State Tourney Opens With Packed Draw At Blakistone Field
The Washington state tournament opens at 10 this morning on Blakistone field with 46 matches scheduled. Top players from Washington and Oregon are set to compete, including Johna versus Bemis at Kelleher and Benson facing Sam Russell in Tacoma. Evening fixtures include Wilson against Rue Blond and a list of women's matches led by Miss Livingstone and Mrs Stafford.
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Arrest Warrant Sought Against Mother in Divorce Case
Judge Gilliam issued a bench warrant for Mrs. Dorothy Everts after she reportedly abducted her son Martin Minor Evts to Hood Canal and defied a court order to surrender the child to his father. The mother, not present when the case was called, has a history of verbal abuse toward Everts.
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Martin Minor Ev
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Picnic at Woodland Club Attended by Mayor and Mrs Gill
City leaders attended the Woodland club picnic on Sunday with John C. Rathbun serving as president Mrs E J as secretary and D C as a listed attendee in the event roster.
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John C. Rathbun
E. J
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Alexander the Phillies Star Quietly Humble After Diamond Fame
Grover Alexander, ace pitcher of the Philadelphia Nationals, remains modest despite earning the title of greatest pitcher. Bellboys, clerks, and waiters treat him with deference, though he moves through hotels and dining rooms in a calm, unpretentious manner. Teammate Jack Adams praises his speed, curve, and control, while Alexander himself avoids the spotlight and keeps a plain, tidy appearance.
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Ellis Picnics at Wildwood Park Sunday
The article notes Ellis enjoying a picnic at Wildwood Park on Sunday. It also reports a ballgame where the Fats defeated the Leans.
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Fats
Inside Ball is Guessing Best in Baseball Strategy
Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers explains that inside baseball is mainly outguessing opponents. He notes many so called tricks succeed only when planned and timed against unsuspecting rivals. Cobb warns pitchers to watch the runner on third to counter the squeeze play.
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Golf by Moonlight Trial At Atlanta
Golf by moonlight was tried in Atlanta with two players and six caddies. They completed nine holes in ninety minutes, using silver painted balls that shone at times. seven balls were lost, four out of bounds into the woods as the lantern bearing caddy guided them to the pins.
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Indians Divide With Hall s Club
Spokane split with Tacoma in a doubleheader as the Indians won 2 to 1 in the first game and lost 9 to 8 in the second. Leifer was tagged for three runs in the ninth, with Brenegan catching in the second game.
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Vaise Faces Schaffli in G A C Smoker Main Event
Frenchey Vaise, idle for a year, seeks a comeback by fighting Ad Schaffli, Georgetown boxer, in the Tivoli theatre main event. Vaise’s friends fear the hard test but believe he will return strong as Ajax schedules the bout. Vancouver’s Harry Anderson meets Chet Neff in the other half of the double main event.
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Baseball Results from Leagues and Scores Shown
Howie Stand reports results across National American and Federal leagues with multiple city games. Brooklyn defeated Chicago 16 to 8 while Philadelphia won 14 to 1 over Cincinnati. Other scores include San Francisco 11, Salt Lake and Vernon 4, Oakland 6 2/3, Los Angeles 3 5, Newark 1, Kansas City 1, Indianapolis 8 8, St Paul 1 46 1, Louisville 4, Milwaukee 1 1, Cleveland 3, Minneapolis 6.
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Bud Fisher Life Story Portraits Humorist’s StartIn San Francisco
Bud Fisher later known as Bud Fisher the artist and humorist recounts his life from Chicago high school relay teams with Eckersall to Chicago University, early art work in San Francisco, and a failed Examiner job before breaking into newspaper illustration. He recalls drawing hats for a hat man and earning ten dollars weekly before pursuing cartoons. He notes his mother’s support and father’s caution about art as a career.
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Harry Coveleskie Detroit Southpaw Real Comeback
Harry Coveleskie, a left handed pitcher for Detroit, staged a remarkable comeback after years in the Southern league. Once deemed out of major league baseball, his rebuild in the minor ranks led to renewed major league prospects.
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Ed Plank at 41 Leads Fed pitchers in league
Pddie Plank, 41, stars in the Federal League with the St Louis Feds after a Connie Mack release. He has pitched 149 innings with 34 runs allowed, a 2.07 average, and an earned run rate under two per game, topping the Fed leaders despite strong rivals like Packard Cullop McConnell Hendrix and Brown.
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Rickey’s College Players Pay Off For Browns
Branch Rickey of the St Louis Browns is proving his plan to recruit college players pays dividends. He landed Sisler from Michigan, a versatile youngster who has filled every position from pitcher to infielder and outfielder and has hit well.
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Man Uses Old Tribune Layouts To Get Chronicle Job
A man recounts how he borrowed old layouts and claimed he created them to win a job at the Chicago Chronicle. He forged a story about leaving the Tribune for the West and admitted fabricating the layouts to John P, the Chronicle’s managing editor, who hired him at fifteen dollars a week. The tale concludes with the editor’s forgiveness.
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Press Club Outing Set for Thursday Night Boating
The Seattle Press club plans a boating trip Thursday night as the first ladies night of summer. Boats depart Madison park at 7 45 and Leschi at 8 for tuna park with dancing bonfires and storytelling, weather permitting due to Lake Washington’s level.
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Are Seattle Folks Honest Read This
Los Angeles August 9, You bet people are honest. If you dont believe it ask Mrs. I. W. Marlowe of 800 East 45th St Seattle who
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Bishop Delivers Talk As Anniversary Week Ends
The banquet Monday evening closes a six day sequence marking the 26th anniversary of the African Methodist church origin. Bishop H. B. Parks of Chicago spoke Sunday to the congregation on "God's Government a Ground for Joy."
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Oiler Nick Williams Beaten by Robbers at Pier 14
Two robbers beat Nick Williams, an oiler on the steamship Spokane, at pier 14 foot of Wall Street early Sunday. Doctors undecided on skull fracture as he lies in city hospital.
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Giants and Beavers in pennant chase as Seattle faces Spokane
The series opens across the Cascades with Seattle and Spokane in a seven game set that could shake the pennant race led by Spokane by nine games. The Giants must sweep to gain ground, while Seattle hopes to surprise, with Pat Eastley leading a 4 to 3 win over Beavers in 10 innings yesterday. Hunky Shaw collected four hits and scored the decisive run in the tenth.
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Three Track Stars Retire From Competition
Aug 9 report says Howard Drew Fred Kelly and Norman Taber all announced they would run no more races. Drew holds 93-5 seconds for the 100 yard dash Kelly owns 15 seconds flat for 120 yard hurdles Taber set 4 1 3 5 for the mile in world records.
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Old slipper hidden money recovered in visit case
A visitor from Seattle left behind an old slipper containing $160 in gold pieces. Ray Thorning found the slipper and gave the money to Seattle police. Chief Lang sent it to Chief Snively who located Mrs Marlowe and returned the money.
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