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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
7
Star Seattle first baseman Emil Huhn, noted for solid hitting and reliable defense, signed with the Federal League from Indianapolis to play for the Indiana club behind the bat. The move shocks Seattle fans and Dugdale, who expected Huhn to anchor the lineup this season.
Dr E J Brown advertises a 24 year practice at 713 First Union block with specialists in all dental branches. He claims personal director oversight, low prices, no charge exam, and invites patients to compare. He notes next door sign, evenings and Sundays hours for workers.
An advertisement promotes treatments for eye ear nose throat asthma stomach and intestinal disorders skin and urinary ailments and many other conditions. It claims non surgical methods with Osteopathy Chiropractic and Naturopathic care and notes reduced prices for women with a guarantee from the practitioner. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 7 pm with Sundays open.
In Portland J J Corbett, while in a theatrical engagement, lands a contract with English boxer Tom Cowler to fight on a 50 50 basis. Cowler, 215 pounds, arrived two weeks ago after bouts in Vancouver and Tacoma and claims a prior win over Casey Jones.
The Seattle lightweight Al Mosler has opened a new athletic club at 59th and Kirkwood Street in Green Lake. The report notes ongoing local sports activity and club expansion in the area.
Jas Shane was arrested in Youngstown Ohio charged with writing a letter to President Wilson threatening to kill the president.
Mrs. M. G. Carey wife of the Pittsburg Pirates center fielder and Mrs. J. P. Henry wife of the Washington Americans catcher recently returned from Honolulu where they played ball with the big league state.
Pocock brothers builders of Spirits First and Second are constructing a new shell on the University of Washington campus for the varsity eight chosen to represent at the San Francisco Exposition. The shell is said to surpass last year’s models in design. In golf, Pinehurst opens the 12th annual midwinter tourney survivors include Whittemore Hudson Barber Travis Chisholm Beach Trucadell Gardner L Clark and W Clark from various clubs.
In a brisk exchange Clarence Rowland, recently named manager of the Chicago White Sox, prompts Ping Bodie to pack his belongings. Col Ruppert aims to secure a winner before the season and fund the club from World Series receipts, underscoring how a man can live down a name.
The column discusses Emil Huhn possibly jumping to the Federal League, its impact on the Seattle team, and doubts about the move. Dug vows to build the club as if Huhn stays, while Hunter from Minneapolis may cover if he leaves. White sues a promoter over a $92 boxing payout. Demon Dutchman nickname for Huhn underscores fan affection.
Five golfers interact in a playful scene about a topped drive and celebratory antics. Friends tease him as they hurry to the nineteenth hole where the joke centers on adding scotch to golf. The snippet reads like a light column.
The Federals pressed their case in the baseball player dispute as Caldwell rejoined the New York American League club while Rubé Marquard said he would honor his Brookfed contract. Wild Bill Donovan resigned Caldwell at $9,000 per year. Jack Dalton signed with the Buffalo Federals after leaving the Brooklyn club. The Yankees will claw back Caldwell’s $5,000 bonus and deduct it from his salary in installments.
Buffalo New York January 7 President W B Robertson of the Buffalo Federals announced the signing of a Federal contract by Jack Dalton former outfielder for the Brooklyn Nationals last season.
About 1,000 ball players will lose jobs as leagues trim rosters this season. The Federal league will drop around 45 players, the National about 388 and the American perhaps 63. The International cuts to 16 per club, and the overall trend signals a hard season for athletes nationwide.
Joe Azevedo and Red Watson, lightweights, will fight a 20 round bout in Denver on January 19. Azevedo expected Ad Wolgast as opponent but Wolgast withdrew by doctor’s advice.
Ban Francisco January 7 Pete Standridge Seals ace relies on his fork ball to fool batters as he prepares to join the Chicago Cubs next season. The Seattle bred pitcher popularized the pitch in the Coast league and aims to continue success with his new club.
Standridge counsels young pitchers to heed older teammates and win their trust. Do not dismiss seasoned players even if they err. Maintain peak condition, observe all pitchers to learn signals, and rely on a smart catcher to guide through signs.
The article profiles Pete who has developed the forker pitch and a refined delivery system. He has perfected control through overhand, sidearm, and half overhand motions to deceive batters.
L. H. Reid of Seattle is named the nation’s champion professional trap shooter in the 1914 Interstate record. He broke 2,146 birds of 2,225 for an average of .9644, ahead of amateur Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington Kentucky who hit 1,981 of 2,050 for a .9663 average.
Four candidates, Ben Robbins Edward Brown Harvey Donaldson and Warren Hardy, showcased for the University of Washington wrestling coach position. A vote favored Robbins and Brown as likely favorites from the field.
Philosopher Herbert Quick argues jitney buses offer freedom from streetcar domination and broader city coverage. He cites Los Angeles as proof, urges removing vehicle taxes on jitneys, and stresses that buses can reach curbside stops anywhere, potentially changing urban growth and transport costs.
Chicago reports the oldest resident Mrs. Marie Schebleske, aged 102, may be sent to the poorhouse after her daughter Mrs. William Kretschner applies for relief. Kretschner says her mother eats for two and burdens her ailing husband and two grandchildren. She notes the mother often runs away despite the cold. The husband died December 29, 1904 at age 104.
The Million Buck club founded by Broadway high school students plans its opening dance at Douglas Assembly hall, Odd Fellows' temple, this Saturday night. The new club aims to kick off the season with a lively event.
Misc want ads itemizes small notices including notices of sale, service needs, personals and employment leads. Readers find brief requests, offerings, and community announcements with concise details and contact hints.
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