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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
4
A reflective piece laments past mistakes and lost opportunities. It recalls names and moments with a sense of personal sorrow and bemusement, questioning what was ever begun and whether those efforts were worthwhile.
Frank Farmer and Young Hector clash in the main event for the Northwest heavyweight title with a likely Carl Morris rematch if they win. The card also features Wille Keeler vs Harry Williams, Eddie Jackson versus Georgie Ross, and Ely Gaston against Burt Hughes and Frank Hayes meeting Jack Hartford.
The article compares a golfer’s finish to a pitcher’s follow through. It argues the arm extends to the limit and the body leans, with weight on the left foot, illustrating how force and direction are applied. It emphasizes a complete follow through mirrors both sports.
Yale's football squad will gather in New Haven on September 15 to begin preseason activities. Coach and players prepared for the start of practice, with plans for conditioning and early drills.
The Pershing stadium built by the Yankees for the Inter allied meet is given to France as a permanent incentive to athletic development. France plans to host the Olympic games in a few years and showcase its citizens and athletes.
Seattle lost 10 to 6 in the opener as Lefty Thomas struggled for the visitors and Walter Mails faded in the eighth. In the nightcap Larkin beat Big Bee 4 to 3 as Sacramento’s pitchers kept the game tight and ended with Larkin credited the win.
The schedule lists National League games with Boston at Pittsboro, New York at Chicago, Hirooklyn at At Laure, Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Cleveland at New York. American League contests feature Detroit at Philadelphia and Louis at Doston. Coast League matchups show Beattie at Sacramento and San Francisco at Balt lake with Portland at Vernon and Los Angeles at Oakland. Dining note mentions Boldt's Uptown and downtown locations on 3d and 2d Avenues.
Oklahoma heavyweight Carl Morris knocked out Fat La Rue in the second round of a four round bout in Oakland. The win ends La Rue as a contender for Dempsey's crown while Morris remains a strong second rate heavyweight.
The Dominion of Canada Football Association adopted a rule at its annual meeting forbidding registered players from leaving Canada. On return they may not play for six months unless amateur status remains intact.
In Sydney racing the season ends with Jockey L A Walker leading riders, tied for first in 1917 18, winning 27 races. He recorded 33 seconds and 22 thirds, total 65 placings, with K Bracken close behind. Eight top jockeys accounted for 358 races within 40 miles of Sydney.
The Salt Lake Bees beat the San Francisco Seals 6 to 4 yesterday in Salt Lake. Dale and Smith were hit hard, while battery was Smith and McKee for San Francisco and Dale and Spencer for Salt Lake.
Reports from the South indicate Los Angeles may break with the majors if the draft route is used to acquire Coast league players. Seattle’s Brewster signals a stance to keep promising talent unless the minor leagues reinstate the draft, preferring exchanges for players rather than outright losses.
Phoenix Arizona Sept 10 Jack Johnson former world heavyweight champion is training at Nogales Sonora for a Mexico City bout against Tom Cowler on Sept 16 J G Kelly Detroit Americans scout says Johnson looks in splendid shape.
The championship three cushion pocket billiards tourney is planned across New York Chicago and Philadelphia with matches scheduled for December. The event brings together top players to contest national titles in a multi city format.
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