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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
5
The Racquet Queen occupies a withdrawn role between events, preferring solitude as she smokes and crochets while waiting her turns. She stands apart from other competitors, having claimed multiple titles.
The Norwegian tennis champion Molla Bjurstedt, nicknamed the sphynx of the courts, asserts her name pronunces BOORSTET and defends smoking on the courts as a personal choice. Spectators include Willis Davis and George M. Church as action heats up at the Lakewood club in Cleveland.
The veteran duo Russell and McBurney defeated Brown and Allen 6 2 6 4 at the Seattle Tennis Club. The pair had lost to the young rivals in a prior meeting.
Report notes Joe McGinnity was hit hard by Cincinnati’s Red pitching in an 11 to 3 defeat at Butte. The lineup credited includes Murray, McGinnity, Stokke and Hoffman with RBI shots and shaky defense contributing to the poor showing.
Giants' third baseman Rabbit Menges underwent an appendectomy after several days of illness. Dr. Daniel Buckley said he is improving but will not play again this season. Menges recently joined the Seattle club from Margeville and has previous Coast and California League experience.
Nick Daviscourt credits wife Georgia Lynch Daviscourt as his primary trainer and inspiration. After marriage she pressured him to train seriously and stay in top condition. He defeated Northwest opponents and moved to San Francisco to train under Ad Santell, with his wife continuing to oversee his regimen. Santell remains optimistic about his future.
The Seattle Canoe Club schedules an aquatic carnival at Madrona Park on Sunday as a lead up to the August 6 regatta. The program features usual water sports and many new events.
Herbert M. Smith, superintendent of the Stanley insulating plant at Great Barrington, Massachusetts, introduced the sport by casting a fly for trout. He got a bite and reeled in a mallard on the hook, which he released unharmed.
New York July 7 The Middle States Lawn Tennis Association challenge round opens tomorrow at the Orange club courts Mountain Station New Jersey. Several stars are entered and titles are expected to be hotly contested.
Great Falls dominates Tacoma's Bengals with a sharp mix of plays led by standout players Leonard Bartholemy Kallio and Haworth. The home team built a solid lead through the first half and held off late pushes to secure the win.
Physicians at Providence hospital believe Rose Buckman, injured July 4 in a motorcycle accident, will recover as skull fracture shows signs of improvement.
In Centralia on July 7 the state branches of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United National Association of Post Office Clerks along with assistant postmasters announce a joint gathering for 1917. R F C carriers will be invited to attend the sessions.
Justice Read Whitehead plans to sue the city after her car was damaged when a city truck carrying liquor struck it while stopped at the curb. The incident occurred Friday as she prepared to pursue legal action.
In Cleveland Nick Cullop improved to eight straight wins for the Yankees as Joe Jackson managed only one hit. Tris Speaker hit a single and a double off Red Sox pitchers to lift his average to .383.
In Atlantic City on July 7, the cruiser yacht W. C. Alexander of Philadelphia, said to reach 42 miles an hour, is set to race Col. T Coleman Dupont’s latest craft in a special South Jersey Yacht Racing Association season opener.
New York July 7 Johnny Frere, suspended yesterday by President Tener for his conduct in Wednesday's game, will be in the lineup July 15 according to a telegram to the Braves' captain in Chicago from President Tener of the National League.
The remark notes a complete absence of available servants in England, implying a peak shortage and final lack of workers to fill domestic roles. The comment reflects satire on labor dynamics and household staffing.
In Seattle at the Seattle Golf and Country Club the Potlatch tournament semifinals began with shocks as Paul Ford, Seattle’s rising golfer, was eliminated after a string of strong play from Spokane. W. Potter advances after a 2 up 1 to go win over Robert Howe of Vancouver. Forrest Watson defeats H H Pringle 6 and 4 to reach the semis against George H Tilden. Agnes Ford, Northwest women’s champion, defeats Mrs Greene 2 up and faces Mrs C K Magus in the other semifinal.
Don Jose Acosta struggled as Vancouver lost to Seattle 6 to 0 in the opening game of the series. Seattle piled nine safeties off Acosta while Bill Melvor allowed six. Bill Rose, Seattle pitcher, stole second base in a highlight play. Cadman’s first inning triple drove in Raymond, ending Acosta after two thirds of an inning. Wally Hood relieved.
At Pittsburgh New York 12 no other results are recorded. The brief item notes a national results tally with Pittsburgh and New York appearing in the line.
In Boston the Red Sox edged Cleveland 6 to 5, Philadelphia beat Detroit 9 to 4, New York defeated Chicago 4 to 3, and Washington won 2 to 1 against St. Louis in a string of late spring contests.
Natives of Ames in Major county Oklahoma turn to baseball with seven teams for a 200 resident town. The seven rosters include regular second third kid fat lean and ladies teams all playing on a Frisco line 75 miles NW of Oklahoma City. The piece likens Ames vigor to a bustling league surpassing major city crowds.
National and American League results with team scores and key player stats. Includes Beattie and Cadman performances for Seattle and Vancouver, pitching lines for Acosta Hood and Beattie, and summary of runs, hits, and errors.
Tries To Make Lot Of Prisoners Easy, president of the Prisoners' Friend Society of Los Angeles, advocates jail reform in major cities. The group studies prisoners histories and traits to aid reentry after release, arguing public sentiment is punitive rather than corrective.
Wilbur Hanley gains a fortune but must serve his term for forgery in Kansas state penitentiary. He used the alias J H Kallem, was sent to the Hutchinson reformatory, then transferred to the Langing prison.
Port Orchard defeated the Bakers Salesmen 8 to 4 on July 4 before the largest local crowd. Heavy hitting by Port Orchard chased Graham from the mound in the fifth after four runs were driven in.
Reports from Lake Keechelus show good fishing while streams lag due to continuing bad weather. Lake fishing is reported as good, contrasting weaker stream conditions for Sunday anglers.
Seattle playground officials plan a junior tennis meet with classes for toys under 14, under 16 boys, and under 16 girls. Singles and doubles will be offered in each class.
The 1917 Western amateur golf championship likely goes to the Far West. Chick Evans cannot defend his title due to distance and timing, with qualifiers set for July 17 at Del Monte California. Ned Sawyer of Wheaton and Hoover Rankard of Midlothian are the Chicago district entrants. Many Chicago stars plan to travel to Philadelphia in August for the national amateur championship. Verdun’s brief historical note contrasts with the Western front context.
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