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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

7

Michigan Marvel Fans 20 Freshmen in Seven Inning Tilt

Branch Rickey recalls George Sisler of the Browns who, while pitching for the University of Michigan in 1911, struck out 20 freshmen in seven innings. Only one runner reached first and scored on three passed balls, highlighting an NCAA era feat.

Davis Killeen Texas Belton H. S&s Branch Rickey St. Louis Browns George Sisler Browns University of Michigan Michigan

Boxing Tournament Postponed a Week

The annual championship boxing tournament at the University of Washington was postponed from last Wednesday to the following Wednesday after the relay rally.

U. of W

Frisco Sets Up Amateur Ice Hockey Team

San Francisco organizes an amateur ice hockey squad at a local rink. The project marks the city’s foray into organized winter sport with volunteers forming a team and scheduling practice sessions.

Frisco San Francisco

Indoor golf meet held in Vancouver BC

An indoor golf meet occurred during the week in Vancouver British Columbia. The event featured competition and new efforts to improve play indoors.

Vancouver

Neff Set to Meet Sullivan in Seattle Bout

Chet Neff the Seattle lightweight meets Frankie Sullivan the Los Angeles whirlwind in a May 19 Elks club card. Sullivan and Houck have drawn twice, Neff aims to prove Seattle fans see real action. Also notes Johnson vs Coast feather title plans and Carroll’s northern scramble.

Chet Neff Seattle Frankie Sullivan Los Angeles Elks’ Club Sullivan Leo Houck Neff Joe Benjamin Jimmy Fox Lee Johnson Golden Wear Club Portland Johnson Tommy Burns Australia Arthur Pelkey

Complete Market Today Report Summary

Market today shows general activity with price movements across commodities and equities. No specific figures or entities clearly identifiable in the available text.

Oregon Looks a Safe Bet to Cop Track Meet Here

Washington faces an uphill task against Oregon at Denny Field as weather and weak track conditions hamper the Huskies. Key runners like Newton and Stenstrom enter strong in sprints, while Oregon's Fee and Muirhead bolster a claims about repeating as conference champions.

Oregon

Washington Line Poised For Strong University Of Washington Football

Spring practice at the University of Washington closes with a light fast backfield. Dobie faces replacing Muller and Shiel but forecasts a strong line led by Seagrave Grimm Logg Murphy Abel Newton and others. Backfield contenders include Noble Young Gardner Wood Hainsworth Johnson and MacKechnie with Hainsworth and MacKechnie expected to compete for key roles.

U. of W Doble Washington Muller Shiel Dobie Louis Seagrave Grimm Logg Murphy Abel Newton Gilmer Lincoln Thomason Gellatly Smith Calkina Faulk Mayfield Noble Young Gardner Wood Hainsworth Johnson MacKechnie

Tiny Gellatly May Skip University Football

Tiny Gellatly star center of the University of Washington football team in 1914 is reportedly ranching near Wenatchee and may not return to school this year. The forward may be forced to stay away from the gridiron if he remains on the ranch.

Lonnie Austin Joe Harrahan Seattle School of Physical Culture Northwestern Lonnie Joe Muirhead Oregon Gellatly U. of W Wenatchee

Mitchell to box White Milwaukee bout May 25

Chicago lightweight Charley White and Ritchie Mitchell have signed for a 10 round bout on May 25 at 136 pounds in Milwaukee.

Mitchell WHITE Milwaukee Charley White Chicago Ritchie MitChell

McCourt Defeats Ellis in Three-Cushion Block

In Pittsburg on May 16 Charles McCourt defeated three-cushion champion Charles Ellis in the first block of their match. The regular meeting of the Seattle Fly and Ball Casting Club is set for tonight at the Press Club. Fritz Maisel of the Yankees sustained a broken collarbone in yesterday's game and will miss about a month.

Seattle Fly and Balt Casting Club Press Club Fritz Maisel New York Fritz Matsel Yankee

Seattle Victors 3 to 0 Over Vancouver in Duel

Seattle blanked Vancouver 3 to 0 as Charley Schmutz allowed two hits while Acosta held Seattle to six. The game featured a pitchers duel with Seattle scoring in the first, third and eighth innings. Notable players include Guigni for Seattle with a two base hit and Shaw and Giddings providing sacrifices. Umpire Finneran called the game.

Vancouver Charley Schmutz Seattle Schmutz Acosta Seattle Slab Giants Don Jose Featue AB. R Bhaw Cunningham Giddings Guigni Raymond Os Cadman Gehmuts R. H.po Calva Coscscooed Brinker Brown Atoeta Callahan Beore Bettie Shaw Schmota Bnees

Ed Leader Retires From Washington Crew After Two Seasons

Ed Leader, who represented Washington on two rowing crews, will not return to the varsity due to outside work and study pressure. He will graduate this spring. The No. 2 car was a dependable varsity contributor, never missing a turnout and always seeking improvement in the shell.

Ed Leader Washington Poughkeepsie Stanford Edwin Leader Varsity Shell

Northwestern League results and standings update

The report lists scattered results from the Northwestern and National Leagues. Notable items include Seattle 6 Spokane 0, Great Falls 4, and no game at Butte in the NW league, plus standings showing teams like Cleveland Boston Philadelphia and Chicago with varied won lost records. In the National League, matchups include St Louis 2 Brooklyn 4 and Pittsburg 8 Kosten 7 with other games noted as played or pending.

Vancouver Seattle Spokane Great Falls Butte S J. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg Kosten Cincinnat Philadelphia Chicago New York

Sue Trankofski Wins Center Field Job in Richmond League

The center field position for the Richmond Commercial Baseball League was won by Miss Sue Trankofski, a Polish machine operator, who outplayed all male competitors. Critics say she could become a star for the eight-club circuit.

Richmond Sue Trankofski

Hood Looks To Be There Pitcher Hood Gains Notable Hopes

Rob Brown praises Hood as a potential find after two strong outings following a rough season opener. Hood showed improvement in the latest games, giving fans reason for cautious optimism about his future performances.

Hood Rob Brown Altho

Butte Plans Big Opening For Northwestern League

Opening day of the Northwestern league season will be a gala event. Many stunts are being planned.

Butte

Salvation Army seeks donations of useful articles in 1902 Ninth Ave

The Salvation Army Industrial Dept asks for unwanted useful articles and material with emphasis on paper supplies including newspapers and magazines. They offer home delivery by wagon or truck on request via telephone MAIN 2799.

Salvation Army Industrial Dept Ninth Ave Biliott

Angels Sell Player to Reds in Immediate Deal

Los Angeles shortstop Robbie Fisher has been sold outright to the Cincinnati Reds for immediate delivery. The move announced May 16 transfers Fisher from the Angels to Cincinnati without delay.

Angels Los Angleles Robbie Fisher Los Angeles Cincinnati Reds

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