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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
7
Kaybee reports a 6 to 5 Seattle win over Tenley Raymonds squad at Dags Park. Healy led Seattle with three hits while Wolframs wild pitching hurt Duggs cause. First triple play by B S outfit highlighted the game and fans anticipate a U of W exhibition with Dobie coaching.
In Steubenville a boxing bout ended with Tully of Pittsburgh knocking out Banty Sharp in the first round. Sharp died early today. Sharp and his seconds along with club officials were arrested but released on bail.
Cuban officials warn both fighters will be disqualified for any sign of foul play. Promoters push for fair conduct as Cuban fans and American experts watch ringside for rule adherence. Ts Promoters of the Willard.
Flynn 19 assists Jess Willard in prep for the title bout with Jack Johnson in Havana on April 5. A Pueblo fireman, he’s fought all comers and will spar as needed. He says he can’t be stopped by fear or doubt and will give the crowd a run for their money.
Howard Drew, a sensational sprinter, announces he will not compete in open events after this season. He competes for the University of California team which is to face the UC Freshmen at Berkeley tomorrow.
former law partner of Abraham Lincoln Judge Charles S. Zane died in Salt Lake City aged eighty four. He was a noted jurist with a long career on the bench and in private practice.
An advertising blurb touts a cigarette brand as utterly different from rivals. The message emphasizes a new process and new satisfaction, asserting distinct quality without detailing ingredients or outcomes.
Fans are urged to wait for the complete nine before submitting answers. One player appears daily until all nine are revealed, then participants should come to bat with their solutions. Incomplete teams will not be considered.
By Hugh S. Fullerton a nine‑day puzzle presents an all‑star line‑up with photos and clues. Seven players are active stars today while two are recent enough to recall, with each image wearing a mismatched cap to mislead fans and a described fact to aid identification. The prize is a 1915 season ticket for Dugdale Park.
Amateur baseball opens with Preston beating Fall City 5 to 1 as Favini McQuade and Holm form the battery. Favini allows two hits and belts a homer and a single amid miscues. In a South Park doubleheader, South Park Seconds take both games from Highland A. Nine 6 to 1 in game one as Ozar limits the visitors to three hits.
Complete market report lists vegetables and fruits with varieties such as Arkansas Blacks Cooking apples Winesap Rome Beefsteins and Yellow Newtons. It notes Oregon onions and Yakima onions with prices showing 27.00 for a unit.
A historical trivia item describes a catcher traded for an old uniform and two bats. The trader became a leading baseball manager, retired as a pitcher, then returned as a catcher after being deemed a failure. He holds a major league record of never being put out by an umpire except once mistaken for another fender, and he later managed in the majors before playing for three clubs.
Sid Kulman led the Redmen to their second straight win defeating Barnaides 5 to 4 as Kulman opened the scoring with a homer. Sanford allowed four hits in the Sanford Williams battery as the Barnaides faced South Park address at Spalding’s or Kulman’s 322 20th Ave location for next Sunday. The Golden West beat Kirkland 11 to 2 with Hildebrand pitching a no hit game while Covey Wet Wash swept Nationals 9 to 1 and 6 to 2 in a double header and Stacy Shawmns defeated Gas Co. 10 to 0.
Banks and financial institutions in Seattle endorse a title system that combines safety with economy and convenience. They emphasize an unequaled title plant, skilled examiners, and careful supervision to ensure accurate examinations and moderate premiums, serving patrons promptly.
Jatives enter Holsom groc ery at 674 Valley St stealing 3700 cigars. Ellen Grather’s room at 6504 Phinney Ave. robbed of $24. J M Brace loses silverware Monday. Mrs Leslie Wood seeks day superintendent post on San Juan islands. Lakeside M E church to hold Passion week services. Miss H Reede reports $1000 jewelry loss. British American relief fund sends $1000 to Prince of Wales fund. 100 tons of gold bearing sand from Nome dumped as ballast aboard Senator. W M Desmond dies at 2539 Boylston Ave N after six years in Seattle. Identity of kirkland corpse pending. Minnie Schaikenbach opposes totem poles for street decorations. A C Spencer robbed of watch and $2.50 by two men on Third Ave N W and List St. Steamer President brings nearly 300 passengers. Jap Awa Maru and Shidzuoka Maru carrying silk to Seattle. Humboldt and Alameda arrive from Alaskan ports. Robert Dollar docked Tacoma after world voyage.
E. J. Cantine becomes highway commissioner succeeding H. L. Bowlby in Oregon. Washington exhibit praised by State Agricultural Commissioner Graves. Nooksack Sumas road completion reported. A Mohawk building fire ends with a woman lowered to a life net. Spokane estate board backs flax raising by farmers. China raises dissatisfaction over Japan’s garrison increase. No manager yet named for North Yakima state fair. Vancouver longshoremen strike looks to end. British steamer Glenshell stranded near Mississippi mouth with Belgium supplies. Jane Addams named chair of International Congress of Women at The Hague on April 28.
In Brown & Hulen’s city three cushion matches last night top contenders were jolted. M J Wolfe defeated Jim Davis 25–18 in 58 innings to claim Class B lead while Logue beat Davis and will face Johnny Gilroy tonight. Art Basel leads Class D after Sam Stone fell 25–13 to John Anderson in 58 innings.
Frank Moran of Pittsburgh defeated Bombardier Wells of Britain by knockout in ten rounds here, after a tough middle section. Moran led in the final stretch with a two lefts to the jaw and stomach, securing a $3,500 purse and a possible title shot against the Johnson-Willard winner.
San Francisco March 30 opening day of the Pacific Coast league starts a marathon that will run to October 24. Six teams begin their season with managers optimistic about a pennant and stronger lineups. Venice opens at Salt Lake, the league’s new city, tomorrow.
Odds on Johnson to retain his title against Willard in a 45 round Havana bout shortened to 7 to 1 from 2 to 1. Willard shows stamina and punch in workouts while Johnson relies on clever footwork. Johnson weighs 227 pounds and plans to drop five more. A Cuban holiday for Monday is being considered.
Snow delays cause Oakland to aid the Seals in lifting lid on a San Francisco contest. Portland to face the Angels in Los Angeles. All games this season will employ the double umpire system used in the major leagues.
Columbia lodge No 2 defeated the Seattle Aerials at Woodland Park in the season’s first no hitter. Pitcher Roy Buckett fanned 13 and allowed only one baserunner.
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