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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
4
A fragment suggests doctors and lawyers exploit an expanding aid system for gain. The report notes rising professional fees amid public policy changes, with potential impact on patients and access to care.
Fred Turbyville reports Pat Moran, famed Reds manager from Cincinnati, remains unusually reticent on discussing the Reds chances. Fans and locals hype Moran’s leadership, predicting a 1920 championship and full stadiums for the World Series despite Moran’s reluctance to reveal strategy or specifics.
Promoter details a six round fight pitting Willie Jackson of New York against Johnny Dundee in Philadelphia on Thursday. Also announced is a 10 round bout featuring Mike O Dowd, middleweight champion, slated for September 29. Additional notes mention local events and promotions in Tacoma and Cincinnati as boxing season opens.
The Vesper Boat club of Philadelphia once famed for its senior shell crews now gains sculling prominence. Jack Kelly did not win the single sculling title this year while Paul Costello captured the association single crown. Walter Rigting rose to prominence by winning the junior single sculls on the Schuylkill River on July 4 and then the Intermediate and association single races on Labor Day, both in 20 minutes.
The Cubs second baseman was banished and fined $50 for not obeying umpire O Day to sit on the bench. The Cubs and Cards split a doubleheader, 5 to 3 and 6 to 2, with the Cards taking the second game. Babe Adams pitched the Pirates to a 10–0 win in an exhibition against Detroit.
Portland game notes Walter Mails pitched airtight ball for the Sacs as they defeated the Beavers 2 to 0. Mails allowed only five singles and the Battery was Mails and Cady with Penner and Baker behind.
Henry F. Farrell notes Chicago White Sox outfield strength facing Moran's Tigers. He highlights Red Sox rivalries as Rousch and Jackson power the clubs in both hitting and fielding, while Moran relies on a weak left field. Eddie Roush outclasses Pat Felech in center with superior batting, runs, hits, and base speed.
The article notes Cleveland can still win the American League flag if they split with St Louis and Detroit and Chicago loses all five remaining games. It highlights the slim odds and potential rotation by Eddie Cicotte and Williams, plus how a White Sox loss today could change the race.
Norman E. Brookes, the Australian tennis star, commented that Johnston played the better game of the two while McLoughlin had a wonderful service and good overhead work but lacked the steadiness and even stroking of Johnston today.
In a tense seventh inning Mulligan drove in a three bagger with Rumler on first to break the game for Salt Lake as they beat Vernon 3 to 2 in the opener of a series. Batteries Markle and Byler for Salt Lake and Ross and Brooks for Vernon.
Steve Pigott will captain the Franklin high school grid squad this year. The veteran halfback weighs 136 pounds and is among the lightest players in the city league.
In San Francisco on Sept 24 the Seals won the opening game 4 to 1. They started strong with fast fielding to keep the Oaks from scoring early. The batteries were Kremer, R Arnett and Mitze, Smith and McKee.
The Tigers trail Salt Lake by two games after a loss as Los Angeles heads to Seattle for a three game set. The Angels are favored to win five of six in the series with Seattle and Vernon observations shaping the pennant race as the final series nears in Los Angeles.
The value of the spitball faces a test this month when the St Paul team meets the Coast league flag winner in Los Angeles for the minor league country title. The American association bans the pitch, while Vernon and Los Angeles hurlers use the metal ball. Observers will watch how St Paul batters cope and how their pitchers handle the moistening rule on the agate. London reports the Olympia committee accepts Belgium's invitation to Antwerp 1920 Olympic participation.
Mayor Fitzgerald announced a meeting today where the boxing commission will formulate rules. Charley Hulen Al Wismolek and Dr Hanley will elect a chairman with Hulen the likely choice. Seattle sports and youth programs receive emphasis as trials and field developments are planned.
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