Wallop Could Decide Yankees and Indians in Tight AL Fight
The New York Yankees led by Babe Ruth Frank Baker and Bob Meusel clash with the Cleveland Indians in a close American League pennant race. Ruths home runs pace New York while Baker and Meusel slug at over .500. Cleveland relies on Speaker Johnston Smith Burns Wood Sowell Stephenson Evans Gardner ONeill and pitching ace Coveleski. Bagby and Mails aim to return to 1920 form to swing the pennant toward Cleveland.
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Babe” Ruth
Frank Baker
Bob Meusel
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Ruth
Yankee
Yanks
Roger Peckinpaugh
Wally Pipp
Aaron Ward
Wally Schang
Fewster
Miller
Peckinpaugh
Waite Hoyt
Carl Mays
Bob Shawkey
W. Collins
Quinn
Cleveland
Speaker
Johnston
Smith
Burns
Wood
Sowell
Stephenson
Evans
Gardner
O'Neill
Stanley Coveleski
Brooklyn
Jim Bagby
Walter Mails
Indians
Bagby
Mails
Flashy Alabama graduate shines for Indians in AL title race
Mere Flash doe Sewell, Alabama graduate, proves steady with a .335 hitting mark while playing strong defense for the champion Indians. Return of Steve ONeill strengthens the squad as Nanamaker suffers a season-ending injury, with the club continuing its famed batting shift and lineup shifts in right and left fields. Sammy Bohne of the Reds showcases top form at second base and aggressive base running, while Meusel struggles for the Giants prompting talk of Cunningham earning a spot if he finds his Seattle pace.
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Mere Flash Doe Sewell
University of Alabama
Indians
Ray Chapman
Borne
Sammy Bohne
Cincinnati Reds
Bohne
Sammy
Reis
Brooklyn
Seattle
Ball not lively says tall Scot
Connie Mack, leader of the Philadelphia Athletics, says the ball is not livelier in the big show. He believes batters swing harder and that pitchers were off form until July.
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Ball
Connie Mack
Philly Athletics
Dr Kelton Speaks and Ringside Controversy at Pavilion
Seattle boxing commission chairman Dr Walter Kelton gave a ring side speech at the Pavilion last night praising Joe Simonich while criticizing editors for not printing the truth about Simonichs inability to box Frankie Murphy. The Star reports Keltons remarks amid promoter Clay Hites plans for a late night main event and prior commission tensions with local promoters and a five percent gate cut.
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Walter Kelton
Seattle Boxing Commission
Pavilion
Kelton
Joe Simonich
Butte
Frankie Murphy
Joe
Simonich
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University Club
Rata Murphy
Denver
Hite
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Portland
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Seattle boxing hopes hinge on promoter support and trust
The author argues the boxing commission lacks right to control promoters like Austin and Salt and compares city overreach to forcing Bon Marche to sell in the Smith Building. They call for more Seattle bouts to restore fan confidence, credit Clay Hite for attempting shows, and warn that few more promotions like last night could ruin Seattle boxing.
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Dr. Hanley
Elmo Jones
Commission
Clay Hite
Bar Hin
American Legion
Clay
Hite
Metropolitan Building Company
Elks
Dan Salt
Austin & Salt
Boxing Commission
Seattle
BON Marche
Smith Building
Doctor Kelton Faces Scrutiny Over Boxing Commission Work
The columnist questions Dr Keltons handling of boxers and notes garbled facts from last night. The doctor allegedly pointed an accusatory finger at the writer after leaving the ring while discussing accusations.
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Kelton
Cicero
Ruth Is Real King Rusie Praises Ruth Sluggers
Amos Nusie once a top pitcher in Seattle says Babe Ruth hits harder than Nap Lajoie Honus Wagner Ed Delehanty and other hard sluggers of Ruths era. Rusie now caretaker at the Polo Grounds. Bud Ridley leaves Seattle for Sand Point Idaho to train for a 15 round bout with Sammy Gordon at Alan race track on Labor Day.
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Amos Nusie
Seattle
Babe” Ruth
Lajoie
Honus Wagner
Ed Delehanty
Rusie
Polo Grounds
Bud Ridley
Sand Point
Idaho
Sammy Gordon
Alan Race Track
Labor Day
Swim Meet Entries Close Soon for The Star Event
The Star announces registration closes at 6 p m Saturday for all events of next week’s swimming meet. A large field is expected with many entries still to come. Finals are set for Saturday afternoon August 27 in the Lake Washington canal with both men and women mile races featured. Dad Henry will supervise a surveyor at the finals site Friday to set all courses, and UW has loaned equipment for the meet.
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Ntries
The
Star
Lake Washington Canal
Dad” Henry
University of Washington
Blank for Entry in Mile Swimming Race
A Star Meet lists blank entries for the Mile Swimming Race, with no swimmer names or affiliations provided. The page shows placeholder fields labeled Name and Address awaiting competitors.
Hammond Loses to Murphy in Pavilion Smoker Show
Eddie Hammond of Seattle substituted for Joe Simonich and lost a decision to Frankie Murphy of Portland in the main event. Murphy dominated with aggression and body blows as Hammond fought back with jabs and uppercuts.
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Eddie Hammond
Seattle
Joe Simonich
Butte
Frankie Murphy
Portland
Pavilion
Murphy
Hammond
Harry Eagles
Soldier Woods
Cecil William
Chicago
Johnny Lewis
Truman Davia
Percy Walker
Yakima
Rube Finn
Ballard
Harry Murphy
Latham
Johnny Miller
Pat MacDonald
Rain Interferes With B C Play
Rain disrupted the second day of the British Columbia clay court tennis championships at the Laurel Tennis Club in Vancouver. Seattle entrants included Mrs. Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. FR Kk Bragdon with Mrs. Robinson defeating Mrs. Clarke in straight sets. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Bragdon teamed in the ladies doubles, while Miss Elliott and Mrs. Graham, last year’s champions, were upset by Misa Kloepper and Miss Gillespie of Vancouver.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Laurel Tennis Club
Seattle
Robinson
Kk. Bragdon
Clarke
Bragdon
Miss Elliott
Mrs. Graham
Misa Kloepper
Miss Gillespie
Houston May Quit League After Split Season Vote
Houston Texas may quit the Texas league following a split season vote after the first half. Fort Worth led the pennant race while Houston faced injuries keeping the team back in the standings.
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Houston
Tex
Fort Worth
Bodie Will Not Report To Red Sox Yet
Boston fans wonder if Ping Bodie will report after a trade with the New York Yankees. The Red Sox outfield lacking the famed trio of Lewis, Speaker and Hooper prompts scribes to see Bodie as a potential boost.
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Boston Red Sox
Ping Bodie
New York Yanka
Red Sox
Duffy Lewis
Tris Speaker
Harry Hooper
Boston
Bodie
Local Swim Meet Event Roster and Ages
The listing outlines events for a youth swim meet including free style dashes for boys and girls under 14, a breaststroke dash for girls under 14, a side over arm dash for novices, a Newters panel diving at 10 meter board and high diving with standard AAU rules.
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Hoye
Stanford Pins Big Hopes on Newcomers
Stanford backs rely on two new men Morry Sax and Morry Kirksey to spark the Cardinal offense this fall. Sax, a former Washington State quarterback, and Kirksey, a speedy former second string, join a backfield coached by Dink Templeton as Stanford bets on speed and open field running.
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Stanford
Morry Kirksey
Kirksey
Kirkeey
Bax
van Ghent
Sax
Emal
Pullman
Kirkesey
Boxing Clock Invented Aids Referees In Ring
Capt Charles J Dieges of New York unveils a boxing clock that times rounds and intermissions and records prolonged counts after knockdowns by pressing a start button. The device aims to reduce disputes such as the Bryan Downey Johnny Wip on controversy.
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Charlies J. Dieges
New York
Bryan Downey
Johnny Wilpon
Mallory Defeats Lenglen in National Women's Title Match
Suzanne Laengren, world tennis champion, loses to American rival Mallory in the feature of the national women's singles championship. Lenglen, famed European and Olympic figure, showed off form lacking her top speed while Mallory played brilliantly and gained praise as she celebrated with fellow competitors.
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Forrest Hilla
L. L
Mre Mélia Bjuretedt
Mallory
Suzanne Laengren
Mile
Lengien
Europe
Wimbledon
Paris
Lengren
France
England
Harris Crowned Kingpin in Washington Team's Lineup
Harris, the second sacker for Washington in the American league, is praised as the best keystone man in the junior major and plays for his team rather than his average. Frank Troeh of Vancouver has returned to chase the Grand American Handicap title in Chicago on August 26, seeking his first victory.
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Harris
Washington
Keystone
Frank Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
Chicago
Evans to Defend Amateur Title at St Louis Club
Chick Evans, American amateur golf champion, will defend his title at the St Louis golf club in September. He faces a strong field and will play one of the country’s trickiest courses.
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Chick Evans
St. Louis Golf Club
Second Is Stake in First Mix
The Seattle Indians close their road trip with a key game against Sacramento. Duke may start Harry Gardner on the mound, while Paul Fittery could be selected for the Yippers. Bill Stumpf returns from injury as Seattle battles for second place behind Francisco’s lead.
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Harry Gardner
Hig Hurling Bet
Paul Fittery
Bill Stumpf
Jain
Bill Patterson Winsterzil
Bill
Altho
Sacramento
Seattle
Francisco
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