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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1914

Page

7

Baseball Gossip and Sanitation Sparks in Sports News

The article mixes sensational baseball gossip with a note on sanitation changes in a football squad. It mentions trainer Donovan’s tin bucket to be replaced by individual glasses, plus divorce, breach of promise, and matrimonial rumors involving players and agents amid a prosperous era for ball players.

Harvard Falen Donovan Kipling Rube Oldring Jeff Tesreau Jimmy Archer Kid Cupid

Hahn Prepares Husky Contingent for Washington Clash

Hahn trains his squad daily as the team advances toward the annual University of Washington game in Seattle on October 24.

Wisconsin varsity meets Oregon Aggies in Albany

The Wisconsin university football team arrived in Albany Oregon today for a game against the Oregon Aggies.

Albany, Or Wise University Oregon Aggies

Worm Turns as West Seattle Upsets Queen Anne 9 to 6

In a dramatic city high school game West Seattle defeated Queen Anne 9 to 6. Webb sprinted 60 yards for a West Seattle touchdown and a safety sealed the win. Iris Richardson scored Queen Anne’s touchdown in the final quarter. Broadway and Mallard clash at Dug's today at 3.

Seattle Queen Anne Lincoln Broadway West Seattle West Siders Webb Iris Richardson Mallard

Celtics Meet Local Foe Sunday At Dugdale Park

The 1914 soccer season opener features Seattle National eleven against the Celtics at Dugdale's park Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is at 2 30. Both sides boast confidence and a lively scrappy contest is anticipated.

Celtics Seattle Dugdale’s Park Seattle National

Oregon and Washington State Clash In Portland News

Portland hosted the sole Northwest conference game of the week as the University of Oregon faced Washington State College in an expected tight matchup.

Portland Ore Northwest University of Oregon Washington State College

Willis Stops Horn in First Round At Coast League Meet

Harry Willis, the Giant from New Orleans, stopped Chariie Horn in the first round last night. Coast League scores show Oakland 1 0, Portland 0 8, San Francisco 9, Venice 2, Los Angeles 6, Mississippi 0.

San Francisco Harry Willis New Orleans Oakland Portland Venice Los Angeles Missiona

Port land promoter stages four round boxing card

Dan Salt staged a four round show at the Pacific Athletic club with Sammy Good drawing a tough split as Henry Kreiger defeated him. Chet Neff beat Edward Pinkman while Romeo Hagen and Ike Cohan drew and Al Mosler outpointed Walter Granger. Steve Gardner defeated Abe Label amid a war era bustle.

Dan Salt Pacific Athletic Club Sammy Good Chet Neff Edward Pinkman Henry Kreiger Good Sammy Jeffries Pinkman-Neff Neff Chet Romeo Hagen Ike Cohan Cohan Hagen Lonnie Austin al Mosler Walter Granger Steve Gardner Abe Label

May dissolve Coast League faces federal probe

San Francisco October 17 Branded as a trust and alleged to violate the Sherman act the Pacific Coast base ball league will undergo a rigid investigation next week by U S District Attorney Preston The inquiry will focus on the Pacific Coast league with Preston expected to present his first witness to a federal grand jury next week

San Francisco Pacific Coast Baseball League U. S Preston

Al Bonner Divorce Suit Filed in Superior Court

Mrs Al Bonner wife of baseball player Beattle sues for divorce in superior court citing desertion and non support She alleges she has not seen him since August 1 and accuses him of abandoning his marriage and family.

al Bonner Bonner Mra

Inman Takes Early Lead in Billiards Match

Melbourne Inman led Willie Hoppe after a round of English billiards in Chicago. White Sox players to share prize money from the series with the Cubs with sums of 627.80 to 508 each.

Chicago Melbourne Inman Willie Hoppe Efach White Sox Cubs

Gridiron Wrecks Hit University of Washington Scrimmage

Doble comments on rough practice after Cheater Wrucke suffers a badly strained neck at Denny field. Wirt and Madigan end up on hospital squad while Wrucke likely misses a scrimmage week. Madigan injures a knee ending his season. Dr Hall cites no further play this year. Newcomer Carey earns praise for turf tearing performance in practice.

Clark Squire Doble Wrucke Denny Field Wirt Madigan Scrubs

Confessions of a Wife A Dinner on the Hilltop

A married narrator recalls a romantic dinner with Dick, compliments on her gown, and a night of theater. A mishap in the rain ends with her gown ruined and Dick’s cold reaction, prompting reflection on their marriage as the tale continues.

Clabby to Meet Chip in 20 Round Battle Set

Set date announced for November 9 to stage a twenty round boxing bout between Jimmy Clabby and George Chip in San Francisco. The event pits Clabby against Chip in a marquee showdown with expected fan interest and national attention.

San Francisco Jimmy Clabby George Chip

Feds to Put Independent Club in Cincinnati Next Year

Paul V. Connolly, Cincinnati lawyer for the Federal league, announces the independent circuit will establish a club in Cincinnati next year.

Cincinnati Paul V. Connolly Federal League Independent Circuit

Old rivals Everett and Bellingham clash on gridiron

October 17 Everett and Bellingham high schools renew their old rivalry in a football game to settle their differences on the local gridiron.

Everett Bellingham High Schools

Emancipation of Woman lecture by Sam Atkinson Sunday

The Washington Rationalist Association secures Sam Atkinson to lecture on sociological and educational questions in Stevens Hall every Sunday at 8 PM. He opens with The Emancipation of Woman, free to attend. New York dated October 17 reports David Fultz reelected head of the Players' Fraternity for a three year term.

Washington Rationalist Association Sam Atkinson Stevens’ Hall Fourth Av Pikest Atkinson New York David Fultz Players’ Fraternity

Hazing stop but prank thrives at UW dorm

Students recount a dorm prank on a sleeping freshman at Lewis Hall. A night procession carried the freshman’s bed and belongings to the lake shore where a pool-side cat was swung once before he woke and swam ashore. The incident reflects lingering hazing culture despite official bans.

University of Washington Cicero Euclid Lewis Hall Lake Shore

Cut Lumber Rates Cut to Aid Britain Trade

The Blue Funnel Line via freight agent E. J. Manion announces a 20 shillings per 1000 feet board measure cut in lumber rates to stimulate Britain trade crippled by war.

Great Britain Blue Funnel Mne E. J. Manion

Institute Canon Assisted by Clergy and Vestry Officers

A church body reports cooperation with diocesan officers and vestry members to advance institutional oversight and church affairs. The joint effort involves canon law guidance and parish governance collaboration.

Canon Bliss to Be Instituted as Rector of Trinity Parish

Bishop F. W. Keator will formally institute Canon W. H. Bliss into the rectorship of Trinity Parish tomorrow. Bliss succeeds Rev. H. H. Gowen.

F. W. Keator Canon W. H. Bliss Trinity Parish Church Canon Bliss H. H. Gowen

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