeated by Coffey in Ten Rounds

Jim Flynn the Pueblo fireman who fought Jack Johnson last year is defeated by Jim Coffey the Dublin Giant in a ten round bout. Coffey lands more punches while Flynn rushes but fails to land a damaging blow in New York.

United Press New York Jim Flynn Jack Johnson Jim Coffey Dublin Coffey Flynn

Broadway High Girls Tennis Elimination Rounds

The second elimination round for the Broadway high girls tennis championship was played on school courts. Singles matches featured Kirsten Lareen defeating Gladys Taylor 7-5 9-7 and Ruth Frye beating Grace Fenn 7-5 4-7, with Amy Micheleon advancing by default over Bessie Weixel. Semifinals set for next week.

Broadway High School Kirtsen Lareen Gladys Taylor Grace Fenn Ruth Frye Miss Frye Miss Fenn Amy Michele

Coast League Scores Mix With Unclear Pairings

Reading shows several baseball results with teams Venice Poruian Sacramento Ban Francisco Oakland Lone Angeles and unclear scores and pairings. The fragment lists mixed abbreviations and inconsistent city names suggesting a partial standings or schedule snippet from a Coast League page.

Venice Sacramento Francisco Oakland Lone Angeles

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