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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1916
Page
7
The author recalls introducing baseball to girls at Piedmont Park after proving a women led team could win, detailing training, inside baseball skills, and the aim for broader adoption of women in the sport nationwide.
The article explains black bass as the most popular sport fish with two varieties the large mouth and small mouth. It details habitats casting approaches for each type from streams and ponds to boats and treble hooks, plus gear tips and bait options for effective fishing.
The report outlines a baseball game with multiple e base hits by players e Grover Hillyard Dunham Healey Johnson Giddings and a series of plays including Raymond to Giddings and Grover. Schmutz contributed two RBI and two hits while Leifer pitched six innings with McGinnity working four. Bases left on by Butte seven with a 1:55 time. Umpire Finneran.
Excerpts from 1920s player interviews feature Frank Schulte of the Cubs praising manager Tinker and Selee, and Chief Meyers of the Dodgers highlighting team grit. Fred Luderus recalls Honus Wagner's remarkable defensive play for the Phillies, including a diving catch and a throw from a sitting position.
Chicago July 17 reports say Joe Kelley outfielder with the Indianapolis American League club was sold to the Cubs for a price between 12000 and 15000 dollars plus two players. The deal centers on Kelley a star known for his batting and fielding skills.
In Norfolk Virginia a devoted father follows the New York Giants with zeal. He stands on the players' bench at games and writes daily letters to his son Davy Robertson praising his playing and urging the team to keep at it. He is described as a lifelong fan and strong supporter.
Edwin J Brown DDS in Seattle waives standard rates through August 1 offering $1.60 gold fillings $6 regular fillings $10 large fillings and July pyorrhea treatment reduced to $2 to $10. The practice, open evenings and Sundays, emphasizes extended hours for workers and guarantees 15 years on all work. He notes many unable to take advantage of the $35 set of teeth for $20 and invites more patients. Distinct entities include Edwin J Brown DDS Seattle Washington and July promotions.
A number of Seattle trapshots practice in Tacoma ahead of the Pacific Indians shoot. The regular program starts tomorrow while the local Tuesday shoot is postponed to Wednesday. Seattle competitors include Tom Wilkes C. E. McKelvey Matt Grosaman L LA Reid W B Taft and Hi Follerich.
In Chicago Brooklyn tied 7 at the end of the 16th. Cincinnati beat Boston 4 to 1. St Louis defeated New York 3 to 2. The report lists results with no further context.
A mixed column features a poem about ivory and exploration across American and African locales with mentions of T R and Rainey, then a sports roundup noting married jockeys at Latonia led by Roscoe Goose, plus assorted baseball items on the Reds Dodgers and players.
Washington defeated Cleveland 4 to 2 as the Senators crowded the bases with 10 hits while the Indians managed 9. The July 16 game in Cleveland saw the high batting tempo decide the outcome.
8ST LOUIS July 17 Slim Sallee quits the Cards in a huff and signs with the New York Giants ending a tense chapter with St Louis pitching preparation for the season shift. Sallee’s move reshapes the pitching staff and heightens expectations for the Giants this year.
Boxing officials in Gotham consider ruling that no champion may box in New York without a decision. The move could strip some title holders and shift careers as New York aims to enforce decisive bouts. Meanwhile Seattle trails Vancouver in the Northwest league race with Butte’s Kilty McJanet joining the Copper League junket along with several ex Giants and Seattle players.
Richard Taft, a new trap shooter, drew attention at Harbor Island by breaking 89 of 100 birds in his first scatter gun outing. L. H. Reid and C. E. McKelvey each won a first place, with Reid posting a perfect 50- third shoot and McKelvey 98 of 100. Dr. King and Geo. Scripture tied at Green Lake with 46 of 50.
Work on a new grandstand and bleachers at Denny Field, U. of W., is underway after $11,000 was authorized last winter following storm damage. The project will also regrade the field to meet Northwest standards as stated by Graduate Manager J Arthur Younger.
Seattle ball club left Butte after a double loss and win. The first game beat the locals 10 to 4 with Charley Schmutz credited for the victory. The second game fell to Butte 5 to 3 as Seattle closed strong in a seven game stretch.
Miss Mae McDonald cannot travel to Portland for the Oregon title clash on July 24. The University of Washington woman racket wielder and Inland Empire champion is in Provident hospital with a severe blood poisoning infection.
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