Seattle to stage annual Green Lake swimming meet
Seattle Public schools will hold a big swimming meet at Green Lake Wood Park on Wednesday. About seven boys and seven girls are expected to receive certificates for meeting five of the requirements, including a half mile swim. Events are split by gender and by public swimming class participants, with some open races for all Seattle public school students.
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Chance for Young Cyclists to Earn Prize Bike Saturday
The Star announces a bike racing day around Green Lake boulevard with events for all ages. The 12 mile race for 16 and under offers a $60 bicycle prize, plus a 3 mile race for under 12 and a 14 and under division. A 15 mile free for all allows racing bikes.
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Browns Favorites Club in St Louis
In St Louis on August 25 the Browns’ steady play keeps them popular in the city while Cardinal changes stir disfavor. Secretary Robert Finn Manager James Burke and Philip Ball are cited as building support, contrasted with Branch Rickey disposing of Cardinals for reasons.
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Mel Wolfgang Quits Quiz Baseball Deal in Peoria
A report from the manager states Mel Wolfgang refuses to slip into a class assignment and instead signs a deal with Rowland to move to Peoria.
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Mel Wolfgang
Rowland
Peoria
Willie Meehan Eyes Tough Route to Jack Thompson Fight
In San Francisco on August 25 Willie Meehan, seeking a bout with Jack Thompson, avoids fighting here to travel north. Louis Parente proposes a four round match with Ole Anderson for Meehan, while Meehan’s camp cites promises from Guy as a potential setup.
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Jack Thompson
San Francisco
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Chet McIntyre
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Jack Dempsey
South Park Dominates Wet Wash in City Amateur Sweep
South Park defeated Wet Wash 10 to 4 as Tippy Thompson pitched well for South Park. The win comes as 16 teams prepare for the city title series starting Sunday under The Star and Spaldings. Registration for rosters is due at Spaldings or The Star by Thursday, with 12 players per squad. Anadel vs Mercer A C game postponed to a weekday due to an excursion. Anadel travels to Port Townsend Sunday.
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Anadel Crew
Port Townsend
Pitcher Is Hit by Electric Ray
Cleveland pitcher Ray Caldwell was struck by a lightning-like flash during a rain delay while facing the Athletics. He was dazed for several minutes but returned to pitch the final inning as thunder crashed and players reacted with shock and awe. Caldwell reported feeling as if crackling with electricity after the hit.
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Stanford Cal Rugby Clash Possible at Stanford December 6
After a five year gap the Stanford and California rugby teams may renew their rivalry at Stanford on December 6 with a potential showdown affecting bragging rights and conference standings.
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Stanford
California
Seattle Star Bicycle Race Entry Form 1919
Entry blank shows an August 30 1919 Seattle Star bicycle race entry form. It lists race options by age and bicycle type with entry deadlines and parental consent requirements.
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Seattle Star
Local billiards results highlight city players on weekend
Jim Davia defeated Johnny Anderson in two of three matches at Brown and Hulen parlors by 25 to 14 and 25 to 15 with Anderson taking one 25 to 14. Shorty Shaw split two games with Art Carmody 25 to 24 and 18 to 20. Young Larson won five of seven against Curly Lindstrom, while Lloyd McCoy edged Art Carmody 25 to 22 at Second Ave. Johnny Gilroy split four with Kearney at Brown and Hulen, taking the first two 25 to 19 and Barney won the last two 25 to 15.
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Shorty” Shaw
Art Carmody
Young Larson
Curly” Lindstrom
Brown's
Yiloyd McCoy
Johnny Gilroy
Kearney
Gilroy
Barney
Oh Give Me Chance Says Raw Recruit
Wild Bill Donovan pilots the Jersey City team in the International circuit facing injuries and weak pitching this season. A new first baseman Murphy, over 200 pounds and six feet tall, struggled to hit while Donoville was sidelined with a leg injury. In Rochester Murphy slid into second but was ruled out by the umpire.
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Murphy
Tom Donoville
Rochester
Golf Entries and Local Meets Stir Pacific Northwest Scene
The Pacific Northwest Golf association championship in Spokane lists entrants with many names, highlighting a shift from Scotch names in past years. A bystander quips about absent Sandy MacDonald as the scorer notes the lineup.
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Stell
Fleager
Speirs
Novak
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Lager
Rudolph Wilhelm
Kilroy
Sweeney
Doran
Christian
Meinrich Schmidt
Sandy
Giants Will Win Pennant Says Brave Pilot
George Stallings predicts the Giants will capture the National League pennant after the record breaking Polo Grounds series. He praises Braves pitching depth with Daubert Groh and Roush as threats and notes current arms from 1914 era Macy, James, and others. Harvard and Cornell football notes appear in the same report.
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Roush
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Tyler
Bill James
Ring
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