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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
7
The piece recalls rough times for umpires in the old Northwestern league at Butte, notes a park shift to Natatorium Park praised by F C Farr of Spokane, and discusses Seattle Star ownership and staffing details amid baseball talk including managers, players, and league conditions.
Salt Lake 12 Oakland 15. San Francisco 1 Portland 6. Los Angeles 7 Vernon 12. Baltimore 6 Atlanta 4. Seattle 3 Chicago 11. Washington 2 Philadelphia 2. Vancouver 11 U of W 3. An English invention features soles and heels attachable to shoes by pneumatic adhesion.
Washington crew dominated the three mile race on Lake Washington finishing in 17 06 to Stanford 17 37 as the Beattle eight relaxed after the lead while Stanford veterans struggled to respond to Coxswain Lyon. Despite Washington triumph, Stanford’s faculty may bar the eight from traveling abroad this year.
In Portland on April 8, Frank Vance of Seattle and Eddie O'Connell of Portland staged a grudge wrestling bout that ended as a draw after one hour 47 minutes. Referee Mike Butler credited Vance with the first fall amid O'Connell's protest. They resumed for 12 minutes before midnight, ending the match per their agreement.
Sid Mitchell the Northwest middleweight claimant and Billy Weeks holder of the Canadian title fought four rounds to a draw at the Tivoli theatre. The bout halted after the first round and resumed amid rugged exchanges in a hard fought night card featuring Neff over Casey and Mogier over Williams.
Fight fans reflected on Gunboat Smith’s decline after Carl Morris beat him in a ten round bout in Tulsa. Smith was badly punished as the former top contender faded from competition.
The Star offers two season tickets for all North Western league games at Dugdale Park. Readers must submit the opening game attendance figure before 6 p.m. on April 25. The nearest correct entry wins a two seat season pass. the second closest receives a single pass.
A huge blaze at the Texas Oil Co corrugated transformer in Bayonne New Jersey triggered a sequence of explosions. Kegs of oil, gasoline cans and hundreds of kerosene barrels blew up as flaming containers lit the sky and oil flooded the bay near Staten Island. The river of fire roared over the water.
Mrs. Thomas W. Riordan of 1911 East Thomas Ave filed for divorce claiming her husband has depended on intoxicating liquor since their marriage on the day before Christmas twelve years ago.
Frank J. Marshall the U S chess champion played 105 Washington players in a single session at the National Prom club. He won 82 games lost 8 and drew 15 while rapidly moving between tables in three rooms. Lieut Gen Miles was among the notable participants.
Freddie Welsh retains speed and strength in Milwaukee after a ten round victory over Ritchie Mitchell. Welsh battered Mitchell's stomach but failed to land a clean blow to the jaw, earning a decision amid local cheers.
Kid North, a young colored pianist and friend of Joe Gane, is visiting Seattle. He watched the Chicago team from the bench yesterday, after Gane refused to see anyone but North during his final illness.
Chet Neff Seattle lightweight and Leo Houck local featherweight clash in Portland on April 18. Neff leaves aim for amateur light weight coast title against Walter Knowlton while Houck faces Muff Bronson in a rematch. Hippodrome Athletic Club promotes at the Portland ice rink.
Joe Corbett will make his Coast league debut for 1916 tomorrow morning as the Seals meet Portland in Oakland. A large crowd is expected to watch the veteran pitcher in his first appearance for the Seals.
Hill's Baseball notes preview today's locals with Hill's pitching by Schmutz and Rose. Chicago colored lads face tough defense while Seattle defense stumbles. Bert Cole shines in outfield and pitching. Bill Cunningham records two hits in four trips. Barb Moneymaker fans crowd with a double and a single in three trips. Abe Finegold relieves Cadman late and performs well. Pat Eastleyle rounds into form as Frank Guigni makes four putouts and five assists at third. Barr boots two plays in the patch.
The season opener featured Broadway and Ballard and a Franklin versus Lincoln dispute. Broadway beat Shingle Weavers 4 to 2 with La Fray pitching well. umpire chaos marred Franklin Lincoln game amid calls for swift season-wide umpire authority.
Graduate Manager J Arthur Younger says there is little chance the University of Washington crew will travel east this year. He notes no definite plans exist, a legal restriction may apply, and crew members are not favorable to the journey. He cites a subpar practice with Stanford away from form, leading the university eight to take it easy.
The Star Want Ads promote numerous land bargains offering sellers and buyers a chance to strike deals. Bargains highlight affordable parcels and potential investment opportunities in the area.
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