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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

7

Two Ghosts of Brooklyn Pack Up Their Duds for Winter

New York, Sept 27. The two ghosts of Ebbets field will be laid aside for the winter as the Dodgers test their lead over the Phillies in the final days of the season. The Phillies rest today, while Boston battles the Yankees in the American League as pennant races tighten. Pat Moran plans to start Alexander against Brooklyn, with Marquard likely for the Dodgers, and Jim Vaughn to pitch for Tinker's Cubs in Brooklyn. The outcome may shift the pace of the pennant chase as the Giants and Braves vie for third place at the Polo Grounds.

New York Ebbets’ Field Chas Ebbets Joe Tinker Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Phillies Brooklyn Pat Moran Grover Cleveland Alexander Rube Marquard National League American League Chicago Red Sox Yanks Donovan Bill Carrigan Boston Jim Vaughn Cubs Tinker Larry Cheney Alexander Rixey Erskine Mayer al Demaree Giants McGrawites Polo Grounds Braves

Piano Contest Prize Winners and Saving Offer

Publicity notice describes piano contest prize awards and a discount plan. It explains customers can apply contest earnings toward instrument purchases at Eilers Music, with potential 1 to 3 percent extra savings and installment options. It mentions brands like Nipakee, Clark, Cable, Steger, and more, and invites customers to visit Eilers Music on University Avenue.

Rolef Gance Sara Anand Aveny Yeane Etlers Eilers Music Ave University Planoce Eilers Seere

Harvard Ball Tossers Hire Fred Mitchell as Coach

Cambridge report says Fred Mitchell, assistant boss of the Braves, will again coach the Harvard baseball team. Mitchell returns to lead the squad after previous coaching stint, guiding players through upcoming season.

Cambridge Fred Mitchell Braves Harvard

Miller Has Heaviest Freshman Team in University History

Coach Miller reports the Univers ity Freshmen will field one of the heaviest freshman squads on record with an average near 175 pounds among regulars. The core line and backfield include players with varsity experience from local high schools. Recent additions strengthen the squad Charlies Richards, a former Broadway champion tackle, and Paul Coles, captain and all city halfback of Lincoln.

Miller University Charlies Richards Broadway Paul Coles Lincoln

Bud Young Moves to Montana Ends Bellingham Teaching Plans

Former University of Washington football star Bud Young did not take a teaching job in Bellingham as planned. He has located in Montana, and his sudden move followed rumors of a mysterious disappearance after he failed to notify Bellingham school authorities.

Bud Young U. of W Bellingham Montana Young

Heal leads McCourt in Pittsburg billiard match

Toledo cue expert Hugh Heal jumps to a 15 point lead over three cushion champion Charles McCourt after the second block in Pittsburg. McCourt previously won the title from Charles Ellis, and the match continues with Heal holding the advantage.

Pittsburg Hugh Heal Toledo Charles McCourt McCourt Charles Ellis

Chet Neff Offered Fight With Joe Rivers in Los Angeles

Seattle lightweight Chet Neff has offers to box Mexican contender Joe Rivers in Los Angeles next month. Neff likely will accept as he rides a six fight winning streak and already has three bouts lined up, not counting the Rivers match.

Chet Neff Joe Rivers Los Angeles Seattle Rivers

Giants Stretch Winning Streak with Dodgers Victories

The Giants opened a 20th win on September 7 with Ferdinand Schupp and swept a string of two win days from September 9 to 25 against Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago and St. Louis. Perritt Schupp and Tesreau tallied multiple wins amid a 17 game stretch earlier in the season. Indoor skating rinks plan fall openings and a note on price increases for collars. A golf song and football coaching notes follow.

Colorado Springs West Point Army Aneae Ee Giants Dodgers Ferdinand Schupp Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Perritt Philies Schupp Tesreau Charles Hulen

Star to Offer Premier World's Series News Coverage

The Star plans the best world series coverage with United Press services. H C Hamilton will handle play by play for each game and write a technical story on inside features. George Martin will contribute human interest pieces and multiple stories. Fred S Ferguson will supervise the service and ensure fast, expert reporting.

United Press H. C. Hamilton Hamilton George Martin Martin Fred S. Ferguson Ferguson

California Football Turns to Fake Formations Under Smith

The University of California under Andy Smith trains players in frequent fake formations to mislead opponents. Harvard used a similar approach, while Yale and Princeton clashes highlighted the era's tactical experimentation and star linemen aiding Smith. Eddie Mahan and A R B Ziegler allegedly assist in tutoring the California squad.

Andy Smith University of California Smith Harvard Haughton Yale Princeton Eddie Mahan Smith i California Mahan A. R B. Ziegler Pennsylvania

Ray Logue Loses To Ellis In City Billiards Match

Ray Logue, former city billiard champion, faced Charles Ellis, former national title holder, at Brown & Hulen's parlors. Ellis led, and Logue's six-ball unfinished run was high for the evening as a large crowd watched a free admission contest refereed by Charley Hulen.

Ray Logue Charles Ellis Brown & Hulen Charley Hulen

Franklin Gridders Cling to Positions for West Seattle Game

Franklin high football hopefuls show strong pep as they vie for spots on the squad. No definite lineup for Saturday’s clash with West Seattle has been set yet.

Franklin High West Seattle

University of Washington Football Schedule Revealed

Graduate Manager Arthur Younger announced eight game slate with six at Denny Field. Road games include Oregon at Eugene and California at Berkeley with the rest hosted at Denny Field. Schedule lists Ballard Meteors Navy Yard Whitman South Tacoma Athl etc.

Athletice Arthur Younger University of Washington Denny Fight University of Oregon At Eugene University of California At Berkeley Ballard Meteors Denny Field South Tacoma Whitman University of California At

California crack golfer eliminated in tourney play

California star J F Neville known as a crack golfer was knocked out of the tournament by Laurence Cowing in Del Monte California. Neville was off form while rivals Armstrong Hayne and Schmidt advanced as favorites.

del Monte Cal J. F. Neville California Laurence Cowing Neville Armstrong Hayne Schmidt

Scholar Jacob Scholkey Indicted on Assault with Intent to Kill

Toledo report says Jacob Scholkey was indicted by the grand jury on charges of assault with intent to kill. He is the man who threw a pop bottle at umpire George Johnson last July in a notable incident at a baseball game.

Toledo Jacob Scholkey George Johnson

Heel and Toe Walkers to Show Speed in Northwest Contest

George Pantages announces a forthcoming heel and toe walking contest in the Northwest. A trophy and prizes will be awarded to the winner. Participants should leave their names with The Star’s sporting editor. time and venue to be announced later.

George Pantages Northwest East Star

Women Golfers Not So Plentiful Now

New York September 27 The entry list for the national championship meet opening October 2 is short of 1915 figures. Thus far 60 contestants have entered, far from last year's 111, a record.

New York

Chicago Football Players Hurt In Practice

Chicago September 27 Norgren will probably be out of the U of Chicago lineup the rest of the season. He was injured yesterday in practice. Two other squad members were placed on the injured list after a stiff workout.

Chicago Norgren U. of Chicago

Gunboat Smith Beats Tom Cowler in Brooklyn Bout

In Brooklyn last night Gunboat Smith defeated Tom Cowler in a ten round boxing match. Smith controlled the action with decisive power, earning the win in a competitive Harlem-style showdown.

Cowler New York Smith Tom Cowler Brooklyn

Doctor Jordan Cleared of Medical Board Charges

On January 7, 1915, the State Medical Board revoked Dr J Eugene Jordan’s license for alleged false cures in newspaper ads. The Superior Court, led by Judge Walter M French, reversed, finding witnesses credible and concluding no deception occurred. The court declared greater vindication could not be desired.

J. Eugene Jordan State Medical Board Doctor Jordan Walter M. French French Jordan Medical Board

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