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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
4
A man describes sending his wife to a quiet spot then recounts a hot city summer, his hard work on the job, roof garden shows, cabarets, and trips to beaches. He plans a restful winter once his wife returns.
Northwest lightweight champion Bobby Harper battled Danny Frush to a four round draw in the Arena Smoker main event. Other results included Storey drawing Madden in a hard fought bout and Valencourt’s wild matchup with the Portland Kid ending with a knockdown and a tense finish.
Mystery surrounds Eddie OConnell of Portland who refereed last night’s main event at the Arena. He called off all beta when he took charge, puzzling Seattle fans amid rumors Bob was seen in Seattle eyeing a property.
In the curtain-raiser Frank Hayes dominated Patsey Clacco with strong rights and lefts to the head. Clacco was unsteady as Hayes applied pressure and the clash ended with Hayes clearly the stronger fighter.
Western clubs are rising fast in major league standings as Detroit and Chicago show strength. The Browns dropped a series to the Yankees, Detroit pursues the Yankees, and the White Sox lead a tight race. Dutch Leonard's acquisition by Detroit boosts Navin and Jennings, with Slim Love and George Davis contributing strong performances.
Ross MecCredie of the Portland Weavers leads his team against Seattle in an early Rose City invasion. The Weavers sit in the cellar but aim to upset the locals this coming week.
Batting notes list Wendrix Daly Fulin Demaree Keating Tragesser as players. unclear game details. A ledger-like recap shows lineups and battery names, with sparse extra data.
The Amateur Athletic Union named the U. S. team to compete in the inter Allied Games in France from June 24 to July 6. Army veterans will supplement the squad with boxers, swimmers, and wrestlers from various clubs. Notable selections include Sol Butler, Joe Loomis, Andy Kelly, Bob Simpson, Murray, Sherman Sanders, Howard Berry, Norman Ross, Strangler Lewis, William Tilden Jr, Clarence Griffin, and S. Howard Voshell among others.
Broadway and Lincoln square off on the Lincoln playfield tomorrow afternoon in a season second clash. Broadway previously routed the North enders 17 to 0 in the first meeting.
Local bakery Boldt's opens shops at Uptown 1414 3rd Ave and downtown 913 2nd Ave offering pastries and breads. Customers report fresh croissants and éclairs as new outlets debut in nearby districts.
The triangle meet at the University of Washington between Broadway Lincoln high schools and UW freshmen closed the season. Broadway dominated the city meet with stars like Thornton Martin and Capt Hathaway. Lincoln showed promise but fell short, while notable performers across Broadways Dana Lincoln Walter Juul and Queen Annes Jimmy Bryan highlighted the year.
The long night features Mick King and Frank Barbeau in a 15 round battle in Vancouver with California lightweight Harry Pelsinger and Ray as notable challengers. Reports from the South say Johnny Hay may be brought up to fight soon. Mike McNulty leaves Portland with Billy Kmke and John ny Schavers amid mixed results in Rose City.
Robby Evans, Portland fight impresario, abandons plan to run a special train to the Willard Dempsey mill in Toledo Ohio. He failed to secure favorable rates from railroads and cites prohibitive costs making the trip impractical for his backers and audience.
Coast followers expect a fast mile race when Swan of 0. A. and Katchford of Pullman compete here Saturday. Swan won the mile in 4 33 in a dual meet with Washington, with Ratchford about ten seconds faster. Fans anticipate a coast record of 4 20 25 by Paul Clyde may fall as the mile winner crosses the line.
Yesterday's winners included San Francisco Salt Lake and Los Angeles. Bheely and Phil Koerner led the Bees, 6 to 3, while the Seals topped the Oaks 6 to 4. The Phillies beat the Reds 4 to 1 behind Cactus Cravath's two on homer.
Seattle arrives to face Portland in the Coast league opener on local field this afternoon. Bigbee likely to start for Seattle with Penner or Pennington for Portland as both clubs seek pitching depth after a rough previous road trip. Portland features Siglin and Maisel as key infield and outfield bats amid a mix of new players and veterans.
The veteran outfielder Cravath, 37, stars for the Philadelphia Phillies with timely power. Once labeled past his prime, he remains one of the National League’s top hitters, delivering a decisive homer to beat Philadelphia’s foes.
Reports from Pittsburg say Larry Doyle a veteran infielder is adapting to a lease on life in the big brush and batting cleanup while Hugo Bezdek, the Pirates manager, plans to quit his Pittsburg post to take on a head coach role with Oregon University teams.
Earl Sheeley, coast home run king, hit four circuit drives in a game against Sacramento, powering the nine to a strong showing yesterday. His wallops highlighted a standout performance for the team.
Salt Lake City notes race standings and club listings with sparse details. Mentions batteries and names such as Vance and Murray and Mains and Spencer in a clipped, OCR filled report. No clear date or event specified.
In San Francisco on May 28 Pacific coast light-heavyweight champ Frank Farmer lost to Kayo Kruvosky by the narrowest margin in a four round bout. Kruvosky scored a second round knockdown as Farmer led early and late, with the Mission battler taking the middle round amid mixed cheers and jeers. Other results include Joe Benjamin defeating Young France and Joe Coffey drawing with Larry James. Soldier Marples broke a hand. Dave Shade and Johnny Conde, Johnny Ortega and Tommy Chappelle also had decisions noted.
Young George stopped Jimmy Flynn with a knockout in the closing minute of the final round at Vernon last night. Willie Hunefield and Alex Tramitas fought to a fierce draw in the same card.
Dra bek from Chicago died in Lemans after a boxing bout with Cridwelle of France from a blow to the heart. The match occurred May 28 in Lemans, France.
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