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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1915

Page

7

Infield Signal Block System Urged After Giants Loss

Meikle criticizes Giants for reckless play and two balks that cost runs in Seattle defeat. Bonner balked the first run and the winning run in the tenth, Ward scoring on a technical double. Recommendation calls for a signal block system for safety and to prevent errors.

Giants Brooks Bonper Seattle Meikie Tigers Bonner Ward Beattie— Smith H. PO Wilson Stokke Johnson Kippert O Ward Levine Stevens Metkle P Enue Beattie Tacoma Gutgun Barth Grover Morse Dowbie

J W Stars Impress With Cindy In Baseball Notes

Jim McKenry has pitched tapings as a major leaguer. In time he has allowed 17 runs 43 hits, an average 43 runs per full nine innings and 6.14 hits. Williams' fee to the present time is 132 at bat, 35 hits, average .265.

Jim McKenry Williams

Oregon Coach Bezdek Names Englingby as Game Change

Uni of Oregon coach Bezdek told reporters he was disappointed but stayed with Englingby. Oregon had planned a toss up with Stanford to decide the game against Washington.

Bezdek Union Oregon Engingby Stanford Wash

Mud Ball Latest Barrage on Pa c Coast

Ryan from Los Angeles handles a mud ball on the Pacific Coast, cleaning it off to reveal a muddy surface that, in air, alters the ball’s flight. The ball was barred by officials amid the incident.

Ryan Los Angeles Trump

Detroit Club Pursues Star Naps Pitcher Morton Joe Jackson in Trade

Jennings offers 15 for Morton and 20 000 for a team player as Detroit Club targets star talent. Joe Jackson is mentioned as the sought after star in the bid for the club.

Jennings Morton Joe Jackson

Christy Mathewson Tests New Delivery Stride

The report notes Christy Mathewson working on a longer stride and experimenting with a new delivery to increase speed. It mentions the spitball as part of the pitching repertoire during the observed session.

Christy Mathewson

Williams Tennis Champion Demonstrates Powerful Serve

The article describes Williams at the start of his service motion with a high toss. He swings his right arm back then brings the racquet overhead with force, leaning back as he smashes the ball putting his weight into the stroke.

Wil- Name

Boston slump fears loom as rivals surge in pennant race

Seattle baseball writers note Detroit and Chicago quickening pace for the American League title as Boston suffers a potential slide. Tigers acquire Bill James, White Sox land Joe Jackson, and both clubs gain on the Red Sox with James and Jackson boosting pitching depth and run production. Jackson drives in Eddie Collins with a key eleventh inning triple for Chicago.

Seattle Boston Red Sox Detroit Chicago Boston Lkely Tigers Portland Bill James St. Louis White Sox Joe Jackson Cleveland Red Sox Eddie Collins

Spokane Fans See Indians Stay Distant From Pennant

A Spokane writer notes Indiana must endure a grueling coast schedule to hold their eight game lead in the Northwestern league. The Indians have won most road games but face six in Vancouver and 13 in Seattle with Tacoma slumping. Vancouver and Seattle meet often in a tougher endgame while Coltrin and I suffer injuries and pitching depth is strained.

Indiana Spokane Indians Seattle Vancouver Tacoma Tigertown Tigers Coltrin

Baseball Standings And Results Across Leagues

Baseball results and standings across American National Federal and American Association leagues. Scores include Chicago New York Boston St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Louis Kansas City Baltimore Minneapolis Cleveland Milwaukee St Paul Columbus Indianapolis and more with varied outcomes.

Chicago New York Boston Louie Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Baltimore Pitteburo Kansas City Louwis Minneapolis Cleveland Milwaukee Loulevine T. Paul Columbus Indianapolis

Portus Baxter’s Cadillac Finds Trans-Pacific Liner at Three Tree Point

A year after Portus Baxter’s heir sold for $46,750 a Cadillac mishap leads to a surprising discovery. A trans-Pacific liner sits in his front yard after speeding around Gowan’s store corner at Three Tree point as the Red Sox win again in a Monday streak.

Portus Baxter Gowan's Three Tree Point Red Sox Sean Gregg St. Louey

Gambling Clu bs Run at Seattle Clubs Exposed by Star

The Star reveals a network of Seattle gambling dens operating as social clubs on Fifth and Spring streets and nearby blocks. Police claim no crime exists despite licensed liquor and private capital profits. Clubs named include Dumas, T M A Green Room, Manhattan, Douglas, Business Men's, Union, Washington Republican, and Lions.

Tal Lang Seattle Dumas Club Fifth Ave. South Washington Green Room Spring St Manhattan King St Douglas Club Third Ave Business Men’s Club Crown Building James Union Club Union Block First Ave Washington Republican Club Olympus Lions’ Club Star Landin David T. Cardwell Burr Williams Albert Huddieson Black Sears Torrey Charles ‘Shomo John Roberts Hot Springs Ark Printers’ and Pressmen's Club Griffiths M-Quad John Green Uglas Club Frankiih Hence Brookins Harry Shear Bush Dr. O'Brien Frank Babb Sears and Sears and Torrey

Five Children Die In Fire At Tooth Home

Four Tooth children and a neighbor’s child, ages two to eight, perished in a house fire near Twin Falls Idaho after parents locked them inside while they attended a party. Fire destroyed the home and the charred bodies were found in the rubble.

Twin Falls Ida John Tooth Tooth Here

Governor Brumbaugh Visit To Seattle Luncheon Tour

Gov. Martin Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania will visit Seattle with 68 men and 48 women for a luncheon and boulevard tour on September 7. Otto Case, secretary of the Seattle Commercial club, relayed the invitation.

Martin Brumbaugh Pennnsylvania Seattle Commercial Club Otto Case

Japanese Panama Maru Refloated After Grounding

The Japanese liner Panama Maru, grounded in mud at Three Tree Point, was floated with tug aid at 6 PM Monday. No injuries reported and ship resumed movement under tow toward harbor.

Three Tree Point

Northwestern League Would Lose Friend If Herzog Quits

Rumors spread among ballplayers in New York that Charley Herzog planned to leave the Reds and become manager of the Baltimore Federal league club. St Louis Federal players and some NL players from Chicago and New York heard the talk, noting Baltimore as Herzog’s hometown and suggesting he prefers leading a team there.

Northwestern League Herzog CINCY St. Louis Feds Cubs Chicago New York Baltimore

Matty Mathews Changes Style To Extend Career

Christy Mathewson, after 15 years of success, uses the spitball and splitter to prolong his pitching career. He says he is relying on the wet one as his fastball wanes, admitting the rare shift and noting Cy Young and Ed Walsh as precedents. This season he has seven wins, last season 24.

Brown Holmes Christy Mathewson Matty Cy Young Ed Walsh Chicago White Sox Young

Johnston Recalls Munro Death Bids Major Return

Jimmy Johnston Oakland outfielder and star base stealer of the Pacific Coast league is set for a third major league trial as Chicago National League club exercises its option. Jack Munro, famed prize ring figure who fought Jim Jeffries, has been killed in Northern France after serving with the Canadian contingent. Abe Ruef, paroled, will refrain from Frisco politics.

Los Angeles Cal Jimmy Johnston Oakland Johnston Jack Munro Jim Jeffries France Munro

Market Report on Dairy and Cheese Names Across States

A brief note lists dairy market items and product labels including domestic wheel Limburger and Washington creamery butter. It mentions Oregon triplete Wisconsin twins Wisconsin triplets Washington twins and Young America butter, highlighting brand and regional naming patterns.

Limburger Oregon Wisconsin Twins Wisconsin Washington Twins Young America

President of Minnesota U lauds Suzallo in Seattle visit

Dr. George Edgar Vincent president of the University of Minnesota arrived in Seattle from Canada en route to California expositions. He addressed the College club on Vocation and Culture and planned a public talk at Broadway High School on The Sense of the State. Alumni will host him at dinner.

George Edgar Vincent University of Minnesota Seattle Canada College Club Broadway High School Suzzallo

Boston Red Sox Batting Punch Shines With Few Regulars Below .250

The Red Sox show strong batting depth with most regulars above .250 and pitchers adding offense. Tris Speaker leads at .328 with Cobb and Jackson near the top, while Eddie Collins and others boost the mound corps. Pitching bats contribute, helping Boston stay ahead of Detroit and Chicago.

Boston Red Sox Brown Holmes Sox Cobb Crawford Veach Detroit Eddie Collins Fournier Weaver Chicago White Sox Boston Gang Chicago Jackson Hobntzel Thomas Carrigan Janvrin Gardner Gregg Ruth Foster Wood Collins Mays Henriksen Heine Wagner Everett Scott

Spokane and Seattle Clash Over 1916 League Reorganization

The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports demand for a broad 1916 schedule satisfactory to Spokane. Farr and Dugdale oppose backing a club under current conditions, and fans urge action as talks on realignment intensify.

Seattle Spokane Dugdale Farr Spokane Spokesman-Review

Wenatchee Hires A Eastern Coach For 1915 16

A. L. Marble, Kansas Aggies football star, named coach of athletics and physics instructor at Wenatchee high school for 1915 16. Marble played tackle and backfield, promising a uniformly strong team with the season ahead.

Wenatchee A. L. Marble Kansas Aggies Wenatchee High School Mable

White Sox Scout George Davis Heads to Northwest League

Chicago White Sox scout George Davis is scheduled to visit the Northwest League next week to observe prospects and evaluate talent for potential assignments.

George Davis Chicago White Sox

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