Bonner Leads Giants To Second Place In Win
After a two month campaign Seattle Giants beat Detroit 4 to 1 with Al Bonner in command. Bonner allowed three hits walked two and struck out five as eight Tigers reached base. The win lifts the Giants into second place while Tigers slump and Raysmond plans to push Tacoma.
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U. S. C. Southpaw to be a Beaver
Al Hart star southpaw from Washington State college conference champions has signed for the 1916 season with the Beavers He has one year of college eligibility left and will return next spring to McCredie His 28 straight games in three with Washington end with Tacoma as his home community.
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Yankee scout eyes two seals in play for sale
San Francisco report says Davis of the New York American weighs two pitchers, Justin Fits formerly with Portland and Brown a left-hander, and he intends to buy both if possible.
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Falk S Named Captain of 1916 University Crew
Elect Falk S of Cal elected captain of the 1916 varsity crew after two years rowing six in the University of Call boat.
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Real Estate Title Insurance Ad Offers Protection
An advertisement promotes title insurance for real estate purchases, stressing protection for buyers and clarifying that coverage applies to the title and related risks in property transactions.
Shoeless Joe Jackson A Baseball Path From Greenville
Joe Jackson, known as Shoeless Joe, worked in his father’s Greenville butcher shop in Washington DC. He played barefoot when sneaking from work and gained early attention with the Greenville team before being signed by Connie Mack. Homesick with the Athletics, he ran away twice, then moved through Savannah and New Orleans to reach the major leagues.
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Logue Defeats Billiard Champion In Close Bout
Ray Logue defeated George W Moore three cushions world champion 50 to 47 at Brown and Hulen's par lors last night. Logue made a high run of eight as both men pushed hard. Moore had earlier lost 50 to 47 to Bassi in the afternoon with unsafe play. Moore faces Fred Rivers this afternoon and Ted Mallory tonight.
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Niles Likely to Join Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland Aug 17 Royal Niles former Whitman fullback likely to play for Multnomah A C this fall. Niles weighs 180 pounds and earned All Northwest honors in 1911 1912 1918 while at Whitman.
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Ness to Chicago Oaks star to join White Sox next spring
Aug 17 Ness will join the White Sox next spring after Comiskey exercised a blanket option on the Oaks obtained when he turned over Red Kuhn Ness set a world record for consecutive hitting and will move from Oakland to Chicago for the new season.
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Arlett Leads Beavers to 6–1 Win Over Indians
Spokane Aug 17 Pop Arlett powered the Beavers past the Indians 6 to 1 in Spokane. Aene s at Vancouver and Noyes with Brenegan and Brottem contributed as well with solid support, extending Arlett’s run of team victories.
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Ex-Seattle Girl Becomes American Swimming Champion in Eight Months
Frances Cowells profiles a Seattle native who, after starting swim training last November, rapidly rose to become American Amateur Woman Swimming Champion. She set multiple Coast and American records, beat rivals like Dorothy Becker and Margaret Brack, and claimed the title amid the 1915 expo and world’s fair events.
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May Cut Hole In Heilmann's Bean
Ban Francisco reports fear that Harry Heilmann may need a delicate head operation after recent dizziness and severe headaches. Doctors warn such a procedure could sideline him for the season.
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Giants Obtain Benton From Reds in Trade
Cincinnati Aug 17 former Red Rube Benton has been sold to the New York Giants. Pittsburgh had shown interest in acquiring the pitcher.
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Venice Waives Aniesa McCredie From Coast League
Aniesa Walter McCredie waives his right to Bill Rodgers and will not join the Venice club of the Coast league. Frisco offered to buy him from Cincinnati.
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Doc's plan to merge civic groups draws mixed verdicts
Dr. M A Matthews proposes unifying civic and commercial bodies into two centers. Robert S Boyna of the Commercial club approves while Judge Thomas Burke of the Chamber of Commerce disapproves. Burke jokes about combining churches. Boyna declares consolidation timely and suggests a single organization.
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Topp enish Roundup Dates Announced
Topp enish August 17 An announcement of the dates and prize lists for the reservation fair and roundup next month was made today by C F Bolin manager of the show. The roundup will be given four days beginning Thursday September 2. The attendance at last year's roundup was 20 000.
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West Point Grad Lieut Struble Visits Mother in City
Lieut H. H. Struble, class of 1915 West Point and former Seattle youth, is visiting his mother here. Rev. E. J. Goshen of Salt Lake, famed as a habit cure inventor, is in the city on a Pacific coast tour.
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Phillies Fear Braves Most as Pennant Race Looms
Philadelphia players acknowledge the Boston Braves as the main threat while Brooklyn Chicago and others are warned to brace for a tight pennant race. Grover Alexander notes Brooklyn’s road struggles, Pat Moran stresses relentless effort, and Philadelphia expects a fierce contest among the old league clubs.
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Home Economics Experts Convene at University Meeting
Domestic arte experts from across the country attend the eighth annual convention of the American Home Economics Association at the University for three days beginning Thursday. Between 200 and 800 attendees are expected. Visitors will tour the city and the sound during adjournments. All branches of home economics will be studied.
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American Home Economics Association
Ohio Method in Dentistry Adverts
Dental ad promoting The Ohio Method to replace missing teeth with artificial teeth that look natural. Examinations are free and estimates provided. 12 year guarantee offered with $15 set of teeth and $10 set of teeth options plus $10 crowns and bridge work, solid gold fillings and other fillings priced.
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Dozen Clubs Bid for Salty Williams Pitcher
Fully a dozen clubs pursued the services of Left Williams star southpaw of the Salt Lake club who was sold recently to the Chicago White Sox.
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Carpentier Hurt in Air Flight Crash Landing
Paris August 17 noted French boxer and military aviator Georges Carpentier was injured in a landing accident in the Voges district. He is in a hospital recuperating.
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Christie Sticks Berkeley Coach Signs Two Year Deal
Walter Christie, famed University of California track coach, signs a two year contract extension. He has developed numerous world champions and will continue leading the program.
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Ten Cent Ball May Spread To Minor Leagues
The Federal league experiment offering 10 cent games draws close scrutiny for its potential ripple effect on baseball. Newark attendance reached 18 000, with debates over cheaper prices boosting or harming the sport, while minor leagues may adopt the plan to avoid losses and boost gate receipts.
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Geary's Yacht Wins Big Race on 14 Mile Course
Ted Geary of Seattle sailed Sir Tom to victory over Active Frinco in Class A on an arduous 14 mile course by 2 minutes 32 seconds. The crew included Capt Geary ex Commodore John Graham of Seattle Y C plus the Johnson brothers Dean and Lloyd and Scott Calhoun.
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Connie Mack and the Tall Tactician
The line hints at a renowned manager and a lean strategic mind shaping baseball leadership, contrasting a long-standing figure with a fresh, discerning tactician guiding the team’s approach.
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Baseball results from early American leagues
Baseball scores show American League results with Boston losing 1 to 6 at Washington and Philadelphia 2 Boston 0. Chicago 8 over St Louis 4. Detroit 6 Cleveland 3. New York 4 Detroit 6. Cleveland 2 1. National League Pittsburg 6 Cincinnati 6 and Philadelphia 6 Boston 6. New York 2 Brooklyn 1. Federal League Buffalo 9 Kansas City 1? Chicago 4 Baltimore 4 Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 1.
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Amateur Realis Scores and Billiards Totals Across Meet
Green Lake B M defeats Port Townsend 2 to 1 while Battersby and Smith beat Port Orchard 4 to n. Vv A C 9 lands Rainier Beach 6. Stacy Brown and Covey Wet Wash 6. A O W 2 and A O U W 0. National Billiards 6 over Dickie Manufacturing 3. Augustine and Kyer 6 top Royal Ar caum 2. Jefferson Park and Fiecer Bros. Maximume 4. Ally 3 and Washington Park 4. Ex high school state 1. Ballard Beavers 146. fh. V. Stare 9.
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Berkeley Prepares for Football Opener After Rugby Gear Friday
Cal. entry announces rugby suits distribution on Friday and the first American football practice set for Saturday as the fall season begins at the University of California.
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Confessions Of A Wife in Wartime Hospital Waiting
The narrator describes Aunt Mary’s hospital operation and her own fear and courage. Dick offers comfort as they await news, reflecting on marriage, loyalty, and enduring love during a fearful moment. The piece ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.
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Oregon Aggies to lose seven star players
Portland August 17 Dr KB J Stewart athletic director at Oregon Agricultural college says seven stars will depart this fall Heer line Lutz Yeager Huntley King Moore Smyth and Anderson. He plans to build 1915 eleven around Abraham Billie Layte and Hofer. Schedule includes Michigan State Syracuse USC and Oregon among others with several open dates.
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