Braves Open New Park Sets Attendance Record
Boston August 19 194? Attendance records fell at the Braves first game in their new stadium as Rudolph pitched for the champions against St Louis. Officials estimated 46 000 to 47 000 spectators with 32 000 paid while thousands stood and more fans were turned away. Clark Griffith pitched the first ball to George King who are noted as boon companions.
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Boston
Braves
Rudolph
St. Louis
Sto
Clark Griffith
Washington Club
George Tings
Gunboat Wins in San Francisco Bout Outcome
In New York on August 19, Hemple of San Francisco was outfought by Smith in seven of ten rounds of a late eight bout, with Hemple totaling 184 points.
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New York
Hemple
San Francisco
Smith
Giants Star Fred Given Release After Seven Years
Fred, famed New York Giant, has been granted his unconditional release. He spent seven seasons with the Giants.
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York
Fred
New York
Giants
Pacer William Sold for 35000 in Chicago Buyer Report
Cleveland report states champion pacer William has been sold for 35000 to K G Billings of Chicago and New York officials report. The sale price and buyer details appear in today’s dispatch.
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Cleveland
William
Champion Pacer
K. G
2 Mack Becomes a Grand
A brief note hints at 2 Mack achieving grand status, but details are unclear and no additional context is provided.
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Mack
Pitcher Gene Dale Sparks New Baseball Interest
Baseball needs a fresh discovery to revive fan interest. Gene Dale of the Cincinnati Reds introduces a round house slow curve that swoops unlike typical slow balls. His unique fooler has drawn Cincinnati fans and inspired rivals to imitate, potentially igniting a new era of excitement for the sport.
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Grover Alexander
Smoky Joe Wood
Gene Dale
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Alexander
Wood
Cincinnat
Rickey pursues college players to cut costs for Browns
Branch Rickey, manager of the Browns, uses a Connie Mack style to target amateur stars in their growth areas. Former college coach Rickey gets first shot at many players, saving salaries while assembling a competitive team.
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Branch Rickey
Browns
Connie Mack
Rickey
Potatoes Prices Paid by Wholesale Dealers Reported
Market report shows action in the potatoes trade with wholesale dealers for vegetables and fruit cited. The brief notes price levels and market movement, reflecting demand and supply dynamics in this commodity segment.
Plan Norway Tour heads to Seattle to aid hospital
A progressive Tour of Norway is planned in Seattle by the Norwegian Hospital association for September 4 to raise funds for a charity hospital. Auto mobiles are sought to participate. The route starts at Norway hall near Boren and Virginia then to the Spelberg residence at 2212 18th Ave to view The Home of Bjornson and continues to homes linked to theatre and literary figures in Norway.
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Virginia
A. H. Spelberg
18Th Ave
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Theatrecareen
Greig
Drammen
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Ibsen
Red Sox Hold Pennant Hopes With Short Schedule
In Boston fans claim the pennant as the Red Sox have 14 games left to play in the West and expect to win at home. The caution notes that both the Braves and the Giants did most of their damage on the road when the pennant was near last year.
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Red Sox
Braves
Giants
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Jennings
Tigers
Tiger Fans Quit in Tacoma Gate
Vancouver club drew 400 paid admissions at Tacoma last Sunday. Bob Brown earned $60 from a 50-50 split of the receipts.
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Vancouver
Tacoma
Bob Brown
Engle Returns to Beavers as Veteran Pitcher
George Engle, a veteran pitcher with past service to Seattle Vancouver and Aberdeen, has rejoined the Beavers in a return arrangement.
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Seattle
Vancouver
Aberdeen
The
Beavers
Family of Former President Taft to Visit Seattle
Mrs. William Howard Taft and Miss Taft, wife and daughter of the former president, will arrive in Seattle on August 25 en route to California via the Canadian Pacific. They will return for the American Bankers' Association meeting on September 9, when Taft is to address the group.
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California
Canadian Pacific
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Association
Lundberg Truss Offers Free Trial to Prove Superiority
The Lundberg Truss promotes its construction system by offering a free trial to demonstrate its claimed superiority. The campaign emphasizes tangible results and confidence in performance to attract potential customers.
Tiger Leaders Have a Quarrel
Tacoma Aug 19 Russ Hall former Seattle shortstop and bench manager of the Tacoma baseball club resigned after a clash with McGinnity over control of player management. Hall said there can't be two managers on a team and quit immediately.
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Russ Hall
Seattle
McGinnity
Hall
Keefe Wins In 11 Inning Bout In Spokane
Spokane comes from behind to defeat the Reavers in an 11 inning game, final score 6 to 6. Keefe and Brenegan duel on the mound with Colwell and Cheek behind the batteries for Spokane.
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Spokane
Boer Tele Vroouvoe Cacveceachass
Brenegan
Colwell
Cheek
Baseball Results Across Leagues and Cities
Baseball scores from the National American and Federal leagues show Boston defeating Mt. Louis 3 1, Chicago 9 Brooklyn 6, Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 1 New York 1. American league Chicago 2 Boston ?. Cleveland 2 Washington 6 Detroit 4 Philadelphia 1. Federal Pittsburgh 13 Brooklyn 6 Kansas City 2 2 Buffalo 2 3. American Association Minneapolis 6 Columbus 6 Milwaukee ?, Indianapolis 2 St Paul 6 Cleveland 4 Kansas City ?, Louisville 6.
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Mt. Lous
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Maffalo
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American Association
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Lyn Wee
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Tee Anmetee Oo
Sen Weewnee
Oakland
Vormon Oo
Ceeeeweaens
Uncle Sam Has Jobs to Offer Hop Pickers
The federal employment bureau in the Liberty Building invites several hundred men and women to register for hop picking near North Yakima. Hop picking may pay about 5 a day for a couple, with work also available harvesting fruit in Central Washington and later potato digging. The season starts September 1, and early registration is urged.
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Sports Bits From The Season Mix Of Golf And Baseball
Details from the U S Golf Association championships in Detroit on August 25 and various baseball mentions. Johnny Evers sticks with the Braves after his wife’s urging. Trade rumors include Willard v Johnson with a 25000 bet, and Reds leading batting and fielding despite last NL standings. Also notes on weather affecting records and oddball anecdotes about athletes and a golf joke.
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Ties Record That Stood 16 Years In One Game
George Cutshaw of Brooklyn tied a 16 year old mark by collecting six hits in six appearances against the Chicago Cubs on August 9. Clarence Beaumont of Pittsburgh added six singles against Washington ace Wiley Platt on July 22, 1899. The era notes many five for five performances with Ty Cobb once striking out his sixth time up after five singles.
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Brooklyn
Cutshaw
Chicago Cubs
Clarence Beaumont
Pittsburg
Wiley Platt
Washington
Ty Cobb
Walter Camp Reviews Northwest Football Talent
Walter Camp notes two strong American football centers on the Pacific slope Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. He cites Seo tion Occidental Pomona and USC returning to the American game, and praises coaching from Pipal Glaze and Stanton. He mentions Dobie at Washington, Stewart and Oregon State in a tie then loss, Beydek at Oregon, Bender at Washington State, Hahn at Whitman and Griffith at Idaho as promising for the region this fall.
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Pacific Slope
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Pacific Northwest
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Glaze
Stanton
Dobie
University of Washington
Stewart
Oregon Agricultural
al Tho
Beydek
Chicago
University of Oregon
Bender
Washington State
Hahn
Whitman
Griffith
Idaho
Giants Win Streak Bites Tigers 5th Straight Victory in Tacoma
Giants triumph 5th in a row at Tacoma as muffed fly ball by Bill Wilson and Peggy Barth two base hit drive in runs. Walter Mails returns for Tigers at Dugdale field amid cautious optimism and taunts from Walt Cadman.
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FE Smith
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Shaw
Barth
Hrooka
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dJobneon
Nye
Wilson
Rf Mokke
M“ McQuarry
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Dugdale Field
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Tealy
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Peggy Barth
Raymond and
Walt Cadman
Why Tige Roared Protest Over Spokane Player Rules
Tacoma officials protested Spokane for carrying extra men beyond league limits. With Bill Hogan injured, manager McGinnity sought to use Killilay released by Vancouver. McGinnity Brown rule barred release players from hiring by others, Farr balked, and Joe backed protests for revenge.
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Spokane
Bill Hogan
Tigers
McGinnity
Killilay
Vancouver
Brown
Farr
Joe
Borleske Named New Manager at Lincoln High Portland
Stanley Borleske of Spokane, former Michigan end, elected to fill Lincoln high school Portland vacancy after Vincent Borleske resigned. He has refereed games at Denny field and is a Sigma Alpha Epsilon member.
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Spokane
Hurry-Up
Yost
University of Michigan
Lincoln High School
Portland
Vincent
Borleske
Denny Field
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Merkle and Brainard Shine For Giants In Outfield Duo
The Brainard Merkle pair is proving effective for the New York Giants with Brainard at first base and Merkle in the outfield. Merkle is praised as a sensation in the garden and both players are hitting well, according to Western papers.
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Brainard-Merkle
New York Giants
Brainard
Merkle
McCarl Departs Vancouver For California Bet Auto Baseball Game
Cliff McCarl, Vancouver first baseman for two seasons, deserts the club to return to California and open an automatic baseball game. Gid dings, formerly of Aberdeen, takes his position. Bob gains strength through the deal.
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Vancouver
California
Giddings
Aberdeen
Bob
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