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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1919

Page

4

Sox win sparks Chicago betting surge in baseball fever

Chicago sports fans surged to back the White Sox after their victory over the Reds. Veterans Cicotte and Williams were highlighted as pivotal pitchers for today and Sunday, with Reuther and Sallee also in consideration for key games in Cincinnati.

Chicago White Sox Reds Sox Yester Reuther Cincinnati Altho Hod Bier Eddie Cicotte Sallee Williams Kerr Cicotte

Flynn Fails to Top Anderson in Tacoma Bout

Aberdeen Oct. 4 Jim Flynn Pueblo fireman lost to Ole Anderson Tacoma here last night Anderson had the better of four rounds Flynn showed little class in the ring reducing the bout to a quick decision.

Dim Flynn Ole Anderson Tacoma Anderson Hector Salvation Army Flynn Aberdeen Jim Flynn Pueblo

Shipyard Kings Face City Champions in Season Finale

The Shipyard Kings meet the City Champions of South Park in a Puget Sound baseball title showdown at Liberty Park Sunday at 2 30. Todd and South Park had scheduling issues earlier. Pettty Thompson to pitch for City, Dailey Davis Washington and White eligible for Todd mound duty. Rosa Stokke will fill center for South Park after Robie King left the lineup.

South Park Todd Shipyard Puget Sound Pug” Bennett Skinner & Eddy Nine Shipyard Star Todd Thompson Todds Liberty Park City Baseball Kings Everett Ping Parker Dailey Davis Washington White Robie King King South Park Crew Rosa Stokke Ballard Tomer

Two Reds of 1869 Survivors Face Modern World Series

San Francisco reports that George Wright, 1869 Reds shortstop, may attend this year’s world series games. Cal McVey, 70, former catcher and fellow survivor, works as a night watchman in a lumber yard. Wright earned millions while McVey’s 164 batting average helped the Reds win 130 straight games, earning him $100 a month in the 1860s.

San Francisco United Press George Wright Cincinnati Red Stockings Cal McVey Wright McVey Red Stockings

Murphy Beats Portland Rival in Ring Favors

In San Francisco on October 4, Sloud Murphy dominated all rounds to defeat Jimmy Darcey. The bout ended with a clear winner as Alex Trambitas and Tillie Herman fought to a draw.

San Francisco United Preas Sloud Murphy Jimmy Darcey Alex Trambitas Tillie Herman

Salt Lake Beats Buen Arlett In City Soccer Melee

Salt Lake City defeated Buen Arlett 7 to 3 in a melee at San Francisco yesterday. Batteries: Arlett, Lambert, Byler for Salt Lake and Muse, Dorman for Oakland. Twenty grammar school teams set to play on local city fields today.

San Francisco Grammar School

Angels Fight to End With Half-Game Lead

The Tigers beat the Angels 4 to 3 in Los Angeles as the Coast league pennant remains undecided with three games left. The Tigers hold a slight edge after yesterday, while Angels manager Wade Kilifer says his club has just begun to fight and aims to overturn the race.

Tigers Angels Jungle Tribe Los Angeles Cal Vernon Dopesters Wade Killefer

Kerr's World Series Pitching Dominates Third Game

Johnny Fevers reports Kerr's pitching carried the third game as the Reds face setbacks. Kerr delivered a outstanding performance despite a second inning error that allowed a run, while Groh and Weaver showcased standout fielding on a slow field. Fevers predicts the Reds will win the series in seven games with Ring and Cicotte as probable starters and Wingo catching if Cicotte pitches.

United Press Chicago Kerr Reds Sox Ray Fisher Feisch Jackeqn Gan 4 Little Kerr Groh Weaver Ring Cicotte Wingo

Snoqualmie Valley Farmers Rally Against Pheasants

Agitation over pheasants and other game Birds grows in the Snoqualmie valley as farmers tally damage and consider bird counts. A new Enoqualmie Valley Sportsmen’s Association forms with J. B. Reed as president and 66 deputy wardens appointed. Lake Sammamish fishing remains strong with lake trout plentiful. A state fishing guide is being compiled by Piper and Taft to detail streams, gains, and accommodations.

HY Farle A. Prye Pepeun Eportemen Snoqualmie Fale Althe Enoqualmie Valley J. B. Reed W. HH. Mronek Estate Association Lake Sammamish Bose State of Washington Piper & Taft

Local Squad Closes Year With Solons

Seattle and the Solons halted play due to cold weather and crowds for the World Series. Only one game of the series was completed, with Saca winning. Two games remained scheduled this afternoon and Sunday at 1:90, the finale double bill on Sunday closing the season. Walter Mails, ex-Seattle pitcher, may get a chance to pitch against the Sox in one of four games after improving after leaving Seattle.

Hi Y Tracey Strong Runka Seattle Solons Saca Walter Mails Sox Walter The Sacs

Prep Schools Open Season With Double Header At Denny

Seattle prep football opens with two games at Denny Field on Saturday. Queen Anna meets Shingle Weavers while Ballard faces West Seattle in a double header. Coaches McComb Miliken and Reseberg bring new systems as Patrick Murphy's West Siders and Roseberg squads eye city honors.

Denny Franklin West Seattle Ballard Queen Anne Seattle Denny Field The University McComb Central Oregon Miliken the Hill School Patrick Murphy West Siders Roseberg Murphy Resebergs Reseberg L. BE. Wise L. T. Tugnell

Washington Attack Will Depend on Speedy Men

Speed will drive Washington football plans as two track men compete for spots. Eckman and Dailey promise a fast backfield, with Logg a heavyweight candidate at fullback. Williams and Abel provide backfield competition while Allison trains freshmen. End prospects include Smith Faulk and Gillaly as the season nears.

Washington University of Washington Ernie Dailey Ray Eckman Eckman Dailey Dave Logg Logg

Local Candidates Shore Up Backfield For Lincoln

Frank Townsend former Franklin luminary and Jack Suthoff of Lincoln high lead a small group of hopefuls for jobs behind the line. Glen Southwick a 1917 Frosh and halfback and Willis Benson from Franklin push for quarterback while Paul Coles, returning after service, headlines as open field jockey. Johnny Prim from Franklin also competes but is unlikely to reach conference level.

Frank Townsend Franklin High Jack Suthoff Lincoln High Allentown Ambulance Glen Southwick Frosh Southwick Townsend Suthoff Willis Benson Franklin Eckman Paul Coles Air Srvice France Johnny Prim Prim

Fresh Washington turnout tops prior records in early trials

Washington prep turnout surpasses past highs as the squad shows solid material despite early trials. Bill Feek from Broadway High pursues the quarterback role while George Overton and other candidates including Herb Graeffe Chuck Chadbourne Warren Benson and Dana Lincoln compete for spots. Weak ankles may slow Overton early in practice.

Washington Althoit Bill Feek Broadway High School George Overton Broadway Herb Graeffe Lincoln Chuck” Chadbourne Queen Anne Warren Benson Franklin Dana Lincoln Lincoln High School

Punter Duties Hover Over Washington Line Prospects

If Buel Blake does not win a Washington line job the varsity will struggle to find a steady punter. Blake faces strong line competition and may punt if he holds a line spot, recalling his 1917 kicking role. Dailey Legg Pope Faulk Eckman are working on punt form with distance not yet tested.

Ray Hoss Williams Bob Abel Washington Hunt Eckman Williams Buel Blake Blake Ervin Dailey Dave Legg Gus Pope Queen Anne Ted Faulk Ray Eckman

Arena Scoreboard Reports Sunday World Series Returns

The Play-O-Graph at the Arena will continue coverage on Sunday with returns starting at 11 45. The scoreboard wires in every play as it arrives and displays them in real time for spectators and readers.

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