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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
7
The founder or leading figure in the brush industry asserts that each man should provide for himself a duster and similar tools, arguing that independence from others is key to a workable life. He criticizes reliance on Wilson or Mutt, urging self-sufficiency in producing rooms, brushes, and related items.
A fragment from a column by Hortense De Beis recounts a married woman’s wartime reflections. She notes her husband’s appearance shifting with presidents from Roosevelt to Wilson and hints at personal discomfort and affection amid social change. Her voice blends domestic concern with political context.
Edward Hill laments mismanagement in the Northwestern league. He cites firing managers, director interference, and a lack of unity behind President Bob Blewett. The piece accuses directors of corruption and warns fans are driven away from the park.
The former baseball captain Johnny Evers, once a light weight, has gained over 160 pounds and now appears heavier at the plate. He notes he never weighed more than 135 pounds in Chicago days and admits weight concerns define his current worries.
The 1916 campaign is marked by star pitchers like George Foster Ernie Shore and others failing to start well in both leagues. Yankees Caldwell Fisher White Sox Benz Scott, Tigers Davis, Browns Davenport and National leaguers Tesreau Rudolph among the notable slow starters. Meanwhile lower profile hurlers are gathering wins, signaling surprising early success.
Roland Roberts of Frisco defeated Elmer Griffin 6-4 6-1 to win the Pacific states junior singles tennis title in Del Monte California on June 26.
A club of 50 members holds weekly lawn checkers on the Fort Washington Lawn Tennis grounds in New York. The 12 foot canvas board is laid on the ground with holes cut for the two colors. Red and blue disks are moved by a stick with a stove lifter end. Games are played solo or in two teams of two to twenty players.
Great Falls beat Tacoma twice at Tiger stronghold on Sunday. Rudy Kallio starred by winning both games 5 to 4 and 2 to 1 as Bill Hurley was absent for the visitors.
The Spokane Indians defeated the Vancouver team in a two game set. Harstad beat Callahan 9 to 3 in game one, and Frane topped Acosta 4 to 2 in the nightcap.
Les Darcy reportedly stays in Australia longer delaying a U S appearance. Mike Gibbons planned to take in purses overseas while Moran and Kendall train in Portland. Jack Britton's welter title reign draws little attention despite past wins and long climb to the crown.
Case School in Cleveland requires all students to become track athletes. Coach Pasini, the physical director, released a schedule detailing events such as broad jump pole vault discus and sprint distances after Case scored just 2 percent in six major meets.
Brooklyn fans will see many Dodgers games as 16 double headers are scheduled. Ten matinees will be at home and heavy rain this spring has impacted the schedule. If the pitching staff holds up the Dodgers could be strong in the final rounds.
A roundup notes Pete Schneider of Seattle now with Cincinnati as a promising NL pitcher and Hugh Duffy turning 47 managing Portland in the Eastern league. It lists hitting leaders in the Northwestern league, notes on the Phils bunting style, Giants’ woes in extra innings, and mentions scouts watching Connie Mack’s infield with Guy Morton and Benny Kanoff highlighted.
Market report notes wholesale prices paid to dealers for vegetables and fruit in Godwin. Data covers typical produce like potatoes onions and apples with variations by grade and season. Readers see price ranges and potential supply shifts affecting local merchants.
In yesterday's twin bill at Dug's Park Butte won 4 to 1 as Timely Bingles hit in the second and ninth innings. The second game was canceled due to Jupe Pluvius sprinkling the field. Bill Rose pitched well for Butte while Bob Brown and the Beavers faced Vancouver tonight. Bill Hurley refuses to be canned by Great Falls despite contract. Bobby Steele allowed three Reds hits in seven innings before a seventh inning removal as Cincinnati dropped both games to St. Louis.
The Mikados were shut out by the Burnside Hatters 8 to 0 in a City league match. Rédman and Lee starred for the Hatters while Barns and Chisholm pitched for the Mikados. Yesterday’s game featured a new battery for Burnside.
National results show Cincinnati 1 4, St. Louis 2 5, Chicago 3, Pittsburgh with no other scores. American results list St. Louis 8 3, Detroit 2 1, Chicago 4, Cleveland 38. A note warns good ball players can be ruined by hard riding.
Attendance smashed records as trapshooters gathered at Green Lake for beginners and Ladies day events. J B Reid of Portland led with 49 pigeons in the 60 shot, C Smith topped amateurs with 47, George Scripture hit 23 of 25 in beginners, Mrs L S Barnes managed 1 of 25 in women's, while at Harbor Island four tied for first with 46 of 60 including Matt Grossman Hugh Boston Fred Landwehr and Tom Wilkes.
The Athletics defeated the Red Sox Sunday in the Totem league with Taylor and Raye starring for the winners. Jones and Grover formed the Sox battery in a competitive matchup.
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