Eddie Pinkman to Battle in California Ring Again
Eddie Pinkman plans another California visit to fight top lightweights after recent defeats. He aims to avenge losses to Willie Hoppe, challenge Harry Anderson, and train in Seattle before heading south. Local papers note Welsh victory debates and Spokane's lineup troubles, with Ward drawing big-league interest and Murray quitting boxing.
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Eddie Pinkman
California
Edward Hill
Dward Pinkman
Mitt Slinger
Boulevardier
Keward
T Hue
Eddie
Willie Hoppe
Butchertown
San Francisco
Sac
Hoppe
Seattle
Harry Anderson
Anderson
Pinkman
Harry
George Ingle
the Tivoli
Billy Mascott to Fight Kid Williams for Bantam Title in Portland
Portland reporter notes Billy Mascott the Flying Dutchman rose from amateur bouts to a pro title shot against Kid Williams to be staged in August. Mascott defeated Northwest bantamweights like Jockey Kennett and Tex Vernon, drew with Joe Benjamin and Jimmy Fox, and earned strong fan support for future brilliance under manager Bob Evans.
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Portland
Ore
Billy Mascott
Kid Williams
Mascott
Bob Evans
Kennett
Tex Vernon
Joe Benjamin
Jimmy Fox
Joe Jackson's Pebble Ritual Before Games
Chicago reports Joe Jackson of the White Sox, nicknamed slugging gardener, carries a pebble collection that he tosses to teammates before each game. He calls it a hunch and jokes about its charm as part of team superstition.
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Joe Jackson
White Sox
Jinks
Chicago
Joe
Tacoma Triumph Over Brown's Lads in Vancouver Melee
In Vancouver, Tacoma defeated Brown's Lads in a melee event. Reported participants include Sutherland, Bartholemy, Russell, Acosta, and Cheek among others in a buzzy contest.
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Tacoma
Brown
Vancouver
R. H. B. Eensbas Dvdandesae Am
A. & Sutherland
Bartholemy
Russell
Acosta
Cheek
Bob Shawkey Top Yankee Pitcher of the Season
Bill Donovan and many in the American League hail Bob Shawkey of the Yankees as the best pitcher this year, crediting his relentless training and control improvements. His work ethic and reliability amid hot crowds make him the club’s mainstay while others gain flashier praise.
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Bill Donovan
Johnson
Bob Shawkey
Yankees
Walter Johnson
Senators
Yankee
Hob Shawkey
Hob
Athletics
al Mamaux
Babe Ruth
Nick Cullop
Coveleskies
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alex
Alexander
Freddie Welsh
All in Readiness for Tacoma Auto Classic
Fourteen cars will race in the Montamarathon Classic and Golden Potlatch at Tacoma speedway Saturday afternoon. Final tests completed and drivers briefed after speed trials showing speeds from 83 to 100 mph. Competitors include Eddie Rickenbacher Ralph Da Palma Barney Oldfield Barney Oldfield Ralph Da Palma and others with Crawford Delage Duesenberg Mercedes and Gandy Special machines.
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Tacoma
Ana
Dave Lewis
Crawford
Tered
Barney Oldfield
Delage
Ralph de Palma
Starter Warner
Eddie Rickenbacher
Maxwell
Pete Henderson
Wilbur D'Alene
Duesenburg
Tom Milton
Billy Chandler
Art Johnson
Ralph da Palma
Mercedes
Martin Sorenson
Mario
M. J. Moosle
Gandy
Sterling Parke
Gandy Speceial
Omar
Oft
Chas. Latta
Dodge
Giants Win Melee Over Boss Herb Hester
Great Falls erupts as Herb Hester keeps Seattle in check until the ninth. Seattle pitcher Frank Wolfram falters late, allowing four runs as Great Falls rallies. Bill Rose closes the fracas after three walks in a row and two hits spark the final push. Hap Moree remains sidelined with a foot injury.
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Heattle
Cunningham
Giddings
Healey
Boecker
Wolfram
Kallio
Mester
Rose
Kailio
Frary
Herb Iester
Great Falls
Seattle
Frank Wolfram
Kinda Mberal
Herb Hester
Flrst
Wolf
Bill Rose
Bremerton Beau Brummel
Heater
Hap Moree
White Sox Take Early A.L. Lead On Idle Day
Chicago gains first in the American League after Boston loses to St. Louis. The White Sox sit atop the standings as rain cancels yesterday’s game and a doubleheader with the Senators is scheduled today.
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Chicago
White Sox
Tennis Classic Under Way Today in New York
Pacific Coast doubles champion Maurice McLoughlin represents the West as the second annual East West tennis series opens at the West Side Tennis Club. The event runs today and tomorrow with five singles and two doubles matches to decide the title.
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New York
Maurice McLoughlin
West Side Tennis Club
Large Field Enters Western Tennis Championship in Chicago
With entries closed, more than a hundred noted tennis stars will compete in the Western championship in Chicago. The tournament begins tomorrow.
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Chicago
Finals on Saturday at Green Lake tennis meet
Final matches in the Green Lake tennis meet are scheduled for Saturday with players vying for titles and team points in the event.
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Green Lake
Baseball Scores from Three Cities
At St Louis the Americans defeated Boston 3 to 2. In Cleveland the Phillies won 3 to 1 over Philadelphia. Detroit beat New York 2 to 1. No other games reported.
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St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Fishing Picking Up Across State Reports
Statewide reports indicate fishing activity is rising as anglers return to rivers and lakes. Local sections note stronger catches and increasing angler turnout with better weather boosting efforts.
Entries Extended for Washington State Tennis Tourney
The Washington state tennis tournament entries have been extended to Saturday night. Online registrations remain open and players may still submit entry forms through the deadline.
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Washington State
Meet on Saturday Junior tennis tour kickoffs at 9
The junior playfield tennis tour tournament will begin Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
National Results From City Baseball Games
National results show Philadelphia over St Louis 10 to 4 and New York 1 Chicago 0. Cincinnati tied Pittsburgh 3 to 3 while Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 2.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pitteburg
Three National Swimming Champions Gather For A U Meet
Aileen Allen is national diving champion at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Claire Galligan and Olga Dorfner won titles in San Francisco at the AAU meet. Dorfner set a new national mark in the 100 yard swim and Galligan broke three records in distance events.
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Aileen Allen
Claire Galligan
Olga Dorfner
Mis
Allen
Los Angeles
Miss Galligan
One Washingtonian Remains in Tacoma Tennis Battle
Tacoma August 4 One Ione Washingtonian remains to defend the Northwest title as Californians press. Hugh Kelleher of Seattle has been a steady winner in the meet and leads the local challenge.
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Tacoma
Ione Washingtonian
Northwest
Hugh Kelleher
Seattle
Kelleher
Fischer Brothers Drop First Melee
In the Commercial league cup first game Seattle Construction and Dry Dock beat Macer Brothers 6 to 4 in a 12 inning contest. Fischer Brothers produced 14 hits to five but costly errors and poor base running decided the outcome.
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Seattle Construction & Dry Dock
Macer Brothers
Fischer Brothers
Dobie Loses Murphy To U S A
Dobie faces set back as Lieut E C Murphy from the Second Washington is drafted. The war department takes three second lieutenants from each guard regiment, and Murphy wants to stay in college.
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Dobie
University of Washington
Calexico
E. C. Murphy
War Department
Murphy
Washington
Doble
Backstop George Block Changes Teams in Rapid Transit
Catcher George Block has changed uniforms four times in ten days. He now wears Milwaukee Brewers insignia after moves involving St. Joseph Wichita and return transactions within a short span.
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George Block
Milwaukee Brewers
St. Joseph
Block
Wichita
Milwaukee
Medals and Cup Up for Mt Baker Park Boys Race
Sven Nordin has hung two medals and a silver for the 160 yard boys swim as part of the regatta program at Mt Baker park. Seattle Canoe club plans Sunday events with several fast Sound speed boats also competing.
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Sven Nordin
Seattle Canoe Club
Sound
Mt Baker Park
Butte Defeats Nix in Fast Ball Exhibition
Quick game at Spokane features Butte overpowering Nix in a fast ball clash. Schroeder Meikle Roberts Hoffman Noble Evang and Murray listed among participants. game details sparse.
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Nix
Dette
Spokane
Letfer
Schroeder
Meikle and Roberts
Hoffman, Noble
Evang J and
Murray
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