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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
4
A household reports widespread tummy trouble and follows a doctor's advice to abstain from all food. The mother notes persistent indigestion among the children and herself, seeking relief through temporary fasting.
City schools face no fields for high school football this season as university and park sites are unavailable for practice and games. Pelton cites insufficent Liberty Park space and Seattle Baseball Park occupancy. Advocates urge a dedicated field, noting World War II era playgrounds and local precedents in Tacoma and Portland. Mitrie Konawaloff targets Murname Ross coast record at Crystal Pool tank meet on September 25. coach Vickers expects a strong performance in the 440-yard swim.
Coach Claude Hunt of the University of Washington says he will call out his gridiron warriors for the first game of the season on September 22 and expects an overflow crowd. He offers no prediction until the squad is lined up, but advance dope indicates a big guard of veterans will be on hand at the first turnout.
Fred Winsor trains Jack Hall and aims for a top match in Tacoma to test him on the ring before big bouts. Seattle fans caution against overreliance on reputations as Hall must prove himself first. In sports, Oakland beat Seattle four of seven. Seattle splits vs the Acorns and heads to Sacramento for a series. Lynn Brenton saw a four game win streak end in a 2 0 loss. Fireman heavyweight Jim Flynn arrives in Seattle to challenge the winner of Hector Farmer showdown in Idaho midweek.
The piece traces Harry Wright’s 1869 founding of the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the early dominance of the Reds, noting future hopes to see Pat Moran be the “miracle man” who lifts the team again. It imagines the Reds’ chance to celebrate Moran’s triumph alongside Wright’s 50th anniversary of a World Series season.
London report notes American heavyweight Fred Fulton, once seen as a Willard successor, drawing cheers at Haaslingden. Evening Standard praises Fulton as well built and keen, challenging Britain’s top heavyweights and looking impressive to observers.
In New York a report says Johnny Loftus premier American jockey will retire at season end. He struggles to keep weight down and with a comfortable stake saved he plans to quit racing to avoid the weight-torment.
News from Hempstead L. L. indicates no international polo matches in England this year due to players' inability to organize and obtain suitable mounts. H. L. Herbert, chairman of the National Polo Association, says a challenge won’t be sent unless the British can meet the situation.
Chicago Americans acquire Spencer Heath a Winnipeg pitcher with a 14-1 record and 430 batting average. He will join the team in spring. McGuire and King dismissed for the season and will report to the White Sox next spring. Golf bugs used on East links to curb worms. Businessmen in Tokyo plan a trans Pacific cable company to improve U.S. connections.
An advertisement promotes an upstairs Florence shop at Second and Union highlighting lower rents, fewer junk items, and daily new fashions. It urges shoppers to buy suits coats dresses and other apparel on the upper floor to save money and enjoy better selection.
Oakland defeated Seattle 2 to 0 in the morning tilt while Seattle came back to win 9 to 5 in the afternoon in San Francisco. Brenton and Halling pitched well for Oakland in the opener, and Falkenberg and Gearin limited the Oaks in the second game.
The best girl divers in the city compete Monday night at the Crystal Pool for a Olive Thomas silver trophy donated by the Sedznick. Teams from Spokane Lakehoma Tacoma and other cities enter as state swimming and diving championships loom at the Crystal Pool September 25. Lambert Sternbergh trains hard aiming to break Northwest records he holds.
New York reports that Man o War, the Glen Riddle Farm sensation, had weight loss fears due to a stump sucking habit. The trainer says the horse bolted oats until an old-timer advised using a bit to slow eating, then Fletcherizing each mouthful. Weight improved within two days and the colt regained form.
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