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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
7
Track stars aim to break Maxey Longs 47 second straightaway yard mark at the exposition track in Francisco Aug 10. Ted Mere mile record holder Bing Dismond from the University of Chi and Frank Sloman of the San Francisco club will compete as wind conditions delay the event.
Alva Richards heads the field in a five event program including the 1600 meter run 110 meter hurdles javelin throw pole vault and discus. The meet features several entrants from area schools as competition heats up on the track and field day.
Chicago August 10. Charles Weeshman owner of the Chicago Federal league club says bleacher seats for league games in Chicago will be sold for 10 cents upon the Whales return to Chicago.
The Washington state tennis tournament at Blakistone field begins with favorites prevailing. Miss Mayme McDonald defeats Miss Burrill 4-6 6-0 6-1, C. W. Shannon triumphs 6-1 6-4, and Burrill beats Ned Shannon 6-2 6-2, among other results.
The Giants, under McGraw, surge in August as the pennant chase tightens. Seven clubs remain within reach with four-game streaks and key players like Johnny Evers shaping Boston and Detroit as September contenders. The American race narrows with Boston and Detroit leading, while the White Sox disappoint despite a strong lineup.
An advertisement stresses the importance of title protection and urges readers to insist on reliable title insurance when purchasing real estate. The notice emphasizes long lasting impact of these protections on property ownership.
Councilman Lundy filed a bill to abolish the Argo grade crossing at Eighth Street and Dawson near Georgetown after several fatal accidents. The measure goes to the streets and sewers committee for consideration. The plan calls for wiring the street under the railway tracks at the cost of the railroad.
Leavenworth celebrated after Gov. Lister pardoned Harry E. Carr who had been convicted of second degree murder in the revenge killing linked to his 15 year old daughter. Hundreds gathered at the Carr residence in the wake of the pardon.
President Spencer proposed adding two children to each public school class to save salaries for extra teachers, but the board rejected the idea. The 1916 budget totals 2,146,150 dollars, an increase of 112,000 dollars from the prior year.
Spokane reports Walter Mails lasted two thirds of an inning allowing three runs before Ed Kippert cleared the left field fence with bases loaded in the fourth. Seattle added a later run on Morse’s triple and McIvor’s infield hit as Keefe pitched well for the Indians.
In a patchwork card of results, New York drew Cleveland 1 1, Chicago beat Philadelphia 4 to 0, Detroit defeated Washington, and St Louis won 6 to ?. National league games saw Brooklyn shell Chicago 18 to 6, Cincinnati 6, Philadelphia 6, St Louis 3. Federal results include St Louis 43 over Baltimore 2 and Newark 4 4, Kansas City 0 2. American Association action lists Indianapolis 6 Milwaukee 1 and Minneapolis 4 Columbus 5. Kansas City 6 beat Cleveland 4 and St Paul 8 Louisville 2 in 16 innings.
Covey Wet Wash defeated Belmont Ore Works 11 to 1 in a league game. Schwager and Nettleton tallied 3 as Seattle Aerials beat Suquamish 4 to 8. Georgetown Pirate and FR. V. A. C. 6. Highland A. Co. Felix club 16, Transportation club notched a score.
A golfer recalled a tense moment when his 150 yard drive seemed unlikely to drop, admitting that after the ball started, he doubted it would go in before celebrating the hole.
Berkeley reports coach James Garfield Schaeffer returning from the Midwest as arrivals for the UC season speculate on a Pacific Coast Conference joining Oregon Washington and Nevada. The outlook favors Northwest powerhouses, with two games against Washington and a likely matchup with Oregon. Schaeffer aims to develop a fast freshman squad and a sharp young varsity.
Miss Mary Browne and other women players grow wary as Mrs Bundy formerly Miss May Sutton returns to form. Bundy routed Browne in a set and beat Florence Sutton, signaling a renewed challenge to Molla Bjurstedt’s recent dominance. Mike Gibbons insures his hands, mocking would be rivals.
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