World Sculling Title Decided in South Africa Match
Richard Arnstand of New Zealand retained the world single sculls title by defeating Ernest Barry of England on a 3.5 mile Zambesi river course above Victoria Falls Rhodesia South Africa. Barry endured travel and climate changes but was in good shape for the challenge. Arnstand won the title last spring by beating Webb on the Thames.
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Ernest Barry
England
United Prep
Capetown
Richard Arnset
New Zealand
Ernest Garry
Zambesi
Richard Arnat
New England
Victoria Falls
Rhodesia
South Africa
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Arnst
Webb
Thames
Joss Pitches His Comrades to Victory in Vancouver
Joss pitched a masterly game for the Weeds holding the Beavers to three hits as Vancouver won 3 to 2. Jeppsen was stung for four sefe tches, but calm support from teammates kept Seattle to two errors and two tallies. President Lucas watched from the grand stand as Vancouver earned the win.
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Vancouver
B.C
Joss
Weeds
Beavers
Jeneen
Seattle
Lucas
A Fine Chance to Buy Football Gear and Bags
A store advertises closeout pricing on remaining football clothing and several soiled punching bags to clear space for fall stock. It touts high grade goods with guaranteed quality and mentions the Dart rubber core golf ball as a stocked item. Sri Speers Sons 4.
Cohn's Indians Wallop Tacoma In Big Win
The Cohn's Indians defeated Tacoma in a decisive game marked by strong hitting and solid defense. Star players led the offense as the visitors pulled away in the later innings for the victory.
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Cohn's Indians
Wallop
Tacoma
New Football Rules To Revolutionize The Game
New rules proposed by the rules committee for 1919 introduce four 16 minute periods with short intermissions and strict field rules. The flying tackle is banned, tackles must be made with a foot on the ground, and forward passes require spacing from the line of scrimmage.
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New York
Ketchel Lang Fight Called Off In New York Amid Rumor
Charles J. Meegan reports to the New York Morning Telegraph that Ketchel may have faced a staged bout plan against Lang. Ketchel refused a $5,090 guarantee from Hugh McIntosh to prevent foul play and withdrew due to illness from a cat bite turned infected.
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Lang Ketcher
New York
Charles J. Meegan
New York Morning Telegraph
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Ketchel
Treadway
Lang
Wilson Mixner
Hugh McIntosh
McIntosh
Berger says Jeffries not doped before July 4 bout
Sam Berger, manager of former champion Jeffries, dismisses rumors of doping before the July 4 fight. He calls the idea a joke and recalls talk of a supposed plot to affect Jeffries, noting mental collapse occurred days prior but denies involved parties had any role.
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Ban Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Sam Berger
New York
Jeffries
Herger
Samuel
Jett
Wolgast Stricken With Malaria Fever Plans Return
Cadillac, Michigan, Augie Wolgast, lightweight contender, is laid up with malarial fever and unable to meet Packy in Chicago for a potential bout. He expects two weeks of illness before traveling to Chicago to arrange a possible match at catch weights.
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Cadillac
Mich
Augie Wolgast
Tom Jones
Chicago
Packyland
Wolgast
Ithough
Packy
Buster Brown
Wrestling Dogs Hit the Ring in Youngstown Show
Mide Out trains two dogs Joe and Dick into wrestling performers in Youngstown. The pair, praised for honesty and skill, perform with muzzles, harnesses, and a human trainer, drawing interest from vaudeville and animal show owners despite offers from buyers.
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Lake
Youngstown
Ideout
Joe
Athletes Get New Portland Club House Plan
Portland project to replace the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club house lost in July fire will begin soon. A 200000 bond funds the construction of a larger facility expected to finish within 1109 months, reflecting a major upgrade for local sportsmen and community events.
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Portland
Ore
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club
Frisco Boy Wins National Clay Court Tennis Title
Melville H Long of San Francisco becomes the first national clay court champion by sweeping W Merrill Hall 6 0 6 0 6 1 in Omaha. Long and McLaughlin previously toured Australia for the Davis Cup, where the Americans, despite losses, displayed strong play in the first national clay court championship held at the Omaha Field Club.
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Melville H. Long
MelvIlle MH. Long
San Francisco
Omaha Field Club
W. Merrill Hall
New York
McLaughlin Long
Australia
Brookes and
Wilding
Omaha
Gans Early Fight Pay Sparks Aviation Rumors
The late boxer Joe Gans earned just six dollars from his first bout though his estate is valued at ten thousand and his career likely brought him about three hundred thousand. The piece notes aviation coverage as sports and hints at gambling reforms from Saratoga and Governor Hughes.
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Joe Gans
Wild Pitches Boost Beattie Turmoil in Northwest League
Jimmie Adams slumps end, then he regains form under Bob Brown as Beattie faces trades and lineup reshuffles. The Tigers threaten Spokane for second, while Tacoma and Vancouver chase, with Bonner’s shutout of Tacoma and Joss’s strong Beattie effort highlighting a rocky pennant race in the Northwest league. Jonas shines, hinting at top twirler status.
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Jimmie Adams
Beattie
Bob Brown
Hob
Adams
Lefty Miller
Adame
Brown
Tigers
Spokane
Andi
Tacoma
Vancouver
Beavers
Harvester Sets Another Record at Fort Erie
Harvester driven by Ed Geers set a new world record for one mile at Fort Erie, finishing in 2 02, surpassing Crescens record by a quarter second. The track is described as a slower surface.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Harvester
Ed Geers
Fort Erie
Majestic Theatre Free Tickets Ad Draws Names
The Star classified columns announce two free tickets at Majestic Theatre. Names are drawn from the directory and may include readers. A wage and a good show at the Merello are also mentioned along with a cue to read The Star classifieds and get the habit.
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Merello
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