Indians to Meet Leaders
In the Coast League race San Francisco holds the lead with Seattle Sacramento and Vernon in a tight battle. Seattle must beat San Francisco to stay alive and Sacramento challenges Oakland for second as the finish nears. The article also weighs second baseman selections and notes financial struggles in minor leagues with several races still wide open.
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Leo H. Lassen
San Francisco
Sacramento
Seattle
Vernon
Los Angeles
Seals
Tribe
Oakland
Frisco
Portland
Oaks
Varsity Ball Squad Sets Sail for Yokohama Orient Tour
The University of Washington baseball team of 13 players along with Coach Leonard Allison and Manager Melville McInnis departed yesterday for Yokohama to begin a tour of the Orient facing leading college teams.
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University of Washington
Leonard Allison
Melville McInnis
Yokohama
Orient
Semi-Pro Baseball Elimination Series Planned
Arrangements for a semi pro baseball elimination series will be made at a meeting Monday. The meeting will be in charge of Howard Myrick of Spaulding's.
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Howard Myrick
Spailding’s
Cascade Amateur Show Promises Fast Boxing Card Tonight
The Cascade Athletic Club stages its first amateur boxing show at the new gymnasium 203 Collins block. Matchmaker Jimmy Malone has lined up a fast card tonight.
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Cascade Athletic Club
Rogers Wins by Knockout in Vancouver Bout
Frankie Rodgers of Seattle, welterweight, KO’d Vancouver’s Noodles Knox in the fifth round of a scheduled ten round match in Vancouver British Columbia last night.
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Vancouve
B. C
Frankie Rodgers
Seattle
Noodles” Knox
Vancouver
Star Swim Meet Final Meets Today at Lake Washington Canal
Blanche Sten moe of Green Lake won two prelim heats and is a top contender in the girls events as The Star swimming meet moves into finals this afternoon at 2 p.m. Events include men and women dashes, junior races, diving, life saving stunts, and a mile marathon. Finalists listed in ne Star must report to meet director Dad Henry by 1 15 p m.
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Blanche Stenmoe
Green Lake
Star
Lake Washington Canal
Ne Star
Dad” Henry
Kenworthy Delivers in Twelfth Inning Victory for Seattle
In Los Angeles on Aug 27, Bill Kenworthy hit a twelfth inning homer that sealed a 2 to 1 win for Seattle over Vernon. It was a tight game with Vernon scoring early but Seattle tying in the seventh as Brick Eldred reached on a first inning error and later score. Kenworthy delivered the decisive blow in the extra frame, with Seattle pitchers handling Vernon’s lineup after a tense matinee.
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Los Angeles
Bill Kenworthy
Seattle
Vernon
al Demaree
Brick Eldred
Iron Duke
Wistersil
Kenworthy
Apeneer
Erere
Demaree
Middleton
Vernon V.po. A
Bermith
Chadbourns
I Hyatt
Edington
Mannah
Zelder
Fisus
Bee
Zeider
Kenworthy Tworhhase
Hite
Smith, Spencer
Keecrifice
French
Smith
Wisterstl
Myatt
Dy Mitchel
Demaree Tases
Deghle
Ates
Walter Hagen Crowned Western Open Champion at Oakwood
Walter Hagen of Detroit won the Western Open at Oakwood club in Cleveland finishing 72 holes in 287, five strokes ahead of Jock Hutchison the British Open champion and last year's Western Open victor. Hagen secures his return to the national title scene after five years atop the golf world standings.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Oakwood Club
Jock Hutchison
Ball Stars to Come to Coast in California Winter League
A large group of major league stars will play in a California winter baseball league in San Francisco this season. Secretary Alfred Putnam of the San Francisco Seal announces signings, with Walter Johnson expected to be the marquee attraction for the coast league.
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Bill Kenworth
Paddy Siglin
Galt Lake
Morty Rath
San Francisco
Altho
Marty Krugg
Portland Wreck
Marty McGaffigan
Jack Knight
Vernon
Onion
Bob Fisher
Marty Krug
Alfred Putnam
High School Grid Tutors Named for Seattle Schools
Athletic Director Pelton has announced the prep football coaches for the Seattle high schools. G Luehenberger will coach at Broadway while Greem replaces Soukup at Lincoln. Bringham joins from the University of Iowa. Pelton notes a rule on two major-sport participation is pending a principals’ meeting.
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Seattle
Pelton
G. Luehenberger
Broadway
Greem
Soukup
Lincoln
Wenatchee
Green
Bringham
University of Iowa
Peiton
Chicago Women in Golf Final Narrowed to Two
Westmoreland is set to host the Midwest women’s golf championship final with two players remaining Mrs. Melvin Jones of Olympia Fields and Mrs. J W Douglass of Westmoreland.
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Westmoreland
Midwest
Chicago
Melvin Jones
Olympia Fields
J. W. Douglass
Fulton to Box Brennan in 15 Round Fight at Syracuse
Minnesota heavyweight Fred Fulton will box Chicago’s Will Brennan in a 15 round bout at the Syracuse ballpark on September 11. The winner possibly advances to face Bob Martin.
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Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Will Box
Will Brennan
Chicago
Syracuse
Bob Martin
Clarence Gray Fined $1000 Over Dempsey Carpentier Ring Films
Clarence E. Gray of New York paid a $1000 fine in Minneapolis for transporting pictures of the Dempsey Carpentier fight across the Minnesota state line. He announced the films would be shown in the city.
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Minneapolis
Clarence E. Gray
New York
Minnesota
Bear Captain Goes to Cobb
L. O. Meyers, captain of the University of California last season, signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers and will report to Ty Cobb in the spring. He is a fly chaser. Mike O'Dowd lost a 12 round decision to Young Fisher of Syracuse in Syracuse last night.
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L. O. Meyers
University of California
Detroit Tigers
California
Ty Cobb
Byracuse
Mike O'Dowd
St. Paul
Young Fisher
Syracuse
Giants Target Bohne from Reds for 1920 Season
The New York Giants pursue Sammy Bohne a Seattle graduate now with Cincinnati Reds. John McGraw likes Bohne's aggressive play but faces a tough job to prize him away as Bohne has won strong Red fans with standout performance this year.
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New York Giants
Sammy Bohne
Seattle
Cincy Reds
W. A. Phelan
Cincinnati
John McGraw
Giants
Bohne
McGraw
Reds
Sammy
Red
Collins calls off long bout in New Orleans show
Mike Collins manager for Mike Gibbons canceled the 20 round comeback bout with Happy Littleton in New Orleans last night. Collins reportedly not ready to push Phantom Mike along the long route and headquarters in St Paul confirm the change.
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Mike Collins
Mike Gibbons
Happy Littleton
New Orleans
Collins
Phantom Mike
St. Paul
Angels Rally Past Salt Lake In Six-Run Lead Win
The Angels defeated Salt Lake 7 to 5 in Salt Lake City yesterday. After a close first inning the Angels built a six run lead as Aldridge and Baldwin led the offense while Bromiley and Jenkins contributed elsewhere.
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Salt Lake
Angels
Bees
I . Beesss
Aldridee
Baldwin
Bromiley
Jenkins
Imminent San Francisco Mat Event Hails Go Bar
Wreatiers prepare for a San Francisco bout as Jatrinda Go bar heads to the Coliseum to face Ad Santel on August 90. The victor earns a chance to meet Strangler Lewis in a later match.
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Wreatiers
San Francisco
Jatrinda Gobar
Matking
Ad Santel
Strangler Lewis
Championship Doubles Tilt Set at Longwood
William Tilden and Vincent Richards will face Watson Washburn and William Johnston in the finals of the men’s doubles championship at Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hills Mass on August 27.
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Longwood Cricket Club
Chestnut Hills
Mass
William Tilden
Vincent Richards
Watson Washburn
William Johnston
Everett High names Karl Clark new football coach
Karl Clark will hold his first Everett high school football turnout Monday afternoon. The team is scheduled for a game next season against Columbia University of Portland and will play Wenatchee high school in Wenatchee.
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Karl Clark
New Everett
Everett
Columbia University of Portland
Oregon
Portland
Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee
Spotlight on World of Sport and Rising Stars
Dean Snyder surveys top hitters like Hellmann in the American League and the fight for pennants. McGraw’s Pirates threaten the National League while Tilden and Johnston prepare for a tennis clash. Barnes and Tris Speaker loom as long shadows over golf and baseball seasons.
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Dean Snyder
Olla Piurstedt Mallory Dominates National Women’s Singles
Olla Piurstedt Mallory displays unmatched power in the national women’s singles, overpowering Suzanne Lenglen in one set and defeating Mary K Browne in the decisive match to claim top honors.
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Olla, Piurstedt
Mallory
Suzanne Lenglen
Mary K. Browne
Oregon and Washington grid clash eyed for December
Oregon and Washington may meet on December 2 at Eugene if arrangements succeed. Graduate Manager Meienest pursues the match after Oregon earlier eyed Wisconsin for December 3. Portland plans for a larger crowd and stadium expansion to host a big California Washington State game. Eldon Jenne of Washington State focuses on football this fall after Olympic pole vaulting.
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Tom Olsen
University of Oregon
University of Washington
Jack Benefiel
Eugene
Meianest
Oregon
Dickering
University of Wisconsin
Portland
Wisconsin
Meienest
U. W
Ington Salibasti
Eldon Jenne
Washington State
Jenne
Pullman
Rugby Stars On Long Trip To England Tests
Twenty eight Australian rugby players journeyed through San Francisco en route to England to play 83 matches against top English clubs. The tour covers over 26 thousand miles, lasts more than nine months, and costs over 100 thousand dollars.
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San Francisco
Ongland
Tacoma City Net Meet Opens At Tacoma Tennis Club
The Tacoma City tennis tournament begins at the Tacoma Tennis Club. Fore runners include Guy Frye and Gerald Todd as favorites for the title. Wallace Scott, multiple former winner, has left for the South to enter the University of California.
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Tacoma City
Tacoma
Guy Frye
Gerald Todd
Wallace Scott
South
University of California
Elks Elimination Match for Schoenfeld Trophy Announced
An Elks team hosts an elimination tournament with a Schoenfeld trophy donated by the Schoenfeld brothers. First round games are due by September 4 with a one week per round pace. A Tacoma Bills clash for the Scobey cup follows in Tacoma on September 4.
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Elks
Schoenfeld
Schoenfeld Brothers
F. Fry
J. Blake
E.G
W. Blair
B. Stein
W. van Winkle
J. Sobey
B. Burnside
EK. W. Greenway
K. ©. Peterson
KE. Piper
H. Vaden
W. F. Evers
J. Gray
H. Young
L. Bruns
T. WH. McGeorge
C. S. Kellison
C.F. Bridge
M. J. Galbraith
J. Templeton
E. J. Brown
C. A. Reynolds
S. Dwan
MH. H. Richards
F. Brippe
E. M. Hatton
F. Crook
W. Schultise
KR. Hulbert
HH. BR. Marshall
Tacoma
Oaks Beat Bea in Low Scoring Tie at San Francisco
Oakland defeated Portland 3 to 3 in a slow game played in San Francisco. The box score shows Oakland with 2 runs on 8? hits while Portland had 3 runs.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Wcceseseseseses
Avecatee Soy
Important Soccer Meeting Planned for Star Monday
Seattle soccer enthusiasts are invited to a meeting at The Star office at 8 p.m. Monday to discuss forming a city league under The Star. Junior and senior players should attend. Alex C. Rose, The Star’s soccer expert, will lead the session. If sufficient interest appears, a league will be formed soon.
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Star
Seattle
Alex C. Rose
Finn Wins By Knock Out Route In Main Event
In Clay Hites amateur show Dixie Walker was unable to box and Johnny Lewis substituted against Rube Finn. Finn stopped Lewis in the third round. Semiwindup Frankie Green and Harry Levy fought to a sensational draw. Donald Myers defeated Jesse Walton by decision.
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Clay Hite
Dixie Walker
Johnny Lewis
Rube Finn
Lewis
Frankie Green
Harry Levy
Donald Myers
Jesse Walton
Chick Tabet
Dan Moran
Kid Primo
Young Ben
Benny Shade
Pat McDonald
Joe Deering
Joe Rivers
Lloyd Ellis
Jim Crawford
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H. J. Fetter
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Jimmie Crystal
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Scarlett
Joe Kirkwood
J. East
Seattle Golf Club
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Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank
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