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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
7
OCR fragment records a county official matter with references to a wife and others, but readable details are limited. The legible items hint at legal or municipal proceedings, with names and roles not fully deciphered.
Eastley slips from tight places to top Bill Hurley’s Great Falls 4 to 0 on Ladies Day. Pat Eastley starred for the locals with Salomelike moves while Bill Hurley’s defense and fielding drew mixed notices. Luke Glavenich to umpire, Rudy Kallio to pitch for Great Falls, Tealey Raymond and Herb Manovi in relief discussions, M Jannett may join later.
Wednesday results show Boston 0 Philadelphia 3 and New York 4 Brooklyn with other games mixed across leagues. Manager Lee Fohl says the Indians won’t claim the pennant. fans face higher ticket costs as baseball prices rise.
War heroes are engaged as caddies at Walton Heath in Britain with precedence to the aged and infirm. The plan aims to help partially incapacitated soldiers earn a living, offering a minimum of 10 shillings weekly and allowing them to keep earnings beyond that. Five players released by the Vernon Tigers in Los Angeles to reach an 18 man limit.
May 4 reports announce that pitcher Munsell has been turned over to Tacoma from a recent arrangement. The transfer marks another shift in the roster as teams adjust to midseason needs.
Paul Cobb brother of Ty Cobb is released by the local Central league club in Terre Haute on May 4.
Stanford announces plans to urge the University of California to field a rugby fifteen next fall to face Stanford after students rejected by 441 to 392 a proposal to substitute American football for the English game. Athletic officials will open negotiations with Cal following the vote result.
In Eugene Oregon moved atop the Northwest intercollegiate race after a 10 to 2 win over the Aggies. If Oregon wins one of two games at Corvallis on Friday or Saturday they clinch the conference title and advance to the Coast championship against California. Hitting when needed carried the Ducks to the victory.
Hikes will be conducted every Saturday afternoon at the Y M C A open to all men whether members or not. The first hike leaves at 1 15 o'clock and returns about 6 00. To join notify Edward Meyer or John B Pincella at the Y M C A.
Portland May 4. Louis Gutsto the Beaver first baseman will referee a preliminary bout between Samm Gordon and Red Ryan tomorrow night. Another official has been chosen to referee the main event pitting Wally Trambitas against Al Sommers on the boxing card.
Arthur Seymour of Spokane fell to Mac Prealllon of Portland in a close match at Brown and Hulen's last night. Scores show High June-Hisallion 44 28 25 24 with Seymour 26 24. Average-Bisallion 1023, Seymour 4.93. Referee Charley ITulen.
Eastern football supporters puzzled by Yale players refusal to wear numbers on their backs. Rivals report difficulty identifying players as Yale keeps to the unusual uniform rule.
In Cleveland on May 4, Wright twins Donald and Douglas of Shaw High staged a brother versus brother dual meet across 12 events. Each won six events, Donald taking high hurdles high jump mile half mile quarter mile and 220 yard dash while Douglas claimed low hurdles 100 yard dash discus broad jump pole vault and shot put.
A light line notes Christian Frederick Albert John Henry David Hetzel placed at second base. The remark suggests such a load could drag the Cardinals out of the league.
A concise playful line contrasts kicking a baseball with scoring a field goal, suggesting a humorous mismatch between actions and outcomes. No specific people, places, or organizations are named.
Robert Edgren, a leading boxing authority, says Fred Fulton could improve to beat Willard with more fights. He notes Fulton is a hard hitter with endurance and a strong right arm but would lack staying power against Willard today. Edgren calls a strong challenge possible for Fulton in future bouts.
Frank Gotch the wrestler is ill and a shadow of his former self. He quit the circus and retired to his farm in Chicago today. He now weighs 185 pounds, down from 225 in his prime.
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