Mack's Athletics Seen as Best Bet for American Pennant
A 1909 era profile portrays Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics as the likely American League champions. It highlights Mack’s reshaping of the roster with veterans replaced by young players, steady pitching, and a disciplined training regimen aimed at contending against Detroit and other rivals. The piece lists players by origin, age, height, and weight, emphasizing the team’s depth and future potential.
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Mack
Mack Pan Amile
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Hairy Little Man and Midget Shake Hands at Circus
A midget performer and a chimpanzee from Barsum and Bailey's circus greet fairgoers. The scene showcases a rare meeting between a tiny performer and the world’s remarkable chimpanzee, drawing amusement from onlookers and highlighting the circus’s unusual acts.
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Barsum and Bailey’s Circus
Auto Ordinance Tries To Regulate City Traffic
The new traffic ordinance takes effect and bans parking on James Cherry and Columbia cross streets between Post Street and Third Avenue. Cars must park parallel to the curb and be supervised, and under 17 may not drive. The article notes many cars violate provisions and urges vigilant policing.
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Colombia
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Thirday
Cherry St
Columbia St
Motorcycle speed meet slated at Madison Park
The Madison Park speedway will host a local motorcycle club speed meet tomorrow afternoon with ten races ranging from one to fifteen miles. A large number of experienced riders have announced their intention to compete in the events.
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Madison Park Speedway
Vancouver House Team Racing Toward Prospects
Breen, Vancouver’s last first base man, went four times to the plate with three hits or chances, while Art Henning resigned to return to White Bluffs to sell land. Henning had little intent of sticking in pro ball, but critics say with more seasoning he could compete. Seattle and Vancouver meet this afternoon with Bill Chinault likely to pitch for the locals. Engle, once with Seattle, sided with his old teammates yesterday.
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Vancouver
Art Henning
White Bluffs
Henning
Jack
Henning Sag
Washington
George Engle
Seattle
Indians Cracking Tacoma Pitching, Tigers Struggle
Engle has defeated the Weeds two or three times since his debut and won each game. Spokane is faring poorly against the Tigers while Tacoma pitchers on the payroll yield to hard hitting Indians.
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Spokane
Tigers
Tacoma
Indians
General Sports: Bawreball Luminaries Stir Yet Frustrate
In a bustling season preview local chatter runs wild about the league jumpers and Empire State rumors. Speculation swirls over Johnson Woodman and Sammy Arthur’s nanny while trades unfold with Luderous for Foxen and questions loom about Cubs ownership and young players Bwacina and Smith in the fall lineup.
Papke Signs 20 Week Fight Contract With Promoter
Chicago August 20 Billy Papke the Alabama thunderbolt... Wait: opponent names withheld. Papke under a 20 week contract with Australian promoter Hough Melntosh. Under the agreement Papke will fight twice in England and five times in Australia.
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Cyticago
Billy Papkea
Alinda Thunderbolt
Hough Melntosh
Papke
England
Australia
Melntosh
Idaho Bars Reno Fight Picture to Curb Morality Wave
Boise Aug 20 Idaho denies exhibition of a Reno fight picture by a state order aimed at suppressing the growing morality wave. Governor J rady said the reproduction would not be tolerated within Idaho, reflecting tightening controls similar to actions in other states.
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Boise
Idaho
Jeffries Johnson
J. Rady
R. HE inset. 8 Mats Vor actecscdecces 8
Inset item shows 8 mats, 0 Batterieke firm names, Ford and Sweeney referenced in the obscure list.
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Sweeney
Beavers Edge Weeds in Fifth Inning Tilt
Vancouver Beavers defeat Weeds 7 6 in Spokane on August 10 as Hinkle yields three hits and two runs in a rough fifth. Seattle scores once on Engle's three singles while Engle holds steady elsewhere. Batteries Engle and Lewis for Beavers Hinkle and Hemenway for Weeds.
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B.C
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Kinkle
Seattle
George Engle
Hinkle
T Es Wine
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Lewis
Hemenway
Herman to Get Chance to Fight in Los Angeles
Seattle lightweight Herman said he has a chance to fight before Tom McCarey’s club in Los Angeles after announcing a comeback. He telegraphed a challenge to Tom Jones, Wolgast’s manager, and to Ad himself.
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Chance Kid Herman
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Tom McCarey
Los Angeles
Tom Jones
Wolgast
Tager
Lipton Letter Calls for New International Challenge
A short note urges starting another agitation for an International challenge for the America's Cup and asks Tommy Lipton to take notice.
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Tommy Lipton
Indians Win Pitching Duel In Spokane
McCamment pitched for Spokane as the Indians edge Tacoma 2 to 2 in a drawn out duel. Both sides fought hard with solid pitching and defense, while Spokane held the key moments late to secure the win. In other notes the Boston Americans trade infielders Lord and McConnell to the White Sox for third baseman Partel and pitcher Suit. A Dance at Dreamland tonight.
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Rowkenfield
Mevrena Ri Occa
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Boston Americans
Barry Lord
Ambrose McConnell
Chicago White Sox
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