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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
7
The Tacoma Tigers defeated the Mails 6 to 3 in a marathon sixteen inning game. Mails dropped a record, and Tealy Raymond of the Giants had a rough outing as Tacoma pushed across late runs to secure the win.
National tennis champion R Norris Williams demonstrates the back-hand stroke. The image captures him halfway through the swing with emphasis on grip. He notes the grip as the key to powering the back-hand drive with the thumb braced against the racquet.
Connie Mack announces the purchase of third baseman McDonald from the Houston, Texas club. Baker is stated to be located only 25 miles away.
Vancouver reports the Beavers beat Spokane 4 to 3 as Spokane tied the game in the seventh with three runs. A pass to Giddings, a sacrifice, and Brinker's hit to center produced the winning run. Bob Wicker was expelled and fined $1 by Cores Hochlitt. Batteries Arnett and Brottem for Vancouver. Noyes and Brenegan for Spokane.
NewYork Aug 25 The Pennsylvania State football program will undergo a full coaching change this season Charley Brickley former Harvard captain is named assistant to head coach Dick Harlow who replaces Bill Hollenbeck Brickley was previously announced as Johns Hopkins coach assignments remain unsettled until autumn
Charles Comiskey ends negotiations with the Los Angeles club over Second Baseman McMullin and Shortstop Terry as price demands proved excessive.
Andy McPherson left guard of Washington’s championship squad plans to enter the University of Chicago in September his strong build and football intelligence mark him as a loss to Washington football prospects this season though not yet confirmed he intends to pursue medicine and move to Chicago.
Norman B. Taber, the world's mile record holder, advocates a science driven program. He says a mile runner should eat solid foods that build endurance and train as a blend of sprinter and plodder. His plan favors cross country work to build endurance then interval sprinting and daily distance runs. A short, tough endurance block is unnecessary. one week or more of wind and leg work helps. A three mile slow track run is part of the regimen.
Results from the second day of the Queen Anne tennis tournament list men's singles matches such as Maker vs Mallinger and Worth vs E Pope with scores, plus ladies singles results Norton vs Moore, and various doubles outcomes with teams like Mrs Worth and Mrs Arnold.
The second annual open tennis tournament for West Side players will be staged September 4 5 and 6 under the Pickwick club. Events include men's singles doubles ladies doubles and mixed doubles. Eligible players reside at Alki Point West Seattle Gatewood Fauntleroy and Youngstown. Prizes awarded to event winners. Details from Oliver Campbell 4559 California Ave. West 45.
Mary shows signs of extreme stress as she reveals a coercive letter from a former lover accusing her of deceit and threatening ruin. She contemplates sending documents to a relative to expose him while considering leaving her trusteeship and pursuing rare books. The scene ends with a plan to involve Dick to resolve the crisis, continuing tomorrow.
Wholesale vegetable and fruit dealers report activity and prices in today’s market column. The notice lists payments to sellers and the amounts due for perishable produce.
Two bands of armed Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande at Fort Ringgold, 80 miles from Brownsville, and U S soldiers pursue them. General Navarro issues a proclamation allowing Mexicans to return home as trenches are built near Matamoras. A Mexican was jailed for a speech urging armed action against the United States.
Pop Dillon proclaims in Portland that the Angels will win the pennant with Frisco close in pursuit. Abe Attell plans a comeback to boxing after a long layoff.
Nearly 200 more bases have been swiped this season in the American league than in the National. A total of 982 sacks have been pilfered in the American, 794 in the National. Three American clubs Detroit Chicago and New York have stolen more than 150 bases each, while the best mark in the National is 132 by Pittsburgh.
The boxing world awaits a middleweight champion as talk centers on Mike Gibbons Packey McFarland and Les Darcey. Analysts note Gibbons faces Darcey and speculate a Dillon return at 158 pounds could join the field. If the Packey McFarland bout determines the winner, a true champ may emerge across divisions.
New York Giants receive Rube Benton from the National League after a verbal 20 day option by Herrmann. two days before expiration, McGraw agrees to sell Benton to Pittsburgh for a better offer from Clarke.
Detroit August 26 Ty Cobb denied any knowledge of an offer reported to have been made to him by the Federals. The story claimed Cobb was offered 100000 for a three year contract.
Cleveland star Joe Jackson, now with the White Sox, drew interest from Boston Washington and New York as teams sought to block rivals. Washington aimed to replace Shanka at third base while Boston planned heavy spending to keep him from Detroit or Chicago. Jackson signed a strong contract through 1919 as Federal League overtures arose.
On January 7 Doctor J Eugene Jordan had his medical license restored after the State Medical Board had revoked it for allegedly false cure claims in advertisements. Judge Walter M French ruled the ad did not prove moral turpitude and credited numerous cured patients and credible witnesses. The ruling noted no harmful medicines or public morals violations. The case highlighted community support and published cures to counter the board's claims.
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