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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1916

Page

3

Football Season Nears as Schools Prepare for Gridiron

Despite a warm spell, September 1 approaches signaling the start of football practice across schools, colleges, and universities. Dobie’s Washington Huskies look to a strong squad amid California games, while public interest rises in a potential Washington–California clash and a Spokane effort to move Ken Williams to Portland. Lyle Bigbee begins with Pittsburgh in his first Pirates appearance, and boxing fans anticipate a Lloyd added versus George Ingle bout at the Tivoli tonight.

College Nd University Lloydadded Northwest George Ingle Rock of the Woods Tivoli

Ingle Holds Narrow Edge Over Madden At Tivoli Tonight

Boxing card at the Tivoli features Lloyd Madden vs George Ingle in the main light weight bout. Betting places Ingle as a slight favorite though Madden remains popular with fans. The show also includes Frank Byrne vs Eddie Hubbard and a Japanese wrestling match plus a blindfolded fight among several colored lads.

Lloyd Madden Geo, Ingle Eddie Hubbard Frank Burns Bert Forbes Joe Harrahan Harry Casey Wally Jones Willie Fitzgerald Marty Bexter Tison George Ingle Sawate Dan Salt Salt Frank Byrne Madden Ingle Eddie Calgary Altho Far Western Lotsa Kale

Trainers in near contest at Camp White's and Welsh's

Peace returns between Freddie Walsh and Charley White as both camps intensify training for the 20–round Labor Day championship bout. Charley Rose and Joe Thomas argued over a rubbing table but managers halted the quarrel. White backs training after Pueblo action while Welsh increases sessions with heavy gear and cautious work.

Colorado Springs Peace Freddie Walsh Charley White Labor Day Charley Rose Welsh Joe Thomas Acta White Lewis Pollok Kid Mex Charley Stewart Connelly Indianapolis Harry Bramer Freddie Bratton Battling Reddy

Browns Have Chance to Cop Flag Says Jones

New York Aug 25 Fielder Jones manager of the St Louis American league club says he has a good chance to win the pennant if his words are not twisted He notes the Browns need an even break in New York and Boston to surge toward the flag and remain within a half game of Chicago whose White Sox were defeated in Washington The Browns show a classy brand and can challenge for third place with Comiskey’s high priced team

New York Jones St. Louis United Preas Yanks White Sox Washington Browns Comiskey Warriors Chicago

Markets Today Complete Report Summary

Markets today show a 2 percent change with totals including 382.00 and 40.00 in reported figures. No additional context or entity names are provided in the fragment.

Matty Keeps One Game Reds Capped

John K. Tener the National League president denied Philadelphia’s protest of the August 11 game in Philadelphia. Umpires ruled Cincinnati won 3 to 2 and the protest was dismissed.

Matty Reds New York John K. Tener National League Philadelphia Cincinnati

Militiamen Prepare Football Teams at Camp Willis

Ohio militiamen at Camp Willis will form football elevens next month. Miller, captain elect of Ohio Wesleyan, and Clarence Childs, ex Indiana coach, are among the prominent bidders. Dozens of men from Cleveland regiments have gridiron experience.

Columbus Ohio Camp Willis Miller Ohio Wesleyan University Clarence Childs Indiana University Cleveland

Athletics Draw Better On Road Than Ever Before

The Athletics, stuck in the cellar all season, have been drawing on the road in a way not seen before, showing unexpected resilience and staying power amid a disappointing home stretch.

Athletics

Nebraska Shot Is Winner at St. Louis Trap Tourney

The preliminary handicap of the interstate association trapshooting tournament in St. Louis was won by Al Coyen of Fremont Nebraska with 97 hits and three misses in the 100 target event.

ST. Louis al Coyen Fremont Neb

Lawrence Hall in Everett Labor Day bout weighs 116 pounds

Laurence Hall fights lightweights and eyed light welterweight possibilities as promoter balked at a 135 pound foe Benny Chavez. Hall once trained with Welsh sparring partners before Northwest matches amid college football and baseball manager worries over players on border duty as Star Want Ads offer bargains.

Laurence Hall Everett Labor Day Portland Hall Benny Chavez Welsh Northwest Chavez

Bike Race Entry Sparks City Boy Interest

The Star announces a Labor Day bicycle race for boys 17 and under with a $42.50 Excelsior motorcycle bike as first prize. Many youths have asked to enter and view the prize in Piper & Taft’s Seneca street window while Seattle Bicycle Club is organized to advance the sport.

Star Seneca Street Piper & Taft Seattle Bicycle Club

Great Falls Triumph Over Giants With Misfits On Team

In Great Falls on August 25 Seattle Giants used two recruits who faced a rough night as the Electrics pushed ahead. Ryan misplayed two balls in left field, while Taylor started on the mound and lasted three innings before being replaced. Final score: Great Falls 10, Seattle 1.

Seattle Wood W. Cunningham Metver Healy Ween Ryan Cunningham Taylor Ave Attreo Bennett Meardi Kelly Teevke Naworth Garrity Tee Heater Kallio Great Falls Seattle Giants Ryan Tenley Raymond Short Shaw

Jim Scott Suspended for Training Rules Violations

Washington reports veteran White Sox pitcher Jim Scott was suspended after being found breaking training rules. Manager Rowland ordered him back to the windy village yesterday, ending his current season with the club.

Washington Jim Scott White Sox Rowland Windy Village

Spokane Beats Tacoma Tigers in Easy Win

Spokane defeats the Tacoma Tigers by a wide margin in a baseball game. Webb, Sheely, Bonner, Alexander and Bartholemy contributed to the offense and pitching held firm throughout the contest.

Tacoma Webb and Sheely Bonner Alexander and Bartholemy

Baseball Scores From Today’s Graphs

American results show Boston beat Detroit 3 0. New York 44 over St Louis 5 2. Washington defeated Chicago 8 3. Philadelphia 6 2 over Cleveland 5 4. High scoring games marked the day’s action with multiple teams posting wins.

Boston Detroit New York St. Louis Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland

National results and a note on Colonel Ebbets pennant

National results show Pittsburg 19 over New York 1, Chicago 1 over Boston 5, Cincinnati 2 over Brooklyn 1, and St. Louis 2 over Philadelphia 7. The piece notes Colonel C H Ebbets has won a pennant but never reached a world series. when he does the occasion will be remembered widely.

Pittsburg New York Chicago Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia C. H. Ebbets

Baseball Notes On Players And Pitching Philosophy

The article discusses National League stars Larry Doyle and Dave Robertson as potential successors to Ty Cobb, praising Robertsons speed power and eye. It compares Honus Wagner and Hans Wagner historically, mentions Jeff Pfeffer and Sherrod Smith in a World Series context, and outlines Fielder Jones pitching ideas that prioritize deception and control as key pennant factors.

Hans Wagner Larry Doyle Jake Daubert Dave Robertson Dave Ty Cobb Robertson Cobb Honus Brooklyn Jeff Pfeffer Sherrod Smith

Open Season Dates Set for Birds Across Counties

Open season for upland birds begins September 1 east of the Cascade mountains. Native pheasant and blue grouse may be hunted in eastern counties September 1 to November 15. Specific counties like Walla Walla Asotin Garfield Columbia list earlier openings and closures for pheasant, blue grouse, quail, Chinese pheasant, rose pheasant, prairie chicken. Spokane and Douglas counties show varied start dates and closures.

Cascade Mountains Walla Walla Clarkston Garfield Columbia Spokane Asotin Kittites Whitman Nate Ae Ferry Lincoln West Clarkston Fast Clarkston Spokane County Douglas County

Big Baseball Deal Rumor Involves Dodgers Merkle Swap

In Cincinnati on August 25 a rumored major deal linked the Brooklyn team with the New York Nationals as Dodgers seek a first base fill for the Daubert injury. Report says Dodgers would trade Dell Appleton and Getz to the Giants for Merkle.

Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Nationals Dodgers Daubert Giants Dell Appleton Getz Merkle

Butte and Beavers Stage Wild Contest

Butte and Beavers compete in a chaotic matchup featuring players Acosta Hood Cheek Schroeder Leifer McGinnity Jones. The event unfolds with turnovers and frantic action as both sides press for dominance.

Butte and Butte R. H. EB Vancouver

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