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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
7
Seattle blanked Covey nine in a brief contest and prepares to face the Negroes Friday. Fans will get a real size-up of Seattle baseball talent during the series with the Negro players. Abe Attell watched the boys work out at S A C and expressed satisfaction.
Tenley Raymond coaches Seattle players through morning drills and a practice game against Covey Wet Wash, winning 5 to 0 as the field dries. Al Bonner fends off Hunky’s double, while Springer dominates for Seattle. Tomorrow Seattle faces the Chicago American Giants with Walter Mails or Al Bonner likely on mound duties. Ping Bodie shows two hits in yesterday’s Coast League return as Rays and Row gear up to evaluate talents.
Champion Attell, visiting the Orpheum Week, dined with the Seattle Athletic Club and watched trainees for the April 6 show and San Francisco events. He singled out 125-pound Max Madden for natural ability and a good ring head after a brief few months in boxing and predicted strong results for the local squad.
Advertisement lists steamers H. B. Kennedy and Tourtet Cotman docking at Seattle 630 and 8200 with 10:30 am and 2:00 pm departures except Sundays. Fares 50 cents round trip. Also mentions Dr Sanderson's Cotton Root Pill for female troubles with price and refund policy and Maymond Remedy at room 24 Pike Street.
Market notes list various dairy items and breeders such as Native Washington creamery products, solid pack cheese, Limburger, and regional names like Oregon, Wisconsin, and Washington. It reads as a catalog of dairy goods and farm names without a clear event or outcome.
The University of Washington Varsity eight and Freshman eight, guided by Coach Hiram Conibear, depart for Oakland tonight to compete in the annual estuary regatta on April 10. Conibear says the 1915 crews are stronger in power and endurance than last year, aiming for a coast record. the Freshman crew is also deemed superior and ready to challenge Southern universities.
Havana April 1 advance seat sale and reservations for the Johnson Willard fight total $55 000. Prominent buyers include the Jockey club eight boxes at 2000 Tennis club 3700 and Union club 2500. The son of the late Gen Thomas Palma and relatives of President Menocal have taken boxes. It appears Johnson will secure his 30000 share.
Fred Rivers showed burst of speed to beat Mallory 25 to 19 in Class B. In 42 innings Rivers opened strong but faded late, denting Mallory’s first prize hopes. Tonight’s card features T P Lowlave H R Lowe and Gerald Shannon vs J A Scollard, Jim Hall vs Art Basel.
Auburn New York April 1 secretary John Farrell releases issued today include a schedule of named items and actions. the message notes official documents and administrative details for public release.
Yesterday’s exhibition games featured the Reds defeating an in-state Memphis Southern Association team 2 to 0 in Memphis. The Chicago Americans beat Mesa 7 to 2 in Phoenix, Detroit Tigers toppled New Orleans 3 to 1 in Jackson Mississippi, and the Boston Nationals beat Cleveland Americans in Macon Georgia. Washington Americans returned to play and defeated Georgetown University 15 to 5 on home grounds. Also listed are minor league trades: E A Rippert to Seattle, Charles Fullerton to Montreal, Willis Butler to Victoria, Bert Hall to Salt Lake City.
Chicago reports Geo Morris won the three cushion billiard championship by defeating W Huey 50 to 47 in the final game. Huey led by 13 points in the 52nd inning as Morris mounted a comeback with a high run of 9 while Huey’s best was 5.
Dowling notes Capt Ehrlichs No 2 team edged Capt McBreens No 6 outfit 19342 to 2305. Plummer led with high score 195 and high average 179 as the season shows strong bowling form. Centralia hosts Lewis county Grays Harbor bowling tourney on Sunday with entrants from Centralia Chehalis Elma Montesano Cosmopolis and Aberdeen.
United Press reports heavy wagering on Jack Johnson to win within 20 to 25 rounds in the 45 round Havana bout. Odds favor Johnson at 2 to 1 as promoters and Willard’s manager cover large sums. Johnson weights and training questioned, arena nearing readiness with police reserves and three physicians on site. Referee Jack Welsh expected to arrive.
The Aloha nine edged the Wolverines 7 to 6 after 15 innings at Interbay as Haas, Benson and Dickens battery the squads. Covey Wet Wagh, a top local semi pro, faces Aberdeen at Everett Saturday with Slayton, Rounds and Ruth pitching and Finegold catching.
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