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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
2
A period coupon offer invites readers to cut out mail and request a free 96 page Electra-Vita illustrated book. It promises to reveal how Electra-Vita cares and what it costs with office hours listed for inquiries.
John L. Sullivan argues promoters’ money focus caused Luther McCarty’s death. He calls for mandatory physical exams for fighters, regular checks during training, and stricter promotion rules to prevent future fatalities. He notes Pelkey and Smith as top contenders and critiques the lack of a current world heavyweight champion.
Seattle was shut out 3 to 0 by Portland as its slump continued. Manager Raymond pulled Wilson and Strait in the fourth, with Fullerton and Brown subbed in. Southpaw Callahan dominated while Gipe struggled. Hellman homered for Portland. Seattle and Portland schedule two games with first at 10:30 AM and second at 2:30 PM.
Ten sailing yachts compete for the Sunde Erland cup with a start from Seattle Yacht Club West Seattle and finish at Tacoma The entrants are Witch Aquila Helnicia Latona Bat Salviva Jenelda Petrel Lavagna and Inisvale Memorial Day also features a motor boat race for the Domarf trophy from West Seattle around Bainbridge Island to Tacoma
W. Heinrich Schmidt of Worcester Massachusetts dropped out when he was defeated by H. H. Hilton of Royal Liverpool Golf Club 1 up in the nineteenth hole of the amateur world championship match at St Andrews Scotland. Hilton advances as the lone American competitor exits the tourney.
Herbert Adair, a top high school football center in the Northwest, was elected president of Broadway High School's Athletic Association on Wednesday. Retiring president Cullen became vice president, Welling Wood was named secretary, and Crawford Goodwin was elected treasurer.
Twenty persons attended the section instructora meeting of the Girls' Athletic Association at Broadway High School on Wednesday. Plans for 1914 feminine athletics were discussed and the association reported a successful season with the Broadway girls showing great enthusiasm for athletics.
Charlie White of Chicago scores another victory at Aurora weighing in on May 29. He knocks out George Meyers, an Easter night opponent, in the second round of a scheduled six-round bout after Meyers is floored three times in the first round.
Oakland 8 Sacramento 7 in a close Coast League contest. Jortiang and Mranciace each contributed key hits for Los Angeles as the scoreline shifted late.
Jimmy Bergestadt the 16 year old world’s youngest motorcycle racer will compete at the Meadows Friday afternoon. He recently set a new Meadows mile record for 4 hp machines and is part of a strong coast field. The program starts at 2 30 with judges, starters and timers named and five special prizes offered for fast times. Additional racing is planned for Sunday.
Northwestern League standings show teams with wins and losses amid weather interruptions. American League lists Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, Detroit, New York. National League features Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago type. rain and wet grounds postpone multiple games including Philadelphia-Washington, Chicago-St Louis Cincinnati, and New York-Boston matchups.
United Press reports in Bristol Kansas that Nat Herreshoff the famed designer of Cup defenders is near certain to build the challenger for next year’s defense against Sir Thomas Lipton. He has expressed willingness to undertake the project and is expected to be awarded the commission.
In San Francisco on May 20 Al Fred De Oro held a strong lead over John Horgan as they compete for the three cushion billiard title. De Oro won last night’s block of 560 points. the final game is set for tonight with Horgan needing 40 to stay alive and De Oro aiming for 50.
Cross the Victor in New York last night won a ten round boxing match against Teddy Maloney. Cross led in every round and maintained the advantage throughout the bout claiming a decisive edge.
Nick Williams praises the Pippins nine game winning streak as they threaten top bid in the circuit. Portland remains a threat with two more defeats possible. Indians visit Tinkums next week as Seattle and Vancouver chase first division spots. Cohn of Spokane eyes pitcher trades as Beattie nears joining before week’s end.
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