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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1916

Page

10

Laurence Hall to Box Labor Day Open at Everett

Laurence Hall bantamweight champion of the Midwest agrees to meet any bantamweight in the country in an open air four round bout at Everett on Labor Day afternoon. He posts a $100 side bet and notes his past fights with top bantams including Young Fitzgerald and Kid Herman.

Laurence Hall Everett Edward Hillaurence Hall Middle West Billy Mascott Hall Joe Gorman Portland Tam California Young Fitzgerald Lincoln Neb Fitzgerald Johnny Coulon Kid Herman Peanuts” Schribel Peoria Rock Island New York Lsted Kid Sullivan Brooklyn Young Solberg New York City West Charley Aronson St. Joseph

No More Anxiety Insurance Title Insight

A quotation from the Boston Courier highlights how title insurance eases worry by offering reliable protection against title defects and related disputes. The statement emphasizes confidence and peace of mind for property buyers and owners.

Boston Courier

Washington Title Insurance Company Public Offer

The Washington Title Insurance Company offers the fastest and most economical title proof system with expert examiners and attorneys, access to King County's only complete abstract plants, and the only contract of indemnity in case of error or loss authorized by Washington state.

Washington Title Insurance Company King County State of Washington

Eldred to Get Spring Tryout with Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox plan a spring trial for Brick Eldred the Seattle outfielder. President Dugdale of the local Northwestern league club confirms the move with details that include a potential purchase by the Sox and an option held by the Giants. Eldred arrived here from Salt Lake in exchange for Frank Guigni who has since rejoined the league with Butte.

Chicago White Sox Brick Eldred Seattle Dugdale Sox Giants Salt Lake Frank Guigni Guigni Butte

Johnny Coulon Advises Eddie Campi on Kilbane

The article notes Johnny Coulon warns Eddie Campi to keep away from Johnny Kilbane. It praises Coulon as a great battler, capable of heavy punches, while highlighting Campi seeking guidance in Frisco town. Also mentions Jim Healey’s rising form and Tommy Burns denying a comeback after a noted decline.

Johnny Coulon Eddie Campi Frisco Johnny Kilbane Eddie Boy Johnny Conlon Tommy Burns Tommy

Stallings Uses Mind Power To Drive Braves Toward Pennant

The Braves under George Stallings rely on mental training and the morning brain meetings to shape the team for the season. He emphasizes attitude over physical conditioning and believes daily councils of war boost performance. The approach echoes 1914 champions as Brooklyn Dodgers pace tight race.

George Stallings Back Bay Machine Stallings Detroit Conte Mack Branch Rickey Browns Branch Braves Brooklyn Dodgers

Californians Lead Early In Northwest Tennis Tourney

The California contingent and Seattle favorites opened strong in the Blakistone field meet. Results include Chamberlain over B F Williams 4-2 and Shannon over Sanders 6-4, with many matches decided by defaults and tight sets. A local scout for the Chicago Cubs, Tom O Hara, visited the park.

California Blakistone Field Chamberlain B. F. Williame Wilson Johnson Shannon Sanders Spelder Stafford W Donahue Mises Myra Lambuth Mre Feals le Blond Howard McBurney Miller Anderson Myers Mise Frye Mise Leola Baker Allen Banta Kauffman Ferguson Russell Brown Kellehes Manesi-Smith Laizure Pringle Burrill Dorwart Tom O'Hara Chicago Cubs

Auto Drivers Race Pike's Peak for Hill Climb Record

About 20 famous auto speed kings enter cars for the race to the top of Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs. Competitors come from the East and West. Ralph Mulford plans to attempt a new world hill climbing record and has informed meet manager M. W. Colwell.

Colorado Springs Col Pike's Peak Ralph Mulford M. W. Colwell

Famous Racing Man to Again Display Colors on Track

New York August 8 Christy Sullivan a state senator from the Bowery for 20 years will again wear his famous white and green colors on New York race tracks within days. Sullivan left racing after Governor Hughes ended track betting years ago but plans a return this week.

New York Christy Sullivan Bowery Hughes Sullivan

Players Default in Big Tennis Tourney

LAKE FORREST TL Aug 8 The Western lawn tennis play was marred yesterday by 33 defaults in the first two rounds. Among those who did not play was William Johnston.

Lake Forrest William Johnston

Fischer Brothers Win Ninth Caped Second Game 6 to 4

The Fischer Brothers baseball team beat Seattle Dry Dock Construction Co. 6 to 4 to take the second game of the series. Readers can find bargains on sashes doors windows and interior woodwork in the Star Want Ads miscellaneous column.

Fischer Brothers Fischer Bros Seattle Dry Dock & Construction Co Star

Welsh bout with White eyed for Denver Labor Day

Charley White trains hard to challenge Freddie Welsh for the world title in Denver on Labor Day. Nate Lewis says Welsh can beat Leonard when in shape, and White could claim credit beating a live champion if successful. The piece also notes Yankees tough season and other baseball quips.

Welsh Nate Lewis Charley White Freddie Welsh White Denver Leonard Lewis Freddy Welsh Freddie Yankees Col. Ruppert Huston Yankee Baker Gilhooley Magee Dug's Matty Australia Connie Mack Charles Weeghman Tinker Brooklyn

Failure to Hit Ball in Pinch Loses Game for Seattle Giants

In a Rainier valley tilt, Tacoma Bengals win 2 to 1 as Seattle Giants fail in late scoring chances. Key plays include Skeet Bigbee and Eddie Fries contributing for Tacoma, while Frank Nealey leads Seattle with half the team's hits. Dutch Mehlhaf is released by manager Russ Hall.

Seattle Giants Seattle Dug’s Rainier Valley Russ Hall Tacoma Bengals William Giants Frank Nealey

Players Suspended for Fight in Major Leagues

Chicago reports Tommy Austin of the Browns and catcher Thomas of the Red Sox have been suspended for fighting.

Chicago Tommy Austin Browns Catcher Thomas Red Sox

Two Titles to Be Fought Tonight at Elks Mitt Show

Two title bouts headline the Elks club card in Seattle with Northwest lightweight and featherweight crowns on the line. Harry Anderson and George Ingle weigh 1235 pounds together for their bouts. Leo Houck vows 125 pounds for Joe Farrell. Chet Neff faces Harry Casey in a Tacoma lightweight clash as part of a five-bout program at 8:30 p.m. Manager Adams announces the event at Fourth and Spring.

The Elks’ Club Seattle Harry Anderson George Ingle Leo Houck Joe Farrell Chet Neff Harry Casey Tacoma Frank Burns Pverett Wagner Adams

McGraw Hints At Possible Baseball Retirement

New York Aug 8 Giants manager John J McGraw refused to deny rumors he might retire at season’s end after twenty six years in uniform. He said a long career makes him think about quitting but nothing definite has been decided.

New York Johna J. McGraw Giants McGraw

Sports Wonder of South Dakota to Enter West Point

Vermillion South Dakota August 8 Gene Vidal sports wonder of the state in four branches football baseball basketball and track will enter West Point this fall he said today.

Sports Wonder of South Dakota West Point Vermillion Gene Vidal

Public Invitation to See Seattle Natatorium Pools

The Seattle Natatorium claims the most complete sanitary equipment among public baths in America. Every 3.5 hours the 266000 gallon pool is filtered and sterilized, and the public is invited to watch the emptying and refilling after 10:30 p.m. with no admission.

Seattle Natatorium America

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