Record turnout at California for American football
Berkeley August 20. The University of California shows one of its largest football squads in history as preparations begin for the American game. A first and second team will form, with interclass series to follow, and coaching help from Pomona alumni McCullough Carpenter and Weon.
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Berkeley
University of Califor
Righy
John A. Stroud, Jr
Pew
Daseball
Fastern
Streed
Schaeffer
Pomona College
McCullough
Carpenter
Weon
Rowland Urges More Steals For White Sox
Rowland calls for more stolen bases for the American League and urges catchers to accept the odds favoring the runner. He notes many runners fail to steal due to improper technique and emphasizes keeping eyes on the pitcher’s feet.
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Rowland
Ty Cobb Predicts Tigers Ready for Red Sox and Braves
Detroit star Ty Cobb says the Tigers fear no Chicago White Sox and expect to contend with the Red Sox and Braves. He cites Boston as the strongest challenge, notes Detroit’s four reliable performers and the infield shape, and mentions rumored dissension in Carrigan’s ranks now resolved.
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White Sox
Ty Cobb
Boston
Tiger
Braves
Detroit
Red Sox
Carrigan
Tris Speaker
Polly Grimm Returns to Wrestling in Northwest Title Bout
Polly Grimm a former University of Washington football player returns to wrestling to claim the Northwest heavyweight title in an upcoming clash with Pat Bana in Butte Montana on Labor Day weekend.
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Polly Grimm
Western horses begin Exposition Handicap at inaugural meet
San Francisco August 20 A classy field of starters will break from the barrier in the exposition handicap the opening feature of the exposition race meet tomorrow The fastest thoroughbreds in the West are set to contend for honors in this premiere event.
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San Francisco
West
Tom McNamara Wins Western Open at Glen Oak
Tom McNamara of Boston wins the Western golf open at Glen Oak Country Club with a 304 for 72 holes. Clarence Sims has joined the St. Louis Americans giving them two Clarences and one Harold. the note adds a quip about Cecils or Algernons helping.
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Chicago
Tom McNamara
Boston
Glen Oak Country Club
Clarence Sims
St. Louis
Clarences
Harold
Cecils
Algernons
Sisler Rated Versatile Star Sees Season Find in Sisler
The article profiles George Sisler of the St Louis Browns as a versatile talent who plays infield and outfield, pitches, and even bats cleanup. It notes his early-season moves from first base to left field, then to pitcher, center field, and return to the field, highlighting his speed, power, and left handedness as the reason he has not yet settled at a single position.
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Brown Holmes
Arty Hofman
Cubs
Clyde Engle
Boston Red Sox
Dick Egan
Boston Braves
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Sisler
Stisler
Browns
Michigan University
Rickey
Sister
Ty Cobb
Northwestern league clubs near .500 finish likely
Every club in the Northwest league is likely to finish with a winning percentage above .500 as teams remain evenly matched. Spokane and Tacoma are slipping, while Aberdeen and Victoria have been dropped after losing far more games than they won, removing the dead wood.
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Aberdeen
Victoria
Seattle
T. Raymond
Indians
Vancouver
Baseball Chat Sparks Streets of 10-Cent Fandom
Detroit Tigers and Chicago Feds are discussed as 10 cent baseball faces a long run. Charley Weeghman balks at Reds buyout while fans pay extra for access. Various boxers and players are teased with nicknames and future matchups amid sports gossip and colorful quips.
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Charley Weeghman
Chicago Feds
Cincinnati Reds
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Plastered by Tuesday
National league results show Brooklyn 6 Chicago 6 and St Louis 4 Boston 1 with New York 1 and Pittsburgh and Philadelphia blanked in part. American league Detroit 6 Philadelphia blank, Washington 11, Cleveland 6, Boston 1. Coast league Portland 3 Salt Lake 1, Vernon 8 Oakland 6, San Francisco 16 Los Angeles 6. American Association Milwaukee Indianapolis blank, Minneapolis Columbus 2, Cleveland 8 Peel 8, Louisville 1-3, Kansas City 1. Federal/B reader Buffalo 6 Chicago blank, Newark 5, Pittsburg 6, St Louis 4, Brooklyn 3, Kansas City blank, Baltimore 1.
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If Raymond
Ss Shaw
Jehneon Itene Levine
Ene Ward
McQuarry
Hetfman
Metkie
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Maile
Cada
Metkie Mtolen
Levine
Stokke
Vancouver
Reit
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Washington
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Seer
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Pittsburgh
St Louis
Boston
Detroit
Portland
Saltate
Vernon
Oakland
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Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
Peel
Louleville
Kaneas City
Michigan Man to Aid California Football Team
San Francisco reports former University of Michigan star Dr. A W Smith has been hired as assistant coach for the University of California football squad. Smith is named as American star. Boxing notes are sparse with no heavyweight title prospect found for the week.
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San Francisco
A. W. Smith
University of Michigan
University of California
Smith
Jim Corbett
Giants Have An Off Day Beat 8 1 By Tigers
Seattle pennant chasers were beaten 8 to 1 at Dugdale field as Tacoma Tigers handed the Giants a rough exhibition loss. The setback sharpens the race for first place in the Northwestern league with Spokane leading and VancouverClosing in.
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Giants
Seattle
Dugdale Field
P. m
Tacoma Tigers
Tealy
Where They Come From Kid Williams Rise From Newsboy to Champion
Kid Williams bantamweight champion grew up in Baltimore as a newsboy. He ran away with a half dollar given by Sam Harris who later steered him to an athletic club. Harris helped Williams rise, and Williams now supports his mother and educates his brother and sister.
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Kid Williams
Baltimore
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
Harris
Wil
Liams
Williams
Mamaux Sings Irish Songs In Pittsburg Restaurant
Al Mamaux, Pirates pitching star, created a small sensation in Pittsburg when he sang Irish songs in a clear tenor voice at a local restaurant.
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Pittsburg
al Mamaux
Bulger says Phils have shown nerve in pennant scrap
Bozeman Berger credits the Philadelphia Phillies as the most consistent NL club this season. He notes Pat Moran has kept the Phillies steady while Braves Dodgers and Giants waver, making the Phils the team to beat as the pennant race tightens.
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PHILS
Braves
Dodgers
Giants
Phillies
Bozeman Berger
Pat Moran
Toe Hold Grows Stronger as Opposition Falters
A fragment suggests a movement or figure facing pressure renews strength rather than toppling. No clear names, places, or dates are provided, but the tone implies persistent resistance and consolidation of power or stance amid challenges.
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