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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
5
In Elks House league Capt McBreen's No 7 beat Capt Baker's No team 2470 to 2383. Tatham of the losers had a 210 high score while Smith of the victors posted a 194 high average.
The Chattanooga Southern Association team defeated the Cleveland Americans 5 to 1 in Chattanooga. The Philadelphia Nationals beat the Americans 9 to 6 in Philadelphia. Cincinnati Reds defeated the Detroit Tigers 4 to 3 in Cincinnati, completing the series. Brooklyn Nationals beat the Washington Americans 8 to 3 in Washington. Petersburg Virginia league team beat the New York Americans 6 to 2 in Petersburg. Pittsburg Nationals beat Birmingham team of Southern association 6 to 1 in Birmingham.
Jimmy Duffy of Lockport defeated Charley White of Chicago after a seesaw 10 round fight in Buffalo New York. Both men scored knock downs with Duffy knocked down in round one by a left hook but recovered to win the bout in the following round.
In Tacoma yesterday Barnes' Black Cats rallied past the Ta coma Brewers 8 to 7 after seven hits off pitcher Willard Meikle in the sixth inning. Meikle was relieved by Harkness as the Brewers chased runs, but the Cats held on for the win.
Art Basel extended his winning streak to five by defeating Benny Schultz 25 to 10 in 66 innings at Brown & Hulen’s parlor. John Coon dominates Class B with a key match looming against H R Lowe. Foss beat Shannon 35 to 18 in 61 innings while other Class C and D matches set up tonight's results.
Pitcher Jimmy Clark asked for release from Aberdeen after John Barnes declined to give his brother Ed a tryout. Clark refused to work yesterday's game, was suspended and fined $100. Oakland club offered $500 for Clark's release, but Barnes will consider offers only after current conditions are resolved.
A promising left fielder after his first pro year earns praise as the best young ball player in a decade. Heigenson played with a future Athletics star in the minors and excels at both infield and outfield positions. He once struck out four times in a double header and had four hits in the other game. He came from a prolific small league known for producing many stars. The Star offers a 1915 season ticket to Dugdale's Park for the first fan who correctly names the all star team within five days after the last of the nine pictures is published.
Market notes list cucumber and new pea price drops with a 25 cent advance in strawberries on Western Ave. The report, corrected by J. W. Gotwin & Co, lists assorted produce including asparagus 12 percent, beets, cabbage, celery, lemons, lettuce, and tomatoes with regional packaging and crate prices, reflecting wholesale movements.
Seattle Giants defeated Burnside Hatters with solid pitching by Wolfram Frink and Thomas while Cadman and Killilay contributed early runs. Hiovey of the Hatters held the Giants to seven hits as Seattle readies to face Rube Foster's Black Giants in a three game series starting at 3 o'clock.
Secretary Bryan ordered that an American passport not be issued to Jack Johnson in Havana. He cabled American Minister Gonzales to recall the passport issued to the convict and fugitive from justice.
Steamers HH B Kennedy and Tourist depart Colman Dock Seattle with listed times 6 79 except Sunday 4 00 10 36 am 1 30 2 00 ex cept Sunday Sunday 2 90 6 39 pm Saturday 11 46 pm Timetable subject to change without notice Phone Main 3161 Price 50 cents round trip.
New York prepares to honor Jess Willard as the new heavyweight champion arrives from Havana. Promoter Jack Curley plans a grand reception and a St Nicholas rink appearance, while federal officials bar fight films from entering port.
The Seattle 8. A. C. boxing and wrestling squad led by Chet McIntyre departs for San Francisco to compete in the Far Western amateur championships. The team includes Far Baird 125 pounds Tommy Phelps 115 Henry Gleason 125 Jehie Wyard 135 Val Santag 158 and Oliver Runchey 185. Phelps travels at club expense after beating Joe Scott Tuesday night.
The 1915 city baseball championship opens this afternoon with Broadway versus West Seattle and Franklin against Lincoln. Queen Anne concentrates on track and will not field a team. Ballard has no opponent this afternoon.
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