Hugh Fullerton Breaks Ski Jumping Record Says He Did
In Cary Illinois Hugh S Fullerton and locals recount a ski jump experience described as a record for a beginner. Fullerton details the ride down the 55 degree hill and a 115 foot takeoff, recounting two attempts and a 27 foot first leap. He captures the thrill and humor while noting he seeks a longer jump or risk.
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Hugh S. Fullerton
Gua
Sweden
Cary
Rayner Omtredt
Barney Reilley
Rayner
Mays Hints Move to Federals Over Salary Standoff
Portland Feb 6 Carl Mays former Northwestern league pitcher and last season with Providence IL may join the Federals if Boston does not raise his pay to 3600 for next season. Federals president Gilmore has wired for contract terms two years. Mays was drafted by Boston but seeks higher salary. Also mention Wenatchee High School boys basketball loss to Cashmere 28 to blank.
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Portland
Ore
Boston Red Sox
Carl Mays
Providence International League
Federals
Gilmore
Mays
Boston
Seattle Ad Promises Cure for Asthma and Diseases
A Seattle based ad by Olympic View Sanitarium claims cures for asthma bronchial issues and many conditions including bronchitis catarrh gastr ic ulcer bowel diseases rheumatism epilepsy heart eczema and more. The notice offers to provide names and addresses of cured patients and lists contact at 14 16 W Harrison and Queen Anne 3127.
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Boston
New York
Seattle
Boxers to Clash at S A C Friday Smokers card
A boxing smoker at the S A C gym next Friday features two interclub bouts between Multnomah and S A C, five local boxing matches, and two wrestling bouts. Matches include Gleason vs Hewlett at 125, Sontag vs Schull at 158, Baird vs Madden at 125, Phelps vs Banckie at 115, Richardson vs Marshall at 125, Stone vs Cahill at 158, Gleason vs Scott at 115, plus 135 and 126-pound wrestlers to be announced.
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Multnomah
Seattle
Earl Baird
Lloyd Madden
Tom Phelps
Wesley Banckie
Phil Richardson
Frank Marshall
Stanley Stone
Herman Cahil
Irving Gleason
Claud Scott
Oliver Rundle
Pete Wille
Plymouth Church Five to Meet Y M C A in City Final
Plymouth Church five faces the YMCA tonight in the Plymouth gym for the second game of the city championship. A win would clinch the title after the team won the opener last Saturday night.
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Plymouth Church
Plymouth
Elks House League Scores and Bowlers Shine
In Elks house league action Capt Hoffmans team No 5 defeated Capt Jones team No 3 by 2396 to 2357 with Hoffman posting a 200 high and 187 average. Geralds cafe squad beat the Bismarcks 2677 to 2567 as John son rolled 209 for high score and 199 for high average. The Violets fell to the Blacks 2714 to 2560 with Harris of the Blacks rolling 237 and a 211 1 3 average. Tonight Grinnell Churchill Stevens Ehrlieh and Schwarzbaugh face Brown Edwards Cook Galbraith and Harris on the A C alleys.
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Elks
Capt. Hoffman
Capt. Jones
Hoffman
Bismarcks
Gerald's Cafe
Johnson
the Violets
Blacks
Harris
The
A. C
Grinnell, Churchill
Stevens
Ehrlieh
Schwarzbaugh
Brown
Edwards
Cook
Galbraith
Newport R. I. Tennis Club Loses 1915 Championship
The Newport R I tennis club, long a championship scene, has lost the 1915 tournament which the U S association decrees will be played this year on the West Side Tennis Club courts in New York.
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Newport, R. J
U.S. Association
West Side Tennis Club
New York
Champ Tennis Race Off This Year In U S Lawn Tennis
At a meeting in New York the U S Lawn Tennis Association decided no challenge would be issued for the Davis cup this year due to wartime travel restrictions. England France Germany and Australia cannot compete, players will be ranked by season play. R O Wrenn of New York was elected president.
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New York
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
America
England
France
Germany
Australia
R. O. Wrenn
London
Harry Vardon
Francis Culmet
Chick Evans
Vardon
Northwestern team owners adopt season schedule
The meeting of Northwestern team owners adjourned at a Seattle hotel after approving a season schedule praised by Joe McGinnity as better than past years. The schedule avoids excessive league matches and preserves balanced play. In billiards, C A Moon, S M Stone and E Stone lead the three cushion tournament at the 8 A C with perfect scores. The Chicago Federal team officially adopts the nickname Whales, based on fan suggestions.
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Northwestern
Seattle
Joe McGinnity
C. A. Moon
S.M. Stone
E. Stone
Whales
Chicago Federal
Fed
Washington Defeats Oregon In Slow Conference Game
The University of Washington beat Oregon 32 to 16 in a slow paced affair marked by many Oregon fouls. Washington received eight fouls from Referee Sexemith amid coach Bezdek's protests as lighting issues interrupted play and Savage struggled for rhythm. The same teams were set to clash again tonight.
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University of Washington
Oregon
Washington
Sexemith
Bezdek
Savage
Oregon Aggies
Broadway High and Queen Anne clash in tight basketball
Broadway High tied Queen Anne 28 to 26 after a hard fought game at Queen Anne gym. Hill boys trailed 19 to 0 at halftime but rallied. Franklin beat Hallard 20 to 12. West Seattle upset Lincoln High 23 to 16. Broadway Cassels scored 17 in the 32012 win over Queen Anne Midgets.
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Broadway High Five
Queen Anne
Hill Boys
Hill
Franklin
Hallard
West Seattle
Lincoln High
Lincoln Seconds
West Seattle Seconds
Broadway Feathers
Cassels
Broadway
Veal End
J. W Godwin & Co Ducks, Young
White River
Burbanks
Oregon
Yakima
Puget Sound
Washington
the Kradner Co
Toney
Cabo
Ehington
Rome
Cal
Parships
Wisconsin Creamery
Wisconsin
Washington Twins
Dell Dope Mixes Draft News and Court Reversal
Dell Dope Mixes Draft News and Court Reversal reports that N Y Weiser Dell a former Seattle pitcher has been drafted by Newark New Jersey from Seattle and will join Brooklyn this season. The New York appellate court reversed a lower court ruling and ordered a new trial for Casey Hageman versus the American League over contract money.
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Auburn
N. Y
Weiser Dell
Seattle
Newark
N. J
Dell
Brooklyn
New York
Casey Hageman
American League
Eddie Callahan Granted Unconditional Release by Seals
At his own request Eddie Callahan outfielder for the San Francisco Seals was released yesterday. He will manage a minor league team.
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Eddie Callahan
San Francisco Seals
Boxing Chatter and Sports Notes From The Era
A collage of boxing gossip and sport reflections critiques a McFarland Gibbons dream bout at Madison Square Garden and weighs weights and odds. The column spoofs promoters, notes prizes, war impact on gear, and mentions Johnson, Open golf hopes, and racing and baseball quirks.
Thompson Leads YMCA Swimming Contest After First Week
Sidney Thompson aged 15 from England leads the boys division in a YMCA swimming meet as the first week closes. Football rules changes loom as the intercollegiate rules committee meets in New York to discuss the forward pass adjustments. Johnny Ertle, bantamweight, defeated Chick Hayes in a ten round Milwaukee bout per newspaper decision. Venice California Coast League team buys William Purtell from Detroit while Oakland acquires Carl Manda from the Chicago White Sox. Real estate ads invite listings in Star Want Ads.
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Sidney Thompson
England
Johnny Ertle
St. Pan
Chick Hayes
Milwaukee
Venice
Cal
William Purtell
Detroit
Oakland
Carl Manda
Chicago White Sox
Letters From Star Readers A German Writes
A German correspondent questions militarism and pride in service in the Kaiser's army while contrasting English attitudes. Readers debate German work ethic in London, youth justice, and saloon issues mentioning Seattle and Mercer Island. Readers protest saloon blame and defend liquor sellers amid a youth death case.
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the Star
London
Englishman defender urges Americans respect in work
The Englishman in The Star argues against A. G. Daman's attack and defends his countrymen. He notes travel in foreign lands, work in the United States, and friendships with Americans. He asserts Americans would treat him with respect when sharing a job.
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the Star
A. G. Daman
Everett
United States
Canada
States
Editor questions importation of Belgians for farms
The Star is challenged for advocating Belgian importation to work southern farms. The letter questions the meaning and potential impact on local workers, urging clarification of the editorial stance and its consequences.
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the Star
Navy Yard Route Steamers Schedule from Colman Dock Seattle
HM B Kennedy and Tour steamers depart Colman Dock Seattle at 6 20am 8 00am 10 20am 1 30pm 2 00pm Saturday 6 30pm 11 45pm Sunday times vary timetable subject to change without notice Phone 3101 price 506 round trip
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HM. B. Kennedy
Colman Dock
Seattle
Yakima Gem potatoes drop two dollars at market
Market report notes Yakima Gem potatoes fell two dollars on Saturday with top price dipping from 24 to 22 and bottom price sliding from 22 to 20. Dimmed demand affected both ends of the price range.
Johnson Sought Ahead of Willard Bout Near El Paso
Government officials in El Paso say Washington ordered vigilance for Jack Johnson as he heads toward a March 6 45 round match with Jess Willard across the Rio Grande in Juarez. Johnson faces Chicago solicited white slavery charges and may pass through U S ports en route. News notes Havana arrival reports and a Florida pre season series for Chicago and Philadelphia teams during training.
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Ment
Washington
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Juarez
Rio Grange
el Paso
Johnson
Chicago
U. S
Battle Ground
Havana
Cuba
Philadelphia
Florida
Live Questions in Seattle Sagebrush Philosophy
Edwin J. Brown argues against Bouillon on class interests and wage labor. He contends modern industry depends on wage slavery and surplus value extracted by owners, urging opposition to regulation that oppresses private enterprise and favors one class. He contrasts jitney buses with street cars, condemns restrictive policy as oppression.
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Seattle
Edwin J. Brown
DO. D. Sa
Wiest Ave
Union Bik
Mr. Bouillon
Boullion
Bouillon
Raiilroads
Second Avenue
Union Street
LDWLN
J. Brown
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