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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1916

Page

7

Western football gains from Brown victory and Spokane hopes

Western State College beat Brown 16 to 7, affirming strong regional gridiron status alongside Yale and Harvard hopefuls. Spokane aims to host a major football game, while promoter Dr. B F Roller covers wrestling for the New York Herald and recalls earlier Seattle roots and athletic leadership roles.

Ashington State Brown O. A Michigan Aggies Yale Carlisle Williams Vermont Harvard Lyra W. Ss Coun Gil Doble Crimson W. SC B. F. Roller Seattle New York Herald Gotch Roller

Huggins Sways Free Pass Counts In National League

Miller Huggins led in bases on balls with 74 in 107 games, a 69.2 percent rate, while Frank Cravath drew 86 in 150 games, a 57 percent rate. Huggins earned his passes by troubling pitchers, Cravath received many via intentional walks.

Miller Huggins Nationals Cravath Huggins

Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank Offers 4 Percent Interest

The World Is Capital Hungry and a prosperous Seattle resident can build a capital fund at the Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank. It urges saving for profitable investment when the time is ripe. Deposits made through January 8 will earn 4 percent interest from January 1.

Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank Seattle

Cornhuskers Seek Washington Football Series in Seattle and Lincoln

Nebraska football authorities received a telegram Monday proposing a 1916 game with Washington in Seattle and a 1917 return in Lincoln. The proposal will be discussed by the board of control and the faculty athletic committee within the week.

J. Arthur Younger University of Nebraska Washington Seattle Lincoln Board of Control

Rangers Top Tacoma to Seize Lead in Tight Soccer Clash

In a windy Woodland Park match, the Seattle Rangers defeated Tacoma 3 to 1 to take sole possession of first place. The halftime score was level as Seattle surged in the second half with two quick goals.

Seattle Rangers Tacoma City of Destiny Boys Seattle Rangers Woodland Park Celtica Murdock Celtics Smith Blair Black Diamond Carbonado

Coast magnates prepare 1916 Pacific Coast schedule

San Francisco January 3 King Baseball said to shake off sleep and plan to resume work tomorrow as Pacific Coast league magnates meet to prepare the 1916 schedule Ed Maler will attend for the first time since taking control of the Vernon club

San Francisco Ed Maler Vernon Club

W. S. G.'s Speed Beats Brown in Pasadena

Washington State won 14 to 0 over Brown in Pasadena on Saturday. Western scored in the final two quarters with quarterback Durham kicking both goals. Brown held W S C scoreless in the first half and twice neared scoring, but Western's line withstood their drives.

Pasadena Washington State Brown Durham

Novice golfer wins by default in invitation match

A novice golfer arrived at 9 a m for an invitation tournament and spent a quiet morning seeking Mr Bye who failed to appear. After nine holes he learned the opponent was ill and that he had won the match by default in a humorous misunderstanding.

Mr. Bye

Gridiron Captain Faints in Los Angeles After Game

Captain Ace Clark of the West Coast football squad fainted at a New Year’s Day dress ball in Los Angeles from exertion after the Brown game. The Brown game cited as the event leading to his collapse. Coliseum Theatre, the world’s largest photoplay house, will open on Wednesday January 6.

Los Angeles Ace Clark W. 8 Coliseum Theatre

Harry Sinclair Rewrites Baseball With Big Money Moves

Ten years ago Harry Sinclair, then a Tulsa drug clerk, built a fortune from oil and real estate. He backed the Kansans City Federal club for 600000, moved the franchise to New York, and funded a landmark ballpark. His wealth pressured baseball magnates to seek peace and a national settlement.

Harry Sinclair Brown Holmes Tulaa Oklo Kansans City Federal Club Kansans City New York Feds Sinclair Sinclairf Fed Garry Herrmann Peace Dove

Australian boxer Dyer seeks US engagements as singer actor

Fred Dye the Australian middleweight, famed as both boxer and singer, is bound for the United States. He reportedly matched the stage talents of his boxing notoriety, with claims that he can secure engagements on request.

United States Fred Dye Les Darcy Darcey Jimmy Clabby Eddie McGoorty Jeff Smith Dyer

Abe Hicken Becomes First American Lightweight Champion

Forty seven years ago Abe Hicken won the lightweight title by beating Pete McGuire in five rounds at Perrynville Maryland. Willie Ritchie, now American champion, has gained weight and must fight in welterweight.

Abe Hicken Pete McGuire Perrynville Willie Ritchie

Bellevue A. C. Beats Pilgrims 28 to 10 in Seattle

The Bellevue A. C. basketball team defeated the Pilgrims of Seattle on Saturday by a 28 to 10 score, showcasing strong defense and an efficient offense. The game highlighted Bellevue's sharp shooting and rebounding advantage throughout a low scoring affair.

Bellevue A Pilgrims Seattle

Golf Gossip and Winners Across the Nation

John OG Anderson claims golf in France is dead due to war with links abandoned as players join the front. Maurice McLaughlin pursues golf as a new hobby after tennis. Cranford Golf Club honors Max Marston and E. W. Ward with Jerome D. Travers present. Sam Russell wins Chapin cup at Seattle Golf Club defeating Jack Ballinger. Fifty eight entries for Seattle handicap tourney. An indoor course opens in Stuart Building basement charging 20 cents per hour. Fred C. Godley defeats A. J. Schoephoester for captain's cup at University course.

John OG. Anderson France Sam Russell Seattle Golf Club Jack Ballinger Stuart J. F. Douglas The Metropolitan Building Co

Seattle Ice Men Sail to Vancouver for Revenge Match

Pete Muldoon and his Metropolitan hockeyists will depart by boat Monday night for Vancouver to avenge last week’s defeat handed by Frank Patrick and his Millionaire seven at home. Vancouver strengthens its squad with the return of Mickey Mackay from injury at Victoria.

Pete Muldoon Vancouver Frank Patrick Mickey Mackay Victoria

McGovern Considered for Washington Football Coach Job

University of Washington board committee weighs Johnny McGovern former Minnesota quarterback and recent head coach of a private prep school for the vacant coaching position. His team posted a solid record last fall and he earns earnest consideration among possible successors to Dobie.

University Board of Control Bobie Washington Johnny McGovern University of Minnesota McGovern

OLeary Knocks Out Kid Scaler in Edmonton Bout

Johnny O'Leary of Seattle lightweight champion of Canada knocked out Kid Scaler the American lightweight in the eighth round Saturday. O'Leary led every round and has signed for bouts at Tom Andrews Milwaukee club this month.

Edmonton Johnny O'Leary Seattle Canada Kid Scaler Leary Tom Andrew Milwaukee

Oakwood stock farm to become cattle raising plant

San Francisco January 3 The Oakwood stock farm the largest thoroughbred breeding establishment in California will be converted into a cattle raising plant according to today’s announcement by owners Lawrence and Comstock.

San Francisco California Oakwood Lawrence & Com-stock

Stockholders List for Bank Shares Across Numerous Names

A long roster of individuals and entities appears as stockholders of a bank, listing names from Adair Gee to Chas. Holter and including firms such as Federal Invest. Co and Title Trust Co. The document catalogues numerous male and female holders, with varied surnames and initials, indicating a broad shareholder base.

Directors Who Reflect Character Upon the Bank

A roster of business figures including A F Anderson lumberman and J H Bloedel president shows a list of bank directors. The document names executives from lumber, shipping, construction, and mercantile firms, with roles such as vice president president secretary and treasurer.

Bank Officers Listed with Titles and Roles

The officers include W. Baker as Vice-President, W. Campbell as Cashier, J. H. Blobdel as Vice-President, and N. HL Seil as Assistant Cashier, detailing bank leadership roles.

W. Baker W. Campbell J. H. Blobdel N. HL Seil

Large roster highlights staff roles and names

A long list of employees with job titles such as tellers bookkeepers stenographers and clerks appears as a large happy family. The names include Wm Cunningham John N Bradt R L Gentry Mollie Horgan Florence Maloney Thos Faull Marion Robbine PM Banks Ansley M R Jamieson Harold Murray and Frank Swanson among others.

Sutter Wm. Cunningham John N. Bradt R. L. Gentry W. Hope, Jr Camp Chester B. Starks BE. M. Lots, Jr A. R. Steele Mollie Horgan Florence B. Maloney Thos. W. Faull Marion B. Robbine Banks Ansley M. R. Jamieson Harold H. Murray Frank O. Swanson

Record of Growth in Deposits 1915

Deposits under call December 31 1914: $1,904,344.15. Deposits under call March 4 1915: $2,002,482.85. Deposits under call May 1 1915: $2,306,676.04. Deposits under call June 23 1915. Deposits under call September 2 1915. Deposits under call November 10 1915. Deposits at close of business December 31 1915 reached $9,138,614.69.

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