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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1917

Page

7

Grover Seabrook and Northwest Players Stir Pro Baseball Talk

Hints suggest Roy Grover of Seattle has impressed Connie Mack with the Philadelphia Athletics and may secure a second basing berth. The column notes ex Northwest stars across leagues, including Lawry from Maine and several Ex-Seattle and Spokane players, in major league service and hints at boxing and wrestling sights in San Francisco.

Roy Grover Athletics Grover Seattle Butte Indianapolis Connie Mack Philadelphia Lawry University of Maine Liane

Stuart Maiden’s Teaching Influence On Link Golf In Atlanta

In Atlanta the Scottish golf instructor Stuart Maiden at the Lake championship course shapes players such as Alexa Stirling and Bobby Jones with his famed putting and stroke techniques. Locals recall Maiden’s reticence while crediting him with influencing generations of golfers in Scotland and the United States.

Atlanta Wizard of the Inks Stuart Maiden Ig Lake Scotland Alexa Stirling Bobby Jones Phenom Perry Adair Maiden

Benny Kauff Gains Steam as Giants Prep for Season

From preseason con tests Benny Kauff the blushing violet of the Federal league shows improved plate discipline and power. Reports say he now waits for good pitches and can drive the ball with notable force, inspired by Ty Cobb and tutelage under John McGraw.

Giants Benny Kauff Kauff Kanff Gilmore Benny John McGraw

Slipped Over a Slicker on Em

A Havana boxing tale where Cuban officials stop a staged Havana fight despite promoter claims of interior secretary backing. Police halt the event after presenting a signed letter, prompting debate over authority and the secretary’s involvement. The mayor's orders prevail as officers clear the ringside.

Secretary of the Interior

Wisconsin Triplets and Regional Ties Highlighted

Fragmentary notes reference triplets and regional connections among Wisconsin and Oregon communities, mentioning Limburger and Young America in a brief, unclear outline of names and places.

Oregon Wisconsin America

Moran Knocks Out Cowler in Fourth Round at Harlem Club

New York April 14 Frank Moran defeats Tom Cowler in the fourth round at the Harlem Sporting Club. Cowler struck Moran in the third round and again after Moran reached his corner. Moran answered with a powerful drive to Cowler’s stomach, sending him to the floor for a ten count.

New York Tom Cowler Frank Moran Moran Cowler Harlem Sporting Club Hie

Secretaries Allow Fight Despite Police Approval

A secretary agreed to allow a fight to proceed after being told by a telephone contact to do so. The police were informed and attended the event in front seats, apologizing with many bows. The next day the secretary was found to be out of town.

The Blind Man's Eyes by MacHarg and Balmer

The collaboration between William MacHarg and Edwin Balmer produced a work titled The Blind Man's Eyes. The paneled prose and imagined scenarios explore perception and insight in a narrative framework typical of early 20th century religious and moral storytelling.

William MacHarg Edwin Balmer

Ballard Fracas Ends In Loss In City Baseball Night

Ballard fails to win its opener in the high school baseball league losing 6 to 2 to Broadway. West Seattle defeated Queen Anne 9 to 4, with Barnicott and Nelson earning the win. Franklin topped its opponent 16 to 10 as Lowrie pitched well. Captain Kidd shown promise for the losers.

Ballard Pine Jade la Pray Staley Merrill, Macumber Wiggens West Seattle Queen Anne's Heath Barnicott Nelson Atterson Helverson Franklin Lowrie Kidd

Batting Eyes Are Found Says Leard After 6–0 Win

Seattle manager Bill Leard praised his team after a 6 to 0 victory over the University of Washington. Clark Boldt led with two hits, and Goldie and Ryan each had two baggers. Pat Wastley pitched a complete game, limiting UW to five hits. The Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company will play Seattle Sunday at 2:30 in a training-season prelim with a full lineup and band.

Bill Leard Seattle University of Washington Clark Boldt Morse Gardner Goldie Ryan Crolette Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company Dry Dockers Whitesides Hambridge Blackburn Kid MeIvor Pickens Kuntz C. Melvor Carl Beck Joe Welch Charley Schmutz Harry Stolting Small McKinley Construction Company

Golf Meet On Today Determines Northern California Title

Golfers from all Northern California clubs compete at Ingleside in a six flight tournament to crown the Northern California Golf Association champion. Douglas Grant is the defending champion as qualifying rounds start today with semi finals Sunday and later rounds on consecutive Sundays.

San Francisco Northern California Ingleside Northern California Golf Association Douglas Grant

Jack Johnson Defeats Valley Trambitas in Four Round Decision

In Dreamy Rink action, Johnson, labeled as a negro scrapper, won a four round decision over Valley Trambitas. The fight concluded with Johnson asserting his superiority as the referee's scorecard favored him.

San Francisco Jack Johnson Valley Trambitas Rink Last Vlaht

Golf Tourney Under Way at West Side

The West Side Golf Club hosts its annual tourney with 15 players entered. Rules of the U S association and club regulations will govern play.

West Side West Side Golf Club U. S. Association West Side Club

Trio Near Death On Mount Hood Hike

Four hikers C. Blakney E. Blakney Chester Triche and Dean Van Zandt nearly died during a blinding snowstorm while attempting Mount Hood. They reached Government Camp only by compass after the dangerous ascent. The tale reached Portland today.

Portland E. Blakney Chester H Triche Dean van Zandt Mount Hood Government Camp

H S Romance Ends in Divorce Friday

John McDonald, who married his classmate Olacile Chapman at Queen Anne High School, disappeared three years ago after telling her father he would return. Judge French granted Olacile Chapman a divorce Friday.

John McDonald Queen Anne High School W. L. Chapman

Banished Novelist Readies Return to Russian Home

London April 14 Amphitea trov a famed Russian writer banished from Russia may return after violating censorship by writing an article for the Russkaya Volya. A held copy shows the acrostic critique of censorship and Protopopoff fettering the press.

London Krylov Protopopoff

Willie Meehan to Marry Sadie Flood in San Francisco

In San Francisco on April 14 Eugene Wallace famous as Willie Meehan will wed Sadie Flood. The heavyweight fighter known for his ringside battles plans a wedding ceremony tonight.

San Francisco Eugene Wallace Willie Meehan Sadie Flood

Battling Ortega Defeats Red Morris in Quick Zigzag Fight

In San Francisco on April 14 Battling Ortega stopped Denver boxer Red Morris in under three minutes after two rights to the jaw. Referees halted the bout in the first round declaring Ortega the winner.

San Francisco Ortega Red” Morris Denver

No This Is Not a Bear Just John

Local sports note identifies Johnny O Leary as the lightweight boxer in Dreamland attire ahead of Tuesday night bout with Eddie Pinkman. The piece humorously compares him to Antarctic explorer images and notes the fur outfit as a showpiece for the Seattle event.

Bear John Johnny O'Leary Eddie Pinkman Dreamland Johnny Tig Seattle

Fishing Conditions Improve for Anglers

Fishing is not yet at its peak but streams are clearing in many sections and good catches have been reported. Rain has been less general recently, and as streams clear and warmer weather continues, limit catches will soon follow.

Kallio Sold Again to Western League Club

Right handed pitcher Rudy Kallio, sold to the San Francisco club by Great Falls last fall, has been released under an optional agreement to the Des Moines club of the Western league. The article also notes a British government move in favor of votes for women.

Rudy Kallio San Francisco Great Falls Des Moines

Howard Drew Still Able to Challenge Champ at Indoor Meet

Howard Drew, once national sprinting champion, returned to racing at the Smart Set Athletic Club indoor games. He narrowly lost to Andrew B. Kelly of Hot Cross College in a 100 yard dash decided by inches after a dead heat earlier. Drew suffered a paralytic stroke last summer.

New York Hovard Drew Smart Set Athletic Club Andrew B. Kelly Hot Cross College Kelly

Reds After Schatzlein

Los Angeles April 14 Herm an Schatzlein a young southpaw recently released by Portland may be signed by the Spokane club of the Northwestern league in place of Benjamin McMorran who turned over to Spokane by the Angels McMorran said he has not received transportation since accepting the terms It was reported that Spokane manager Williams would prefer Schatzlein who pitched a perfect game against Spokane in spring training camp

Los Angeles Herman Schatzlein Portland Spokane Benjamin McMorran Angels McMorran Williams Schatzlein

Coach Ready to Teach All Intramural Sports

Claude J. Hunt director of athletics at the University of Washington informs Graduate Manager J. Arthur Younger he will coach all intramural sports. If football is held this fall Hunt would coach the team otherwise he trains all remaining athletes in athletic life this fall.

Claude J. Hunt U. of W J. Arthur Younger Hunt

Nonpareil Ball Club Seeks Contests and Opening Match

The Nonpareil baseball club aims to defend its title this season and will open on Sunday April 15 at South Park against the fat K club. The lineup includes Johnson and catchers Erwin and eel, pitchers, Tilton Prato Larkins Coughlin Duncan Brown Cochran Wagner, and fielders. Clubs wishing to arrange games for the coming season may call Sidney 18 or write 0420 Carlton Ave.

South Park Fat K Sce Johnson Erwin Eel Wm. Tilton Prato Roy Larkins Walter Coughlin Mel Duncan Brown Cochran Wagner Sidney Carlton Ave

Sullivan Injures Hand in Practice

Billy Sullivan of the Giants hurt his finger while stopping a fast ball in yesterday's training and will be sidelined with a sore digit for several days.

Sullivan Billy Sullivan

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