Old-time California boxing stars seen in recent action
The article notes Willie Ritchie Joe Rivers and others like Frankie Burns and Frank Barbeau returning to form on the Coast. It mentions Hirings and show plans, trials for opponents, and potential bouts in Seattle with figures such as George Wagner and Joe Benjamin. It also references Abe Beattle and Kilbane history and Boston Red Sox pennant context.
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California
Willie Ritchie
Joe Rivers
Willie
Y McCarthy
Willie Hoppe
Oakland
Frankie Burns
Frank Barbeau
Fred Winsor
Los Angeles
Frank
Seattle
Walter Cox Drives in Three Winters at N.R.
Walter Cox drove three victors to the tape at North Randall yesterday and then lost while piloting Mabel Trask. United Press Leased Wire report from Cleveland dated August 18 explains Cox’s performance in the event.
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Walter Cox
N.R
United Presse
Cleveland
North Randall
Mabel Trask
Browne Defeats Bjurstedt in Boston Tennis Match
Mary Browne of California defeated Molla Bjurstedt noted Norwegian net star in Boston yesterday. The match was reported by United Press Leased Wire.
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Mary Browne
Molla Bjurstedt
United Preas
Boston
California
Shipbuilders Beat All-Stars In Charity Diamond Clash
The Shipbuilders team, featuring league stars, defeated Tenley Raymonds All-Stars 2 to 2 in a hard fought game at 15th and Jefferson. Proceeds from the contest benefit the P.I. army athletic fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenley Raymond
All-Stars
Jefferson
P.I. Army Athletic Fund
Wilhelm and Straight vie for Oregon state golf title
Rudolf Wilhelm and J. R. Straight of the Portland Golf Club clash in Gearhart Oregon for the state golf championship. The match pits two leading players against each other with the title at stake in today’s contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Gearhart, Ore
Rudolph Wilhelm
J. R. Straight
Portland Golf Club
World speed demons set to challenge records in New York
Three top racers Barney Oldfield Ralph De Palma and Louis Chevrolet gather at Sheepshead Bay New York for a three cornered event that could yield world records from 1 to 25 miles The race may reveal new engine ideas as De Palma uses a new airplane type motor and Oldfield and Chevrolet are said to hold surprise plans amid wartime racing declines.
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New York
Sheepehead Hay
N. Y
Barney Oldfield
Ralph de Palma
Louis Chevrolet
de Palma
United States
Oldfield
Chevrolet
Baseball results feature varied scores across cities
fragmented OCR shows multiple game results with teams including New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago and Boston. scores appear irregular but include Detroit 4 Washington and Cleveland 1 plus Houston 5.
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American Trague Son
Crigamo
Bcccrsssens
Maston - Etecaets
Cleveland
Detroit
York
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Hoseton
Bargain Matinee Is Bill This Afternoon
Ames and Duthie and Skinner Eddy and the Dry Dock crew are set to furnish a double header this afternoon in the Shipbuilders league at Seattle ball park 15th and Jefferson.
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Ames
Duthie
Skinner & Eddy
Seattle Ball Park
15Th
Jefferson
Many Prizes Up for Star's Bicycle Race
The Seattle Star reports a Labor Day bicycle race with over 25 entries, longer than last year. Early entrants get low numbers and front starting spots. prizes include an Excelsior bike and various tires, bells, and accessories from local dealers and tire companies.
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Seattle Star
Altho
B. F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company
Goodrich
Inet
Piper & Taft
New Outfielder Hilly Rafter Joins Yankees Roster
The New York Yankees sign the new outfielder Hilly Rafter. Rafter, a robust all around athlete from Syracuse University, previously played for the Troy club in the New York State League.
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The
Yanks
Hilly Rafter
Billy
Syracuse University
Rafter
Troy Club
Endurance bicycle race permit noted for Labor Day
A guardian certifies permission for a boy to participate in the endurance bicycle road race on Labor Day morning. The fragment references a parent or guardian and the rider's age and birth year, with a tone from a local notice or announcement.
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Meatiin Mtars
Old Joe Slump Is on White Sox Club Now
Old Joe Slump On White Sox Club Now reports the team’s batting slide with Happy Felsch and Huck Weaver among the few regulars hitting above .200 as Eddie Collins and Joe Jackson compete near .270s. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker lead the majors, while White Sox pitchers struggle against the league leaders.
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Old Joe
White Sox
New York
Happy Felsch
Huck Weaver
Eddie Colling
Joe Jackson
Sox
Rob Russell
Henry Kauff
Federers
Eddie Rousch
Cincinnati
Rousch
Kauff
Cruiee
St Louis
Three Pitchers Sold to St Louis Nationals
Little Rock has sold pitchers Robinson Tincup and Knight to the St. Louis Nationals. Tincup a Cherokee Indian, attained fame by pitching a perfect game against Birmingham, with no opposing runner reaching first base.
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Cardinals
Little Rock
Robinson
Tincup
Knight
St. Louis Nationals
Birmingham
No Outdoor Fights in New York State
Boxing promoters faced a setback as the State Boxing Commission refused to grant licenses for outdoor bouts in New York State. The decision blocks planned events and upholds restrictions on outdoor boxing licenses.
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New York State
New York
State Boxing Commission
Sweeley Excels in Traps Like Yost Era Star
Ex Michigan grid star J. M. Sweeley, famed under Coach Yost and Wee Willie Heston, now shows equal prowess in trapshooting and will enter the G A H shoot this year. Lonnie Austin wed Mary K. Davis and left for a Packard honeymoon. Forreat Cady of the Boston Red Sox is the tallest catcher and regarded as the club’s best at present.
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J. M. Sweeley
Yost
Michigan
Wee Willie Heston
Lonnie Austin
Mary K. Davis
Lonnie
Packard
Forreat Cady
Boston Red Sox
To Tacoma Through the West Pass And 8 Tacoma and Indianapolis
Services operate from Colman Dock every two hours after 7:00 A M for Tacoma direct routes.
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Tacoma
West Pass
Cove
Ollala
Lisa Beula
Spring Beach
Indianapolis
Colman Dock
Lawyers' Tourney Opens at Jefferson Park
The lawyers handicap golf tournament kicks off next week at Jefferson Park with 18 hole match play games and finals 36 holes. Awards include a silver cup and W. W. Reed challenge cup with prizes for runner up and finalists. Publicity lists entrants and handicaps, committee on arrangements led by W E Froude Alpheus Byers and Marion Edwards.
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Jefferson
Jefferson Park Links
U. S. Golf Association
W. W. Reed
W. E. Froude
Alpheus Byers
Marion Edwards
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Ralph Depalma
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Queen Anne Ave
Arthur Vanderlip
Jay Beagle
Third Ave
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Nob Hill
Irving Orr
45Th Ave
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Spruce St
Warren Allen
29Th Ave. S
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29Th Ave N
George Matheson
10Th Ave. N. E
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Winslow
92Nd St. N. W
Thomas Veale
First Ave. N
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Edwin Breda
26Th Ave. N
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George James Henry
Howard Ave. N
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26Th Ave
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Secona Ave
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G. McK. McClelland
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G. Munn
F. & Bayley
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Chief Meyers
Brooklyn
Boston Braves
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City of Angeles
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