Connie Mack Predicts Athletics Capture pennant
Philadelphia leader Connie Mack states the Athletics are in excellent condition and best positioned to win the American League pennant. He notes a strong pitching staff led by Waddell Plank Henley and Bender and praises Knight at short replacing Cross. Mack cautions Chicago Cleveland New York and Boston remain threats.
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Monte Cross
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Bender
Rube Waddell
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New York
Cleveland
Boston
Connie Mack
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Portland Tops Scale In Low Scoring Game
Portland dominates the Scale with a 0 to 0 shutout as Hoffman stars in Sundays 15 inning win, Schlafly scores the lone run after advancing second. Garvin and Williams pitched well while the Tigers slide to third after a 6 2 defeat to the Commuters. Walters saves a rough game with defense and a seventh inning running catch.
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Schlafly
Atdlen
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Williams
Walters
Baseball touch in a League game with mixed fielding
Rusty Hall and Eager play a close three inning tilt while cheruba enjoys the action. Hager offers a poor exhibition of base throwing, Hart supplies timely hitting, and Tweeday again shows steady bat work. Bel shows promise if he keeps up the effort and reaches the top of the batting list.
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Eager
Cheruba
Hager
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Bel
Pacific Coast League score roundup
In Seattle Seattle and Los Angeles split a doubleheader with a 2 to 6 result. In Portland Portland fell to San Francisco 0 to 1. In San Francisco Oakland and Tacoma played to a 2 to 2 tie.
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Wneen
New York
Pittsburg
Rhs
Chicago
Philadelphia
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Ereserensi
Brooklyn
Notice to Subscribers from The Star Publishing Co
If The Star copy does not reach you by 6 o clock each evening call the main office between 6 and 7 30 o clock and a replacement will be sent. If you miss it more than once telephone each time to ensure perfect service. Sunsetting Sunset Main 1050 Independent 1134.
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Tuesday's Games in the American League
In Philadelphia the Phillies lost to the St Louis 0 to 2. Washington defeated Cleveland 7 to 0. New York beat Detroit 6 to 4.
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Washington
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Seattle Team Struggles After Poor Tuesday Game
The account describes a dismal Tuesday performance by the Seattle squad, with every player turning in a bad showing and lacking their usual energy and spark. The narrator questions how the team could be defeated after a string of strong performances.
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Seattle and Angels In A Sloppy Baseball Tilt
The game featured misplays by infielders and wild throws as Shields struggled on the mound. Tozier of the Angels roughed up Seattle hitters, while Lefty Houtz sparked the club with two stolen bases and a sensational left field catch.
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Angels
Seattle
Los Angeles
Johnnie Kane
Blankenship
Lefty Houtz
Bookies Lose Backing as Portland Race Track Faces Shutdown
Portland August 16 Presiding Judge Frazer upheld an injunction against selling pools at Irvington race track until September 7 for final hearing. Officials expect compromise unlikely and fear continued legal action. horsemen and Multnomah Fair Association have suffered losses as horses may relocate seeking a friendlier venue.
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State
Irvington Race Track
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Graffius Pulls Off Peculiar Triple Play Umpire Prank
In Toledo Graffius the pudgy backstop executes a strange play against Attie Reck and Shreveport. Jack Gilbert rounds third as Graffius fires to the pitcher and Gil is tagged between third and home. Tony Mullane officiates as Graffius finally targets Mullane with a mock chase and joke ends with laughter.
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Toledo
Mike Winn
Ae Graff
Ike Akim
Finn
Little Rock, Ark
Btrobel
Whreveport
Hob Gilka
lAttie Reck
Shreveport
Jack Gilbert
Gilbert
Graffits
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Tony Mullane
Teay
Jack
Mullane
Tony
Smallest practical car claims to travel 200 miles per 18 mph
San Jose inventor Chas B Randall unveils a 64 inch wheel base auto driven by a 2 1/2 horsepower motor. It uses a planetary change speed gear and two forward speeds and a 3 1/4 gallon tank to cover about 200 miles at 18 mph. International chess congress opens in Barmen with Prince Andreas and Albert Monlineus as patrons and seven tournaments with prizes.
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Barmen Schach Verein
Niederrheinische Schach Verband
Andreas Dadian von Mingrelien
Kommerzienrath
Albert Monlineus
Willies Fitzger ald Hanlon Fight Set for August Clash
Reports indicate Willie Fitzgerald and Eddie Hanlon will be matched soon with a gate fixed for August. Hanlon must train hard to reach fighting weight while Fitzgerald, in Grand Rapids Michigan, is already in condition for an August 106 bout. Both boxers are fast and the matchup promises a lively contest. In other notes a Bennet cup race debate prompts nations to issue challenges to the French club, while an East New York peddler pivots to an eight horsepower runabout to cover districts efficiently.
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Willie Fitzgerald
Eddie Hanlon
Italy
Brooklyn
East New York
Million Dollar Motive in National Amateur Golf
Chicago August 16 A contestant in the National amateur golf championship played for a rumored million dollar stake besides the title. W C Carnegie nephew of the Iron master captained Stafford but exited early. His uncle offered the prize to spur a family victory, the million remaining in his mind.
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W. C. Carnegie
United States
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