Seattle sports mix of trades and fights in uneven season
The article details Seattle’s rough season with players like Schaller and Walsh, potential deals to Portland, and the uncertain outlook for the Smash lineup. It covers boxing notes on Rumler, La Rue, and Meehan, plus a tri meet at American Lake featuring Camp Lewis with Crystal and Tacoma teams.
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Lewis
Crystal
Ernie Schorr
Seattle Hurler
The
Salt
La‘e Crew
Bill Rumler
San Francisco
Rumler
Spider
Kelly
Bill
Ill
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
la Rue
Oakland
Willie
Francisco
Anderson
Tacoma
Meehan
Clay
Company
Solons Fall to Seals in San Francisco tilt
In Sacramento yesterday the Seals defeated the Solons with a decisive score. Batteries listed were Piercy and Cook for the Seals, Bromley Baum Dimock for the Solons, as the men played through the game amid the local context of the August 15 matchup.
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Sacramento
Francisco
Piercy
Cook
Bromley
Portland Wins In 11th Inning Over Oakland
Portland defeated Oakland 7 to 6 in 11 innings in Portland on Aug 15. Oakland tied it with three runs in the ninth, then Portland pushed across the winning run in the 11th. Batteries were Kremer Mir and Arlett for Portland and Mitze Elliott Jones Penner and Baker for Oakland.
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Mitze
Elliott
Jones
Penner
Baker
Salt Lake City Bunching Beats Los Angeles 5 to 1
The Salt Lake City team defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5 to 1 in front of home fans. Stroud yielded four singles while the Salt Lake pitchers kept LA hitters quiet. Batteries were Stroud and Spencer for Salt Lake City and Aldridge Pertica and Bassler for Los Angeles.
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Salt Lake City
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Angels
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Aldridge
Pertica
Bassler
Ban Johnson to Appear in Court on Restraint Action
New York August 15 Ban Johnson was to appear in the supreme court to show cause why an order should not restrain him from interfering with Carl Mays Yankee pitcher. The American League president was to prove the league bylaws grant him sole control of the players.
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Ban Johnson
Supreme Court
Carl Mays
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American League
Grand American 100-bird 16-yard handicap concludes winner
Open Meet Chicago reports eight hundred forty six trapshooters competed for the annual 100 bird 16-yard grand American handicap. Shooting began at 8 a m and weather was ideal. It was expected the entire day would be needed to decide the winner.
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Chicago
Seattle Smashes Top Vernon Tigers in Close 3-4 Game
In Seattle at Lander and Rainier, the Seattle Smashes defeated the Vernon Tiger crew 4 to 3. Key moments include Houck driving in a run in the fourth, Pete Compton leaving the park for a three base hit, and Lapan Murphy and French adding the go-ahead score in the next frame. Vernon threatened in the seventh offset by Brenton pitching relief.
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Meuasel
Ry Houck
Brenten
Frary
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Local exhibition features Mullen Mullan and Lapan in Seattle row
Vernon of etar turns in a lively display as Chadbourne, Compton, and Lapan propel a Seattle squad. Standouts include Pete Compton with a triple and single, Edington's double, and defensive plays by Lapan saving a run. Pitchers Sweet and Semipro hitters entertain a local crowd.
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Pete
Charley Mullen
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Seattle
Disputed War Report Tangles Boxing News
The article covers Eddie German of Oakland vanishing after a bar outing, criticism of Don Morgan for matching welterweight champion Jack Mitten with Mike O Dowd, and comments by Carl Dhan of the New York World. It also recalls old boxing engravings, historic bouts, and upcoming shows in Aberdeen and Portland with notes on possible bouts involving Willy Mascott, Pete Herman, and Johnny Ertle.
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Mike O'Dowd
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Derdie
Carl Dhan
Ed Treener
New York World
Otter Day
Mike
Boston
Pritten
O' Dowd
Ted Lew
Uke
Portland
Willy Mascott
Pete Herman
Bentam
Johnny
Semi Finalists Set In Court Meet Draw
Mansell Smith and Garder advance as semifinals loom in the court meet with Darr of Minneapolis awaiting in the upper half. Hart beats Teel Williams 6 2 6 2, Veripy of British Columbia meets Turenne for a finals berth, Schreiner Cush and McDonald lead women’s singles, doubles finals to Saturday. Boldt’s French pastry ad at Uptown sells paper week.
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Meusel Expected to Join Yankees in Spring Training
The Vernon Tiger Bob Meusel, one of the Coast League’s top hitters, is expected to report to the New York Yankees in spring training. He is noted for his strong hitting and solid field play as he competes for a major league spot.
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Chicago Drive
Bob Meusel
Vernon Tiger
New York Yanks
Meusel
Feath erweight Kid Demeto Draws Mixed Praises
Reports from the pines describe Kid Demeto the featherweight as temperamental and difficult to handle yet acknowledge his speed as lightning. He is set to arrive in Sen Praendieco soon.
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