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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

6

Reds Win Big as Sox Come Up Short in Series Opener

The Cincinnati Reds dominated Chicago White Sox 9 to 1 in the opening game of the series. Dutch Reuther led with three singles two triples and a run while limiting Sox to six hits and one run. Predictions of a Sox rebound center on Lefty Williams starting today and Eddie Cicotte returning to the mound.

Cincinnati Reds Sox Cincy Williams Eddie Cicotte Chicago Boston Braves Athletics Reuther Brown & Hulen's White Sox

Northwest boxing scene stirs with multiple match plans

The article catalogs a flurry of boxing chatter from the Northwest. Chet Neff defeats Jake Stahl in Arizona while Flynn battles Anderson in Tacoma. Other bouts target Portland Seattle and Oakland with a mix of lightweight and middleweight contenders and upcoming card delays due to a carpenters strike.

Chet Neff Southwest Jake Stahl Ariz

Disabled soldiers enter three quarter mile swimming race

Brighton October 2 twenty three soldiers, each missing a limb, raced a three quarter mile event. Lance Corporal Blyth won the contest while Private Pittendrigh, who lost both legs, received a special prize as all but one finished the course.

Brighton Blyth Pittendrigh

Hans Wagner to be film comedy screen star

Pittsburg on October 2 reports Hans Wagner will headline a rolling motion picture baseball comedy after signing with a locally formed film company to feature him as a screen star.

Pittsburg Hans Wagner

Former Coaster to Pitch for Windy City

Claude Williams, star portsider of the Chicago White Sox, will take the mound for the Windy City squad today. A Coast League alumnus, he played with Salt Lake a couple of years ago.

Claude Williams White Sox Star Portaider Sox Salt Lake Bees Windy City Redlegs Star Portsider Chicago White Sox Salt Lake

Here's How Coin Will Be Divided First game figures

Total attendance 30,511. Gate receipts excluding tax 98 778. National commission 9 877.80. Players share 53 340. Each club share 8 564. Each league share 8 864. The money clubs of each league divide 17 738.

Grons National Commission

Angels Still Lead Vernon After Split Doubleheader

Los Angeles remains two and a half games ahead of Vernon after a split with the Vernon Tigers. The Tigers won 3 to 2 in 11 innings, then the Angels prevailed 2 to 0 behind Fournier’s power.

Los Angeles Tigers Angels Vernon Vernon Tigers Meusel Fournier Ree Oon Aldridge Fittery Boles Fromme Dawson Brooks Devormer PRON Coccsee Cscece Brown Bassler Ross Finnernan Brooka

Windy City fans pay huge prices for World Series tickets

In Chicago on October 2 an estimated 100 iron men are paying high scalper prices to attend a World Series game. Ticket scalpers ask about $100 for box seats and buyers purchase even if they only plan to see one game. Each ticket grants entry to the first three games.

Chicago Iron Men

Ohio City Opens Northern Ohio Gun Club in Park

Cleveland inaugurates the Northern Ohio Gun Club at the lake front park grounds near East 49th Street. President H B Dickerman leads the club as it plans Wednesday and Saturday afternoon shoots open to the public.

Cleveland Ohio Northern Ohio Gun Club East 49Th St H. B. Dickerman

Franklin Loses Star Center Man

Warren Iverson star center on the Franklin High School eleven left school taking an East trip and will not return until November. His loss will be keenly felt by the Green and Black squad which needs his weight in the line.

Warren Iverson Franklin High School Franklin Murphy West Seattle

American Athletic Industrial Soccer League Forms in Ohio

The American Athletic Industrial Soccer league unites 20 teams from Cleveland, Akron, and nearby establishments. Each team has its own ground as the competition launches. Cups include the Major Davia of Cleveland and the Ideal Trio Cup.

American Athletic Industrial Soccer League Cleveland Akron

Vesper Boat Club Wins 24 Races Including National Titles

The Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia earned 24 victories this season, claiming three national titles in five regattas. Since its 1865 founding the club has accumulated 404 victories across the United States, Canada, and France in all rowing styles.

Vesper Vesper Boat Club Philadelphia Ita Canada France

Ruth Outshines Georgia Peach

Ruth is the most sensational hitter in baseball with power to slam the ball beyond outfield reach. Cobb provides steady, clever hitting but Ruth’s sheer strength sets him apart as the premier slugger of the era. Both players produce strong results in their respective styles.

Babe Ruth Ruth Cobb White Sox

Tigers Top Angels 3 2 as Bees Beat Oaks 2 0

In Portland and Seattle rain affected games. The Tigers defeated the Angels 3 to 2 while the Angels beat the Tigers 2 to 0. Bees and Oaks had little scoring and最终 held in their matchup.

Gibson to Pilot Pirates Next Year

George Gibson, who managed the Toronto International League club last season, is slated to manage the Pirates next year, succeeding Hugo Bezdek who resigns to focus on coaching duties.

Pittsburg George Gibson Pirates Hugo Bezdek

Clarence Mitchell Named Giant Killer Of Giants

Clarence Mitchell, Dodgers lefty, has an earned run record against the Giants that shows three wins in four starts. He’s been hit often but gained a reputation as a giant killer, confusing Jim Vaughn and leaving Giants fans wary of his domination despite help from Robins in one tough game.

Clarenee Mitchell Dodgers Giants Mitchell Jim Vaughn Clarence Robins al Mamaux

Hamline Labor Day Fair Draws Record Crowds

The Hamline Minnesota Labor Day fair attracted 201600 attendees breaking national attendance records and signaling a record turnout for the event.

Hamline Minn

Franklin Cage Stars Begin Light Workouts

Four Franklin basketball letter men John Thorburn Al Wasson Roland Taylor and Ham Olin practice in the school gym. Coach Roseberg expects strong opposition from Roseburg with eight letter men back including Caceia capt Eliott Wright Thorburn Cole Taylor and Wasson. Ed Maxwell and Trufus Carmen also seek berths while Warren Iverson may return late November. Roseberg enforces strict training with a vigilance committee to enforce rules.

Franklin John Thorburn al Wasson Roland Taylor Ham Olin Roseburg Caceia Eliott Wright Thorburn Cole Taylor Wasson Ed Maxwell Knights of Columbus Trufus Carmen

President Wilson Endorses Football For Soldier Training

President Wilson praises football in a letter to Carlisle Indian School, calling it essential for soldier training. He notes army athletic directors and training officers credit elementary football and contact games with building aggressiveness, initiative, and resolve amid physical hardship. The remarks emphasize football as a tool to develop endurance and leadership in recruits.

Wilson Carlisle Indian School Army

New Cincinnati Boxing Commission Appoints Members

Mayor Galvin appoints Robert Newhall Wm. M. Anderson and Capt Stanley Isaaca to Cincinnati’s new boxing commission with Newhall named chairman. The first bout under the commission will occur during the current world series between the Reds and the White Sox.

Newhall Wm. M. Anderson Stanley Isaaca Cincinnati New Boxing Commission Galvin New Commission Reds White Sox

Walter Camp Honors War Heroes in Fi Guide Tribute

Walter Camp extols football players who died in service in a Fi Guide tribute. He notes men from Maine to California, who fought on land and air, sacrificing with the same discipline as on the gridiron.

Walter Camp Maine California Hobey Bakers

Boldt's French Try Draws Uptown Battle

Uptown venue Boldt's French Try faces rival establishment at 1414 3d Ave with kickoff at 913 2d Ave. Local diners debate menu, pricing, and service quality amid steady crowds and street traffic.

Uptown 2D Ave

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