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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
7
Boston Braves captain Evers leads a confident triumph over Connie Mack's Athletics in Boston. The piece mocks pessimist predictions and celebrates a two game win streak with spirited quotes and regional pride.
Washington's varsity shows strong teamwork in a 9 to 1 game against Rainier Valley Athletic Club. Miller, Chap and Shiel shine in the backfield as Washington nears the season opener with two practice weeks left. Whitman drops to Oregon 29 to 3 while A C defeats Multnomah Saturn Wey 10 to 6.
The article notes James Mann's strong Seattle baseball season alongside Bill's pitching dominance in 1912 and rivalry with Leo Strait for batting honors. It mentions Leslie's batting stance flaw and Chet McIntyre taking Seattle Athletic Club boxers to Vancouver to face Commercial Athletic Club fighters, with Edward Pinkman highlighted as a former amateur champion.
The piece highlights Pinkman knocking out Jack Lane in Everett to reach 12 KOs in 19 bouts. It muses on rival cities competing for harness and horse racing records, with mentions of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. It also notes Phil Douglass as a champion hard luck pitcher and a World Series parity remark between Boston and Philadelphia.
Seattle property deals highlighted in The Star Want Ads showcase affordable listings, investment opportunities, and housing options. The brief notes multiple listings with varying prices and locations, appealing to buyers and investors seeking value in a competitive market.
A public notice urged business and government to reject intoxicated individuals and advertised the Neal Institute treatment for withdrawal. It claims sobriety in three days without injections and offers home or clinic care at Beattie Washington with contact details.
Citizens blame the traction company after a heavy Phinney avenue car stalled near the canal crossing at Fremont. A relief traction train arrived and passengers shifted to the municipal line, driving public praise toward the city system.
At St James cathedral fair the organizers announce clearance sales from tonight through Wednesday night at the Perfecta cafeteria corner Third and James. The first week closed with receipts far above expectations, and the piece notes women are drawn to the sale.
Carl Danielson and a young woman shared a taxi ride during which he grew fond of her. She diverted $25 from him and May Rogers 25 was arrested in connection with the incident.
Chief Griffiths Sunday launched a plan granting patrolmen every fourth Sunday off. The city also opened a new telephone exchange at 1127 Federal Ave, renumbering Elliott and many East residence district numbers to Capitol numbers yesterday.
Thousands of Star readers collect War Flag Pennants of nations at war. Each 15 by 35 inch wool felt pennant features correct national colors. a flag coupon plus 15 cents at The Star office secures one, 20 cents by mail. Decorate your den with this timely collection.
Harvard football star Charles F. Brickley is confined in a Cambridge hospital recovering from an appendicitis operation performed Saturday. Doctors say he may be unable to play against Yale on November 21.
Vancouver Golf Club team won the Seattle Golf Club Punch Bowl tournament here Saturday afternoon as part of the Vancouver event.
St Louis American pitcher Earl Hamilton suffered a serious condition after his auto left the Eads bridge. The accident occurred in St Louis on October 12.
Police Judge Gordon presided at a Sunday night session to try as many cases as possible after a holiday sequence. The setup allowed detainees held Friday to face Tuesday trials when needed.
Boston Braves and Philadelphia Athletics meet in a crucial World Series game. If Boston wins again the Athletics face likely oblivion as coach Mack struggles with aging pitchers. Early betting favors Boston while fans frenzy as Stallings plans to start James again tomorrow.
A baby girl was born to Dick Rudolph, Moston pitcher, in New York yesterday, timely for to celebrate his victory over Philadelphia in the opening World Series game.
Fragmentary OCR lists market notes on hens over eight pounds and under, fowl sizes, row gains, live weight ranges, and pork prices. Mentions Bradner age and daily corrections. Content is unclear with many garbled terms and lacks coherent events.
This week’s football slate features two games Friday Queen Anne versus West Seattle and Saturday Ballard against Broadway. Broadway fans fear Ballard’s improved squad under Coach Dallas may rival Queen Anne Broadway and Lincoln. Lincoln defeated Franklin 28 to 7 Saturday.
Coast team Sean Francesce records 2-6, missions 1-1, Portland 7-18, Venice 4-10, Loe An gelee 4-3, Oakland 6-1. Post series shows Louth Americans 2-3, Nationals 2, Indianapolis 12, Denver it, Milwaukee 16-3, Birmingham 3-0.
Gasoline and feathers mix as Jean Romano receives engraved cup in Seattle for a 25 mile world record with his eight cylinder Romano Special. Jim Parsons, former Stutz racer, will drive the car on stage at the theater. W A Wicks of the Seattle Automobile Dealers Association will present the trophy.
Broadway High School beat the B. F. Day grounds team coached by C. E. G. Palmen on Saturday afternoon with a 10 to 0 score.
Mercer Island Athletic Club presents a six bout smoker Tuesday night in East Seattle club gym. Card includes Steve Carman vs Young Burnett, Young Person vs Chink Benson, Felix Olson vs Walter Peterson, Frankie Hurt vs Butch Ford, Bobby Wark vs One Round Hagen, Herbert Lander vs Soldier Dotson. Fred Aill to referee. A special boat departs Lesch Park at 7 46.
Seattle Nationals defeated Tacoma 2 to 0 at Dag's Park on Sunday in the Northwest Soccer League second game of the season.
Edward Pinkman of Seattle improved to 12 knockouts by stopping Jack Lane of Tacoma in one minute of a four round bout. The main event between Casey Jones and Ike Cohan ended in a draw after even action. Other results included Young Scoggins stopping Roy Anderson in round two and Bax ter beating Smith.
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