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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
3
The piece describes Mutt and Jeff engaging working class voters in a city rally after nominations. It portrays candidates appealing to ordinary citizens while decrying financial elites and lavish urban power, noting street scenes and convention centers as backdrops.
The frail 20 year old Phil Carter, mentored by his father Dr. Carter, rose rapidly in golf from an email boy to a linked name with Travers Travis and Topping. He captured the North and South title, won five club tournaments last season, and is likened to Jerry Travers for nerve and stick-to-it-iveness despite health setbacks.
Canadian boxer Percy Cove writes home from somewhere in France claiming to be in excellent trim by ducking German bullets at the front. He remains a local favorite and his letter offers a vivid glimpse of wartime disruption.
Everett Mitt slinger eyed for Northwestern title as Travie Davis faces challengers. Freddie Bogan says rivals sidestep Davis while Pinkman eyes July 4 bout and Frisco fight plans unfold. Davis seen as strong claimant unless rivals step forward. Willie Hoppe demands $1000 guarantee and 26 percent share plus expenses per telegram.
Butte released catcher Healey Skipper Roberts who had been with Great Falls. McGinnity sent Henry Smith and Bankhead to Great Falls in exchange for Healey. He is expected to join the lineup soon while Altman subbed at third base yesterday and Healey watched from the stands.
Chet McIntyre, veteran boxing instructor and key figure behind Seattle’s Far Western meet, resigns from the Seattle Athletic Club to pursue independent ventures. His efforts helped produce the club’s champions and the successful local event. Leo Johnson may appear in a future Elllis smoker against Frankie Sullivan with talks already underway.
Intriguing report from Spokane notes a melee involving Browns Lad companions Callahan Cheek Evans and Sheely. No further details given about teams or outcomes.
Harvard freshmen win the two mile race at Yale Harvard regatta on the Thames with a full length lead over Yale. Harvard varsity and junior varsity eight-oared crews also win, Yale leading briefly before Harvard pulls away to finish ahead.
National results list includes Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 0 and New York 1 Boston 3, plus Pittsburg 8 St. Louis 4. No other matches reported.
Chicago defeated St Louis 2 to 0 in St Louis. New York topped Boston 1 to 0 in Boston. Cleveland fell to Detroit 4 to 3 in Detroit. Washington beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 in Philadelphia.
Clifford Blankenship, manager of the Salt Lake Coast league club, arrived in town to view Roy Grover and Joe Levine of the Butte club. He expressed dissatisfaction with his infield but praised Frank Guigni, the third baseman obtained from Seattle for Brick Eldred.
Hap Morse sparked the win with a rack swat and four double plays as the Giants defeated Butte 4 to 1. Rabbit Menges debuted at third for Seattle, showing solid defense in a nip and tuck contest. A doubleheader is set for Sunday at 2.
Tacoma secures another win against Great Falls in a tense matchup. Kallio and Haworth, Sutherland and Baldwin contributed to the victory with solid performances as the team edged past the opponent.
Gil Dobie, coach at the University of Washington, backs Sherman's view as five football players including Cy Noble and Hank Dorman join militia units preparing to serve. Dave Logg, Ernie Murphy, and Roger Hardy are already in militia ranks. Dorman planned to return to school this fall.
Semifinals in the women’s open tennis tournament are scheduled for today after a day of strong matches. The standout doubles upset saw Mrs Hilla and Miss Connor defeat Mrs Brown and Mrs Byer 6 0 6 1.
The boxing card at Tivoli tonight staged by Austin and Salt features Ed Die Pinkman and Harry Anderson in the four round main event for the Northwest championship at 133 pounds. Ivan Miller and Harry Mahoney meet in the semi windup with a full card including Forbes Conners 127, Casey Hartford 185, Bunker Burns 158, Fitzgerald Hudson 125.
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