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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1916

Page

7

Giants Trek North For Three Battles With Beavers

Giants journeyed to Vancouver for a three session set with Brown's Beavers. Days split the double bill as the Giants won 5 to 2 and lost 3 to 0. Glavenich signed to join the Giants corps replacing Herb Manouk. McJanet back in the lineup as catcher after study. Moran slated to move to the outfield with Carman taking a turn. Neighbors attended from the stands. Brooks and Neighbors were released. Tacoma opens against McGinnity’s crew in Butte as Great Falls meets Spokane and Seattle visits Vancouver. Hunky Shaw smashed Sut Sutters’ no hit bid with a late single in a nine inning game.

Raymond Exceptat Eastley Vancouver Brown's Beavers Giants Tacoma Russ Hall McGinnity Butte Great Falls Spokane Seattle H. PO Belte Shaw L Cunningham Giddings Seeee Ogutent Raymond Es. Cadman Bastley Peden Morea Sheeens Cunningham I Giddings Reymond Cadman Wee Roo Carman Roberts Moran Southerland Leard Rose Wea Morse Finneran Northwestern Amacus Seattle AM Aas Beattie Kane Putte Ancouver Brooklyn Renee Roeton Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Cincinnat New York

Guardsmen Mobilized for Time Test Near City

Emergency orders mobilized the First battalion Second Infantry National Guard for a time test. Maj Llewellyn notified by Col Inglis at 2 p.m. and by 8 20 p.m. the unit marched out with field equipment. They bivouacked Saturday night and fought imaginary battles Sunday north of the city.

Second Infantry Llewellyn Inglis

Mexican raid accusation denied by Villareal in UPI letter

Antonio Villareal denies via United Press letter that he instigated the Mexican raid on Glenn Spring, Texas, challenging Ambassador Designate Arredondo's charge. The May 16 report frames the dispute as a diplomatic blame game between Mexico and the United States.

Washington Antonio Villareal United Press Today Designate Arredondo Glenn Springa Tex

Americans Freed From Acapulco Prisons

Three Americans held in Acapulco have been released after involvement by Senator Phelan of California who pressed the cases with the state department.

Washington Acapulco Navy Department Phelan California State Department

Rating of Tennis Stars Since 1894

The list names prominent players including Maurice FE McLoughits of San Francisco, Holcomb Ward of New York, Heala C Wright of Boston, Dwight F Davis of St Louis, and others such as William M Johnston, Robert D Wrenn, TF B Alexander, Carr J Neel, R D Little, Kreigh Collins, T C Bondy, W A Larned, L E B Ware, M D Whitman with affiliations across major cities. The roster seems to track rankings or ratings of tennis figures from 1894-era coverage.

Maurice FE. McLoughits San Francisco TF. B. Alexander New York Carr J. Neel Chicago R. D. Little Kreigh Collins T. C. Bondy Los Angeles W. A. Larned Summit N. J L. EB. Ware M. D. Whitman

Ten Die In Blast At Repauno Chemical Plant

Ten men were killed and four injured when an explosion hit the Repauno chemical plant at Gibbstown near Wilmington on May 15. The blast spectacularly rocked the neighborhood for miles.

Wilmington Del Repauno Chemical Gibbstown

Longshoremen Seek 10 Percent Raise to Avert Strike

Longshoremen anticipate settling wage demands with employers without a strike. Pacific Coast ILA president J. J. Foley indicated the group will likely seek a 10 percent increase, or 60 cents per hour.

J. J. Foley Pacific Coast International Longshoremen's Association

Puget Sound fishermen back Fish Commissioner on rights dispute

Puget Sound purse sevs endorse Fish Commissioner Darwin in efforts to adjust the feud between fishermen and Indians over fishing rights in the state.

Puget Sound Darwin

Market Today Prices Paid to Producers

Market today lists prices paid to producers for keal poultry veal and pork with figures across categories. The report notes variations by commodity and standard measures used by buyers and sellers.

Rebels retreat prompt moves to elect new Dominican leader

May 15 in Santo Domingo reports rebels quitting the capital under threat of U S intervention as congress sets to elect a successor to President Jiminez who resigned during the revolt.

Santo Domingo Congress Jiminez

British Hurdle Berlin Setback Near Hulluch

British troops failed to regain positions captured by German forces near Hulluch as stated by the war office. The report notes no success in reconquest attempts during the ongoing engagement.

Berlin Hulloch War Office

Wife discovers racer husband dead after mising in race

Mrs. Carl Limberg, wife of the auto racer killed in a New York race on Saturday, watched from the stand. She saw his car was not passing and, after inquiries, he was rushed to a hospital where he died.

Mra Carl Limberg New York

Coast Produces Rival to Ping Bodie

In Portland this spring Louis Guisto, First Paseman, a St Marys College graduate, hit seven homers in 12 games. He belted one in a Sunday morning game and added two more in the afternoon tilt as the season opened.

Ping Bodie Paseman Louis Guisto Portland

Comet Tires Of Winning Cups

Maurice E. McLoughlin tires of winning loving cups in tennis. He challenges the traditional trophy system as Robert D. Wrenn, appointed by George T. Adee of the National Lawn Tennis Association, seeks alternatives to cups for champions.

Maurice FE. McLoughlin Robert D. Wrenn George T. Adee National Lawn Tennis Association

Pirates Beat Red Sox 12-7 in Totem League Game

The Pirates defeated the Red Sox 12 to 7 on Saturday in a Totem Athletic League matchup. Pitching was led by Friedholt Evers and Irwin for the Pirates while Nelson and Oliver worked for the Red Sox.

Pirates Scarlet Hose Red Sox Friedholt Evers Irwin Nelson and Oliver

Willard to Meet Fulton in Labor Day Title Bout

New York reports heavyweight champion Jess Willard will clash with Fred Fulton on Labor Day in a high profile title bout. The planned match aims to settle the era’s top contender status and draw boxing fans nationwide.

Aquatic Plan Outlined by Seattle Yachtmen Delegation

A Seattle delegation plans to visit Victoria to arrange an aquatic program for the season. The group intends to line up a comprehensive schedule and activities for the coming months.

Victoria Seattle

Portland Cordage Beats Battersby and Smith Team in City League

The Portland Cordage squad defeated the Battersby and Smith team in a Sunday city league game. Dillon to meet Flynn Dewey in OK on July 4 will box 16 rounds at Dillon and Jim Flynn in Oklahoma.

Battersby & Smith Portland Dillon Flynn Dewey Okla May Pe Dillon Jim Flynn

New York Duo Nets Early Lead Against McGraws

Doyle and Robertson of New York opened strong in the first frame Sunday, giving McGraw's men an unbeatable lead as the game started.

Larry Doyle and Robertson New York McGraw

Seattle Foreign Trade Breaks Records in April 1916

Seattle's overseas commerce for April 1916 broke records with exports totaling 9,138,447 dollars, up from March's 5,899,267 and April 1915's 4,508,817. Siberia dominated export value at 4,866,929, explosives accounted for 1,599,492, while foreign imports reached 14,488,129, up 3,341,199 from March.

Seattle Siberia

American Troops Kill Three Mexicans Near Radio Ranch

May 14 American forces under Lieut. George Patton killed three Mexicans when they attacked the Radio ranch near Laguna de Itascate in Mex. No American casualties were reported.

Laguna DE Itascate Mex Columbus N. M George Patton

Plan Musical Festa draws many groups to Seattle festival

Musical organizations from nearly every city in the Northwest plan to attend the Seattle Musical Festival July 12 to 16. Folk dances and large scale concerts will be produced in Volunteer Park with evening concerts at the Arena.

Northwest Seattle Volunteer Park Arena

Mines in Okanogan County Boosted by High Prices

Antimony tungsten gold and silver mines are being developed in Okanogan County as a result of rising metal prices. The move reflects increased prospecting and investment in remote mining areas driven by market gains.

Okanogan County

Cleveland Indians surge with Speaker as foes face tougher tests

Cleveland erupts with confidence as Tris Speaker boosts the Indians who, led by Fohl, Morton, Klepfer and Coveleskie, win seven straight after beating Detroit and Chicago. Elmer Smith thrives on Speakers influence while the team fills in for injured Chapman, drawing 14,000 fans on their return home.

Johnny Evers Braves Tris Speaker Indians Atlantic Seaboard Speaker Chapman Morton O’neill Fohl Klepfer Bagby Coveleskie Coombe Mitchell Hagerman Howard Ambeganns Elmer Smith Cleveland Detroit Chicago Tigers Red Sox Yanks White Sox

Harstad Climbs Stack in Port Land As Beavers Head East

Portland report notes pitcher Oscar Harstad remains with the Beavers as they move toward Baltimore Lake. Manager McCredie indicated he would release Harstad, who has failed to establish a winning pace, as the team departed last night.

Portland Oscar Harstad Beavers Balt Lake McCredie Harstad

Brooklyn Triumphs Over St Louis in Sixth Frame

Brooklyn defeated St Louis on Sunday in the sixth inning as Sallee struggled and Dodgers piled up the spoils. Players and team names reflect a decisive early-season baseball clash with strong offensive surge.

Brooklyn St. Louis Dodgers Sallee

Chauncey Wrights City Leaguers Beat Mikados 6 to 4

Chauncey Wrights City Leaguers defeated the Mikados 6 to 4 on Sunday as Gasa pitched for the Wrights.

Chauncey Wrights Chauncey Wright Mikados Gasa Wrights

Major league record 30 bases on balls in one game

In the opener between the Tigers and Athletics at Philadelphia a new record was set with 30 bases on balls issued. Ray of Mack's team handed out 12, Cunningham and Boland six each, Nabors and Weaver three apiece.

Tigers Athletics Philadelphia Ray Mack Cunningham Boland Nabors Weaver

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