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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
12
A dense ad page lists numerous professionals including attorneys, bankers, jewelers, loan companies, and collections agencies. Names such as Beattie, Farrell, Guth, and Houghton & Hunter appear near addresses and services. The page also notes services like furniture, laundry, patent work, and storage, with various contact numbers and locations in Seattle.
A runner makes a bold headlong dash home after a sharp throw, judging the odds with keen quickness and courage. The piece lauds smart risk taking and disciplined character as the true drivers of success in the national pastime.
Johnny Bender, a midget Washington State coach, says Washington's year will win the football title again. He claims Gil Dobie’s power over salary, schedule, and officials unfairly favors Washington and hamstrings rival programs.
Francie Ouimet, the American open champion, won the amateur golf championship of France at La Boulle, defeating H. J. Topping, an American, in the final by four up and three to play.
Spokane Indians defeated Vancouver 8 to 2 as McCorry Altman Hall and Cheek led the effort. Victoria beat Tacoma 3 to 1 with key hits from McHenry Narveson Hoffman Speake Jones Harris Brottem. Other scores include American League Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 1 and Washington 7 Detroit 6. Boston 7 Philadelphia 4 and New York 1. Federal action shows Baltimore 4 Philadelphia 1 and Los Angeles Portland 6 Sacramento 8.
In San Francisco on May 28 the Mexican Joe Azevedo and Joe Bayley of Victoria fought ten even rounds. The referee scored a draw after a back and forth bout. The Mexican led rounds seven and eight while Bayley rallied in the ninth to even the score. the verdict proved popular with spectators.
Baltimore May 28 Fielder Kammers of the St Louis Feds may face season long suspension after engaging in a dispute that led to him kicking umpire Manoamsau during yesterday's game.
Sheriff Ed Cudihee stopped the Greenwood Social and Athletic club planned ten round boxing event at Ajax hall in Seattle. The main event featured Billy Williams versus Chet Neff. He warned any further city or county fighting would be shut down.
A large crowd watched Lane defeat Spears in a pocket-billiards match at the White House parlors last night. Lane won with a final score of 76 to 87.
Joe Jeanette, a Black heavyweight, plans another international trip after receiving a $3,000 offer to fight Colin Bell in England.
Durbar II driven by Herman B. Duryea, an American outsider at 25 to 1, captured the classic English derby yesterday. Georges Boillot, the French driver, reached speeds of 100 miles an hour at the Indianapolis speedway on Wednesday.
New York May 28 Gunboat Smith, certain to fight Georges Carpentier, began learning French and loaded a boatful of books aboard the ship. He explained he must have a comeback ready if Carpentier taunts him.
In Seattle yesterday a light rain turned Dug's ball lot into a soggy scene as water rose knee deep. Dug delayed the official decision, finally ruling the game off after 2:30 PM.
Memorial Day notice announcing special trains and special rates. Advertises contact via Co. and P. 8. R. R. with phone Main 8040 and ask for depot.
The piece notes Bert Shotten of the St. Louis Browns has a young brother excelling at Western Reserve University. He shut down Michigan, Oberlin, and Baldwin Wallace, allowing few hits and no runs in a standout college pitching run. Durham tops opening day attendance in North Carolina league with 3,663 paid. Other six-city total attendance lingers above 2,000 per city, with year-over-year gains. Debate swirls over Federal movement to Kentucky and impact on the Reds and Newport. Jack Knight signals desire to head to the Coast if his Cleveland association club lets him go, aiming to attend the San Francisco exposition.
Seattle club official D. B. Dugdale recommends C. F. G. Palmen as substitute umpire for the Northwestern league.
In Versailles on May 28 France Ouimet, an American, bets surge as he advances to the final round of the amateur tournament. French bettors favor Ouimet to win the title.
A 21-inning marathon between Oakland and Venice broke the Pacific Coast record. Oakland edged Venice 4 to 2 in a game that stretched late into the night, with both teams displaying strong pitching and stamina.
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