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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
7
A gnome themed comic strip by Bud Fisher and AG features a headlined misfire as the Aber operator is described as blown. The scene centers on the failed explosion attempt and the reaction of the characters.
Broadway won by outplaying Lincoln 14 to 0 as Elmer Henderson’s strategy and a versatile offense outpaced the Lincoln squad. Queen Anne and Lincoln clash next Saturday to assess Broadway’s strength and the Quays defense, with Queen Anne aiming to bid on the title after November 12.
University of Washington students form a boxing club with Russell Horton as president Art Shannon as vice president and Chet Anderson as secretary They plan to arrange bouts with Washington State College and the University of Oregon as opponents.
Aberdeen high school players excel in Montana with Ira Blackwell at right half and Adams at quarterback after an injury to Robertson. Cecil Johnson, once top interscholastic kicker, left Montana preseason and may join a Northwest college later.
In San Francisco on October 25, Bunny Brief of the Salt Lake team tops the Pacific Coast League averages at .266 while Sixteen players finish in the .300 class signaling a competitive season finish.
The University of Idaho anticipates beating Washington State in the October 30 matchup. Competitive scores predict a strong victory for Idaho, with a predicted score of 37 to 0.
In San Francisco on October 25 the White Autos of Cleveland defeated the South Tacoma Tigers 15 to 5 to claim amateur baseball champions of the United States. Key factors were Artie Knight pitching for Cleveland and nine fielding errors by the Tigers. Ely and Haughland started for Tacoma.
Charler Taft, 19, son of the ex president, is chosen captain of Yale's basketball team in his sophomore year. He played center last season and is a standout on the football squad. He also ranks as high in his class of 450 students.
Advices from the Fast indicate New York will be given first chance to purchase Frank Baker a slugging third baseman who aided Connie Mack in winning several American league pennants and world championships Sentiment in the American league favors the Yankees Comiskey would give a large sum to get Baker
The Oregon Aggies football squad of 18 players plus Coach Stewart and Assistant Coach May travel by special car from Portland to East Lansing for the October 30 game against the Michigan Aggies. Stewart notes the game strategy will depend on the opponent’s tactics once the match begins.
Oregon coach Hugo Bezdek blames the defeat on a poor showing of star players including halfback John Parsons fullback Bryant guard Cook and end Powrie among others. He argues that with the listed material he would have fielded Oregon’s best team yet.
Speedy Rush head coach of Princeton is shaping Glick into a standout quarterback. Rush’s pivots are noted as his best asset. Previously at University School Cleveland he produced Sprackling the Brown quarterback who beat Yale 21 to 0 and Barrett of Cornell who starred against Harvard at Cambridge, earning All American recognition last season.
Syracuse athletic association faces possible abandonment of intercollegiate rowing due to financial difficulties. If funds are not raised soon, Syracuse will notify the steward of the Poughkeepsie regatta that it will not participate in 1916.
William Grimm, brother of Polly and Warren Grimm, begins his first year under Doble at the University of Washington. He ranks as the second strongest freshman, with a lift record of 2 668.18 pounds, while Clark M. Johnson totals 2 756.90 pounds.
Chase Bibley Northwest champion and Joe Mayer Philadelphia amateur balkline ace square off in a three cushions match at the Elka club starting tomorrow night at 8 30 for 150 points. Ray Hogue Seattle balkline champ referees. Mayer hopes to claim the world title if he wins. Sibley favored as Elks prepare for large crowd.
Haughton, the era’s noted coach, spent five seasons building Harvard’s program before scoring against Yale. He beat Yale 4 0 in 1908 by a drop kick, then lost 8 0 in 1909 to Ted Coy, with 1910 and 1911 scoreless. In 1912 his system finally crossed Yale’s goal line twice.
New York October 25 Princeton supporters claim the football title after decisive defeats of Yale and Harvard. Cornell also strong, Ithacans beat Harvard for first time in 11 years, while Princeton crushes Dartmouth as Harvard shows weakness.
There is good backfield material at Princeton this season. Driggs, fullback, punts on a 50 to 60 yard average with twisting spirals that give ends time to speed downfield. Tibbet, a back, is hard to stop in broken field. Buzz Law, 1914 regular, is improving each practice. Shea and Lamberton show possibilities. Glick at quarterback likely to contend for All American.
In a funeral scene Kitty’s baby becomes central as Margaret confronts custody. Herbert claims to be guardian of the infant’s soul while Margaret refuses to place her daughter in his care, insisting the child be raised with Christian influence, and Dick contemplates life with Margaret despite hardship.
Graduate Manager Arthur Younger notes the 1915 varsity is the weakest Purple and Gold since Doble, with little driving power. Players remain similar to prior seasons but lack punch, Shiel misses game due to bad legs, Whitman feared to face Dobie’s team next Saturday, and Whitman’s Nig Borleske praised as best in years by ref George Varnell.
Spokane football writer says Whitman College has the fastest and heaviest team in its history and can upset Washington on Denny Field. He notes Whitman’s speedy backfield and strong line, forecasts a sterner test after Washington’s 21 to 7 win over Gonzaga, and credits coach Nig Borleske with a veteran lineup and strong freshmen additions.
With more weight in his line and backfield Roseburg could be formidable, but lacking beef his squad would be overpowered by the hammering expected from Broadway and Lincoln.
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