Seals Visit Los Angeles In Tight Week Battle
The Seals, in fourth place, face the Los Angeles team in a pivotal home stand as both seek to narrow the gap to the Portland Beavers. San Francisco pitchers show strain with Jim Scott and Slim Love noted. lineup features Kamm Corban Fitzgerald and Agnew anchoring the field and bat.
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Ajlick
Roy Corban
Harry Wills Emerges as Real Contender for Dempsey Title
Harry Wills, the colored heavyweight, knocked out Fred Fulton in three rounds and is ranked by observers as the strongest black heavyweight since Peter Jackson. Dempsey says he will fight anyone, but manager Jack Kearns may block a Wills bout.
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Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Jack Dempsey
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Jack Kearns
Kearns
Wills
California
Peter Jackson
Jack Johnson
Did Ruth Rob Ruth Of 38th Home Run Mystery
Chicago August 2 The question of whether Babe Ruth hit his 38th home run sparked protest during the Yankee White Sox game managed by Miller Huggins. Ruth drove a long ball in the fourth but Joe Jackson mishandled it, upheld by umpire Connolly as momentary and the crowd largely backed Huggins. The Yankees lost 3 to 0 before about 40 000 fans.
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Babe” Ruth
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Joe Jackson
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Connolly
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Yanks
Play Opens in Tacoma Net Meet
Play begins today in a Pacific Northwest tennis tournament at Tacoma. entrants include players from Seattle San Francisco Portland Victoria and Vancouver. Most will then join the Washington state tennis tourney at Seattle Tennis Club on Lake Washington starting Monday August 9.
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Rare Birds Umpiring Earns Compliments
Frank Wilson of the Western league and Weastervelt of the Virginia circuit are receiving showers of compliments for their umpiring instead of pop bottle showers.
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Frank Wilson
Weastervelt
Virginia
Oswego Plans Big Stage Bouts in East Chicago Arena
George Oswego reveals a new East Chicago arena with capacity of 20 000 for stage championship or near championship boxing bouts every two weeks. This venue targets high profile matchups and a steady fight schedule in the region.
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George Oswego
East Chicago
Seamon Guides Tunney Train for Heavyweight Title
Manny Seamon, trainer for Benny Leonard, cares for Gene Tunney ahead of the heavyweight title fight. Tunney uses a sharp one two tactic in sparring and strategy sessions.
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Seattle Siwashes Rally To Beat Los Angeles In Extra Innings
The Seattle Siwashes trailed twice but battled back to beat Los Angeles 7 to 6 in 11 innings. Down two runs with two outs in the ninth they tied it, then added two in the tenth and one more in the eleventh for a hard fought victory. The team showed fight after early losses and earned praise for perseverance.
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Tennis Is Arriving As Major Sport In Seattle
Tennis rises from a fringe activity to a leading international sport with many Seattle players and fixed courts. The scene includes upcoming tournaments and the Washington state net championships, plus a chance to see top Coast players at the Seattle Tennis club during the week of August 9.
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City Basketball League Plans 16 Teams for December Start
The Star outlines a reorganization of the city championship league with plans to begin around December 1. Space is available for about 16 first class cage teams as players seek a clear view of season prospects and a running start.
Cleveland Job Brings Out Speaker's Greatness
Tris Speaker shines as a leader of the Cleveland baseball club in his 13th season. The Indians’ pennant bid owes much to his growing power and steady fielding as he climbs the batting charts and embodies team leadership.
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Gotham Plans Park to Seat 100 000 Fans
A plan envisions a new baseball park in Gotham with seating for 100 000, though actual capacity may be 40 000. Yankees owner Ruppert and partner Houston push bold expansion amid strong demand and Ruth as a cash draw.
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Beattle's defense tightens as five double plays key matinee
In a busy game, Beattle's infield shines with five double plays and strong fielding. Ernie Schorr's eighth inning dash to third ends in a cautious slide as fans riff on Murphy. Bil Kenworthy belts a long out to center in game two while Bile tracks it for a catch.
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Six hole caddie course under construction in Battle Creek
Battle Creek reports a six hole caddie course being built. The project aims to engage experienced caddies who know the game to boost interest and proficiency in their duties.
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Mich
Maple Leaf Challenger for Americas Cup May Rise in Canada
The New York Yacht Club discussed an informal challenge from A. C. Rom of Sydney Cape Breton for the Americas Cup. The proposed Canadian challenger would cost over a million dollars, to be funded by popular subscription and would be named the Maple Leaf.
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Locals Break Even With Angels in Mississippi Series
Beattie held Los Angeles to a 10 to 3 loss as Locals clinched the series with a strong evening crowd. The Angels won the second game 2 to 0. Young State homered, while Meld drove in the lone run for the locals in the ninth. Schorr and Hughes pitched well for the locals as the two teams set to resume the series in Jackson Mississippi.
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Tiny Merman and Ole An derman headline Austin Salt
Druxinman smoker Wednesday night at Liberty Park tops a card that includes Al Baker versus Army Welch in middleweight, Red Gage against Joe Wilson in lightweights, Mike de Pintove versus Stan Fitzgerald in bantamweights, Bud Fitzgerald versus Roy Tweed in lightweights, and Fred Wertelen facing Dan Martin in welterweights. Herman and Anderson train in Tacoma while the others board in shape there.
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Austin
Ten Thousand Attend Plano Chamber Ball Park Game
Plano fans pack the stadium for a big Chamber of Commerce day as Clyde Wares Biwasher faces Charley Grahams and Francisco Beale in a key matchup. A parade from Second and Lenora to Yealer Way sets the stage for a 3 p.m. ball game with burlesque stunts by Monte Carter.
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Ballard May Yet Play in Ball Finals
Mallard Beavers eye finals and the city junior championship prize The Star trophy cup with a possible birth certificate clearing catcher Harvey Johnson age dispute The team waits on documents and may face Mount Baker or the Felix club in the title series
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Felix Club Drops Tilt Drops Star League Title
Felix Club, champions of the Star League Now 2, lost a close game to Des Moines 8 to 7 on Sunday. Des Moines staged a late rally in the eighth inning after trailing 7 to 1, with Thorburn and Remich delivering solid performances for their teams.
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Giants Break Into First Division in Senior Major
New York Giants rise from second division to the top tier of the senior major league. Frank Frisch, the young infielder who rejoined after surgery, handles third base and fronted solid defense while batting cleanup. Bancroft accelerates fielding pace infield.
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Giants Add Bancroft Infield Boosts Pace and Power
The Giants acquisition of Dave Bancroft in a deal sending Art Pletcher to Philadelphia adds speed and depth at shortstop while George Kelly rounds into form at first base. Vernon Spencer arrives from the International League and hits over .350, energizing the outfield as Barnes, Benton, Neff, Toney, and Douglass bolster pitching.
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George Burns
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Speed Up Those Swimming Entries for Star City Meet
Swimmers and divers must rush to enter the Star City swim meet as entries close August 12. Entry forms appear daily on this page or at any bathing beach. The meet runs the week of August 16 with preliminaries at Green Lake bathing beach and finals at Crystal Pool after thinning out.
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Olympic 600 meter shooting leads three way tie
On August 2 in Antwerp the United States South Africa and Sweden shared first place in the 600 meter prone position shooting event with scores of 287 each. Norway followed with 282, then France 280 and Switzerland 279. Other nations totaled as listed.
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Oil City Cancels Eight-Game Schedule With Franklin
Oil City baseball club cancels its remaining eight games with Franklin citing abusive language from fans as the reason. The dispute ends competitive play between the two teams for the season.
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Hagen Wins Metropolitan Golf Title in Playoff
Walter Hagen defeated Jim Barnes in an 18 hole playoff at Greenwich Connecticut. Hagen posted a 70 while Barnes finished in 74 to claim the Metropolitan title.
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Walter Hagen
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Pinelli Drives Tigers Infield With Pep
Babe Pinelli supplies the main spark for the Tigers infield amid talk of a lackadaisical spirit. He stays energetic and sets the tone despite criticism of the team's effort.
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Babe Pinelli
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Altho
Pinelli
Man o War Receives King's Care and Training Routine
New York August report details Man o War’s meticulous regimen under trainer Louis Feustel and caretaker Frank Loftus. The famed racehorse eats premixed oats with chopped hay, wears boots, receives massages, and enjoys tailored clothes, with Loftus calling him Red. Samuel Riddle predicts earnings near 200000 dollars as the champion maintains a strict daily schedule and care.
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Man @ War
New Yorker
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Death of Dave Hillyard Former IL Player
Dave Hillyard longtime Seattle area figure and former IL manager died of diabetes Sunday at 11 30 AM in West Seattle. He played center field for Yakima in the International League until last week and fell ill before a Yakima game. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Bonney-Watson parlors.
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Seattle
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