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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1916

Page

7

Wolgast Neff Bout Seen in Dreamland Tease in Taijuana Reports

Promoter plans Dreamland bout with D Wolgast and C Neff in Seattle with taunting mentions of a Taijuana Thanksgiving fight against Welsh or Charley. Lichenstein says Wolgast gets 7000 dollars plus 25 percent gross. rounds unspecified. Fans from nearby towns expected. Neff heads to Frisco for a race, with Bronson set to referee.

Dolph Wolgast Chet Neff Dreamland Freddie Welsh Charley Tiajuana Mex Larney Lichenstein Larney Billy Wolgast Ward Lichenstein Los Angeles Lonnie Austin Seattle

Title Insurance Guards Against Title Suits

A historic ad explains that with a title insurance policy a company defends title disputes at no cost to the buyer and reimburses losses if a claim defeats the title, whereas without coverage the owner bears all defense costs even in victory.

Portland Golf Club to Host Annual Ladies Journey Soon

The Portland scene anticipates a yearly women’s golf outing as more female players sign up. Utah champion R W Salisbury recently set a Salt Lake course record while California star Larry Cowing draws notice from the local scene. John Parker aims to arrange a university team match versus Oregon and California, with Dr R W Perry holding the presidents cup after a Seattle club victory. The piece also surveys Chick Evans’s nonstop practice routine and distinctive technique as national amateur and open champion.

John Parker Oregon California Chick Evans United States Evana

Bantam Champion Secures Easy Win Over Rival

Philadelphia report says Bantam champion Kid Williams outboxed Renny Kaufman across six rounds. Williams delivered sharp body blows and controlled the pace throughout the bout, dominating from start to finish.

Philadelphia Renny Kaufman Kid Williams

Gilroy Defeats Hulen In City Fashion Championship Match

Johnny Gilroy beat Charley Hulen 35 to 28 to take the lead in the city fashion championship tournament. Gilroy holds two wins and no defeats as billiard fans expect a strong title bid. Hulen managed a high run of five. Gilroy’s best was three. Tonight Kleinschmidt faces Wolfe.

Johnny Gilroy Charley Hulen Gilroy Hulen Kleinschmidt Wolfe

Lady Sets Two World Records in Kentucky Futurity

In Lexington on October 3, Lady won the 2 year old event at the Kentucky Futurity and clocked two world records. She trotted the first heat in 2 07 and the second in 2 07.

Lexington

Series Starts Saturday for World Baseball Showdown

The world series opener is set for Saturday but details remain unsettled until the national race is decided, delaying final arrangements.

Would Form New League Near Fellensburg

A new baseball league proposal envisions six nearby cities forming a cooperative circuit. The plan outlines regional competition with shared rules and schedule coordination to boost local teams and fan engagement.

Fellensburg

Hunters Outnumber 3000 on Opening Yakima District Day

Reports from the Yakima district estimate 3000 to 3500 hunters in the first day of the season. Officials urged safe practices and reminded hunters of licensing requirements and local regulations.

Yakima

Washington and Philadelphia lineups and pairings listed

The record lists players for Washington and Philadelphia lineups with named athletes such as Thomas Goodwin Henry Charrity Shawkey Walters Beton Fone Johnson Schang Shore Jones and Cady. No other schedules are shown.

Washington New York Thomas Goodwin Henry Charrity Shawkey and Walters Philadelphia Beton Fone Aseses Johnson and Schang Shore Jones and Cady

Sabbath School Baracas End Season With Rough Win

Los Angeles October 3 The Glendale Baracas, a rough Sabbath school team, defeated San Fernando high school 22 to 6 in the season opener. Baracas suffered several injuries including three broken ribs and a fractured rib, a broken nose, a scalping, and dislocated vertebrae among players.

Los Angeles Southern California Glendale Baracas San Fernando Baracas Europe Glendale

National League Standings and Game Results Summary

National League standings show Brooklyn at 92 69 and 609, Boston at 92 69, New York 64 57, Chicago 89 42, Pittsburgh 89 42, St Louis 93 39, Cincinnati 93 39. First games list Boston at Philadelphia with Ragan Gowdy Nevadas Killifer. second games Boston 4 3 Philadelphia with Reulbach Gowdy Demaree Bender Killifer. New York at Brooklyn 5 2 Schupp Rariden Coombs Miller.

National League Pet Brooklyn Freee Enhis Freeee Boston Oe New York Chicago RG Pittsburg Loula Cincionati Boston Philadelphia Ragan and Gowdy Nevadas Killifer Reulbach Gowdy Demaree Bender Schupp and Rariden Coombs and Miller

Takimoto Suffers Broken Leg in Fifth Avenue Wreck

Takimoto, a South Park gardener, sustained a broken leg when his team ran away and overturned his wagon near Fifth Avenue and King Street on Monday morning.

Takimoto South Park Fifth Ave King St

Shadows and Lights to Be Seen At Braves Field Double Bill

Boston Oct 3 Bill Carrigan and his Red Sox visit Braves field for a closing league game edging toward the coming championship. Joe Bush and Young Myers oppose the Red Sox in a double bill with the Athletics as a record crowd is expected. President Lannin pushes for first games at home to boost receipts.

Boston Bill Carrigan Red Sox Braves Joe Bush Young Myers Athletics Lannin Althodusy

Val Sontag Scheduled for Another Battle in New York

Former Seattle middleweight Val Sontag is set for a Wednesday night bout in New York. Opponent Mike McTigue is described as a tough challenger. Sontag won his previous bout with ease.

Seattle Val Sontag New York Mike McTigue Sontag

Giants Lose Hard Fought Tilt to Robins in Struggle for Series

John McGraw and his Giants pushed the Robins to the limit but fell short as Brooklyn moved closer to the World Series. Jack Coombs starred for the Robins, overcoming threats from Ferdie Schupp and preserving the shutout. The Dodgers remain a game from pacing the Giants and Phillies in the pennant race with three games left for New York and four for Philadelphia.

New York John McGraw Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers McGraw Robinson Brooklyn Red Sox Philadelphia Robbie Dodgers Phillies Jack Coombs Ferdie Schupp Giants Coombs Altho Quaker City Braves

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