McCredie plans to sell Portland franchise and possible manager move
Rumors center on Walter McCredie, Beavers manager, selling the Portland Coast league club at season end and possibly returning to the majors as a manager. Eastern base ball circles speculate he could pilot the Detroit Tigers next year in the American league, after Hughey Jennings. McCredie has 15 years on the Coast and major league outfield experience with Brooklyn and Baltimore.
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McCredies
Portland
Rose City
Walter McCredie
The
Beavers
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Tribe Sweeps Tigers in Seattle Doubleheader
In Seattle the Tribe took both games of a day doubleheader to surge in the race, closing the series to 4-2 with a 4-2 lead in the last game. Roy Francie and Al Demaree pitched well as Ray started before the home crowd, delivering a solid debut. Bohne Eldred Kenworthy Stumpf powered the lineup with a homer and three-baggers while the defense held with two solid nine-inning efforts and no errors.
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al Demaree
Young Ray
Seattle
Rday
Ver
Ceam
RLI
Willie Mitchell
Bohne
Murphy
Orthy
Johnny Mitchell
Wares
Roy Francie
Ray
Texas
Tigers
Vernonite
Essick
Smallpool
Walter
Eldred
Kenworthy
Stumpfi& Clout
Murdub
Super
Afi
Ray Francis Snares Spotlight In Sunday Baseball Game
Ray Francis delivered a strong showing as the Smwashes faced Ernie Schorr and his return, proving his value as a left handed pitcher in a Sunday matchup. Francis impressed with his control and effectiveness, meeting the team’s need for a reliable southpaw.
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Ray Francis
Ernie Schorr
Francis
Pope Finishes Third In Discus Finn Wins Marathon
At Antwerp on August 23, Hannes Kohlemainen of Finland won the marathon in a world record time of 2 52 95 45 as Losaman of Estonia placed second. The American team finished fourth in the 1600-meter relay and several swimmers and boxers earned podium spots amid a crowded track and field program.
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Finn
Antwerp
England
Hannes Kohlemainen
Finland
Losaman
Esthonia
Organ
Linder
Mellor
America
Duke Kahanomoku
Merxevitch
Canada
Manting
Holland
Logania
Jacobsen
Norway
Walker
South Africa
Hartman
Graham
Richard
France
Hebrantsa
Belgium
Herschman
Fynetder Peterson
Denmark
Zivac
Digimero
Rampignop
Paddock
Sweden
Italy
Bathonia
New Zealand
Australia
Luxemburg
Star Finals Preview As Mount Baker Meet Qualifiers Gather
The Star city swimming preliminaries at Mount Baker and Green Lake drew large crowds. Finals set for Crystal Pool Tuesday at 7 30 p m with bronzes for firsts and ribbons for seconds and thirds. Admission is five cents and officials will select final judges for the event.
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Star City
Mount Baker
Green Lake
Bronse
Oaks Open Final Series at Home With Strong Opposition
The Oaks eye the final series after a long home stand. Key hitters Guisto Knight Miller Willie and Cooper lead the lineup as they prepare to battle any top team in the league.
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Oaks
Guisto
Knight
Miller
Wilie
Cooper
Beattie Club Eyes Rise After Sluggish Period
Beattie's club sits at the 500 per cent mark for the first time in weeks as hopes rise for a string of wins next week. Bob Nixon returns from a stint in the Beattie P J league and nears 200 batting average in Class B. Carl Zamrock is nearly sidelined for the season while the magician recovers from tonsil surgery and will miss time before return.
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Beattie
Bob Nixon
New Man to Replace Savage at New Mexico Gridiron
Roy M. Johnson, former University of Michigan football star, engages to replace Tony Savage as coach of the University of New Mexico grid team. Johnson, a Michigan graduate and holder of the interscholastic shotput record, was a WWI first lieutenant, Croix de Guerre recipient, and played center on Michigan’s 1919 squad.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Roy M. Johnson
University of Michigan
University of New Mexico
Tony Savage
Johnson
Michigan
Marathon Swim Planned After City Meet Success
Following Saturday preliminaries, The Star plans a two mile marathon in a local lake for next season. The event will run in addition to the regular Star city swimming meet.
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Star City
Star
Bill Rodgers Ill in Sacramento Baseball Club
Sacramento manager Bill Rodgers lies critically ill at his home after returning from Los Angeles where he spent a week ill. Doctors have not disclosed the diagnosis, but a Los Angeles physician reportedly called it walking typhoid. A city league bowlers meeting is set for August 26 at the Ideal Bowling Alleys to elect officers and discuss plans for the season.
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Sacramento
Cal
Bill Rodgers
Sacramento Ball Club
Rodgers
Los Angeles
Trin Speaker
Harry Lunte
Pusk von Lunte
Indians
Johnny Dobbs
The
Pelicana
Speaker
Lante
Q . Big
Var don and Ray Win in Chicago Exhibition Play
Harry Var don and Edward Kay defeated Chick Evans and Robert A. Gardner to extend their winning streak against western amateurs. The English duo had earlier fallen to Eddie Loos and Leo Diegel 3 and 2 in the morning. Los Angeles teams opened a double bill with a victory. Scores were not fully readable.
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Chicago
Harry Vardon
Edward Kay
Chick Evans
Robert A. Gardner
Eddie Loos
Leo Diegel
Los Angeles
Senators
Mount Baker Captures First Mix in Junior Series
Mount Baker defeats Felix 4 to 3 at Walla Walla field to take the opening game of the Star Junior baseball title series. Key plays include Kringle and Liedtke singles, a Peters error, and a crucial triple by Patterson. Felix rallies in the ninth but falls short as both hurlers struggle late. Mount Baker leads series 1–0 with game two at Columbia field next Sunday.
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Felix Club
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Thorburn
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Mount Baker Grounds
Columbia Field
Seattle Coast League
Felix Club Wins Narrow Title Game In Eddyville
FA Sewift returned from the North to play right field as the frest title game featured Purley Patterson as the real star with a double a triple and five trips. The Felix club rode a Nuamd run to the fifth inning as Sworsky started a rally with Thorburn and Roberte delivering near misses. Patterson Kringle Larsen and Tiedtke powered the Winners with Larson totaling three singles.
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Pelix Clush
Harter
Frest
Purley Patterson
Littl
Felder
Felix
Nuamdrun
Sworsky
Thorburn
Seoend
Roberte
Mt Baker
Patterson
Kringle
Larsen
Tiedtke
Larson
Box Score Highlights From Coast League Pairings
Players named Owen Roberts and “Tweet” Frieell stood out as city junior baseball action unfolded. Roberts handled fielding well despite limited practice due to work at Srequalmie, while Frisell led off and reached base in all four plate appearances with two stolen bases and a single. Kohler struck him out on a steal attempt, Miller filled in at second, and Shabro caught. Remaining eligibility notes indicate Hoyer and Abner could join if games extend to three, with Letty Hughes delivering solid defense at first.
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I. Mitchell
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Ban Prancieco
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Suete
Lang
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Smith
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Salt Lake
Elenih
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Ei Stumpf
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Cook
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Cleveland
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New York
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Kohler
Mr. Baker
Krinle
Larson
Hoberta
Troepple
Kheedy
Ackelaon
Davia
Privetlt Ih
Kotter
Carl Mays Won't Retire From Baseball
New York August 25 Carl Mays pitcher for the New York Yankees will not retire from the game. He appeared on the field Saturday for the first time since Monday when he delivered the pitch that fatally injured Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman.
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New York
Carl Maya
New York Yankees
Maya
Ray Chapman
Cleveland
Leonard to Box Fitzsimmons in Madison Square Garden
New York August 23 Eddie Fitzsimmons will box Benny Leonard lightweight champion at Madison Square Garden on September 17 marking boxing’s return under the new New York law. Fitzsimmons accepted 15000 dollars Leonard 50000 in a 15 round decision bout following Fitzsimmons victory over Lew Tendler in Philadelphia.
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Eddie Fitssimmons
Benny Leonard
Madison Square Garden
New York State
Fitzsimmons
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Leonard
Drake Is High Man At Shoot At Seattle Gun Club
Drake topped the regular funday shoot at the Seattle Gun Club with a high 48 of 50. Six shooters tied for second with 47 of 60.
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Drake
A. Drake
Seattle
Trambitas and McCarthy Start Work at Hite Arena
Local ring fans will see welterweights Trambitas and McCarthy in workouts this afternoon in Clay Hite's Arena Alex. Trambitas arrived from Portland Sunday morning and will spar Monday at 2 20. McCarthy arrives Monday at 3 15 PM and will train at the Arena sparring Frankie Jones. Other bouts include Sontag Jones Flores Jackson Madden Jensen Reynolds Kent.
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Clay Hite
Arena
Alex
Trambitas
Portland
Johnny McCarthy
Hite
South
Frankie Jones
California
Val Sontag
Macario Flores
Eddie Jackson
Lloyd Madden
Phil Jensen
Steve Reynolds
Fred Kent
Johnson and Griffin Win National Doubles Title
Willie Johnson and Clarence Griffin of San Francisco won the national doubles title in Boston defeating Willis Davis and Roland Roberta of San Francisco 6-2 6-2 6-3.
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Boston
Willie Johnson
Clarence Griffin
San Francisco
Willis Davis
Roland Roberta
Tunney to Fight in Seattle This September
Gene Tunney light heavyweight champion visits Camp Lewis and plans a Seattle bout in September. Friend Lawrence Boedker contacted local promoter Clay Hite to arrange a fight despite a damaged hand that held up a New Jersey bout with Marty Burke. Hite expects to sign with Frank Marmer after introductions at the ring event.
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Gene Tunney
A. E. FF
Camp Lewis
Seattle
Lawrence Boedker
Clay Hite
Tunney
Marty Burke
New Jersey
Hite
Frank Marmer
Pirates or Cardinals Favored By Turn Theory For Pennant
In six seasons the National League title has gone to six different clubs. The take your turn idea suggests the Pittsburgh Pirates or St. Louis Cardinals are likeliest to win the pennant this season.
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Pittsburg Pirates
St. Louis
Chapman Death Hits Indians Infield Hard
Chicago won again in the American League as Ray Chapman’s death devastates the Cleveland infield. Lunte, Dobbs, and Speaker scramble to fill the shortstop role with Evans, Gardner, and Sewall among options as Lante and others are pressed into action to sustain the pennant chase.
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Land Indians
Cleveland
Rayman
Cincinnati
Speaker
Evans
Larry Gardner
Sewall
Pelicans
Indians
Series Expected Between Eastern Champs and International Pennant Winners
It is expected a series will be arranged between the Eastern league champions and the International league pennant winners late in September. The Eastern season ends September 12 and the International on September 19.
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