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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1915

Page

7

Star Dispatches Lead Writer for Johnson Willard Fight

United Press assigns Barry Faris to Havana to cover the Johnson Willard heavyweight title bout. He will report daily from the camps, file live rounds from ringside, and Star readers receive a near real time extra with the complete round by round account. The fight begins at 11 o clock Havana time, 8 am here.

STAR Star Fight Extra United Press Barry Faris Havana Jack Johnson Jess Willard New York Faris Star Extra

Seattle Park Team Beats South Park Amid Errors

Semi pro Seattle Park Team edged South Park 2–1 at Dugdale's Park as costly South Park errors produced unearned runs. Thompson pitched well but allowed a run on six or seven hits, while Seattle capitalized on defensive lapses and a first inning double spree to win in seven innings.

Rays Kaybee Seattle Baseball Dugdale’s Park South Park Thompson

Ouimet Defeated in Open by Rose at Pinehurst

Francis Ouimet national amateur champion loses by three strokes to Alexander Rose of Pinehurst in the Open event at the United Golf Championship held in Pinehurst North Carolina.

Pinehurst N. C Francis Ouimet Alexander Rose Pinehurst Club Hiram C. Lance Everett Nellie Camorin Tacoma Terre Haute Nathan Cohen United States Brazil Ellisaland Wilson Taft Red Cross Washington Public Service Commission Olympia H. Hanford Japan Port San Luis Cal O. N. Clark Alabama Hampton Roads Clyde Rogers Municipal Dock North Yakima War Department Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska Los Angeles Jitney Sven Moe Earl Davis Rose Campbell Spokane

Fitzsimmons to wed Mrs Simonin in April ceremony

Former world heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons has obtained a license to marry Mrs Timo Simonin of Newark New Jersey. He plans for his old friend Billy Sunday to perform the ceremony on April 6 at the start of Sunday’s revival services in Paterson New Jersey.

New York Bob Fitzsimmons Mra Timo Simonin Newark N. J Billy Sunday Sunday Paterson

Gunners Out in Force on Three Fields

Windy day drew crowds to three city ranges. Harbor Island marksmen led by Landwehr and D. Reid with 48 of 50, Halahan top pro at 48, medals won by D. Reid class A, Landwehr Ah, Fremont C, Travis D. Green Lake high gun Muhi 46, Young 44, Ward 43. University Trapshooters Chaplin 21 of 25, Ebbert 16, Buck and Moses 13.

Harbor Island Ground Red Landwehr D. Reid Pete Halahan Les Reid Landwehr Fremont Travis W. B. Taft Green Lake Harry Muhi Geo. Young C. C. Ward W. G. Woodman Deal Ingalls W. H. Letchty University Trapshooters University District C. A. Chaplin A. C. Ebbert E. B. Buck I. Moses

Everett Pastime Triumph Beats Bothell 6 to 4

Everett Pastime edged Bothell 6 to 4 after a 4 4 tie through six innings. The decisive runs came in the seventh as Everett secured its first victory of the season.

Everett Everett Pastime Bothell

Beavers Begin Season Training at Athletic Park

Vancouver Beavers start their season with 20 players at Athletic park in Vancouver. Mike Watell has returned to the club. The Beavers face the U of W in their first practice game next Thursday.

Vancue B.C Vancouver Beavers Athletic Park Mike Watell Beavers U. of W. Nine

Campbell Wins Lightweight Bout in Buffalo Saturday Night

Ray Campbell, a Seattle based lightweight, dominated his six round bout with Fighting Zunner in Buffalo New York. Campbell earned a further match this week against another Buffalo fighter with a potential title shot against Jack Britton if victorious.

Ray Campbell Seattle Zunner Buffalo N. Y Campbell Jack Britton

Vancouver Wins Stanley Cup With 12–3 Victory

Vancouver defeats Ottawa 12 to 3 to claim the Stanley Cup in three straight games, securing the emblem of the world hockey championship on home ice Saturday night.

Vancouver Ottawa

Triple Seattle funerals and city notes from drifted headlines

Seattle items cover a triple funeral for Mrs. M B McCulla and relatives, a large attendance at J Kreiel Sheimer’s funeral, a street accident on 24th Ave N W and Market St, plus diverse notices. Other items include aero meet at Woodland Park, hotel board suit, naval passenger agent appointment, school festival changes, and various local incidents and events.

M. B. McCulla Margaret Isabel Katherine Holland Seattle J. Kreielsheimer Bonney-Watson's George King Spring St. Cap 24Th Ave. N. W Market St T. C. O'Donnel Admiral Farragut Board of Education Jaynes Lang Young Men's Republican Club W. M. Whitney Washington Idaho Alaska Montana Falmouth Eng Charlotte Perkina Gilman Rev A. M. Williams Green Lake Presbyterian Church J. A. Smiser First District Fairbanka KE. J. Dalmer Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Co Chemanius

Johnson Won't Flop In Havana Fight On The Square

Readers are warned away from tips about the Johnson Willard boxing match in Havana. The Star cites dubious rumors of a fixed outcome, notes promoters’ potential losses, and argues Johnson would not throw the fight. The piece questions credibility of gamblers and urges caution.

Johnson Jess Willard Havana Willard Star Cuba

Market Today Reports Egg Prices and Vegetables

Complete market notes show weak egg trading with no immediate price gains as receipts stay heavy. The real market remains steady while wholesale vegetable and fruit prices, corrected daily, list assorted produce with mixed figures for items like cabbage lettuce cucumbers and tomatoes.

Northwest team chosen for Far-Western athletic meet

A Pacific Northwest Amateur Athletic Union squad was selected at a meeting led by Al Goldsmith. The group will compete in boxing and wrestling at the San Francisco exposition from April 12 to 16, with selections based on Spokane and local tournament results.

Bergstadt Pemberton

Miners Capture Northwest Soccer Championship Cup

Carbonado defeated Beattle Thistles 1 0 at Black Diamond to win the McMillan championship cup. Evans assisted Stewart for the lone goal after 20 minutes as both teams delivered a tense match with sharp defense and timely blocks. Harlin McLean Smith and Hayton starred for Carbonado while McGilivray and Reid shined for the Thistles. Seattle fans left disappointed.

Carbonado Beattle Thistles Black Diamond Northwest Evans Stewart Thistle E. Harlin McLean Smith Hayton Allen McGllivray Reid Thistles Seattle

McCarty to Enter Light Heavyweight Class

McCarty of Multnomah weighs 158 pounds and will also compete in the light heavyweight division.

Seattle A. C Earl Baird Henry Gleason Pomnto Arent Wyard Seattle Chassen Aeiser Knowlton Multnomah Val Sentag Earl Mebus Mult. Nomah Mebus McCarty

President of Cuba bets on Jack Johnson in Havana matchup

In Havana on March 29 the final week of training began for Jack Johnson and Jess Willard ahead of their near-term bout. Willard’s camp limits sparring to 20 rounds a day. Johnson’s gym drew about 500 spectators for a 12-round session. Promoter Curley introduces pari-mutuel betting. Menocal reportedly wagered $190 on Johnson. A 45-round Welsh Nelson bout was announced for May.

Havana Jack Johnson Jess Willard Willard Tom Jones Jess Wilard Jack Hemple Walter Monahan San Francisco Johnson Gymnasium Freddie Welsh Battling Nelson Nelson John B. Robinson

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