Giants Wallop Indians as Wicker Tops Matinee
The Giants defeated the Indians 9 to 2 powered by Rod Wicker’s curve and fast ball, with Seattle and Spokane comparisons noted. Tacoma looms as the next foe as Dugdale field hosts six Seattle games in two weeks, while Packey McFarland trains for a comeback and Frances Cowells rises as America’s promising woman swimmer aiming for world honors.
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Famous horse sold to New ark magnate in San Francisco
Lee Blossom the mare that once set a track record at exposition in June is sold to Don Samuel McMillan of New ark. Advices from Mike Gibbons camp say Mike weighs about 11 pounds overweight after fattening up since quitting the ring. Bob Edgren calls him a shrewd matchmaker who can slim down and keep strength, though he does not claim a win over Packey McFarland.
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Samuel McMillan
Newark
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Mike
Bob Edgren
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Packey McFarland
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Margie
Aunt Mary
Geary Proves Yachting Skill in Bay Race
San Francisco report credits Ted Geary aboard Sir Tom with a strong showing in class A as Fieur de Lis owned by Clarence McCarthy possibly faces disqualification for an illegal entry. Geary delivered a magnificent race despite uncertain bay winds and limited local knowledge of the conditions.
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Fieur de Lis
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Not Handsome Now San Francisco Aug Post
Roy Corhan, tied to the Handsome Jack Kilitiay incident from Saturday's game, faces a decision by President Baum today on his length of absence. Baum hinted at leniency while Koob of the St. Louis Browns impressed with pitching including four hits allowed to the Athletics and Washington and a four hit shutout of Boston.
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Koob
St. Louis Browns
Boston Sox
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Washington
Confessions of a Wife A Man's
A wife and husband discuss Jim Edie and his feelings for Aunt Mary. Jim's past includes family tragedy, wealth, and missed loves, with the revelation that he has longed for a motherly figure. The lovers share trust and vow to move forward together as the scene ends.
Jeff Davis Guards Lead Southern Ballplayers Challenge North
In New York on August 16 a heated debate over interregional strength spawns a Southern only team named the Jeff Davis Guards. Willie Mitchell of Cleveland and Dee Cook of New York back the lineup featuring stars from Georgia Texas Mississippi Tennessee Maryland Alabama South Carolina and Virginia. They claim they can beat any Northerners chosen later, despite noting a weakness in catching and pitching and banking on their outfield depth.
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Jeff Davis
George B Stallings
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Rucker
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Mississippi
Schuppe
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Johnston
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O'Mara
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Red Smith
Herzog
Cobb
Speaker
Jackson
South Carolina
Wheat
Milan
Robertson
Virginia
Whitted
North Carolina
Cook
Four Injured When Auto Ditches on Cascades Road
Miss Audrie Howarth of Cascade hotel and three companions were injured when a car veered off a road four miles south of Everett as the driver reached for a hat blown from another passenger. George A. Johnson, Stewart Hager, and Miss Anna Stanley rode with them. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon.
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Borenave
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Jefferson and Terry
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Avo
Eb, Pike
Real LTSs standings and results across leagues
National standings show Cincinnati at 6-6 while Chicago 0 is 4-1 in the American group. Cleveland leads Mt Louis 1-0 as Detroit dominates 6-2. Vernon 6 Portland 4 Galt Lake 6-4 San Francisco 17.7 Oakland 6-4 Los Angeles 4-5 New York Newark 8-8.
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Delta Tau Delta Passes Through En Route East
About 200 Delta Tau Delta members travel from their national biennial convention in Seattle to Ban k Pranciaco. Their fraternal group chartered two steamers for a Puget Sound ride and other events are planned. The piece notes the rise of 16 cent baseball and 5 to 10 cent movie prices, with Ark attendance figures cited.
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Nnational
Bank Pranciaco
Seattle
Puget Sound
Broken leg luck leads to life pact and wedding in Spokane
Frank Guigni, third baseman once with the Spokane Indians, is sold to the Benedicts for a life contract and marries Miss Mayme Laws in Spokane. His season opened with a broken leg caused by Cupid, ending in a home run of romance for the ballplayer.
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Boxing in California Dead for All Time Says Coffroth
Promoters and fans in California view boxing decline with Jim Coffroth predicting little chance of revival in the state that produced many champions. He says boxing may die out east as championships dwindle due to no decision rules and waning public interest. He notes dull champions Freddy Welsh and Johnny Kilbane hurt major divisions.
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Jim Coffroth
East
Freddy Welsh
Johnny Kilbane
Guignie to Return to California After College Season
Guignie, a former Stanford and Santa Clara ball player, doubled at their first meet and plans to return to California at season end to enter business ventures.
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Stanford
Santa Clara University
California
McKenry Shuts Down Pirates in Reds Victory
Walter McKenry pitched Cincinnati past Pittsburgh 6 to 2, allowing five hits. The Reds have been trending upward as Brooklyn led the National League and Boston, Detroit, and Chicago posted wins in the American circuit. Labor Day notes and league payroll tensions surface alongside Cubs left fielder Jimmy Vaughn’s salary dissatisfaction and pitching struggles since June 23.
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Detroit
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Chicago Cubs
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Three motorcycle marks at Tacoma set in speedway
Earl Armstrong of San Francisco set new world records at Tacoma Speedway in three events. He won the 300 mile race on an Indian in 3 hours 46 minutes 29.9 seconds with an average speed of 79.54 mph. His 100 mile and 200 mile averages were 81.41 mph and 82.8 mph respectively.
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Tacoma Speedway Association
Earl Armstrong
San Francisco
Beavers Win in Tacoma 7 to 4
Beavers defeated opponents 7 to 4 in Tacoma yesterday as Meikle and McGinnity were strong hitters. Batteries by Smith and Cheek along with Meikle McGinnity and Stevens aided the victory.
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Salt Lake star pitcher traded to Chicago Americans
Claude Williams, Salt Lake's star pitcher, was sold yesterday to the Chicago Americans. Drafted by Detroit two years ago, he failed to stick and was considered for release earlier this spring.
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Claude Williams
Salt Lake
Chicago Americans
Williams
Detroit
Rugby Star Quits Stanford to Enter Business
Otto G. Lachmund Stanford rugby star will not enter college this fall and plans to go into business in San Francisco.
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Otto G. Lachmund
Stanford
San Francisco
Ber ton to join Salt Lake nine after San Francisco trip
Jimmy Berton White Sox third baseman leaves Chicago for San Francisco and then will report to the Salt Lake Coast League team next week.
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San Francisco
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