Special Election on Port of Seattle Bonds Planned
Notice to Port of Seattle voters of a March 7 1916 special election to consider three bond propositions under Resolution No 293 1916. Proposi tion one seeks 255 000 for belt line railways. proposition two 20 000 for North Shore Lake Union improvements. proposition three 15 000 for Lake Union Wharf and terminal works. Bonds payable from net income and or port district taxes with varied maturities. Port Commission secretary certifies notice dated February 16 1916.
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Amateurs and lifesavers stir the Old Guard talk
The Sporting Zone weighs a rule by the Amateur Athletic Union declaring lifesavers at beaches as professionals. The stance shocks start swimmers like Norman Ross and Charlies Pavlicek and spurs talk of changing amateur status across the coast and East. A quip about Taft and baseball follows, with notes on college baseball honor systems and figures such as Jess Willard and Benny Kauff.
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Williams Named Spokane Pilot After Delay
SPOKANE Feb 26 After an extended wait F C Jr owner of the Northwestern league club selected Nick Williams as manager. Williams formerly led the Portland Colts for four seasons and played as catcher for the San Francisco Seals. He piloted Portland in 1911 12 12 14 and came close to a pennant in 1914.
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Aggies Top Washington State 25 to 17 in Oregon Clash
Oregon Aggies moved atop the Northwest conference standings after a 25 to 17 win over Washington State College in Corvallis. The game opened with a slow start before Oregon built a 15 to 8 lead at halftime and extended the margin to finish the night strong.
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De Oro Loses World Three-Cushion Title
Philadelphia report: Alfred De Oro falls to Chas Ellis in Dillards match for the world three-cushion championship. Ellis wins 150 to 129 as Ellis nets 61 points to De Oro's 29.
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Birmingham and Somers settle Cleveland dispute
The long running quarrel between Joe Birmingham the Cleveland manager and former owner Charles Somers ends with a settlement announced in Cleveland. Birmingham’s $20 000 claim against the club is compromised by new owners and the exact payoff is not disclosed. In New York Jens Willard trains for a March 25 ten round bout with Frank Moran with Walter Monahan and Jack Hemple as sparring partners.
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Pugilistic News and Gossip: Smith to meet Gibbons in St Paul
Jeff Smith who defeated Les Darcy and twice beat Eddie McGoorty plans a March 17 bout with Mike Gibbons in St Paul as he claims the middleweight world title alights on his Australian victories. Willard’s $47,500 fight pay vs Moran sparks talk of era inflation and boxing riches while Honey Mellody builds a Boston stable for a cross region tour.
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Ten Best Stallions Sell for $696 009
The sale of Peter the Great at age 21 for $50,000 stirs debate on prices for elite trotting horses. Only top test stallions have topped $50,000 historically, and a list of the ten best sellers totals $696,000.
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Glossary of golf terms with quirky notes and college sports updates
An eclectic mix of golf slang with humorous definitions, then shifts to college athletic news. Stanford crews to challenge Eastern waters again, Princeton seeks larger track turnout, Yale oarsmen prep on new Derby course, and Illinois football drill plans for 1916. The National Commission reports 1915 finances and costs, plus the U S indoor skating championship awarded to Pittsburgh for February.
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Ballard Stuns Queen Anne In Low-Scoring Tie
Ballard's five outplayed Queen Anne to win 29 to 19 as Mikkles on and McLoughin starred for Ballard while O Neil led Queen Anne. Lincoln rallied for a 33-13 win over Franklin with Tevis scoring six and Eckman and Vaux adding forward play. Broadway easily defeated West Siders as West Seattle fell short without three regulars.
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Vans and Mets End Season in Tight Pacific Coast Ho ckey Stand
Vancouver and Seattle finish tied for second in the Pacific Coast Hockey League after Friday results. Victoria crushed the Millionaires 7 to 6 while Portland beat Seattle 6 to 2, with Vancouver rallying for six straight goals after an early 6‑0 lead by Victoria. Lester Patrick and Frank Patrick featured for the foes.
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Toronto After Seattle Team Pursues Five Seahawks Players
The Toronto NHL club is reported to seek five Seattle players to finish the season. Targeted are Frank Foyston, Jack Walker, Ed Carpenter, Cully Wilson, and Harry Holmes. The pursuit aims to strengthen Toronto’s roster for the remainder of the campaign.
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Broadway Second Team Triumphs Over Ward 45 to 15
Herbert Coupe, captain of Broadway second team, starred as Broadways beat Ward 45 to 15. Fray of Broadway regained shooting touch with seven field goals. Ballard’s small forwards Mikkleson and McLoughin press Broadway guards for Tuesday match at Broadway gym.
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Yankee ice star to invade Norway for meeting with champ
Bobby McLean, speed king of American skating, plans to invade Norway to demand a meeting with Oscar Mathieson, the present world ice champion who has twice refused to defend his title against the Chicagoan. McLean was stripped of amateur status after appearing in a cafe as part of an entertainment program.
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Cutler Accuses Costello After Bout Spat Incident
San Jose report says Charlie Cutler heavyweight wrestler issued a statement charging George Costello of St Paul spat upon Cutler’s hand after their match last night.
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