Strand Leads Pacific Coast League Hitters at .408 Mark
Paul Strand of Salt Lake tops the circuit batting averages as of Sundays games, pounding the ball at a terrific clip and adjusting to first base for the Bees. Seattle's early roster moves and young prospects loom as teams plan training camp selections for next spring.
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Patterson Beaten by F Hunter in Invitation Singles
Francis T of New York eliminated Gerald Patterson of Australia in the invitation singles with a 6-2 6-2 score. Patterson’s Australian mate James con fell to William M Johnston of California 6-2 4-6. Norris Williams beat Gobert 17-15 3-4. Kinsey defeated Mallory and Sutton to reach the semifinals.
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New York
Gerald Patterson
Australia
Howard Kinsey
Moira Mallory
May Sutton
Mandel May Fight Lynch Set to Start Campaign
Mandell of Chicago plans a campaign for the eight championship with veteran Joe Burman in the field against Joe Lynch. Mandell has beaten Pal and emerges as a strong contender. Martin narrowly loses to York as Pepper in dispatches a close featherweight bout.
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Chicago
Joe Burman
Joe Lynch
Laurel Mandell
Pal
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Rising local welterweight shows grit in rough ring night
Dode Bercott battles through punishment to a draw with Art Sorrento, proving grit and potential. Sailor Harry Fox, Ernie Daley, and Pat Williams also force draws, while Bobby Grey impresses with power and ringcraft. Main event pace disappoints as Davie and Sacco clash with distinct styles.
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Ernie Daley
Fox
Ad Schacht
Bobby Grey
Walter Hagen Dominates British Open Coverage
In England, Walter Hagen receives extensive newspaper attention as the British Open champion. Commentary even extends to the psychological impact of his clothing and presence on readers and fellow competitors.
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England
Walter Hagen
Draws in All Bouts at Arena
Last night at the Arena Travie Davis and Jimmy Sacco opened only briefly in four rounds with real action in the fourth and sixth. Referees Ad Schacht and Pete Moe tabbed all bouts as draws, while Bobby Gray edged Roy McCauslin in the semi windup and Pat Williams fought hard against Kid Silver. Dode Bercott and Art Lorento started the show with a $60.50 bout.
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Jimmy Sacco
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Vancouver
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Ad Schacht
Pete Moe
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Roy McCauslin
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al Gower
Harry Fox
Ernie Dalley
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Lane’s batting tips for young Coast league players
Billy Lane, noted Coast league hitter, advises youths not to guess pitches. He urges watching the pitcher from the start, proper stride, adapting swing to strength, leadoff focus, hitting down leads, bunting to fake opponents, running out every ball, and steady practice. Tomorrow he plans outfield tips.
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William
French Davis Cup Team Is Well-Balanced Trio
The French Davis Cup squad to face Australia includes Andre Gobert the unknown yet dangerous player Jean Borotra the famed net expert and Henry Cochet the 20 year old Wimbledon sensation Dean Mathey praises Cochet as Europe s Vincent Richards Experts say Australia must play superb tennis to overcome France in the upcoming tie.
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Stealing First Is Big Job Stealing First Is Big
Arnold Statz, a Cubs prize, tried left handed hitting but found stealing first base impractical and returned to right handed batting. He started strong with 19 straight games hit, then 14 more, ultimately focusing on power over speed to stay in the lineup. He beat out lower averages earlier but chose natural power over base stealing.
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Los Angeles
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Milton Stock
Rogers Kornsby
Rabbit Maranville
Pie” Traynor
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Frankie Frisch
Sammy Bohne
Hugh McQuillan
Braves
Max Carey
Goldie Rapp
Pep Young
Lew Blue
Walter Holke
Billy Lane Day Celebrated at Park in Seattle
Today at Seattle ballpark Billy Lane, the star left fielder, headlined a park ceremony with Mayor Brown as master of ceremonies and Howard W. Jones as the afternoon’s honored guest. The Vernon Seattle game was set for 2 45 p m and Lane had been voted Coast league MVP by local fans in a Star ballot. Malone wallops Walker in Boston in a ten round decision as Jock Malone defeated Mickey Walker.
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Seattle
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Mayor Brown
Howard W. Jones
Star Adds 60-Yard Under 16 Swim And Relay Event
Municipal beaches spur new junior boys events at The Star swimming meet. A 60 yard dash for under 16 and a special under 16 relay are added, with entry rules adjusted to remove the 1% year clause. Entries close Tuesday. prelims at Madrona and Green Lake August 12. finals at Lake Washington canal August 19.
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Indians and Yanks Win on Darkened Philadelphia Night
Baseball scores from Philadelphia show the Indians beating the Athletics 5 to 1 and the Yanks defeating the Browns 5 to 4. Walter Johnson limited the White Sox to four hits as the Senators won 4 to 1 while the Cubs and Phillies battled to a 7 7 tie when darkness halted play in the 16th inning. Dell Dell Dell nearly no-hit Seattle through six innings before Ed Barney broke the spell in the seventh. Gardner dominated with six strikeouts but lacked support as the game wore on.
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White Sox
Senators
Dell
Seattle
Ed Barney
Crane
Star Swim Meet Entry Form
Regular A U member seeks to enter Star Swimming meet events marked X. Entries include seniors 100 free, 100 breast, 100 back, high diving, mile, 50 free. novices and juniors enter free, 100 free, 50 back, 50 breast, fancy diving, 10 foot board. Women seniors 100 free, 100 breast, 50 back, mile, 50 free. girls under 14 60 free. under 18 50 free, 50 back, 50 breast, fancy diving, 10 foot board. Entries close August. (Phone).
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Lane Sparks Tigers Rally to Beat Redskins in Eight Innings
In eight innings Dell held the Redskins until a late Seattle surge. Billy Lane starred in left field with sharp catches and a key run scoring hit, while Brick Bicked belted a vital homer as Seattle edged Baltimore Bill’s squad. Tex Wisterzil added a single and Chadbourne sparked Seattle’s late rally.
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Seattle
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Tigers and Indians set for resumed activities in afternoon
The afternoon features Billy Lane as the honored player. Vernon hopes to start with Jake May or Bill James on the mound while Indiana counts on Elmer Jacobs and Art Berger to pitch.
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Tigers
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Jake May
Bill James
Vernon
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Art Berger
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