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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1916

Page

7

Wolgast Claims He Should Be Champion Again

Adolphus Wolgast declares he won the championship from Freddie Welsh in Denver and forecasts a fair shot at Neff. The interview, in a hotel lobby, features manager Larney Lichenstein and hints at past disputes over title claims.

Wolgast Willie Ritchie Willie Daly City Ritchie Freddie Welsh Larney Lichenstein Freddie Larney Welsh Denver

Famous Rose City Speedway Closed Under Ban

Portland ordered closure of Rose City Speedway amid fatal racing accidents. Public service commission requires the track to bank curves before racing resumes.

Famous Speedway Portland Rose City Portland Public Service Commission

Champion Evans Masters Back Spin Approach Shots

Champion Evans of the United States explains his golf method with back spin. From 200 yards he hits the ball to land near the hole on the green using a corrugated niblick for back spin and relies on deception to control distance.

Chick Evane United States Evans

List of Players Who Get the Coin

NEW YORK October 4 The players who are eligible to compete in the world series follow Boston Americans Hill Carrigan manager Agnew Barry Cady Foster Gainer Gardner Gregg Henriksen Hoblitzell Hooper Janvrin Jones Lewis Mays McNally Ruth Scott Shore Shorten Thomas Wagner Walker Walsh and Wyckoff Brooklyn Nationale W Robinson manager Appleton Cutshaw Coombs Cheney Daubert Dell Getz Johnson Miller Mails Myers Merkle Marquard Meyers Mowrey Olson O Mara Pfeffer Rucker Smith Stengel Wheat

New York Boston Americans Hill Carrigan Agnew Barry Cady Foster Gainer Gardner Gregg Henriksen Hoblitzell Hooper Janvrin Jones Lewis Mays McNally Ruth Scott Shore Shorten Thomas Wagner Walker Walsh Wyckoff Brooklyn Nationale W. Robinson Appleton Cutshaw Coombs Cheney Daubert Dell Getz Johnson Miller Mails Myers Merkle Marquard Meyers Mowrey Olson O'Mara Pfeffer Rucker Smith Stengel Wheat

Betting favors Red Sox to win world series over Dodgers

In New York on Oct 4 betting favored the Red Sox to win the world championship against the Dodgers. Odds on the waters 0 far recorded 7 to 6 with opening game odds at 10 to 9. Some bets were at 1 to 10 that Boston would capture four straight.

New York Red Sox Dodgers Waters Boston

Wolgast to Fight Bronson in Portland October 11

Ad Wolgast returns to the ring in Portland on October 11 to face local standout Muff Bronson in a staged bout. The announcement confirms the pairing and venue for the boxing card.

Wolgast Portland Ad Wolgast Muff Bronson

Neff Claims He Beat Portlander in Six Round Draw

Seattle lightweight Chet Neff returned home from Portland to days stating he earned a draw with Muff Bronson after six rounds last night. Neff declared he had a shade on the Portlander and was entitled to the decision.

Chet Neff Seattle Portland Muff Bronson Neff

Cheapest Fares to California From Milwaukee

Two McCormick Steamship Line fast steamers sail to Southern California this week the Willamette on Thursday October 5 and the Mualltmamah on Friday October 6 passengers receive convenient service with superior meals reservations urged at Milwaukee City Ticket Office Second Ave and Cherry St for full particulars

McCormick Steamship Line Southern California Willamette Mualtmomah Milwaukee City Second Ave Cherry St

Five Northwestern Players Set for Big Series Roster

Five former Northwestern league players will share in the World Series proceeds. Sean Gregg from Spokane Carl Mays once with Portland and Chief Meyers formerly of Butte now with the Red Sox Walter Mails and Weiser Dell former Seattle pitchers now with Brooklyn. Mays and Meyers likely only two to appear in games.

N. W Sean Gregg Spokane Carl Mays

Ebbets Says He Is Ready to Quit Baseball

Brooklyn star Charles Ebbets announced he is ready to retire after 34 years with the Brooklyn club. He says the pennant victory just earned warrants a long rest from the sport.

Ebbets Baseball Brooklyn Charles Ebbets

Kleinschmidt defeats Wolfe in three cushion tourney

Peter Kleinschmidt held his lead at Brown and Hulen's last night by beating M. J. Wolfe 35 to 26 in a three cushion billiard match. He produced a high run of three while Wolfe managed a run of two.

Peter Kleinschmidt Brown & Hulen M. J. Wolfe

Umpires Named for World Series Across Leagues

The World Series umpires are Connolly and Dineen from the National League with Quigley and O Day from the American League.

Connolly Dineen Quigley and O'Day

Palace Rip to Show World Series Games with Scoreboard

The Palace Rip will install a baseball scoreboard and show the World Series games with play by play coverage. The setup promises live updates and detailed scoring for each matchup.

Palace Rip

Dodgers Meet Red Sox in Boston Debut of Classic

The first game of the baseball classic will take place at Braves Field in Boston between the Dodgers and the Red Sox. The matchup marks the opening clash of the series with both teams aiming for an early edge.

Boston Braves Dodgers Red Sox

Evertt High Versus Franklin High Set for October 21

The football game between Evertt High and Franklin High in Portland is officially scheduled for October 21, with both teams preparing for the matchup.

Everett High Franklin High Portland

Baseball Scandal Says No Action From National League

United Press reports New York October 4 President Tener of the National League said no action will be taken over Manager John McGraw’s charges that the Glante quit yesterday against Brooklyn. Garry Herrmann and Ban Johnson weighed in, noting the commission has no case to close and McGraw was not reachable for comment.

Chet Neff National Hockey Association Charley White Trainer United Press New York Tener National League United Press Today John McGraw Glante Brooklyn Garry Herrmann National Commission Tenet Ban Johnson American League McGraw Dodgers Pfeffer Robbie Cubs Giants Detroit Chicago

McGraw Claims Giants Tailed Off Against Brooklyn Dodgers

McGraw accused his team of throwing the game to Brooklyn after leaving the field in the fourth and fifth innings amid wild plays and a steal. He criticized Perritt for poor judgment and said his players showed listlessness in a crucial contest as Brooklyn clinched the pennant and prepared for the World Series against the Red Sox.

M’graw Brooklyn Dodgers Harry Hempstead Gianta McGraw Perritt Brooklyn Art Pletcher

Brooklyn 9 Falls to New York 9 6

Brooklyn and New York clash with a 9 to 6 score in a bitter contest. Philadelphia beats Boston 61 to 3 and 5 later games are unlisted.

Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston

Baseball Scores From East Coast Action

In Boston 3 Philadelphia 5 tied series. New York 9 Washington 11 innings, marathon game decided in extras.

Boston Philadelphia New York Washington

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