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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1915

Page

5

Moran System Keeps Grover Alexander Fresh for Phillies

Pat Moran sticks to a strict rotation for Grover Alexander, pitching him every fourth day and never as a reliever. Alexander’s regular turn shifts only on rain or idle days, with an exception for the World Series where he will start four of seven games.

George Stallings Boston Braves National Pat Moran Moran Stallings Grover Alexander Alexander Clark Griffith Walter Johnson Ageta Hraves Phillies Alec

Historic pennant win spans Red Sox and early league titles

The text notes the Red Sox pennant leading to Boston's 13th, with managers and teams marking historic flags. It lists early National and American league champions including Harry Wright, Merritt, Selee, Stallings, and Col ling, Stahl, Carrigan. It also oddly claims the Philadelphia Nationals earned their first flag in 382 years.

Red Sox Boston Harry Wright Nationals Merritt Selee Stallings Jimmy Colling Jake Stahl Bill Carrigan Philadelphia Nationals

Elks Boxing Bill Promises Top Card Friday Night

The Elks Club hosts a premier boxing program Friday night with two main events and three preliminaries. Miller faces Trowlinger at 158 pounds, Pinkman meets Schaffli at 135, Houck battles Carley at 122, Mamus clashes with Beckett at 145, and Fowler meets Hegge at 130. Action starts 8 15 with Adolph Schacht in charge.

Miller Trowlinger Pinkman Schaffli Houck Carley Mamus Beckett Fowler Hegge Elks’ Club Adolph Schacht Hen Miller Middle West Gee Ad Schaffu Ed Pinkman George Leo Houck Jack Carley North Yakima Mat Mamua Inter Lake Sailor Beckett Bremerton Jack Fowler Walter Hegge

Chance backs Red Sox to beat Phillies in World Series

Frank Chance, former Cubs and Yankees captain, predicts the Red Sox will win the World Series over the Phillies. He says the Red Sox face Alexander and that Philly’s star cannot carry the team alone from his Los Angeles ranch.

Frank Chance Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Red Sox Phillies Alexander Philly Chance Los Angeles

Montgomery Emerges as Regular Cal Quarterback

Montgomery has won a regular berth as quarterback of the Californians. He is light for a backfield man yet clever in open field running and adaptable to the American game. Critics in the South rate him as a possible All-Coast pivot candidate. He usually kicks at least one field goal per game and starred in aerial attacks on Rugby encounters.

Montgomery Californians Mercury South

Princeton Faces Tough Schedule as Season Advances

Eastern football focus shifts to Princeton and Syracuse clash at Princeton after a shaky 15 to 0 win over Georgetown. Speedy Rush guides Princeton back to form. Harvard expected to coast past Carlisle, Yale to test Lehigh, Army and Navy enter, Pitt on pace to challenge Navy, with Iowa and Minnesota billed as a hammer game.

Princeton Syracuse Tigers Georgetown Speedy Rush Harvard Carlisle Indiana Yale Lehigh Sam Army Navy Marines Pittsburgers Pitt Warner Minnesota

Coast league upheaval looms as McCredies face loss

The San Francisco Examiner notes possible ownership changes for Portland and Oakland clubs amid dissatisfaction with the McCredies. Rumors suggest sale of Portland, potential league expansion to eight clubs, and Northwestern league moves, though Portland quitting remains unlikely without majority approval.

San Francisco Examiner McCredies Portland Oakland Pacific Coast League MccCredies

World Series Opener Hums With Fresh Faces and Hope

In Boston and Philadelphia fans brace for a fresh clash as old stars are absent. The piece notes J Franklin Baker and the Mackmen sidelined, while Boston’s Barry shines after a sale, and speculates on how Smoky Joe and Carrie, Speaker and Carrigan, will fare against the rival club in a rain-chance, high-spirited preview.

Hiladelphia J. Franklin Baker Collins Mcinnie Schang Mackian Barry Boston Connie Gore Braves Red Sox Berton Macklan Smoky Joe Killifer Cravath Byrne G. Alexander the Great

Gonzaga Football Averages Near 175 Pounds

The Gonzaga University football squad, facing Washington in Spokane on October 23, is noted for players around 175 pounds on average. Weigh-ins from a prior game show several players in the 160s to 190s, with coach Wee Coyle signaling a higher actual average than his announced 172.

Gonzaga University Washington Wee Coyle Dobie Spokane Catholic College Wenatchee Finegold Carnahan Sholderer Nowlin Wylie Campbell Berry Gallagher Defigh Higgins Johnson Coyle

Ballard to Test Lincoln In City Prep Grid Clash

Ballard High faces Lincoln High in Seattle Friday afternoon in a key city showdown. Coach Ernie Wells has Lincoln nearly veteran, while Ballard, led by George Cole, aims to prove its heavy, fast lineup can challenge last season’s runners up. The Ballard roster includes Kyle at fullback Thomas Crossett and Clifford at halves with Beck or Clifford at quarterback.

Seattle Husky Ballard Lincoln Warriors George Cole Kyle Thomas Crossett Clifford Beck Ernie Wells Wells Shaw Kaunitzer Th. B. Ll. Lowm Eckman Sheppard R. T. la Pittlekoy Suttcliff G. Tacs Starrett Johnson Bined Weet Glenn Jamieson Pittwood Comrada Hueston van Winklebeck Croswett L. BE Henderson Heck Tevis Bekman Vaux Creteees Coles Hueston Cutford Tod Sie Wilson Croanett Nees Thomas H. R Jones Cole

Queen Anne Sets Strong Lineup for Franklin Scrimmage

Queen Anne and Franklin open their high school season at Dugdale's park with Queen Anne favored by several pounds per man. Coach Roseburg banks on speed while Coach Allen relies on team work to seek victory as Ballard, Lincoln, Broadway, and West Seattle also play this week.

Franklin Queen Anne Dugdale’s Park Roseburg Allen Ballard Lincoln Broadway West Seattle

Coach Allen's Team Aims for Stronger Roster

Coach Allen plans to upgrade the squad with heavier linemen and faster backs. He targets players averaging between 150 and 100 pounds? The report notes Carr at tackle could reach about 200 pounds as part of the growth.

Allen Carr

Tomorrow's College Games Listed Across Nations Venues

The schedule lists matchups including Yale against Lehigh in New Haven and Harvard against Cambridge in Cambridge. Cornell hosts Williams in Ithaca while Dartmouth meets Tufts in Hanover amid a slate of other regional showdowns and key venue notes.

Oregon Aggies Lose Star Halfback to Parental Objection

The Oregon Aggies shed star halfback Dutch Hayes from Pasadena California after parental objections. Coach Stewart replaces him with Yea ger Newman Alworth Abraham Billie Heerline and Lacey in the backfield while noting he has splendid material to work with.

Oregon Aggies Dutch Hayes Pasadena Cal Stewart Yeager Newman Alworth Abraham Billie Heerline Lacey

Fragmentary Battery Names Mentioned in OCR

OCR fragment lists three batteries named Lavender th. asther Bene and Bhalk with unclear context and damaged order. No events, dates, or locations are readable. Further text needed to establish人物, organization, place, or action.

Th. Asther Bene and Bhalk

Harvard Faces New Rules Aimed at Halting Interference

The article notes Harvard football will lose stars Brickley Hardwick and others to graduation but coach Percy Haughton remains confident. New 15 yard penalties are said to target Harvard interference, with three rule changes allegedly designed to curb the Crimson.

Brickley Hardwick Harvard Percy Haughton

Packey McFarland Gains Big on War Stock Swing

Packey McFarland collected $20,000 recently at Brighton Beach with Mike Gibbons and invested in war stocks. He bought Chicago Pneumatic Tool and Bethlehem Steel and, within a week, grew his funds to $32,500 by selling when stock bulges rose.

Packey McFarland Mike Gibbons Brighton Beach Chicago Pneumatic Tool Bethlehem Steel

Harvard Interference Rules Draw Criticism From Spectators

The passage argues the first two rules unfairly penalize a highly skilled Harvard team for interference. It notes the interrupter cannot constantly watch the ball and suggests the third rule impacts Harvard, whose players are praised for being exceptionally well conditioned and educated in footwork.

Harvard

Hofer Returns to Aggies Football Squad in Cast

Gus Hofer former Oregon Aggies captain weighing 195 pounds returns to the team with a cast on his hand. He faces tough odds to break into the tackle lineup where Anderson and Laythe are performing well.

Gus Hofer Oregon Aggies Anderson Laythe

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