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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1915

Page

7

Parsons and Pullen Win Montamara Festo Auto Races

Parsons of Seattle drove his Sons’ Special to a commanding Inter-City Century victory over Frank Elliott in the Gordon Special. Buddie Pullen in a Mercer won the Potlatch 200 by 11 seconds over Cooper in a Stutz, taking final honors yesterday at Tacoma.

Buddie Pullen Mercer Jim Parsons Seattle Tacoma Parsons Frank Elliott Gordon Pullen Cooper Stutz Buckstern Dave Lewis Lewis Bob Burman Peugeot Burman Ruckstell Oldfield Bockefell Elliott Bareby Ve He Staley Studebaker

Sporting turmoil and races shake Canadian coast

Actu re fi 1IELDER JONES resigns after clashes with umpiring and management. Canadian sports hit by war. lacrosse magnate Coc Jones quits salaries as players depart. Walter Hill and A S Harlan plan a 200 mile race July 14 with a $1,500 side bet. Auto races near Seattle feature Italians and a contested third place amid mechanical issues.

Canada Coc Jones British Columbia East Walter Hill J. Hill Harlan Moines Minneapolis Crookston Miss

How to Handle Victim in Absence of a Doctor

Coach Tom Robinson offers life saving techniques for drowning victims when a doctor or professional lifeguard is unavailable. He describes clearing the airway, turning the victim, removing water, warming the body, and using chest and rib compressions timed to breathing, urging practice among swimmers for emergency readiness.

Tom Robinson Northwestern University Sienasinn

Miss Lambuth Wins Woodland Park Tennis Title

Miss Myra Lambuth defeated Mrs. K E Bragdon for the ladies singles crown at Woodland Park on Monday afternoon. Bragdon took the first set 2 6 but Lambuth won the next two 6 4 and 10 8 after a tough match.

Myra Lambuth K. E. Bragdon Woodland Park

Huerta Says He'll Put Up Own Bail

Gen Victoriano Huerta announced he would provide bail from cash in a local bank. He planned to offer $15,000 of his own money as bond after rearrest on a conspiracy charge amid fears of a new Mexican revolution. If bound over, trial is expected in San Antonio next week.

EL Paso Victoriano Huerta Huerta United States Mexico San Antonio

Pioneer Dudley Henry Dies at 73 in Olympia

Dudley S. B. Henry, a mariner of the plains who sailed a prairie schooner to the Coast in 1852, died in Olympia yesterday at the age of 73. His long career linked early frontier travel with maritime life along the coast.

Olympia Plains Dudley S. B. Henry

Rickenbacher Wins 300-Mile Race at Omaha Speedway

Eddie Rickenbacher won a 300 mile race at Omaha for a $6500 purse marking his second victory in two days at the Nebraska speedway. O'Donnell finished second and Orr third. Tom Orr set a five mile record by finishing in 3 minutes in an exhibition.

Eddie Rickenbacher Omaha Nebraska Speedway O'Donnell Orr Tom Orr Caleb Brown

Mandot and Griffith Fight to 12 Round Draw in Canton

In Canton Ohio on July 6 Joe Mandot and John Griffith fought a 12 round bout ending in a draw as Mandot rallied late. Earlier Griffith used a showing to maneuver Mandot around the ring before the closing rounds. Aberdeen outfielder Rod Murphy faces suspension after a restaurant fight with groundskeeper Eddie Gleason.

Joe Mandot Griffith Canton, O John Griffith Mandot Rod Murphy Aberdeen Eddie Gleason Murphy Aoe

Miss O'Donald Wins Inland Tourney Singles Title

Miss Mayme McDonald the university girl won the ladies' singles title at the Inland tourney in Spokane by defeating Miss Marie Kettenback of Lawiston, the Idaho state champion. McDonald's play featured the tournament's closing day.

Mayme McDonald Spokeane Marie Kettenback Lawiston Idaho McDonald

Sebastian Becomes Mayor in Los Angeles

Sebastian formally assumed office today succeeding H. H. Rose as mayor of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Sebastian H. H. Rose

Girl must choose own path after picnic romance dispute

The reader inquiry wanders through relationship ethics as a friend explains that without engagement a man may date another girl and the prior partner has no claim. Advice covers Gum chewing health, cleaning slippers, liking a boy, proper thanks, corset covers, hair softening, eggs in water glass, hives remedies, a rose jar recipe and more.

Real Estate Escrows and Written Instructions Emphasized

The Escrow Department advocates written instructions to prevent misunderstandings in real estate deals. It promises safe handling with expert conveyancers, office records, and maps, linking directly with public offices. The service acts as direct agent for all parties, protecting purchasers and mortgagees through complete title records.

Merrifield Drowns During Yakima River Picnic

Friends mourn Charles F. Merrifield eminent domain commissioner of King County. He died at 42 while wading with his son Eddie near Toppenish in the Yakima river. His body was recovered nine minutes after he sank in a water hole. Funeral services set for 1 o'clock Wednesday.

Charles F. Merrifield King County Yakima River Toppenish Merrifield Eddie

Montenegrin Recruiter Heads 10000 Reservists to Front

Jovan Matanovitch secretary to King Nicholas left for Montreal to lead an army of 10000 Montenegrin reservists bound for the Mediterranean and battle front. About 600 were recruited in the Northwest and 200 from Seattle. He held a final conference with his men at the New Richmond hotel where a heap of gold and silver coins grew on the table. He has long been involved in diplomacy and was ambassador to Turkey. Previously he recruited many men from Roslyn mining camps.

Jovan Matanovitch Nicholas of Montenegro Montreal Atlantic Mediterranean Northwest Seattle New Richmond Matanovitch Turkey Roslyn

Wreck injures 14 on excursion train near Ashland

Eight passengers and six trainmen were injured early today when an excursion train carrying Medford residents returning from a Yreka Independence Day celebration collided with three light engines a short distance west of Ashland Oregon. None believed seriously hurt.

Ashland Ore Medford Yreka Here

Perkins Relapses After Illness in California

Former U S Senator George C Perkins, hospitalized in Oakland California, has suffered a relapse after improving earlier. He is described as growing worse with a complication of diseases, and his condition remains unstable as doctors monitor his health.

Oakland Cal U. S George C. Perkins Perkins

Giants Sweep Leafs In Doubleheader Two Games

The Giants defeated the Leafs 6 to 3 in game one as Victoria’s misplayed fly allowed two runs. In game two Walter Mails pitched valiantly, Jack Smith hit two three baggers though Reid’s one handed grab saved a third, leading to a dramatic victory for the Giants.

Mails Victoria Giants Leafs Maila Smith Bie Walter Mails Jack Smith Reid Arnith If I Raymond Shaw Barth. c Abstein Killilay Gulanab Ereeeee Moree Tb Rose ABPO Tobin Rasveee Butler O . Kaylor Kelly Haworth O Menges Hoffman McKenry Bi Maworth Menges Tb Saeee Ee Reid Williams Eeenene Seattle Victoria Cadman Maile Dalle Haw Wi- Mame Northwestern Spokane Tacoma

Sports Standings Snapshot From Various Leagues

A fragmented list shows team records across leagues including Northwestern Tacoma Spokane Vancouver American St Louis Chicago Philadelphia New York Boston Washington Detroit Cleveland National League results with scores, Federal and Coast sections list city teams and results. Entries mix multiple cities with scattered win loss numbers and unclear separators.

Vancouver Carocers Victoria Aberdeen Beattie Soat San Francisco Maltlake City Ors Portland Los Angeles Akiand Ventes Peere Ate Laetro Chicago Philadelphia Tee Baltimore Sebee Northwestern Tacoma Abeerdeen Pokane &S Vancouver St. Louis Chicago New York Boston Washington Detroit Cleveland Louis Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati

Abstein Joins, Brooks Signed For Team

Manager Raymond filed the deal Tuesday morning. Abstein, a month with the club, is billed as a strong hitter but has yet to click after two Monday showings. Ex-Victoria star Charlie Brooks, now at the 8 A C billiard room, is signed and ready for Tuesday afternoon. Brooks hit five for five in a recent Sunday game, showing solid form.

Raymond Bill Abstein Abstein Althe Charlie Brooks Victoria Brooks

Azevedo and Wielling Fight to Draw in Memphis Bout

Joe Azevedo of Sacramento battled Joe Wielling last night and was stopped in a draw by Referee Bill Hack in the eighth round. Spectators in Memphis believed the California fighter had won, reacting with hisses to the ruling.

Memphis Joe Azevedo Sacramento Joe Wielling Bill Hack California

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