Sailors’ Athletic Meet Plans Stir Seattle Ambitions
Plans move ahead for a Pacific fleet athletic event upon Seattle arrival September 12 led by Col. Inglis. A boxing tourney may be staged at Fort Lawton with fleet champions facing local boys amid broad hopes for stable high school facilities and a Crystal Pool swim meet.
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Pacific Fleet
Seattle
Altho
Col
Inglis
Fort Lawton
Crystal Pool
Sherwood
Fleet Athletic Committee
Col. Inglis
Public School Swimming Session at Green Lake
Public school swimmers will contest 11 events at Green Lake on Wednesday afternoon. The meet is open to city public school children and to those who completed the summer public swimming classes.
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Green Lake
Ruth Sets New AL Home Run Record in 1920s Run
Ruth boosted his American League mark with a long list of single season homers from April through August, surpassing Socks Seybold’s 16 for the Athletics. The record stands after a key blast at Comiskey Park off Dick Kerr and a string of 23 total homers.
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Babe. Ruth
Dick Kerr
Comiskey Park
Ruth
Seybold
Athletics
Mogridge
Yanks
Davenport
National Net Meet May Start Today
Fair weather favors the postponed opening of the national singles and doubles championship at Forest Hills New York with the tournament expected to begin this afternoon. Top American players are listed among the entrants as play opens.
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New York
Aum
United Press
Forest Hills
L. 1
Cubs Plan Strong Return for 1920 National Race
Cubs expect to rebound for the 1920 season under manager Fred Mitchell. The 1920 lineup includes Buck Herzog at second and Davy Robertson in center with Merkle and Herzog as additions. Despite lagging behind the Reds and Giants, the club touts pitching depth and a solid catching staff as a basis for a sharper campaign next year.
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Fred Turbyville
Cubs
Fred Mitchell
Flack
Hollacher
Herzog
Robertson
Merkle
Barber
Deal
Killifer
Buck Herzog
Davy Robertson
Mitchell
Reds
Giants
Cub
Shaner & Wolff Squad Tops Cigar Makers In Opener
Shaner & Wolff amateur team crushed the Mike Wright crew 5 to 0 at Woodland Park with Janikula shutting down the Cigar Makers on four singles. The club, opening city title action, meets the Alhambras at Liberty Park Sunday at 2 30. Ballard also beat the Hibernians 6 to 2 as South Park suffers losses ahead of the campaign.
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Shaner & Wolff
Clothiers
Mike Wright
Woodland Park
Janikula
Laughery
Mike Wrights
Ballard
Hibernians
South Park
Sheenaman
South End
Alhambras
Liberty Park
War Looming in Big Time This Winter
A brewing civil war in the American circuit will flare after the world series as magnates plan for next year. Ban Johnson faces inside pressure and a possible bid to unseat him in the National and American leagues. Minors threaten to clash with majors over star drafting rights, foretelling renewed tensions after the seasons close.
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Ban Johnson
Ban
Cincinnati
New York
Uoon
Dodgers Stage Unusual Double Play in Cincinnati
The Brooklyn Dodgers executed a rare double play in Cincinnati during August. Neale attempted to score from third after Otto Miller caught a foul ball. Kopf stood on first as Miller hurled to Johnston. Johnston’s quick return enabled Clarence Mitchell to tag Neale at the plate, completing the double play.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati
Neale
Otto Miller
Biresler
Kopf
Miller
Johnston
Johnson
Clarence Mitchell
Speaker I Returns as Cleveland Playing Manager
Aug 26 New York United Press reports Tris Speaker has become playing manager of the Cleveland Indians, following Nap Lajoie and Joe Birmingham. The shift reflects fan and player demand, as Speaker takes the helm amid prior managerial turnover with Fohl and other coaches contributing before his leadership. Rumors mention Gavvy Cravath and George Stallings as possible future changes.
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New York
United Preas
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Nap Lajoie
Joe Birmingham
Tria
Jim Dunn
Rooke
Cleveland Blues
Speaker
Lajoie
Napa
Blues
Charlie Somers
Joe
Lee Fohl
Fohl
Cleveland
Gavry Cravath
Altho
Philly
George Stallings
Double Play Noted as Season's First From C to 2B to P
The season records its first double play of the year starting with the catcher throwing to the second baseman and finishing with the pitcher. This sequence marks a notable defensive achievement in the early lineup.
M Gill backs Mullen for Seattle baseball leadership
McGill of the Indianapolis club and former Denver owner endorses Charley Mullen the new Seattle club leader. Mullen formerly managed Lincoln and McGill says he will be a good man in the league and a hit with the fans.
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Mays
Nehf
Douglas
Snyder
New York Giants
Domes McGill
Indianapolis
Denver
Charley Mullen
Seattle
Mullen
Lincoln
McGill
Unclear Phrase Sparks Debate on Parental Influence
A cryptic statement questions how parental bias shapes expectations and outcomes for a child, suggesting the influence of wishful thinking on decisions and guidance. The wording implies a critique of projecting desires onto a young person.
Carey May Potentially Replaced as Pirates Manager
Rumors say Hingo Deadek may quit as manager of the Pirates after a breakdown. Max Carey, star outfielder, is believed to be named manager for the Pittsburgh club. Carey and Cutshaw have jointly managed with Bezdek sidelined by illness.
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Hingo Deadek
Pirates
Max Carey
Pittsburg
Carey
Ccutshaw
Bezdek
Western Washington hunting rules and season updates
The state outlines June season concerns and late game laws for hunters. Open deer season begins October 1 in Western Washington with other species and dates noted for the region. Authorities plan deputy support and cross county efforts for trout egg collection and hatchery release.
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U. LH
Washington
Slickers Win City Junior Title After 13 Inning Classic
The Columbia Slickers outlasted the Kenton Colts 7 to 6 in 13 innings to claim the city junior baseball title. Womack homered and singled while Jack Frendall slapped a three base hit and three singles. Two misjudged fly balls allowed the winning run with two out.
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Columbia Slickers
Kenton Colts
Columbia
Scese
Womack
Jack Frendall
Slickers
The Star Bikes Races At Green Lake Carnival
The Star hosts a bike racing carnival at Green Lake Saturday with multiple age divisions and prizes. Events include a 15 mile free-for-all, a 9 mile youth race, a 3 mile for 12 and under, and a 6 mile youth race, all requiring stock bikes. Prizes feature bicycles, medals, a gold watch, and other gear from various manufacturers and dealers. Policemen will supervise. entries close Wednesday.
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Green Lake
Oman
Hoth
Seattle Bicyycle Dealera
United Cycle Trade Directorate
New Departure Manufacturing Company
Fyistel, Cenn
Bolipee Machine Company
Elmira
Dem Moster Company
Milwau Wis
Persone Manufacturing Company
Worcester
Mass
Chicago
Shelby
Erauw and Chain Oar
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Mossberg Company
Alttleborn
K & C Manufacturing
Jack Holland gives up ghost in Western
Oklahoma City Aug 26. Jack Holland admits his team fell from first to sixth place in the Western division after a tough loss.
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Jack Holland
Ghost
Oklahoma City
Okla
Pool Scores And Player Moves At Brown & Hu Len’s
Se sores Ms Se and Ms Cue played at Brown and Hulens yesterday. Davie beat Dr Lake in straight games 15 to 25 2a. Davie and Lake had strong runs. Gilroy defeated Davie 26 to 16 and 25 to 24 after a hot start. Gore topped Malen 200 to 104 with a 26 run. Win Gower won two from W F John. Southern beat Wallace 24 to 24 with a 7 point run. Borde edged Monte Carter 36 to 18 in three cushion. Andersen beat Kase 26 to %. Jack Holland resigns as club president. Elmer Benson takes over and may sell his Oklahoma City stake. criticism over recent defeats continues.
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Brown & Hulen's
Dim Davie
Dr. Lake
Der
Davie
Lake
Davis
Hie Waterloo
Johnny Gilroy
Gilroy
Jack Holland
Elmer Benson
Oklahoma City
Aberdeen WA Developments Promised With oil drilling drive
The Standard Oil Company backs a new Aberdeen subdivision sale claiming rapid profits. Aberdeen, on Grays Harbor, is highlighted for growing population, payroll, rail connections, three shipyards, mills, canneries, factories, and the city’s extensive street and sewer networks as oil drilling proceeds toward a first well.
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Wash
Standard Oil
City of Opportunity
Aberdeen City
Standard Oil Company
Asat
Grays Harbor
Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
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