Griffith to Offer $100,000 for Ty Cobb
Clarke Griffith manager of the Washington team says he will offer the Detroit Tigers $100,000 for outfielder Ty Cobb within three days. He expects Detroit president Frank Navin to accept after their conference this afternoon. If completed, it would be the highest transfer price in baseball history.
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Junior tennis stars shine as 19 enter, Hurd trophy prize
In the Washington state junior championships opening round, 19 entrants compete for the Hurd trophy. Ross Williams of Queen Anne leads Seattle's talent, with Pringle and Wagner from Tacoma among the standout juniors. Williams loses a tough match to Fitz but emerges as a top junior contender.
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Muggsy McGraw’s Giants Boast Sharp Staff and Rise
M Graws staff earns high praise as the Giants win 42 of 60 in a season run. Burna and Demaree shine as outfielder and pitching phenom while Fletcher and Snodgrass surge. Doyle and Meyers provide steady batting and leadership.
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Wyoming Heavyweight Pull Young Prepares for Willard Bout
Pull Young, the Wyoming heavyweight, began training at Venice for an August 22 twenty round fight with Jess Willard at Vernon. He nears 240 pounds after two weeks of road work, while Willard trains at Doyle's. Jack Jeffries, former champion's brother, will box with Young daily.
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Fitchner Debuts with Victoria in 6 4 Loss
Victoria pitcher Fitchner made his first appearance for the Victoria club on Wednesday and took the loss as the visitors defeated Victoria 6 to 4. The game featured Hatteries Kurfuss Girot Harris Fitchner Toney Narveson and Shea in the lineup. Spokane Vancouver game postponed by rain on Wednesday.
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Banks and baseball merge in Smoky Joe act led by Carrigan
Champions at banking as a pastime. Hugh Bedient, a 1913 recruit who broke into the world series as a lost hope, performs the Smoky Joe act for Manager Carrigan, successor to Stahl as leader of the title holders.
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Smoky Joe" Wood
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Nick Langes Heads East for Pro Wrestling Campaign
Nick Langes, Seattle welterweight champion and longtime local grappler, leaves tonight for an extended East Coast run. With over 15 years in Seattle rings and nearly 100 wins, he previously represented YYMC A as a lightweight and held the Pacific Northwest amateur title multiple times before turning professional.
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Alibi talk and early baseball notes from Seattle
A column weighs in on alibis and rumors around Seattle baseball figures. Pitcher Henry Peterson wins his first game after being farmed to North Yakima, while McIvor also wins in Yakima. Martini struggles with four hits in four games, and Killilay returns from injury. Connie Mack and managers comment on pitching staffs as rain suspends several games in the National League and Coast League action unfolds with Portland, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Venice, and San Francisco results.
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Ritchie Heads to Vancouver for Welsh Title Bout
Champion Willie Ritchie plans to leave for Vancouver on August 15 to sign final articles for his September 1 match with Freddie Welsh. He weighed 142 pounds after recent weight gain and said he can make 133 pounds if needed. Trainer Harry Foley is north arranging the bout.
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Hub's Uptown Store Quits Saturday Night
The Hub will operate only one store in Seattle at 615 First Ave opposite the Totem Pole. The uptown store at 1318 Second Ave quits Saturday night at 10 o'clock and a big clearance sale follows with suits cut to 7.85 10.50 and 12.85. Sale ends Saturday night. buyers urged to come early for best selection.
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Slang or Real English in Cubs Phillies innings debate
Chicago readers vote on preferred narration style for a Cub Phillies game. Slang version praises Phillies’ big hits, while English version notes a 16 to 8 Phillies win at West Side park and cites Grover Cleveland Alexander.
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