Racquet Stars Open State Net Meet On Monday
The Washington state net championships begin Monday at 10 in Seattle at Firloch courts with 50 entrants. Californians Morgan Fottrell, Carl Gardner and others compete, while Mansell Smith defends. Local and regional players from Vancouver to Tacoma join the field. finals Saturday.
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Washington
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Morgan Fottrell
Carl Gardner
Cushing
H. F. Blake
Crawford Anderson
Mansell-Smith
Tigers Bat Mystery Hampers Detroit Outfield
The piece jokes that Detroit Tigers outfielders including Cobb and Jennings rely on a legendary bat pattern. It hints at a wartime shortage of bats and a postwar glut as bats are demobilized, leaving questions about the true power of their sticks.
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Baseball and softball schedule across Seattle area venues
Shaner and Wolff meet the Pacific Coast Steel Workers at Hiawatha West Seattle at 3 p m. Reach faces Wet 44 at Woodland Park No 1. Lowry and Bileee to pitch for Rainier and Laundry. Andades trip Port Townsend, Mike Wrights vs Hibernains Sunday at Lincoln Playfield. Everett hosts Keystone and Ballard Jon at Woodland Park No 1. Bremerton trip by C B Williams shell crew. Queen Anne Merchants vs Park outfit at South Park Sunday.
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Hiawatha
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Lowry
Rainier
Bileee
Shannon Wins in Go With Richards at Dreamland
In San Francisco on August ninth Eddie Shannon won by decision over Richards at Dreamland. Tom Devine fell to Goat Lavin in the second. Claire Bromeo led Monk Fowler. A bout between Billy Harold and Mor Lux ended in a draw. Cy eo Williams floored Bob Ward in the second. Johnny Ortega led Jerry Leonard and the referee stopped the fight.
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Y Tank Cloned for Repairs and Gym Repainted
The Y tank is cloned this week for repairs and the association gymnasium has been repainted ready for a fall opening at the Y on September 1st.
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Tilden and Williams Clash in Net Finals
William Tilden III of Philadelphia faces William M. Johnston in the Invitation singles final at the Casino courts Newport. The tournament gathers top U S players including Gerald Patterson and Norman Brooks who were to play K Norris Williams I and Watson M. Washburn in doubles.
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Coast League and MLB Highlights Hit The Wire
Yesterday’s hero Wilbur Cooper shut down the Dodgers for one hit and no runs as the Pirates gained a win. Walter Reuther sparked the Mets to a 4 2 victory over the Phillies while George Mogridge limited the Browns in a 1 0 loss. Frank Baker hit his 10th homer as the Cardinals lost to Ford Schapp’s pitching. The Braves edged the trailing team 4 0. Cleveland and Reston both sent four runs in an inning but Cleveland finished 6 4.
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Indians
Round Coast Bases: Tigers beat Bees in 13 innings
Yesterday's winners include Seattle Vernon Los Angeles Sacramento with the Tigers prevailing over the Bees in a 13 inning game. Pinelli Mulligan and Middleton combined on the decisive sequence as the Sen ators secured a 4 to 1 score. The Oaks and Angela teams also posted wins in the round.
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Johnny Griffiths to Meet Ray Long in Moose Card Bout
Colorado City reports Johnny Griffiths earned a 10 round decision bout with Ray Long of Kansas City for the Moose club card on August 14 after a strong showing against Champion Jack Britton in Denver. A second note teases The Star feature Hearts of Three with a bride found on a mysterious island.
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White Sox trainer keeps Cicotte Williams ready for series
Harry Stephenson heads the Sox pitching support staff with liniments, massages, baths, and arm care methods. He inspects and treats Cicotte and Williams daily to keep them at peak for another possible world series run.
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Seattle sports scene shows big year for golf and boxing
A Seattle report highlights a record entry for the Golf ers' Magazine Journey at Jefferson links with 128 competitors. It notes Bartington and North End club strong, while Claude Thomas and Ole Anderson dominate local boxing chatter and potential matchups loom with Carl Morris and Jimmy Darcy.
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Jack Dempsey Forebears Fought Without Purpose
Jazz Berry recounts Dempsey’s West Virginia and Logan County roots. He quotes a view that ancestors fought as mountaineers in a belligerent culture, contrasting rural feuds with the modern prizefight business and the champ’s pursuit of wealth.
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Jack Dempsey
Joseph Schinsky
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Devil Ance Hatfield
Jess
Dempsey
Bicycle Race Entry Form for Seattle Star Event
Announcement invites riders to enter the Seattle Star Bicycle Race organized by Seattle bicycle dealers. Requires full name and address, asks participants to mail or bring to the Bicycle Mile Editor, with entries closing August 27.
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Broad Jump Record May Be Broken by Carl Johnson
Athletic writers in the Middle West believe Carl Johnson of the University of Michigan can surpass Peter O Connors world record in the running broad jump which stands at 24 feet 11 1 2 inches O Connors mark is questioned by some for a downhill takeoff A L Gutterson posted 24 feet 11 1 2 inches at Stockholm 1912 Johnson has already exceeded 24 feet twice including 23 feet 10 1 2 inches at the intercollegiate meet last month.
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British Open Moved to St Andrews After War
Postwar plans for the British Open shifted from Deal as the Deal course remains unreturned by the government. With 1914 postponement, the event is likely to be held at St Andrews, according to Beresford Golf Club contact Pete Soutar.
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New York National Sporting Club Eyes Dempsey Fight
The National Sporting Club of New York plans to build a massive clubhouse to rival Madison Square Garden and host future boxing super fights. It seeks a prime venue and envisions a new era for major bouts including a potential Dempsey showdown abroad.
Salt Lake Adds Two Pitchers in Manager Herr's Signing
In Sacramento on August 9, Eddie Herr of Salt Lake signed pitchers Main and Watson. Watson previously pitched for the Philadelphia Nationals, while Main featured for Salt Lake early this season. Herr now has seven pitchers on his staff as state swimming meet plans form for the first week in September.
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Big List of Prizes At Green Lake Bicycle Race
The Seattle Star promotes a city bicycle race at Green Lake on August 30 with multiple events for all ages. Prizes include a $60 bike for the 16 and under 12 mile race, a $45 bike for the 12 and under one lap race, two classy watches for other races, plus tires and pedals and gold silver bronze medals for top three in each event. The event is run by the Seattle Bicycle club with Rob Hewitt as program chair. Entries close three days before race day.
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Hazard trophy doubles match boosts Grand American prep
B. F. Elbert of Des Moines defends the Hazard trophy against James Day of New Orleans in a doubles target match, part of the Grand American Handicap trapshooting events at South Shore Country Club, Chicago, August 11 to 15. The match may occur August 9 or 10, with all around championships and a registered shoot on the 10th. Elbert, Iowa amateur trap shooting champion, recently defended the Hazard trophy at the Iowa state shoot. Day, once a leading professional, has returned as an amateur. The Hazard trophy represents the world doubles championship and the event is 100 pairs. Historical winners are listed from cities including Wilmington, Dayton, Chicago, St Louis, and Mason City.
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New Orleans
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Australian swimmers Fannie Durack and Minnie Wylie head to Seattle schedule
In New York and set for October arrival in Seattle. Manager Sherwood of the Pool says no exhibition fees will draw them to Seattle. Donald Vickers to lead his Crystal Pool team against Camp Lewis and Tacoma swimmers at American Lake next Saturday. Tambert Sternbaugh tours Colorado and will miss Beat tle for a month or six weeks.
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Boxers and bouts drift through boxing notes from coast to coast
The column catalogs fighters like Mohk Fowler and Willie Bt. Claire, with mentions of Billy Wright versus Joe 8 leweight, Coulon under Lippe planning invasions of England, and Ted Lewie Jacks gate receipts in New Jersey. It also notes Roper from Mexico, Francis X, and upcoming Houck versus Grunan in Arizona.
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Mackassey Fields New Batch of Baseball Stars
In Philadelphia Mack gathers aging former players as a new youthful cohort. Connie, Hag, Davia, Paddy Livingston, Terry Turner join an infield slate once part of near champion teams. The move aims to develop a fresh group amid athletic gloom.
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Hold Amateur Golf Meet in St. Louis
The United States Golf Association announces a preliminary qualifying round at Oakhurst on August 16 to trim a record field to 64 for the national championship. The 36 hole qualifying on August 18 follows. The event uses a double qualifying system first tested in Detroit in 1915.
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