University of Washington Denies Crew Coach Selection
Prof. Lestie J. Ayer, athletic committee head, said no action has been taken on selecting a new crew coach and none is planned for about three weeks. He dismissed rumors that successors to Conibear or Leader are being considered and noted the new coach will be a Washington graduate familiar with Conibear’s stroke.
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BRE
Lestie J. Ayer
Board of Control
University of Washington
Conibear
Leader
Gan
Poughkeepsie
Washington
Coatbear
Elmer Leader
Ed Leader
Russell Callow
Prous Beck
Boxing results from New York on Aug 1
Dutch Brandt stopped Nick Nelson in the ninth round and Happy Mahoney won a 12 round decision over Nick Foley in New York boxing show.
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New York
Dutch Brandt
Nick Nelson
Happy Mahoney
Nick Foley
Ken Williams Dominates With Another Homer Rampage
Baseball roundup notes Ken Williams on another homer spree with 26 homers this season. Mentions Cy Williams of the Phillies, Meusel, Lee with Phillies, Miller from Cuba, Speaker from Indiana, Tobin of Browna, Heniine with Phillies, Sohulte of the Cards, among others in a flurry of stat lines.
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Ken Williams
Cy Williams
Phils
Lee
Phillies
Meusel
Glanta
Miller
Cuba
Speaker
Indiana
Tobin
Browna
Heniine
Sohulte
Cards
Baseball Summary From A Turbulent Degenerate Night
Fragmented game notes recap several baseball outcomes with multiple teams and players. Mentioned are Pirates, Giants, Indians, Reds, Braves, Tigers, Athletics, Cardinals, Cubs and players such as Ken Williams Ty Cobb and Cy Williams. The text notes leads changing securing wins and homers across a busy slate.
Five more championship bouts eyed by Tex Rickard
Tex Rickard plans five big fights before football season. Kilbane may meet Benny Leonard and Joe Lynch, then Eu gene Criqui steps in as European champion. Wilde versus Buff eyed. Willard October date possible. Leonard weighs Europe tour with family. Rickard eyeing a fall slate including Wilson and Wills-Jackson matchups.
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York
Tex Rickard
Johnny Kilbane
Benny Leonard
Rickard
Joe Lynch
Eugene Criqui
Europe
Benny
Charley White
Bobby Barrett
Jimmy Wilde
Johnny Buff
Wilde
Altho
Dempesey- Willard
New York
Williard
Cash
Rotten
Ernie Rice
Johnny Wilson
Marty Wills
Tut Jackson
Mermaids of Nations Race at Manhattan Beach
The United States team of 38 mermaids will contest against England’s Hilda James of Liverpool in the first International swimming classic the Joseph P Day cup. The 3.5 mile ocean course starts at Manhattan beach with the winner expected in just over an hour.
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New York
Aus
Armerica
England
Hilda James
Liverpool
Manhattan Beach
Henry visits beaches today for diving rule tour
Dad Henry, manager of The Star swimming meet, tours bathing beaches to instruct divers in new diving rules. He plans to visit Green Lake, Madrona, Mount Baker and Seward as entries for the meet close Saturday.
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Dad” Henry
Star Swimming Meet
Greenlake
Madrona
Mount Baker
Seward
Buffs Bantamweight Sun Sets on His Future
Johnny Buff, born John Lasky in Perth Amboy New Jersey on June 12 1890, remains a top bantamweight despite a knockout loss to Joe Lynch. once a flyweight champion he won the bantamweight title in a 15 round decision against Jack Sharkey Abe Goldstein and Frankie Mast, with a long career start in the navy and awards in the Atlantic fleet. Johnny’s nickname Buff arose from local firehouse life in New York’s Lower East Side.
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Joe Lynch
Johnny
Buff
Jack Sharkey
Ett Smith
Abe Goldstein
The
Gammontown
Lower East Side
New York
Atlantic Fleet
Civilin
Rocky Walker
Mickey Hansell
Huff
Herman
Pete
Roy Moore
Boot Black
Star Swim Entry List for Juniors and Naviers Events
Entry list shows under 14 free style under 16 10 yard freestyle back stroke 10 yard breast stroke and the fancy diving from a 19 foot board. The fragment notes star swim competition categories and apparatus.
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Naviers
Duvlore
Sacco Busy in Ring Nears Portland and Vancouver Engagements
Sacco, a 138 pounder with quick speed, fights Travie Davis at the Arena tomorrow. He has previously beaten Michaels and drawn with Bob Harper in Portland. After the Davis bout, he heads to Vancouver to box Josepha, then possibly Joe Benjamin in Portland. Other matchups feature Bobby Gray, Roy McCann, Sailor Silver, Pat Williams, and Nate Druxinman arranging bouts at the show.
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Raccco
Sacco
Travie Davis
Arena
Heaton
Din Beet
Sacee
Michaels
Bob Marper
Harper
Robert
Lince
Portland
Scriben
Grunan
Sacee Jurnipe
Vancouver
BR. C
Josepha
Middle West
Bacee
Joe Benjamin
Benjamin
New York
Bobby Gray
Roy Me
Canslin
Sailor Silver
Pat Williams
Nate Druxinman
Net Finalists Play Tonight In Close A Tennis
Fletcher Johnson faces Winfield Langley in the second semi final of the men's Close A singles. The winner will meet Leo Lagerestrom for the title as other doubles and singles matches determine finalists in Clase B and women's events.
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Fletcher Johnson
Winfield Langley
Leo Lagerestrom
Mena Dowtzee
Koslowski
White
Fotey
Wobineos
Maethawa
Yama
Manxter
Lots
Nara
Kurata
Stephene
Pope
Richards Out With Injury In Invitation Tennis Event
Vincent Richards is eliminated by a strained tendon in the first round at the invitation tournament in Eabright New Jersey. The result affects American Davis cup doubles selection with Washturn and Willama among contenders while Kinney brothers are West Coast dark horses. Johnston shines as top player among favorites with Bundy Mallory also progressing.
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Eabright
N. J
Vincent Richards
Willem Tilden II
William M. Johnston
Watson M. Washturn
K. Norma Williama
Howard
Robert Kinney
San Francisco
West Coast
Pacific Coast
Johnston
Jennia
Mra
May Sutton Bundy
Moira Mallory
Bill Rodgers Returns to Play for Denver Den western club
Former Sacramento pilot Bill Rodgers resumes baseball as second baseman for the Denver club in the Western League. He had eye trouble two years ago and played little for Solona before returning to the field.
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Bill Rodgers
Sacramento
Denver
Solona
Kirksey Named Prep Coach and PE Director
Morris Kirksey, a top sprinter ranked near Charley Paddock, will coach the Santa Rosa high school athletics team this fall and serve as director of physical education. He graduated from Stanford this spring.
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Morris Kirksey
Charley Paddock
Santa Rosa
Stanford
Shade defeats Ward in 12 for Newark welterweight win
Californian welterweight Dave Shade out pointed George Ward of Elizabeth in a 12 round decision at Newark New Jersey. Shade used speed and counter punches to edge Ward and claim the victory in the arena.
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Newark
N. J
Dave Shade
George Ward
Elizabeth
Welterweight Rocky Smith Wins In Jersey City Bout
Rocky Smith of Battle Creek outpointed Phil Kaplan of New York in a 12 round welterweight clash. Michael Scott recently won the French amateur golf tournament.
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Jersey City
Rocky Smith
Battle Creek
Phil Kaplan
New York
Michael Scott
Doc Brown to head Seattle baseball day festivities
Baseball initiations highlight Billy Lane day at the Seattle baseball orchard with Doc Brown as master of ceremonies. Lane earned the Pacific Coast league MVP honor by a large vote margin in Star readers’ balloting. A letter-writing contest winner will be announced Wednesday.
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Billy Lane
Seattle Ball Park
Ayor
Doc” Brown
Seattle Baseball Orchard
Lane
Star
Pacific Coast League Wen
Aam Pranciace
Portland
National League Wen
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Cincinnati
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Pittebure
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Winge
Miller
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Crane
Louie
Iemmett
Teae
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Cox
Pestle
Heston
Quinn and
Ruel
Vangider Moetann
Colina
Sargent
Killott
Ernie R
Demaree
Chilcago
Bhawney
Murray
Beere
Bchang
Roberteon
Leverette
Behalk
Eldred
Whaterail
Adams
Balle
Sehorr
Kason and
Finney
Demaree Shuts Down Schorr as Beavers Edge Timers
In Portland on August 1 Portland beat Seattle 3 to 2. Demaree pitched all nine innings for the Beavers and allowed two runs while Schorr started strong but was slowed by Demaree. The game featured tense moments as Demaree escaped multiple jams to preserve the win.
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Portlad
Oregon Star Baseball Star Dick Nelson Killed in Wreck
Dick Nelson former University of Oregon baseball star and first baseman for the Duthie Shipyard team died in an Oregon road accident. The well known figure had played for the 1917 league club and left a lasting impression locally.
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Dick Nelson
University of Oregon
Oregon
Duthie Shipyard
American girls sail for first international women track meet in Paris
Fourteen American girls, the first team of this kind, departed New York aboard the Aquitania for Europe to compete in the first international track and field meet for women at Pershing Stadium in Paris starting in August.
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New York
United States
Europe
Pershing Stadium
Paris
Two New York Clubs Chase Pennant Winners With Cash
The New York clubs ramp up mid season buys to land pennant winners as baseball turns into a money game. Gotham deals move players like McQuillan Toney Dugan and Hornsby shines, while fans hope for a competitive race and a strong national champion.
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America
New York
Gothe
Gotham Money
Hugh McQuillan
Beltie
Giants
Fred Toney
Doak On No Hit Fortunes Amid Fluky Infield Hits
Bill Doak of the St Louis Cardinals suffered a cruel season pattern with two one hit games both ending in errors of luck. May saw a one hit effort against the Giants and July a one hit game versus the Phillies both yielding only a soft infield tap as the lone hit. In another note Robertson of Detroit delivered a no hitter aided by early tense play and Tigers protests, luck and sharp defense combining with good pitching.
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Bill Doak
St. Louis Cardinals
Doak
New York Giants
Phillies
Robertson
Chicago
Noam
Detroit
Tigers
Coast Moguls Meet Today Over Coast League Decisions
Coast league moguls convene in San Francisco to review Judge Lands decision on Bil Klepper Jim Brewster and Bill Ken worthy. The latter becomes the property of the Coast league and sales by owners may trigger a major suspension. Klepper's possible ouster as a Coast league director is discussed.
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Coast League
San Francisco
Bil Klepper
Jim Brewster
Bill Kenworthy
Klepper
New Weight Men Sought After Olympic Weight Team
Pat MacDonald Paddy Ryan and Matt McGrath, famed New York cops who led the American weight men for a decade, are not expected to compete in the 1924 Paris games as Ryan and McGrath announce their retirements.
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Pat MacDonald
Paddy Ryan
Matt McGrath
New York
Paris
Ryan
McGrath
Wm Penn 5-Cent Cigar Tops U S Sales
Smokers nationwide favor the Wm Penn cigar claiming it is the largest selling five cent cigar in the United States. It features long filler a select binder and Sumatra wrapper with a nickel price and bulk rates of 65 per hundred or 50 per thousand.
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United
Penn
Angels Plan For Next Year
Los Angeles club plans for next season without their new outfielder until then. Spencer is sidelined with a broken leg after stints in the International and American associations and a brief period with the New York Giants.
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Los Angeles
Vernon Spencer
Spencer
New York Giants
Johnny Dundee Famed Boxer Sets 566 Fight Record
Johnny Dundee, the Scotch Wop, fought 566 times in 12 years and is recognized as a junior lightweight champion. He also owns a neat bankroll and a string of race horses.
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Johnny Dundee
University of Pennsylvania to Build 50,060-Seat Stadium
The University of Pennsylvania plans a new stadium on Franklin Field with seating for 50,060. Construction targets completion before the football season opening in November.
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The
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Acorns Lead Base Thieves In Coast League
Oakland outfielders Claude Cooper and Don Brown pace base stealing in the Coast league with 35 and 25 steals respectively. Billy Lane stands third with 22 steals, showcasing a strong Oak team surge on the bases.
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Claude Cooper
Don Brown
Oakland
Cooper
Brown
Billy Lane
Golfers to enter California amateur championship
Four hundred golfers are expected to enter the California state amateur championship to be held at the Del Monte club beginning September 2.
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del Monte Club
Dates Set for Big Three Football Classics
The Big Three gridiron clashes are scheduled with Princeton versus Harvard at Cambridge on November 11. Yale hosts Princeton on November 18 at Princeton. Harvard faces Yale in New Haven on November 25.
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Princeton
Harvard
Cambridge
Yale
New Haven
Tom Turner Seeks Players for Portland Beavers in St Louis
Ex Beavers manager Tom Turner travels to St Louis and other points to locate players for the Portland baseball club. He aims to bolster the roster ahead of upcoming games and season.
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Tom Turner
Portland Beavers
St. Louis
Portland
Yankees Face Giants and Strong Leagues Standouts
The text notes New York's early position in the standings with mention of St Louis, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia and other major teams. It references the American League structure and contrasts strong teams like Chicago and Cleveland with weaker clubs, outlining a busy and competitive season context.
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New York
St. Louis
Giants Arcent
Brooklyn
F . Boston
Boston
Philadelphia
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Yanks
Chicago
Cleveland
Sox Holdout Dickie Kerr a Key to Pitching Depth
Chicago White Sox rank third in the league but fear losing key pitcher Dickie Kerr unless he negotiates. The club just added Stubby Mack in hope of future development, while Kerr seeks about $3,000 more to join a full pitching staff. Comiskey aims for a proven pitcher willing to meet the price. Other notes mention Eddie Schmidt signing in Cincinnati and Charney Hollocher in the Coast League, with praise for a player rivaling Bancroft in fielding.
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Chicago White Sox
Dickie Kerr
Paw
Jock Comiskey
Sox
Stubby Mack
Kerr
Comiskey
Eddie
Cincinnati
Schmidt
Charney Hollocher
Dave Bancroft
Chicago Cubs
Reb Russell Heads to Pirates After White Sox Run
The veteran outfielder Reb Russell, once a key player for the White Sox, moves to the Pirates in a league transfer. Details confirm his new assignment and expected season role with the Pittsburgh club.
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Reb” Russell
Ieag Paw
The
White Sox
Association
Pirates
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