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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

3

White Sox Struggle as Giants Surge in Spring Upset News

The piece surveys trouble for the Chicago White Sox as they trim spring training length and face staff underperformance, while the New York Giants rebound from mockery to surge in the standings. It notes star players like Eddie Collins and Joe Jackson, and criticizes Comiskey’s management style amid a drawn out negative spell.

White Sox New York Giants Broadway Comskey Eddie Collins Joe Jackson Jim Scott Joe Renz Buck Weaver Jack Lapp Eddie Murphy Comiskey

Seattle Discards to Play Baseball in Copper League

The Copper League season sees Seattle players moving to Anaconda and Great Falls with names like Kitty McJanett Luke Glavenich Herb Manouk and Bishop in copper town plans. Sells joins Great Falls pushing Neighbors from Seattle as a likely discard while Bob Coltrin suffers a finger injury and Ken Williams prepares for another challenge with Spokane and Tacoma in the mix.

Seattle Discards Seattle Anaconda Montanaway Kitty” McJanett U. of W Giants U P Luke Glavenich Herb Manouk Bishop Pug” Sella Copper Town Great Falls Butte Hurley Manouk Vancouver Beavers Tacoma Sells Cyrus Neighbors Husky

Fishermen Catch record sturgeon near McGregor Iowa

Charles and Emil Kurtz pulled a six foot female sturgeon weighing 125 pounds from the Mississippi. After a fierce battle they anchored the fish, stored it for a day, and recovered 19 pounds of eggs. Eggs sold at one dollar a pound. dressed fish brought 6 dollars 25 cents. The brothers earned about 25 dollars. The fish was estimated at 75 years old.

McGregor Mississipi Charles Emil Kurtz

Baseball notes from Seattle game recap

Two-base hits by Mensor Sheely Gtela and Morse Sacrifice plays by Coltrin Sheehan Schmutz and a double play Gisiason McGinnis Sheely. Hit by pitch Gisiason Schmutz Giddings and Haretad. Stolen bases Mensor Shaw McGinnis Otalason. Walks Noble Schmuts Harstad. Strikeouts Noble Schmuts Haretad. Hite faced Noble for four runs in six innings. Left on bases Seattle 12 Spokane 10. Victory to Harstad defeat to Schmuts. Umpire Bush.

Mensor Sheely Gtelason Morse Coltrin Sheehan Schmutz Gisiason McGinnis Giddings Haretad Shaw Otalason Noble Schmuts Harstad Schmatsa

Curve Ball Pitcher Seeks Success in Baseball

A curve ball pitcher pursues success by mastering the ins and outs of the game, focusing on technique, strategy, and consistency to improve performance on the mound.

Wilbert Robinson Faces Slim Chance for NL Pennant

The report notes that Wilbert Robinson now has a fat chance to cap the National League pennant, signaling waning hopes for the club in the chase.

Wilbert Robinson

Stage Set for Mills Good Card at Elks Smoker

Tonight at the Elks club a four bout boxing card centers on Joe Bayley of Canada vs Paul Steele of Tacoma with Morris Condon backing Bayley in a $100 bet and offering $100 against $200 that Bayley stops Steele. Also featuring Harrahban vs Connors and Sullivan vs Sugar plus Bishop vs Miller and Taro vs Lowman for a lively night.

Joe Bayley Paul Steele Tacoma Elks Morris Condon Victoria British Columbia Bayley Steele Condon Joe Harrahban Fari Connors Wilecats Frankie Sullivan Nick Sugar Everett Harry Bishop Sailor Smiley Miller Bremerton Far Taro Kid Lowman The Elks’ Club

Entries Open for Seattle City Tennis Tourney

Entries for the Seattle tennis tournament close at noon Saturday. Amateurs may enter without club membership. Send entries to Mr. Goldsmith at the Seattle Athletic Club. The tourney begins Monday.

Seattle Goldsmith Seattle Athletic Club

Pinkman Again Is Winner at Vernon Arena Bout

Eddie Pinkman reports his win over Louie Reese in the main event at Jack Doyle's Vernon Arena. Despite throat illness and a ptomaine scare, Pinkman used a left feint and hard right to drop Reese in the second round. Pinkman earned his fourth decision.

Eddie Pinkman Seattle Los Angeles Jack Doyle Vernon Arena Louie Reese Dick Clements Earl Dartington Bill Beauler Reese Louie

No Sooners? New York Wins Streak Ends then Rekindled

A brief line notes New York loses a winning streak then starts anew as the team rallies under coach McGraw. The terse item captures a turn in the season with minimal detail, inviting readers to look for updates on the next game and standings.

New York McGraw

Fielder Jones Seeks Umpire Hildebrand Firing

The Old Boy asked Ron Johnson to dismiss umpire Hildebrand amid mid season form debates and tensions around officiating.

Fielder Jones Ron Johnson Hildebrand

Reds Beat Seattle 6-4 in Spokane Comeback

Bobby Coltrin starred for Spokane, delivering a two run double in the eighth as the Indians pulled away late to win 6-4 over Seattle. It marked the fourth straight victory for Spokane.

Spokane Bobby Coltrin Seattle Bobby Altho Indians

Beavers Fall to Tigers at Home in Vancouver Game

Vancouver fans watched Wayne Barham on the mound as the Beavers lost the first game of the series. Final score shows the Tigers defeating Vancouver 9 to 4 with Bonner Sutherland Roberts Barham Russell and Cheek contributing in the matchup.

Stanley Coveleskie NAPS Cleveland Washington Ohio Beavers Tigers Vancouver Wayne Barham Tacoma Wees Eae Bonner Sutherland Roberts Barham Russell Cheek

Oregon Golf Champ Reaches Finals in Portland

Juneen Wihdhelm, last year’s Oregon title holder, eliminated Watson in yesterday’s play in Portland. He meets Russell Smith in the final round Saturday with the state championship at stake.

Oregon Portland Juneen Wihdhelm Watson Russell Smith

Seattle School Kids Vie in Athletics

Two hundred seventy young students from Seattle public schools will compete in a track and field meet Saturday on Denny Field at the University of Washington. Contestants are under fourteen years old and divided into four classes.

Two Dietzes Pullman Carl Dietz Dietz Washington State Seattle Denny Field U. of W

Broadway Athletes Are Given Letters

Five teams representing Broadway high school in baseball tennis and track received their letters Thursday. The letter recipients include the first baseball and tennis players and the midget and baseball squads.

Broadway Broadway High School

Butte Edges Great Falls In Tight Contest

Pitcher Hendrix pitched well apart from one inning as Butte defeated Great Falls 3 to 3 in a hard fought game. Kallio Haworth and Altman contributed for Butte while Great Falls managed three runs.

Butte Great Falls Hendrix R. HK. E E Butte Kallio Haworth Altman

Cardinals Bent on Winning the Pennant Says St Louis Experts

Baseball writers in St Louis declare the Cardinals are bent on clinching the pennant with a confident push. Experts emphasize focus and drive to finish first, citing strong pitching and timely hitting as key factors.

St. Louis Cardinals

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