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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
7
Northwest Mags highlights include Barnes declaring readiness to back any owner as his Aberdeen team aims to finish ahead. A staging champ battle is planned for Easter Sunday with Curley set to tighten boxing competition amid other gossip.
Northwestern circuit reports that teams plan to report by March 29 with rosters largely filled and managers hyping title chances. John Barnes predicts Aberdeen finishing ahead of rivals, while Jack Curley’s Johnson Willard bout on Easter in Havana draws criticism for sacred-day timing. Philadelphia Athletics face dire outlook as era of world series success ends. fans brace for a drastic shake-up and possible miracle to reach the pennant.
Decatur Illinois plans free admission for its Three league team to boost attendance and support a municipal professional baseball program. Backers pursue a subscription fund to cover costs with aim of opening gates on regular games and charging double for Decoration Day July 4 Labor Day and local holidays.
Northwest Automobile association manager Bob Hiller reports Jim Parsons, two time Tacoma Inter-city trophy winner, will return to Seattle with his car around April 1 and is ready to race in the Northwestern season. Parsons vows improved speed after tough Grand Prix and Vanderbilt Cup showings and plans to start at Portland as the big race. Charley Latta to drive the Romano car this season per Jean Romano.
Eddie Campi of California defeated Battling Lake of Brooklyn in ten fast rounds last night. Campi used clever moves and dominated the bout, securing a clear victory in New York.
Daily market report shows eggs remain at high levels with heavy receipts and ongoing storage, keeping prices from dropping. Poultry, butter, cheese, and various produce items are listed with regional suppliers, prices paid to producers, and wholesale ranges, reflecting steady demand and mixed movements across eggs, turkeys, onions, and fruits.
The Carnival of Commerce organized by St. Margaret's Guild at St. Mark's church plans a day of celebration at the Hippodrome on April 6. Living models in Dame Fashion ensembles will be a featured event followed by a grand ball in the evening led by Harry Whitney Treat.
Renowned statesman Sergei Witte, credited as Russia's first prime minister, passes away at an advanced age leaving a legacy in 19th century reforms and modernization efforts across the empire.
Lee Magee, manager of the Brooklyn Federals, sparked a brawl in the fifth inning against Milsaps College. He reportedly struck a Milsaps player and had to be escorted from the grounds as police intervened.
J Ellinger of Chicago took first in the singles while displacing Garrison of Peoria with a 671 total. In doubles, F Myers and W Peters of Chicago led with 1170.
North Yakima reports professional trap shooter Reid Wh. Reid hit all 100 birds to set the first perfect score at the city traps. The March 15 event marks a flawless display by the United States champion at the local shoot.
Plymouth five defeated Ballard Christian 42 to 21 at the Plymouth church gym sealing their superiority. They will host the 8 A C on Tuesday to decide which team is better, recalling an earlier Plymouth win on the 8 A C floor.
Seattle Thistles and Carbonado drew 2 to 2 in Tacoma leaving the McMillan cup race unresolved and likely to require a third game. The match featured nervy play, numerous fouls, and weak defending for long stretches as both sides failed to seize control before the Thistles had to catch a train.
The Seattle Y M C A Students' basketball team lost to the College of Puget Bound 22 to 19 on Saturday night at the Tacoma Y M C A. Puget Bound used college rules unfamiliar to Seattle players, contributing to the defeat.
War impacts English racing as only 46 horses enter the Grand National at Aintree Liverpool next Friday, far below the usual field of 80. The sole American entry is Porthoy owned by Alexander Smith Cochran.
The Washington State College rifle team leads Class A in the intercollegiate contest with 90 points of 1000. North George holds Class BK, Nebraska leads Yale by a small margin in Class C.
A compilation of small city items notes arrests, thefts, and incidents around Seattle. Entries include a 15 year old Bruce Mackay’s arrest suspicion, a domestic slugging, a robbery at a Madison restaurant, a jewelry theft, and a city church dedication. Also reported are a labor chorus event, a yacht club banquet, a naval cruise, and various civic notes including a judge’s return, a mayoral technical overturn, and a hospital transfer.
The Seattle Ministers' Federation bypassed a regular session at First M E Church to join the Home Mission Council convention at Plymouth Church. Speakers including Commissioner of Immigration White and Prof. J. K. Hart addressed foreign immigration.
The park board orders construction of a children’s playground and tennis courts at Madrona park. A new macadam boulevard and lakefront driveway will replace the current plank roadway. The board seeks donations to acquire McGraw ravine for an elk and deer range adjoining Queen Anne boulevard.
In Havana on Easter Sunday promoters announce a 45 round heavyweight title bout between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard set for 11 am April 4. Johnson cites past border arrest risk. Willard travels from New Orleans as Gov Bustillo says no police interference.
Practice games in multiple camps produced scattered results. Salt Lake Coast leaguers topped the Hawaiian University Chinese team 3 to 2 in San Jose. New Orleans Southern association beat Detroit Tigers 12 to 11. Cincinnati Reds shut out Shreveport 5 to 0. Chicago Americans first squad defeated Los Angeles Coast league 7 to 0. Chicago Americans second squad blanked Oakland 6 to 1 and lost 10 to 4 to San Francisco Seals. St Louis Nationals and Cleveland Americans tied 7 to 7 in 10 innings at San Antonio. Dallas Texas league beat New York Nationals 3 to 2 in 10 innings.
C E McKelvey captured the Gilbert trophy at the Seattle Trap Shooters Association event on Harbor Island. He tied for first in Class A with 46 of 50, then won the shootoff. extra 100-bird shoot went to Wil l with 96, McKelvey 91, Landwehr 89. Fine weather drew a crowd at Green Lake Gun Club where C Ward led with 49 of 50.
Stanford University reports Fred Murray set a new Pacific Coast record in the 220 yard low hurdles with a time of 23.3 seconds, breaking his own previous mark of 24.46 seconds. Murray achieved the feat on Saturday, improving the longest-standing mark.
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