Former athletic stars scattered across the globe
Harold Johnson chronicles a touring roster of past champions now pursuing new lives. Johnny Owens builds automobiles in Detroit and New York. Bernie Weters coaches Columbia athletics. judges, executives, and professionals fill roles from New York to Vermont. Some remain in sport while others enter law, business, consular work, or teaching.
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Harold Johnson
Yesteryear
Johnny Owens
Detroit
New York
Bernie Weters
Columbia University Athletics
Ferris Stable Rides 21 Miles to Track Distances
John Ferris owns 13 hangtails quartered at Windsor Canada after racing across Juarez Tia Juana New Orleans Juarez Reno and Windsor. Ferris claims his mounts traveled 200 starts over four tracks covering thousands of miles by rail in a single season.
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John Ferris
Windsor
Canada
Juarez
Tia Juana
Mexico
Ferris
New Orleans
Tina Juana
California
San Tego
Reno
Nev
Benny Leonard Wins 10 Round Fight Over Joe Azevedo
Benny Leonard, New York lightweight, clearly outboxed Joe Azevedo in a ten round bout at Saratoga Springs. Azevedo pressed the attack but failed to land effectively as Leonard dominated every round with superior speed and skill.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Benny Leonard
New York
Joe Azevedo
Azevedo
New Yorker
Walter C Hagen Wins Western Golf Championship
Milwaukee August 19 Walter C Hagen Rochester pro added the Western golf championship to his belt by finishing 72 holes at Blue Mound Country Club in 286 strokes Hagen clinched the title with steady chip and putt across the final round securing a commanding lead over his rivals.
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Milwaukee
Walter C. Hagen
Rochester
Hagen
Blue Mound Country Club
Japanese Net Star Reaches Final Set
Will Johnston and J Kumagae the Japanese tennis wizard reach the final of the Casino tournament in Newport R I Kumagae defeated Clarence J Griffin in the semi finals for the fifth time this season confirming a title bid with Johnston awaiting the final clash today.
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Newport
R. L
Will Johnston
J. Kumagae
Kumagae
Clarence J. Griffin
Griffin
One Minute Talks with Ballplayers
Selections from Jack Coombs Stuffy McInnis and Wheezer Dell provide insights on baseball life and pitching. Coombs discusses Brooklyn pennant hopes and the sport’s allure. McInnis stresses learning from the bench to study opponents. Dell recalls becoming a pitcher by accident and the common career path of major leaguers.
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Brooklyn
McInnis
Philadelphia Athletics
Anther
Bill Whoosit
Wheezer Dell
Brooklyn Nationals
Butte
Mont
Spokane Blast Stuns Tigers Pitcher in Wide Rally
In a surprising game, Spokane overwhelmed the Tigers with a strong late push. Sutherland, Baldwin, and Sheely stood out in a high energy matchup while Evans provided a lift off the bench. The crowd left upbeat about the next outing.
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Spokane
Lense Ees
Sutherland and
Baldwin
Sheely
Evans
Giants Still Win From Butte in Raw Exhibition
In Butte on August 19 Seattle won three straight over Butte with a 13 to 5 victory. Bill McIvor earned the win while Melver allowed 11 hits for Butte. Seattle led 4 0 in the first, 5 0 in the second, and 4 0 in the third as Bill Rose misplayed a popup allowing Butte a seventh inning run.
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Butte
Seattle
Bill McIvor
Melver
Bill Rose
Great Falls Beats Beavers 11-7 in Baseball Clash
Great Falls defeated Beavers with an 11 to 7 score in a game featuring pitchers Brown and Cheek for Great Falls and Kallio and Crisp for Beavers. Haworth contributed offensively as Vancouver notes show strong hitting from Palle and others.
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Great Falls
H. E
Vancouver
Great Palle
R. Brown
Cheek
Kallio
Crisp
Haworth
Alexander Hangs Up a New National League Record
NEW YORK August 19 By shutting out the Reds yesterday Alexander of the Phillies earned his 13th shutout win of the season and set a National League single season record for shutout games. He allowed seven hits and did not issue a walk or hit a batter. The previous mark of 12 was held by Alexander and Christy Mathewson.
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New York
Cleveland Alexander
Reds
Phillies
Alexander
Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
Merchant Prince Declares Evans the Perfect Golfer
A Chicago merchant prince praises Chick Evans in a book on golf, calling him the antithesis of vanity. The tribute notes his generous, pleasant demeanor, deeming fair play and friendship more lasting than winning.
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Merchant Prince
Evans
Alexander H. Revell
Chicago
Chick Evans
Earl Baird Loses Bout to Eddie Gleason in San Diego
Earl Baird of the Seattle Athletic club lost to Eddie Gleason, now with the Olympic club of San Francisco, in a lightweight bout in San Diego. Other results include Eddie Ryan defeating Danny Wardell, Monte Wolgast knocking out Tom Loutitt, and multiple decisions across 108 to 126 pound classes.
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Earl Baird
San Diego
Eddie Gleason
Cal
Earl Patrol
Seattle Athletic Club
Seattle
Gleason
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Eddie Ryan
Los Angeles News Boys’ Club
Danny Wardell
Blake
Philip Mata
Lawrence Kelly
Los Angeles A. C
Monte Wolgast
Tom
Loutitt
Multnomah A. C
Portland
Allen Bruce
Ralph Underwood
James Woodward
Walter Schiller
Anthony Sisto
Los Angeles Newsboys’ Club
Ray Harper
Charles Egan
Salt Lake City
Eddie Hughes
Welsh and White prepare for Labor Day title clash
Light weight champion Freddie Welsh and challenger Charley White focus on conditioning for a 20 round Labor Day bout in Colorado Springs. Welsh weighs 129 1 2 pounds on the scale as he tightens to 135 140 for the match while White endures an endurance march with Colorado guardsmen.
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Colorado Springs
Aug. W
Freddie Welsh
Charley White
Labor Day
Welsh
Denver
Freddie
White
Colorado
Golden
Local Market Prices Read Like Fragments of a Trading Board
A garbled listing shows prices for produce and livestock including grapes, honey, lettuce, ducks, hens, peaches, pears, turkeys, veal, peppers, pineapples, and apples. Prices vary by region with references to Yakima, Wenatchee, and California spots, reflecting a dated commodity price column.
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Valencia
Yakima
Florida
Sumner
Washington
Gravenstein
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Gravenstein
Wisconsin
White, New, Cal
Young America
White River
Eddie Hubbard Promoted for Tivoli Boxing Show
Followers of local boxing may see Eddie Hubbard, once a Seattle favorite, back in action at the Tivoli next Friday night. He has been training lately and claims his old-time form. Rolly Jones of Portland may fight Harry Casey on the same bill.
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Eddie Hubbard
Seattle
Tivoli
Eddie
Rolly” Jones
Portland
Harry Casey
Baseball scores from three cities and two games
The results show Philadelphia 3 over St. Louis 4, New York 4 over Cleveland 3, Washington 2 over Detroit 1, and Boston 6 over Chicago 11.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
James A Gilmore Visits Ebbets Field to View Cubs vs Dodgers
Ex president of the defunct Federal League, James A Gilmore, traveled to Brooklyn to watch Charley Williams Cubs play the Dodgers. He reflected on the Federal era, noting its did not reach major league status, while praising his own promotional impact and recalling Joe Tinker’s peak.
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James A. Gilmore
Federal
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyn
Charley Wiman
Cubs
Dodgers
Joe Tinker
You Know
Tinker
Chicago Whales
Gilmore
Whales
Chicago
Phillies
Red Sox
Mr. Gilmore
Cuba
Federals
St .68
Fortune
Jones
Browns
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New York State
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Barton S. Weeks
Mercury
Supreme Court
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Harry Brooks
Martin Sheridan
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A Vista Vineyards
Califor Chariny
Don Kelly
Speed Marvel
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Warren Schutt
Cornel Defancer
Europe
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Mel Shepard
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Ireland
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Johnny Hayes
New Jersey
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Carpi
Italy
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Pete Golden
Tewanima
Carlisle
Gwinn Henry
Texas
Jim Crowley
Henry St. Yves
Ira Davenport
New Mexico
Simon Gillies
Tom Tunney
Dutch Arnold
Alexander Grant
Hill School
Victor
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Jack Coombs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Spokane Wallops Tigers
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Dorando
GMB
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W. Cunningham
Eldred
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Raymond
T. Cunningham
Eo Rose
Grover
Lavin
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Roberta
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Healey
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Vet
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Mt Louis
Northern Pacific
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Yellowstone Park
National Park
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansan City
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J. O. McMullen
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Elliott
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Portland, Ore
Market Report
Oata
Puget Sound Oate
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Colman Dock
Port Gamble
Brinnon
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Potlatch
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Puget Sound Navigation Co
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