Old Cafe Raided for Street Goods
A raid targeted the Old Cafe last night for selling third rate stuff. The message notes pain and dislike but gives no further official details.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
2
A raid targeted the Old Cafe last night for selling third rate stuff. The message notes pain and dislike but gives no further official details.
Eddie Cicotte is slated to pitch for the Chicago White Sox in the first game of the World Series. Slim Sallee is the leading Reds guess for the opponent. others mention Reuther. The piece notes the managers push their strongest lineup for the opener and highlights Cicotte’s form and Sallee’s season.
Odds for the ball finals show White Sox favored to win the series with a Chicago first-game advantage. Reds expected to take game one in Cincinnati at 20 to 1, while both teams failing to string five straight wins. Cleotte and Reuther projected to win their opening starts, with Roush and Felsch not hitting home runs and Jackson likely to outrun Roush in hits. White Sox to post more shutouts than the Reds.
Ivy Wingo will catch either Sallee or Reuther as the lineup faces right handed pitching. Bill Rariden will bat behind the plate when Claude Williams or Lefty Kerr pitches for the Sox. Some believe Kid Gleason may try to win the series with Cicotte and Williams on the mound.
Busy shoppers visit Boldt's French pastry shop with two locations, Uptown at 1114 3d Ave and downtown at 913 2d Ave, seeking pastries and confections.
Chicago September 23 Big Ten coaches released candidates for varsity positions after early workouts of the season. Coaches report large squads and a wealth of material for revival of intercollegiate play this year. Return of former stars from army and navy service noted with few complaints this season.
The Star invites readers to consider its advertising options to reach local customers. The note highlights affordable rates and broad visibility across the community through print and related media.
Wallace Linen and Cooper Benning in Superior alongside Lewis Vassar and Duo ford advertise huskies apparel with prices starting at $1.50 and up to $25 for select items. The listing highlights B V D s as part of the brand range.
Tomorrow’s game features a revised squad including Bill Kenworthy at short, Sands at third, and Jack Knight at first after multiple defensive shifts. Seattle’s Dailey joins the Seattle club while Ray French loses his shortstop spot due to hitting woes. Hoew remains Detroit Americans property with Seattle’s permission. Andy Smith, Cal football coach, defies a conference turnout ban by holding class games ahead of September 15.
J A Cook of Remington Arms warns a late start by manufacturers has caused a shortage of guns and supplies. Local shooters plan a merchandise shoot next week at Green Lake and aim to shoot at Fort Lawton trape this winter. Many gunners intend to fort wake the trape and hunt in Washington state as the hunting season approaches. Kittitas county oreches open season for Hungarian partridge while the chink season remains closed.
Mike Flanagan a large Chicago officer based at Warren Avenue station trains for heavyweight title chances. He works out with Homer Smith at Benton Harbor and is coached by Jack O'Keefe.
Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco plans a wartime field meet for injured soldiers. Events include wheelchair race, boxing for one arm, one leg races, and other demonstrations reflecting injuries. About 1,800 patients are housed at the hospital.
About 60 candidates answered the first football call at the University of Washington yesterday. No heavy drills yet, but grinds begin soon with the veterans back. Notable returnees include Bill Grimm, Lawrence Smith, Roms Williams, Buell Blake and other seasoned players.
In the Pacific Coast league action on September 23, Vernon leads Angela by a boat length as the series opens. The Serapha face the Seattle club in the North, while the Tigers clash with Salt Lake Bees in Los Angeles. Oakland and San Francisco sit fifth and sixth as their last home week begins. Portland to host the Yippers after their six of seven wins over the Rainiera. In Cambridge Harvard drops the Sargent tests for a simple physical exam used first with the football squad.
Cincinnati Reds manager Pat Moran has two large offers to strengthen next season by recruiting two star outfielders. The proposals, made before acquiring Pat Duncan, include 15000 for Tim Hendryx of Louisville and 12000 for Elmer Miller of St Paul.
George Wright of Boston and Cal McVey of California, two surviving members of the 1869 Red Stockings, will be guests of Pat Moran during the world series games with the Chicago White Sox.
Augie Kieckhafer and Rob Cannefax denied franchises in the Interstate Billiard league as Secre tary Ed Telm announces the 12 player field. Play begins October 10 with 264 games over 29 weeks across 12 cities including Buffalo Cincinnati Akron Youngstown Pittsburg Chicago Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee and St Louis. Prize money totals 4750 with varied awards and the Wichita Western league’s Joe Withoit set a runs record across consecutive games.
Remy Dorr, a local gambler in New Orleans, laid $5,600 to $6,000 against Arnold Rothstein of New York over the Cincinnati Reds securing the National League pennant. Rothstein had backed the Giants when they led by one game. Dorr said the wager started as a light bet, a leap from earlier three-figure sums.
The Southern League has supplied 53 players now in the major leagues. Atlanta leads with 12 former SL players in the majors, followed by Memphis with 7. Mobile Nashville and Chattanooga each have 6, Birmingham and New Orleans 5, Little Rock 4, and Montgomery with a remaining count.
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