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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
10
The famed Trojan and keystone player Johnny Evers vents on gumption and umpire bias, accusing officials of silencing him with gag rules. He vows to retire the old glove and pursue writing and coaching at home, while fans protest in Philadelphia as Pete Harrison joins umpire ranks amid the Dodger narrative.
Rudolph Wilhelm, state golf champion, played remarkable golf in the Oregon state tournament at Portland and eliminated M. H. Hartwell, who held the title in 1914.
Roslyn reports the Coast baseball league, a collaboration of groups from Roslyn and Cle Elum, finally begins play after three weeks to organize the circuit.
A missionary asserts that the nation ships about 1,500,000 gallons of rum annually to Africa, highlighting expansive trade or aid flows.
The Seattle Athletic club hosts a city tennis tournament starting Monday. Seattle residents may enter regardless of club membership, and organizers aim for the largest, most successful event yet. Entries and information are available from A. Goldsmith at the club.
Interlake and Summit meet tonight in the Grammar School league Class A division to break a recent tie and determine the winner. The game follows a previous draw between the two sides.
Marysville California June 1 A Yuba county rancher C P Dunne was pulled underwater while fishing from shore when a large sturgeon snagged his line in the Feather River Rescue divers including K Kiwakami a one legged Japanese swam to the bottom and cut the line saving Dunne from drowning while angling for bass from the riverbank
In Spokane on June 7 Seattle was outmatched in most aspects as the Indians defeated the Giants 5 to 3. Pat Eastley pitched well but costly errors hurt his club while double plays aided Emery Webb. Wally Cadman was ejected after a dispute with the umpire. Cunningham moved from the outfield. Mike Sheehan starred at third base and Goigalhan left for Salt Lake with Eldred yet to report.
Inmates at Rockview State Prison in Pennsylvania have formed a four team league built from tobacco coupons. They report saving 32 000 coupons to supply prizes and equipment.
A dense market list from Venl notes varied produce and dairy items with prices. Entries include apricots artichokes berries cantaloupe lettuce lemons grapes and apples. regional notes reference Washington Oregon Kentucky California and Wisconsin origins. quantities shown as crates baskets and per unit prices.
The San Francisco Seals praised Johnny Conch a two year project who now looks like a real heavy after patience from Harry Wolverton. Mike Couch shines as the Pacific Coast league's top prospect, despite early doubt from experts, with Cogeh likely to be drafted or sold. The piece contrasts fighters and boxing talk in New York, recalling Mike Gibbons and Jack Dillon debates and noting shifts in public opinion and weight class considerations.
National results show New York 2 Pittsburgh 3 and Brooklyn 7 Cincinnati 4 while Philadelphia 2 Chicago 0 is noted. American results include Detroit Keaton 0 with rain affecting play and no further results listed.
PORTLAND June 7 Frank Troeh of Vancouver and Abner Blair of Portland led in yesterday's shoot with 144 of 150. L. H. Reid of Seattle hit 142 of 150 while C. E. McKelvey scored 118.
Rumor from Vancouver on June 7 suggests lightweight Harry Anderson welterweight Frank Bar beau and middleweight Billy Weeks may travel to Australia to box for Snowy Faker. No confirmation available.
Kent wins 1 to 0 as Seattle Coliseum Theatre Team loses a tight game. Williams pitched for Kent and Connors for Seattle, with two hits and 11 strikeouts between them. More than a thousand women cleaner street crews noted in Vienna.
Charles McCourt defeated former champion Charles Ellis 159 to 149 at Pittsburg to win the world three cushion title. Ellis scratched on his final shot, giving McCourt the smallest margin of victory since 1907 when the event became a national classic.
Tigers won yesterday with two home runs and multiple singles in Tacoma. Pitcher Meikle starred for Butte as Great Falls was routed in a separate game.
The article describes Eddie Pinkman in Seattle boxing scenes, detailing his quick early win over Lee, multiple knockdowns, and a decision in his favor. It mentions his movie work at Keystone Film Co and a future main event against Beauler, plus a Venice Auditorium card with Rivers drawing. Percy MacFadden of Shipcase is cited among the post bout notes.
In Portland at the Hippodrome a crowd of about 3000 saw Willie Ritchie and Ralph Gruman fight six rounds to a draw. Referee Jack Grant handled the decision which had been expected as a decision bout but blocked by a city ordinance. Gruman looked strong and seems to have regained his form after prior injuries.
Jack Britton, likely the top claimant to the American welterweight title, defeated Mike O'Dowd in a 12 round bout in Boston last night.
The Seattle Trapshooters Association held its regular mid week shoot at Harbor Island grounds this afternoon with clay birds flying during the competition.
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