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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
7
A fragmentary speech by Father at Warder Opera House recounts a claim that the pope would direct voting. The writer argues the pope stays out of politics while discussing socialism, capitalism, and the rights of workers, family, and private property, naming EDwig J. Brown of 112 First Ave as advertiser.
About 10,000 spectators packed the Meadows for a standout auto racing program on the mile track. Jim Parsons won two events, and the 40-mile free-for-all was halted due to dust and safety concerns as drivers battled a rough surface. Ford No 3 won the 15-mile event for cars under 230 cubic inches with Frank Bennett at the wheel, while Stutz and other Locomobiles trailed. The track preparation blame rested with the course contractor as dust and ruts plagued the event.
In Helena on Sept 15 the Great Falls team clinched the Union Association pennant as the season closed the prior day.
A Seattle Star reader protests crowded bleachers at the new ball park. The letter from Mortimer L Johnston complains the seating jams the stands and obscures infield play, urging better comfort for the 25 cent crowd.
Sunday at Tacoma the Tigers pitchers dominated as the Bees lost both games of a doubleheader to the First Game Tacoma Victoria Batteries. Second game saw Girot Harris Kelly Brown Slaton Brotten Shea Toman share duties for Tacoma. Portland and Vancouver also split a doubleheader with notably uneven umpiring. National and Coast League scores mixed with Venice Los Angeles Sacramento Oakland San Francisco Portland results listed.
Seattle clinched two wins in Spokane by taking the opener 2 to 1 and the second 2 to 2 as the big new park drew a crowd of about 7,000 fans, keeping them five games from a seven game set with the Spokane Indians.
The column riffs on recent plays and players with quips about Geattle’s rumored series win, the Indians, Alva Gipe’s ninth inning hit, and Tenley’s pitching. It notes Meadows auto races, Portland pennant hopes, and oddball musings on salaries, medals, and fans.
The column mocks early pennant talk and quirks of the Champs as they chase wins. It notes Wattelet’s errors, Yohe’s bat, and George’s attempted target in the sixth inning while the Portland Colts visit and the Bees entertain the Tigers.
Bothell defeated Poulsbo 7 to 1 to reach the Star League Class A final. Kent beat the Kieslie Manufacturing Co. squad 5 to 1 at Kent, setting up Bothell versus Kent for the championship in Poulsbo.
Frankie Gage of Los Angeles defeats Battling Mantell of Brooklyn on a foul decision after their 20 round bout in El Paso. The Sept 15 report notes the ruling came on a foul during the contested contest.
The Irish Terrier Club of the Pacific Northwest held its second annual fall matinee at Madison Park on Sunday. Thirty two dogs entered. Judge Richard Manders awarded first prize in open dogs and open bitches to Madrona Mike owned by E G Richardson's entry Capt Charles Tennant's Madrona Laddie took second in nine dogs. Kenmare Nora owned by John Dreher won first for open bitches with Henry Hope entry Coquette Hallowe'en second prize. Fisher's Mike owned by Mique Fisher took first in the puppy dog class.
The Majestics beat the Asahis 2 to 1 in a hard fought opener at Dugdale's Park. A fair crowd watched as Majestics earned a shot at the Rai ner Beach aggregation for the championship next Sunday.
We can fill crown or extract any tooth with no pain. Prices claim to be lowest in Seattle for high quality work. Specials include $10 gold crown for $4 and $10 Never Slip Plates for $5 with a guarantee on every bill. We also advertise gas.
Regal Dental Offices advertises Dr L R Clark D D S manager at 1405 Third Ave N W corner Union. Note to bring this ad with you.
A dozen members of the Portland Northwest team will barnstorm California after the season under Kid Mahler. Games are scheduled at Eureka Ferndale and Arcata. They depart Portland on the steamer Alliance September 30.
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