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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1916

Page

7

Nebraska May Come West for 1920 Northwest game

Oregon Aggies coach Dr ER J Stewart said Nebraska agreed to play in the Northwest on October 21. He arrived amid inquiries from Oregon Aggies and Washington State about bringing Nebraska west. Stewart would not discuss potential successor at UAC and noted several applications to the athletic board.

University of Nebraska ER. J. Stewart Oregon Aggies Nebraska Northwest Neska Stewart Washington State Ath Board Foxy Athletic Board Northwestern Colleges

Three Soccer Games on Sundays Schedule

Three Sunday soccer matches feature Rangers at Woodland Park against Woodland with a 2 15 kickoff and Referee Harris. Woodland center Art Gannon will debut as a starter. In Tacoma Black Diamond eyes the McMillan cup with Jock McDougall and Troyer guarding the net and George Blair refereeing. Carbonado visits Dugdale to meet the Celtics at 2 15. Jim Ross referees, coal-town turnout in doubt.

Seattle Woodland Park Rangers Woodland Park Boys Harris Art Gannon Woodland Comet Troyer Black Diamond Jock McDougall George Blair Carbonado Dugdale Celtics Coal Town Jim Ross

Predictions In Sports Amid 1916 Speculation Across Disciplines

New York reports sport seers avoid certainty as 1916 outlooks vary. Boxing stars like Kid Williams Freddie Welsh Johnny Ertle and Willard are discussed with Tommy Ritchie and Ted Lewis among contenders. Baseball eyes focus on Boston Chicago Detroit with Branch Rickey’s Browns noted, tennis yet unsettled with Molla Bjuretect and Kahanamoku cited. Golf leans younger as 1915 champs Gardner Travers are named.

New York Kid Williams Freddie Welsh Johnny Ertle Y White Jess Willard Ted Lewis Willie Ritchie Lewis Fed Boston Chicago Detroit Browns Branch Rickey Jones Ander William M. Johnston J. Griffin California Fons Molla Biuretect Norway Euke Kahanamoki Indy Langer Los Angeles Pud Goodwin Robert Jardner Jerome Travers Montclair N. J

Freshie Earl Eby Sparks Indoor Track Sensation

Earl Eby a freshman at Chicago University is quickly making waves by running the half mile in under two minutes. He first drew national notice at the San Francisco meet last summer where his 1:58 time outpaced senior contenders. Eby has defeated noted runners such as T M Cramer and D M Scott of Mississippi A and M.

Earl Eby Middle West Chicago University Eby San Francisco Leroy Campbell T. M. Cramer D. M. Scott Mississippi Agricultural College

Seattle Wrestlers Prep For Friday Meet

Mike Hardy, wrestling coach at the Y M C A, trains his squad as a Y versus U bout approaches. The Friday night match at the Y gym is expected to feature 14 or 15 bouts under A A U rules.

Mike Hardy Hardy

Washington Victory Over Oregon Agates Ends Narrow Battle

Stan Riddle starred for Washington, dribbling nearly the length of the floor to win with 35 seconds left and a perfect shot five seconds before the buzzer. The final score: Washington 24 Oregon Agricultural College 21 amid 21 fouls and a late oncourt stoppage by Dr. Stewart declaring time expired before the final shot.

Stan” Riddle Oregon Ag Washington Guard Washington Oregon Agates Oregonians Stewart Riddle

Plymouth and Y M C A Quintets Set for Basketball Game

Plymouth church team faces the Y M C A Shat tear in a scheduled Saturday gymnasium showdown. The Y M C A won two out of three last season and Plymouth seeks to overturn that result with a lineup featuring Assieiey Codatt Jensen Merve Shantz Huedepohl and Plymouth counters Dunaway Kelcher Wards George Thomas Bowen Marburger.

Plymouth Church Plymouth Y. M.C. Assieiey Codatt Jensen Merve Shantz Huedepob Dunaway Kelcher George Thomas Bowen Marburger

Gowdy Faces Taunt From Philadelphia Fan

ANK Gowdy of the Boston Nationals, famed for the 1914 World Series power, was struck out by Grover Alexander in Philadelphia. A nearby fan teased Gowdy for his slump, but Gowdy fired back that he is now facing big league pitching.

Ank Gowdy Boston Nationals Philadelphia Gowdy Grover Alexander Philadelphia Nationals

Amateur status for Maurice McLoughlin questioned

Still a New York note reports sports followers doubt the amateur rules will remove Maurice McLoughlin from amateur standing as he plans a Los Angeles sporting goods store. Close scrutiny suggests the rules are loosely worded and allow a wide range of interpretation.

New York Sports Today Maurice McLoughlin Los Angeles

Interscholastic State Basketball Meet Opens March

Indiana hosts a nationwide state basketball championship with 15 districts and one headquarters city per district. Finalists from each district compete in March to decide the state champion among 290 high schools.

Indiana

Baseball Popularity To Be Tested In 1916 By Brown Holmes

Baseball faces a true popularity test in 1916 as attendance may hinge on fewer leagues and stronger clubs after the war. With fewer distractions and more focus on quality play, the sport seeks to win back followers who turned to golf tennis swimming and other activities.

Brown Holmes

Butte Poised for Northwestern League Place

After a Friday night meeting with visiting baseball delegates, Butte appeared certain to join the Northwestern league. Support from major mining firms boosts confidence in the city’s baseball future and the club’s prospects in the circuit.

Butte

Gedeon Trade Shifts Yanks’ Pacific Coast Ties

Joe Gedeon star infielder from the Pacific Coast league last season joins the New York Americans. Nick Cullop and German Schaefer are also purchased from the Federale. Pete Daly is released to Vernon of the Pacific Coast league.

New York Joe Gedeon Pacific Coast League New York Americans Gedeon Nick Cullop Kansas City Club Herman Germany Schaefer Federale Pete Daly Vernon Club

Willard Heads to Chicago for Moran Bout Talks

Jess Willard and manager Tom Jones travel to Chicago to meet with Jack Curley about the Moran bout. If negotiations fail to satisfy, Fred Fulton may be considered as an opponent.

Kansas City Jess Willard Tom Jones Chicago Jack Curley Willard Moran Fred Fulton

Races Postponed at Tijuana Track

San Diego reports indicate races at Tijuana will not resume before mid next week. The San Diego and Arizona railway line remains open to Tijuana but not yet suited for heavy traffic.

San Diego Tijuana San Diego & Arizona Railroad

Jimmy Johnston May Return to Oakland Club

President Frank Leavitt of the Oakland club said there is some possibility Johnston could be returned to Oakland despite reports that he was sold by the Federals to Brooklyn.

Oakland Frank Leavitt Oakland Club Jimmy Johnston Federals Brooklyn

Portland Lions defeat Victoria in Novice hockey match

Victoria and Portland met in a 3 to 1 Portland victory. McCulloch starred in goal for Victoria while Lester Patrick's lineup struggled against Portland's stronger play late in the second period and into the third.

Victoria Portland Ice Hockeyimta Portland Lester Patrick McCulloch Murray Wem Ctliaces Irvine Patrick Cc. P Johnson Mallen Rover Oatman Kerr Cu Tao Cudiade Harris Nichola Dunderdale McDonald R. W Tobin Charlie Wakeley

Moran’s falling of Mouseville pride shocks town

In Mouseville Manhattanville Jim Coffey’s community mourns Frank Moran for ending the band’s lively days. Crepe decorates doors as funeral dirges replace earlier rousing tunes. Locals recall Moran’s impact on streetcars and local pride.

Mouseville Manhattanville Jim Coffey Tipperary

Baseball men seek Montana city to join the Northwest league

Baseball players hope Butte or another Montana city lands a spot in the Northwest league. The note points out eight months in a dry state would be a long spell for players and officials.

Butte Montana

Front Page Sport Notes and Local Wit from Portland

Patchwork column blends sports chatter and local color from Portland. Mentions raids on restaurants, boxers in fake fights, skaters, a Seattle visit by Dr. Stewart, real estate talk at 4 000, and rumors about baseball figures like Harry Heilmann and Freddie Welsh. Negative space fills with social asides and community brief updates.

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