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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
6
Fragmentary text shows disjointed phrases about an incident on a street, a motor car, a night watch, and references to a sister and a musical or ritual "the prussic acip" with many misspellings and no clear facts or identifiable entities.
Seattle and Portland prepare for a double header at Rainier Valley Park this afternoon. Malis likely to start for Seattle with Lukenovic in the other game, while Hed Oldham starts for Portland. Beattie drives in a run in the first as rain threatens again and the second game is called off.
The field is mushy from rains and slows the game as Beattie’s team fights to keep the surface playable. Brewster and his group work hard to maintain the field while a slow pace reduces chances of an effective catch.
Manager Clymer faces mixed crowd as Rainiers' Harry Harper excels at bat and in the field. Harper's strong start boosts his chances in right field while George Maisel, brother of Fritz, appears with the visiting club and former Coast League experience noted.
Yesterday's hero Al Demares started his first game for the Braves and subdued the Pirates 4 to 1. Mays powered the Athletics, Olson starred for the Giants, and Ivy's mates won 5 to 2. Yan beat the Senators 5 to 4 in 10 innings, Salee dominated the Red Sox 3 to 1.
The future heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey demonstrates a wide range of interests from piano playing to fishing and trap shooting. He excels in sports and academics, learning quickly outside formal schooling and expressing curiosity about everything, including college life and why things happen.
United Presse reports vague rumors about a Boston move to obtain outfielder Bobby Roth from the Athletics in exchange for Jack Barry. Barrows and Frazee seek a right handed outfielder as Boston's spring woes raise concern over the club’s pennant chances.
Fragmented text lists cities and scores from a sports roundup. Names and numbers appear with inconsistent spellings: San Francisco 26 Oakland 26 Salt Lake City 38 Sacramento 32 Portland and others. Indicates regional club standings and results in a loose, partial record.
In 1826 the American Society for the Promotion of Temperance organized activities in Boston to push for temperance reforms. The effort reflected early 19th century concerns about alcohol and social improvement led by reformers in the city.
The Independent Order of Kechabites was organized in 1842 with the goal of promoting temperance and moral reform through fraternal fellowship and public virtue.
Francia Murphy of Maine launched the Blue Ribbon movement in 1872, marking a notable founding event in early athletic or civic culture. The short notice notes Murphy as key initiator within Maine leading the effort.
Harney Oldfield argues driver endurance outweighs car speed in the Indianapolis 600. He disputes Ralph De Palma’s record and predicts outcomes amid weather and tire improvements. Don Herr offers a contrasting view on handling and pace, inviting bets on the debate.
Zomrect, bred in Southern California and foaled in 1910, became the fastest range horse on turf after a tough early life on the range. He trained to harness with a record of 2.03%4, sired by Zombro and dammed by Lilly S by Direct, connecting to a notable lineage including Rokeby Red and On Stanley.
Johnny Ray of Pittsburg and Lieut Marl Haird Army aviator and ex lightweight champion fought to a draw in four rounds in San Francisco. Both fighters impressed with fast clever exchanges and traded the kartner in early rounds. Other results included Willie Robinson defeating Allie Nack and Soldier Woods losing to Joe Coghlan by decision.
Vernon broke Lone Angeles' run yesterday as the Tigers won 8 to 4. Meurel hit a three in the fifth inning, driving in the winning run on Fisher's single. Batteried Dell Houck De Vormer Brown Bolen.
California track squads arrive for the Coast meet with Goeppert left behind for heart trouble. Stanford teams slated to arrive, Northwest College on the way, and Oregon plus Pullman crews expected this afternoon. Oregon Agricultural College stayed in Seattle after last Saturday’s dual with Washington.
Oakland pitcher Arnett worked six innings of no hit ball through three singles as the Seals lost to Oakland 9 to 0. Miller the Oak outfielder collected three hits including a double and a triple, driving in three runs in the rout.
In Kosso vo plain a monument will be erected to commemorate the Jugoslav union. It will be called the Temple of Koesovo and will be crafted by Iven Mestrovic, a Dalmatian sculptor.
Seattle fans will see outdoor boxing at Liberty Park this summer as the Outdoor Athletic Club launches biweekly shows. Matchmaker Druxsman aims to feature top fighters, with 25 percent of first show profits donated to the Big Brothers Club. Bobby Evans visits to assist lineup.
Marines from all Pacific coalitions will be represented at the Western inter-post meet opening June 15 at the Mars rifle range. Winners gain a chance to make the corps team in the Caldwell national shoot.
A brief, fragmented line hints at a notice urging vigilance for the days ahead, but the text provides no clear event, date, or identifiable names. The readable portion suggests a warning or advisory tone without concrete details.
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