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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
7
Christy Mathewson, noted for his comeback bid, faced a rough outing as Cincinnati collected 10 hits in eight innings. Eddie Collins’ White Sox showed pep, while Moran contemplates bankruptcy and umpire training plans in Cincinnati.
Los Angeles July 8 Yom Kennedy paid 10000 to enter the professional fight ring. His father offered the money to keep him out, but the former heavyweight champion of the United States chose the ring. Kennedy trains here to meet Jim Coffey, the most talked of heavyweight, and believes he can defeat Coffey again after having beaten him once.
The first round of the club tournament at Seattle Tennis Club produced a surprise as Interscholastic champion Chamberlain fell to Wallace Rucker 6-2 6-1. Other winners included Laizure over Green 6-2 6-2 Fran sioli over Huey 6-2 6-1 and Carr over Jarvis 6-1 2-6 7-5.
Frisco matches center on a listed afternoon set between Norma Williams Eastern champion and Lindley Murray Stanford champion. Yesterday Long defeated Watson Washburn Harvard in straight sets 7-6 6-2, prompting fans to wonder if Murray can repeat.
Arthur Kiefer of Columbus receives a faculty awarded medal for combined scholastic and athletic excellence at Ohio State University. He excelled in class and on the football field, ranking first among all students and serving as a guard for three years on the team.
July 13 report states the district forester in Portland issues a permit allowing the Alaska engineering commission to use five million feet of timber at no cost. The timber will support the construction of a government railroad from tidewater to the Matanuska coal field.
Canada’s Kipling, Robert W. Service, poet and novelist, serves as a chauffeur for the Anglo American ambulance corps in Southern France, as reported from London on July 13.
Monday’s Stampede and Roundup at Madison Park featured multiple events led by Allen Drumheller who rode bucking bronchos to victory in the two mile relay and bucking contest. George Swazey thrilled spectators in the stage coach dash as Van Austin's team trailed close behind.
Seventeen year old Miss Misa Cowells, later Seattle girl, rose to fame in San Francisco by winning the 50 yard dash in 33 1 3 seconds, shaving from the American record. She competed against Miss Dorothy Becker in a dramatic finish, then practiced in public pools and learned several action poses.
Seattle keeps pace in the cellar race as players like Dug and Pagle are noted. The Giants beat Aberdeen 5 to 3 with El Melvor pitching in a Monday game cited for season records and Hoodoo break.
Jimmy Clabby edged Frank Farmer by decision in a 10 round middleweight bout in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The event reported local boxing results with regional scores and other league listings.
With the season half over the pennant races narrow to two clubs per league. Cubs and Phillies lead the National, Red Sox and White Sox top the American, St. Louis and Kansas City vie in the Federal. Trades and injuries reshape prospects as Chicago and Philadelphia press for the stretch drive.
Cynthia Grey answers readers on marital status and alimony issues. A divorced mother asks if Maude has ever been married and to whom. Grey notes alimony rights exist if collectible, but enforcement is difficult if the former husband refuses support for two families.
Help wanted for a friendly female cat and a yellow kitten ready for a home. The cat is a good mouser. Call Queen Anne 4236.
A $10,000 blaze in Snohomish began at the Eclipse laundry and destroyed that building and the Snohomish Bottling Works, threatening five additional structures.
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