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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1915

Page

6

Kling Explains Three-Cushion Billiards Technique

Johnny Kling describes learning three-cushion billiards stressing natural stroke, consistent practice, and physical fitness. He notes eye discipline, movement study, and individual adjustment as keys to improvement and championship pursuit in this popular cue sport.

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Jitney Bus Debate Powers Seattle Economy

Edwin J. Brown argues against profit-driven systems and promotes jitney buses as a cheaper, quicker transit option. He asserts railroads and streetcars drain wealth from Seattle and claims auto buses would keep money local, boost mobility, and reduce costs for apples and everyday travel. He notes practical shifts in transport and hints at broader anti monopoly sentiment.

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Mag ee and the Federal league loom in baseball war

The piece notes Lee Magee and others like Joe Tinker opposing organized baseball as the Federal league presses a legal challenge in Chicago. It discusses players seeking free agency, boxing law implications, and the Braves’ pennant prospects with Sherwood Magee joining the roster as Seattle sits midtable in intercity play.

Federal League

City boxing crowns handed at Seattle Athletics Club

City titles were awarded after the second night of the boxing and wrestling tournament at the Seattle Athletics Club. Arch ie Wyard claimed 195 and 145 pound titles while 115 pound honors went to Tommy Phelps, with Val Bontag winning 158 and other divisions decided by fitful bouts and disqualifications. Wrestling results included Dickson, Bradshaw, Wille, Fortner, Wray, Bogard and Svenson in various weight classes.

Seattle Athletics Club San Francisco Fair Henry Gleason Archie Wyard Gleason Wyard Fred Pinkman Val Bontag Dahl Stone Irving Gleason Claud Scott Tommy Phelps Charles Sontag Earl Baird Mechtel Pat Scott Bergetedt Stanley Sontag Perry Hensley Perry Anderson

Cross Country Training Becomes Ridgefield Team Highlight

Ridgefield high school athletes in Washington train for a cross country run after winning the county event four straight times. The same notes cover swimming results, hydroplane records, field trials, bowling, bicycle, baseball trades, and upcoming golf matches across US cities with multiple named figures and clubs.

Ridgefield, Wash

Quit Profanity If You Would Be An Athlete

World champion wrestler Cutler urges boys to pursue physical fitness and clean living. He warns many lack regular training and stresses daily 10 to 15 minute workouts, outdoor play, and proper posture to combat tuberculosis. He endorses handball and tennis for development and calls for removing foul language from athletic culture.

Cutler

Company B Dominates Seattle National Guard Indoor Meet

At the Armory last night six Seattle National Guard companies competed in an indoor track meet. Company B scored the most points to retain the trophy, with Sergt Campbell winning the equipment race and both 300 and 600 yard runs, and Sergt Rogers taking the 50 yard dash and standing high jump. Other results included Co IL winning the centipede race and the wall sealing contest, Reynolds of Co B scoring in the standing broad jump, Smith of Co L winning the 1200 yard run, Co 1 securing the rescue race, and Co BR taking the relay.

Seattle National Guard Company B Coast Artillery Sergt. Campbell Co. B Sergt. Rogers Co. IL Reynolds Smith Co. L Co. 1 Co, BR

Giants to wear crepe next season in somber uniforms

The New York Giants announce a return to black and red limited by violet trimming removal as a memorial of the 1914 pennant loss. Players will wear black sweaters with a touch of red and black socks to reflect sorrow and rally fighting spirit.

New York Giants Giants

Des Jardien to Sign Chicago National Contract Next Spring

Paul Des Jardien, star pitcher from Chicago University, has given verbal assurance to President Thomas that he will sign for the Chicago National league club as soon as he secures his diploma next spring. Des Jardien is regarded as one of the university’s best all around athletes.

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Magee Enters Baseball Fight as Federal Suit Moves

Lee Magee former Seattle player and Brookyn Federal league manager joined the federal case against organized baseball filing an intervening petition in Chicago. He aligns with the Federal league challenge and presents Joe Tinker affidavit alleging multiple transfers by baseball magnates without consent.

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Nebraska Dicker Called Off as Huskers Sign Iowa Series

Negotiations for Washington games in Lincoln and Seattle fell through after Nebraska signed a two year contract to play with Iowa, effectively ending plans for a Washington series in 1915 and 1916.

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Lawton and Adams Battle to 1–1 Tie in Youth Soccer

Lawton and Adams played to a 1 to 1 draw with Lawton alleging Adams had 10 to 15 pounds per man extra. Lawton seeks games with under 16 teams and hopes to schedule a match with the Carbonado state champions by contacting G Byrne at Fort Lawton.

Lawton Adams Carbonado G Byrne Fort Lawton

Ohio Method in Dentistry Acnee

A brief item notes a dentistry method from Ohio, highlighting a practical approach for dental care. The report emphasizes technique usage and potential benefits in routine examinations and treatments.

Ohio

Queen Anne Regents Rally Beat Ballard in City Gym

Queen Anne high defeated Ballard high 23 to 11 as Johnny O Neill and C Williams starred for the winners. Lincoln High beat Franklin 25 to 9 with Curtis scoring five baskets late. Sophomores toppled Seniors 10 to 8 and Juniors beat Freshmen 13 to 5 in interclass play. The Y M C A first team sailed for Port Townsend to meet its basketball foe tonight.

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YOGHURT CLAIMS FOR HEALTH INFO FROM YOGHURT CO

An old health ad claims nine tenths of maladies come from internal poisoning and YOGHURT as the sole remedy. It offers information for those with digestive, liver, kidney, heart or circulation issues to write to Yoghurt Co in Blaine Washington.

Celon Yoghurt CO Blaine, Wash

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