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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
7
Cuba based press agents push the idea that Jess Willard has a chance to beat Jack Johnson in the upcoming bout. The article mocks this spin and notes reporters from Havana drum up excitement while promoters promise a fierce battle.
In New York on March 24, President David Fultz of the Baseball Players'Fraternity proposed a peace plan, but International League President Edward Barrow rejected it, stating no concessions or changes would be made in the circuit.
Kink out of it. King George has scratched his six horses entered in the Lincoln and Liverpool meetings this week. The six horses were entered in twelve events. Savannah notice of Reno divorce proceedings against W. M. Donovan, manager of the New York Americans, served here. Mrs. Donovan charges non-support.
Geo Cunningham highlights Detroit’s 1920s strengths. He credits Cobb for past success and believes with one more capable pitcher the Tigers would have won the American League pennant. Jennings cites three problems including a strong second baseman and a hitting catcher while eyeing Gulfport prospects.
Slots Ledbetter returns with a rush as Detroit eyes a strong revival. Recruit right handers George H. Cunningham and Ben J. Karr show promise, while Harry Coveleski’s resurgence boosts a pitching corps that struggled last season.
Lakeview's 16 year old players organize and invite similar age teams for matches. The Monks downed Leschi Grammar 6 to 2 with Francia Lingenbrink homering and Paul Isaacson adding a two bagger. Evergreen Lodge plans Sunday action against Fort Lawton, with contact via Spalding's or Hemer Main 3841.
Readers learn Lincoln high School’s class of 1915 will stage The Miser on April 24. The note hints at school drama activity and community involvement.
Daly the crack New York billiardist won seven games and lost one to claim first in the world's champion three cushions tourney in Chicago. W Huey and George Moore each had seven wins and two losses, with Moore dropping Huey in a dramatic late round. Alfred De Oro stood fourth with six wins and two losses.
The Midwick polo team of Pasadena defeated the Cooperstown nine point five to four in the Converse cup final played yesterday in San Francisco. New York side conceded four goals as a handicap and could not close the gap.
Chicago Cubs manager Roger Hresnahan announced he will play in the game in Tampa, Florida, declaring he can field as many as 21 men and will slot himself into the lineup as a utility man.
Augustine and Kyer walloped Brunswick-Balke five 2517 to 2392 in Dowling Bowling. Huli produced a high score of 220 and high average 184 for the victors. In Electric league, Pit Sound Traction beat Western Electric 2230 to 2124 as Brown topped with 194 and Law had 166 average.
Root crops suit small gardens as they require little skill. Radish beet carrot turnip ruta baga parsnip celery and horseradish are key crops. Deep loosened soil and cool seasons improve values. sow radish early and at 7 to 10 day intervals to steady summer supplies.
The guide covers beet, carrot, radish, turnip, rutabaga, parsnip, and salsify culture. It notes beets tolerate weed competition with young plants, carrots need weed and soil protection, radish can be sown with early crops, turnips germinate quickly, rutabagas need more time, parsnips require full season, and thinning salsify to four to five inches yields a hardy, winter-hardy crop.
Secretary McAdoo is recovering after an appendicitis operation. President Wilson's estimate for the year's deficit stands at 26 million dollars. Three bodies recovered and 13 are missing after a county hospital fire.
Planting flowers in backyards enhances curb appeal and can enclose vegetable plots in a neat rectangle. Flowers require little extra work and reward the gardener with a pleasing, organized outdoor space.
In Hudson Wisconsin last night Ray Temple of St. Paul outpointed Red Watson of San Diego over 10 rounds in a rough contest. No decision was rendered yesterday but newspaper opinion favored Temple as the winner despite the lack of boxing finesse.
In Brown and Hulen's city three cushion championships, Jack Ball edged C A Bostwick 25 to 24 in 64 innings. Coon defeated Gilroy 25 to 24 in 40 innings, while Jim Ball beat Ehrlichman 25 to 13 in 46 innings. Loveland tied Ball for first. Matches tonight feature Davis versus Lowe and Schultz versus Smith.
Game Warden Harry Rief announces the trout fishing season will start May 1, not April 1 as many expected. The discrepancy stems from a previous law that shifts openings to April 1 only when the new law takes effect on June 11. Perch and bass seasons run May 1 to June 11 and then reopen until November 1.
Gov. Hunt refused to sign the measure authorizing horse racing in Arizona under pari mutuel betting. The bill, passed by the last legislature, remains unsigned as of yesterday afternoon in Phoenix.
A large Wenatchee squad gathered for the first practice of the season led by Bud Young from the University of Washington and Jones and Greenslade from North Yakima. The group is shaping up to form one of Wenatchee’s strongest teams.
President Jas A. Gilmore announced Kansas City will represent the Federal League this season. Johnny Kling will manage the Kansas City club replacing Geo Stovall, with Indianapolis moving to Newark. Kansas City begins with a clean financial slate after stockholders paid $40,000 in debts.
Practice games in new league camps yield several results. Boston Nationals defeat Atlanta team 7 to 3 in seven innings at Macon Georgia. Philadelphia Nationals beat Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 at Tampa Florida. St Louis Nationals top Dallas Texas league 7 to 2 at Dallas. Philadelphia Americans rout University of Florida 16 to 2 at Gainesville. St Louis Americans defeat Houston Texas league 10 to 1 at Houston. Venice Coast-leaguers beat Chicago Americans second squad 11 to 1 at Venice. Chicago American defeats Sacramento All-Stars 5 to 1 at Sacramento.
Vancouver defeated Ottawa 6 to 2 in the opening game of the series. Vancouver outskated the Eastern team and led 6 to 2. Ottawa must win two of the remaining games to claim the world title. the second game is scheduled for tonight.
New London announces the Yale Harvard annual eight crew race will be rowed on the Thames river June 25 between 4 30 and p m. The contest will be rowed upstream.
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