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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1915

Page

7

Genevieve Leads by Ten Miles in Pacific Yacht Race

Genevieve of the San Francisco club, ten miles ahead of the Ortona owned by Captain Graham, led the Seattle to San Francisco race toward Protection Island near Townsend. A heavy fog delayed the Ortona near Tatoosh, while observers reported seas off Point Reyes and the light-sailer Genevieve showed a strong chance in rough seas.

Protection Island Townsend Genevieve San Francisco Club Ortona Graham Tatoosh W. F. Vogel Ituna Yester Point Reyes Seattle

Pennant Chasers Off the Field by Brown Holmes

A Boston Red Sox look at players off the diamond inside a hotel lobby. Breakfast at 9, golf and billiards, shopping trips, and lively chats fill daily routine as Carrigan, Speaker, Hooper, and star players mix leisure with plans for the day’s practice and game.

Ahern Boston Red Sox Sox Carrigan del Galor Speaker Lewis Hooper Hoblitzel Chaka Vean Gregg Gregg Janvrin

Borleske Plans Whitman Football Revival

Vincent Borleske aims to field a strong Whitman team after years of losses in the conference. He recruited eight top Portland Interscholastic League players and hopes to attract Spokane and Seattle talent, drawing attention from Oregon coach Hugo Bezdek and O A C mentors.

Vincent Borleske Willamette Gonzaga Borieske Broadway Whitman Washington High School Portland Borlake Borleske Hugo Bezdek Oregon E. J. Stewart Seattle Walla Spokane

Milwaukee Promoter Pushes National Pro Boxing Board

Milwaukee promoter Tom Andrews travels to boxing centers to form a national promoters association to regulate weights and title defenses and end guaranty requirements. Promoters from New York Philadelphia Boston and New Orleans pledge support and plan August meeting to adopt rules.

Wilwaukee Tom Andrews Milwaukee Boxing Authority Enter New York Andrews Campion William Gibson James John Harry Pollock John John McGuigan Harry Edwards Philadelphia Miah Boston Dominick Tortorich New Orlane

Trainers raise horse values in grand circuit

Grand circuit drivers boost horse worth through handling. Hamburg Belle rose from 5000 to 50000 under Andrews. The Harvester grew from 9000 to 50000 via Pop Geers. Dexter sold for 400, Budd Doble uplifted to 33000. Tommy Murphy made Peter Volo valuable, Walter Cox raised Peter Scott to 30000, McDonald helped Allen Winter reach 50000.

Hamburg

Grunan Beats Burns In Ten-Round Far Rockaway Bout

Ralph Grunan defeated Kid Burns in a ten round match at Far Rockaway. Grunan started loose in the first round but found his rhythm in the second and controlled the remainder for the victory.

New York Ralph Grunan Kid Burns Far Rockaway Grunan

Yankees Buy Star C catcher Walter Alexander

Walter Alexander star catcher for Kansas City of the American Association has been sold to the New York Americans.

New York Walter Alexander Kansas City Club American Association New York Americans

Willie Ritchie Heads for Tahoe on Vacation Trip

Ritchie travels from San Francisco with friends and relatives to Lake Tahoe for a vacation break. Upon returning, he plans to resume training for ring engagements and matches.

San Francisco Willie Ritchie Lake Tahoe Country

College Players Ignore Diamond Calls by Majors

Chicago July 1 John Mc Graw Giants manager seeks college ball players for future growth. He notes many promising collegians avoid big league advances, aware reports of huge salaries were exaggerated and many signed modest contracts or chose other careers.

Chicago John McGraw Giants Connie Mack Collinses, Mathewsons Ike McGraw

Williams Washburn to Meet Wright Johnson in Eastern Doubles Final

R N Williams Jr and Washburn advance to the final at Longwood Club Boston facing Irving C Wright and W F Johnson in today’s Eastern doubles tournament final.

Boston R. N. Williams Jr W. M. Washburn Irving C. Wright W. F. Johnson Longwood Club

Cowler May Get A Match With Coffey

Tom Cowler, protege of ex-champion Jim Corbett, showed promise in New York as he prepared for a potential bout with Coffey after a bout with Gunboat Smith. The session left Cowler viewed as a rising heavyweight talent by his trainer.

Cowler Coffey Tom Cowler Jim Corbett New York Gunboat Smith

Stenstrom Expected To Star In 220 At Frisco Meet

Sam Stenstrom of the University of Washington is listed among Northwestern qualifiers for the 220 yard dash at the Far Western field and track championships in Frisco. Other noted athletes include Howard Drew, Fred Kelly, Fred Murray, and Sam Bellah as top contenders and performers from Stanford, Portland, and Intermountain teams with finals set at the exposition.

San Francisco Howard Drew Robert Meride Intermountain Fred Kelly Fred Murray Kelly Murray H. Kirkpatrick George Horiie Stanford Sam Bellah Portland Northwestern Fee Bellah Harametl Sam Stenstrom U. of W Muirhead

Two Local Girls Meet for Oregon State Tennis Title

Portland July 31 Miss Mayme McDonald women's champion of the U of W meets Miss Sarah Livingstone of Seattle for the Oregon state singles title today after strong wins yesterday Livingstone is defending champion.

Oregon Portland Mayme McDonald U. of W Sarah Livingstone Seattle Livingstone

Motorcycle Riders Battle Tax Law in Spokane Case

A test case from Spokane challenges whether Washington motorcyclists must pay a full year's license fee before December end. The issue now sits in court with a decision due in a week or two.

Washington Spokane

Smith Wins Decision in Boxing Bout

Result indicates Smith won the decision. Corbett seeks a rematch with Jim Coffey for this fighter. Cowler is a Vancouver British Columbia resident.

Smith Corbett Jim Coffey Cowler Vancouver B. C

Northwestern May Cut Off Tail Enders

The Northwestern league may drop Aberdeen and Victoria at a special meeting tonight. Aberdeen stockholders tire of Barnes and his conduct while Victoria players lack a home after a month. Barnes paid three weeks late and dismissed Harkness. Kennett was dropped for high pay. Haines fines players to dodge wagers. If the clubs are dropped the top players go to the remaining four teams, speeding the circuit to September.

Aberdeen and Victoria Aberdeen John 8 Barnes Joshua Kingham Harkness Kennett Haines Dugdale F. C. Farr Spokane Bob Brown Joe McGinnity

Coast Pitcher Ralph Stroud Tops Giants as Reliever

Ralph Stroud, who starred for the Sacramento club in the Pacific Coast League, was purchased by New York last fall. He has won many games for the Giants and has taken Fromme's place as the team's relief pitcher.

Ralph Stroud Sacramento New York Giants Fromme

Giants Maintain Pennant Pace as Mails Dominates Indians

The Giants blank the Indians with three hits allowed and 10 strikeouts as Seattle rides a long winning streak. Walter Mails shines in a multi game role, improving despite early setbacks, while Tealy’s rotation leans on him for continued success. Pete Schneider edged Boston 6 3 with Wagner homering.

Return From Vacation Leaves Angler Disappointed

A man reports a disappointing fishing trip despite long hours in a boat. He caught three perch and a cropple, calling the voyage rotten and not worth the effort.

Readers Praise Editorial and Debate Jumps In

A Star readers correspondence sifts through editorials on independence and honesty, condemns chauvinism and backers of treachery, asks for open farm land biddings, and shares views on j itneys and sheriff humane policy. Readers from Pe Ell, Wash Reno Nev and Seattle weigh in.

W. J. Pennington Pe Ell Wash

Leafs Fall to Kaufman as Visit Ends in 6–0 Loss

Tacoma reports the Maple Leafs were defeated 6 to 0 with Kaufman earning the win. Williams and Hoffman endured the loss alongside Stevens as the Leafs continued a losing stretch.

Tacoma Maple Leafs Kaufman Accesdta Vatetest Escaves Cheeeks Willams Hoffman Kaufman and Stevens

Beavers Triumph in Pow Wow Series Opener

Vancouver defeated Aberdeen 93 to something in the opening game of the Pow Wow festival series at Mt. Vernon. Arlett Brottem and Vance led the scoring for Vancouver while Aberdeen's lineup faded as the Beavers claimed a decisive early lead.

MT. Vernon Vancouver Aberdeen A Arlett and Brottem Pends and Vance

Ty Cobb Quits Baseball Writing After Brief Start

Ty Cobb has quit as a baseball writer. This will be news to a lot of persons who understood he never began.

the Star King County Farm Christopher W. Horr Ty Cobb

Baseball Results And A Wartime Salary Suit

Baseball scores from leagues including American and National with Washington St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Boston Chicago New York and more. A suit seeks to force Dubuque ex owners to repay player salaries raising questions about wartime Commission guarantees and rules.

Washington St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Boston Chicago New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Buffalo Milwaukee Columbus Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City Louleville Portland Vernon Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake Dubuque National Commission Northwestern League Spokame Tee Eenee Vancouver Eee Boston Wweee Pitteberg Ween Ween Cccseess Wee Federal League Kansas Pittebur St. Loud Newark O Buffalo Hee Baltimore Vernon Tee

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