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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1915

Page

7

Carrie Nation Dominates Bucking Broncho Rodeo Event

Crowds at Madison Park witness a wild Sunday roundup with Carrie Nation bucking and injuring Tex Daniels and Leo Vopont among riders. John Thomas performs a dramatic redskin ride while Indian contestants win events including Bertha Blanchard in the cow girls race and Jim Minanich in the Indian pony relay.

Nation Madison Park Tex” Daniels Carrie Ie Nation Tex Leo Vopont Jess Willard Ball Hornet Carrie Nation Leo Caldwell Leo John Thomas Robert Burke Bertha Blanchard Ruth Parton Jessie Drumheller Jim Minanich Harry McGrum

Lady Langers Aims At Four Titles In San Francisco

California swimmer Lady Langer, holder of national 440 and 880 yard records, plans to win four titles in one week at San Francisco yacht harbor contests. She seeks the mile 440 and 880 yard and long-distance open water events, representing the Los Angeles Athletic Club.

Los Angeles Cal Lady Langer Langer Yacht Harbor San Francisco Langer i Los Angeles Athletic Club United States

Ness Ties Record as He Aims for 40 Game Hit Streak

Oakland sluggers Jack Ness, first baseman, could break Ty Cobb’s mark tomorrow if he hits in Salt Lake’s pitcher. Ness extended his streak by recording hits in both games yesterday, starting May 31 with 32 runs and 69 hits in 153 at bats for a .439 mark.

Oakland Cal Jack Nessa Salt Lake Ty Cobb Jack Georgia Peach Ness

Swimmers Head for Frisco Races

Seven Hawaiian swimmers led by Duke Kahanamoku arrive for the exposition swimming championships in Frisco while the Illinois Athletic Club sends an eight man team and the New York Athletic Club is due tomorrow.

San Francisco Duke Kahanamoku Illinois Athletic Club New York Athletic Club

Boise Wins Polo Title at Spokane

Boise defeats Spokane in a last minute deciding match to win the Northwest polo championship. Cowley scored the deciding goal as the final score reads 7 to 7 in a dramatic finish.

BOISE Spokane Boi*se Northwest Polompionship Cowley

Bremerton Mastiffs Dominate in Sunday Baseball Rally

Bremerton Mastiffs posted a 6 to 2 win over Seattle Amateur 7 Diamonds at Bremerton marking their 14th straight victory. Duwamish beat Rainier Valley 9 to 2 at Duwamish in its fourth straight win. Olympia Senators shut out Jaffes 3 to 0 with ex University pitcher Boatman on the mound. Keyston Giants fell to Highland Athletic Club 5 to 4 at Woodland. Felix club lost 6 to 5 to Bremerton Elks in Bremerton with umpire batting and poor fielding noted. Green Lake outlasted South Park 4 to 2. Kirkland defeated Jefferson Park 19 to 1 as Connors allowed two hits and struck out 19.

Seattle Moose Bremerton Mastiffs Bremerton Duwamish Rainier Valley Felix Bremerton Elks Kirkland Jefferson Park Connors Jefferson

Smoking in Bed Fatal Fire Claims Portland Man

A Portland fire killed Frank Bilger, 60, when his home burned around him. His wife and two children escaped unharmed. Officials say the blaze started from Bilger’s habit of smoking in bed. The incident occurred July 12.

Portland Frank Bilger

Dear Miss Grey Advice Column Highlights

A reader asks how to stop blushing and maintain boundaries with a boy. The advisor says focus on others, socialize widely, and dismiss the matter. another asks about waking a sleeper, suggesting an alarm clock and potential wage docking. The column covers courtship signals, a gentleman choosing honesty, meanings of flowers for Sunday school, and butter packing tips for preservation.

Miss Grey Peggy

Chamberlain and Canfield Win Woodland Park Tennis Tourney

In Seattle's Woodland Park event Chamberlain the high school champ and Canfield UW crack won the doubles title in a dramatic five set final over Crawford Anderson and Grant Lasure. Final scores 6-2 2-6 6-2 3-6 12-10. Mansel-Smith defeated Wada in straight sets for the morning final. Miss Mayme McDonald and Ross Williams won mixed doubles 6-1 6-3.

Seattle Chamberlain Canfield University of Washington Woodland Park Crawford Anderson Grant Lassure Murra Wada Mansel-Smith Mayme McDonald Inland Ross Williams Myra Lambuth Miss McDonald Williams Mansel- Smith Latzure Anderson

Seattle golf clubs open free play for visiting Shriners

The Seattle Golf Club and Earlington Golf Club join Jefferson Park public course in offering free access to visiting Shriners this week. Information is available at Shriners headquarters across from the New Hotel Washington. Ballard Christians win 18 to 0 in City of Destiny to remain leaders of the Seattle Church league.

Seattle Golf Club Earlington Golf Club Shriners Jefferson Park Washington Ballard Christians City of Destiny

Seattle Makes Records In Week Of Wins And Debuts

Seattle set season records by sweeping a series and finishing with a 3 to 0 Sunday win. Barth launched a first league game homer into the bleachers, while Walter Malla and Bill Rose each won three games during the week. Bill pitched well, allowing five hits as Bolece of Victoria struggled with singles.

Seattle Barth Walter Malla Bill Rose Bill Bolece Victoria Weiser Dell Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Philadelphia

Victoria Stars in Batting Parade Across Coastal League

Haworth leads with .341 for Vic torians while Ken Williams and Kaylor post strong marks. Seattle climbs to fifth as Dode Brinker hits .306 in Vancouver and Brinker shines with five hits in one game.

Victoria Haworth Ken Williams Spokane Cincinnati Reds Kaylor Murphy Willis Butler Kelly New York Giants Butler Jack Smith Seattle Stokke Ballard Tacoma Tigers Dode Brinker Vancouver Pug Bennett Aberdeen

Connie Mack Uses Bank Book To Calm Critics

Whenever Connie Mack faces sharp criticism for selling his stars he can draw on his wealth and restore his composure, a habit noted by observers.

Connie Mack

Fighter Bruno Lang Refuses to Fight in Barbershop Incident

The welterweight Bruno Lang declined a challenge from an amateur in a Cleveland barber shop after being struck. Lang requested a warrant for the assailant and was praised for avoiding further violence. Tommy Burns, former heavyweight champion, is in Seattle where he runs a New Orleans fight club and his wife lives.

Bruno Lang Cleveland Lang Tommy Burns Seattle Tommy New Orleans

Prince Albert Tobacco Insurance Double Header Ad Claim

A 1915 R J Reynolds advertisement extols Prince Albert tobacco as versatile and satisfying whether smoked from a jimmy pipe or rolled in a cigarette. The copy promises "tobacco insurance" with tongue pleasing flavor and urges readers to pack a pipe brimful of P A for a steady smoke.

P. A Prince Albert Jimmy

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