This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
7
UST BETWEEN OURSELVES reveals Zimmerman is hitting .351 with standout power for Joe Tinker in Chicago and could become a 300 hitter. The piece notes temper control, umpire relations, and a focus on performance as a key driver for a Cubs comeback. It also reflects on managers from 1906 and rumors of Abe Attell backing a challenger in a fight.
Seattle home stand after sweeping Tacoma boosts the Giants from the cellar. Debuts by Brick Eldred and Rabbit Menges join Les Sheehan as key new players while rumors swirl on D. E. Dugdale salaries.
The passage notes golfers require patience and gives examples of a group led by Ite taking three hours to finish 18 holes and exchange beans. During that time they could play multiple sports and numerous games such as baseball football tennis Kelly pool bowling pinochle and chess moves.
The Sunday and Star both report Eddie Pinkman will face Harry Anderson in a boxing bout scheduled for next Friday night. The rivalry has caught local attention four days before the match.
Ah Chung, the Chinese light weight, is mid to be the champion of Pekin. The text notes Pekin as the Boxer Rebellion center and suggests Ah Chung is clever. It also hints travel broadening influence as lightweights go to Australia and return heavier.
Miss Gladys Reid of Portland won the challenge shoot at Harbor Island traps beating Seattle cousin Deskin Reid who scored 90. Tom Wilkes led the 100 class with 98 and tied by L. H. Reid. In the 50 third, Wilkes again topped with 49 while Don R. Baker led Green Lake beginners and ladies day with 49 of 50.
Five Britons prominent in tennis have been promoted to army captaincies since the war began. Four were civilians before service. one, Anthony Wilding, was killed at the front. The captains include J C Parke, A H Lowe, A R F Kingsecote and T M Mavrogordato, with Wilding noted for the longest Davis Cup record.
Johnny Tillman of Minneapolis and Frank Barrieau of Vancouver battled to a fast ten round draw in Missoula Montana Saturday night. The bout ended without a winner as both fighters exchanged blows through the final bell.
The Dillon Moran contest advances with sparring reduced to a single column per day under the referee, indicating a tightened schedule and growing focus on technique.
A road race attracts a steady throng of onlookers along the route with free admission for spectators.
Michael Casey Powers seven son of Johnnie Powers Los Angeles ball club owner has become an athlete in a month coach Edward Robinson says his inborn courage brains and exceptional physique drive rapid progress His muscles are hard as brick at 47 pounds he can cartwheel bridge and punch the bag learning feats typically needing years He trains as part of education not to become a professional athlete and aims to develop a balanced strong body for future sports duties.
Port Orchard defeated Broadway Stars 6 to 1 in a Sunday game highlighted by a homer by Ainsworth and a running catch by Nordby. Blaine Gordon pitched well with solid support from teammates Rylander Moorhouse Gordon and Ainsworth.
Spokane scores 6 runs to 2 as Homer by McGinnis and a Red infield triple play pace the win over Great Falls. Clark and Evans contribute infield defense while Sheely adds offense in the Sunday clash.
Market report lists prices paid to producers for eggs poultry veal and pork. Items include white potatoes varieties Yakima potatoes early rose seed potatoes and dressed turkeys with ranges for veal pork and live animals. Specific prices appear for potatoes hens turkeys and hogs though some text is garbled.
Dave Hillyard's trusty bludgeon broke up Sunday's fracas between Butte and Vancouver here with the Montana city contingent winning 4 to 2. The Beavers threatened three times but could only nab one more tally than the visitors.
June 19 Tacoma Giants beat Tigers 3 0 in a tight game as Wolfram faltered late then recovered to record the win. Eldred and timely Giants hitting supplied the offense while Seattle threatened in the ninth with Bengals close to tying it.
Collegiate track and field stars who excelled this spring will depart as many champions graduate. Of 13 title holders, seven leave before month end and 11 runners up also exit to the alumni ranks. Notable honorees include Meredith and Kaufman of Pennsylvania, Smith of Michigan, Murray of Stanford, Oler of Yale, Potter and Grub of Cornell, Maker and Preble of California, Brown of Penn State, and Johnstone and Bing ham of Harvard.
American residents in London reformed a baseball team to join a league organized by the Cuanlien military units. The first game of a 28 game schedule was played June 10. Interest in the American pastime grows as football and cricket remain popular.
Free consultation and prescription access from an ex government physician for patrons. A Northwest specialist provides free counsel and examinations for eyes ears nose and throat daily except Sunday from 10 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Right Drug Co. 1111 First Ave. 169 Washington St.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.