Crucial Battles Pending In Pacific Coast Baseball Race
Spokane and Vancouver prepare for a pivotal two game stretch as Seattle trails Tacoma by six, with Bob Brown promising two wins over the Indians. Roy Grover of Seattle lauded as the league’s best infielder in a strong showing, while Giants and Beavers pressure for position in a tense nine game slate.
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Tealy
Bob Brown
Indians
Tacoma
Vancouver
Giants
Seattle
Sto
Beavers
Tigers
Van
Dug
Gladiator May Quit Team to Seek East College
Dave Philbin a 210 pound Oregon player may quit the team to go East to college according to a Portland story. Newton his pal at the Astoria fish will return as well. A C Schmidt is considering a move and Harold Sonny looks at Notre Dame.
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Oregon Eleven
Portland
Newton
Astoria
C Schmidt
Harold
Sonny
Notre Dame
The Will to Save Sparks Riches and Fortune
A short inspirational claim links thrift and wealth. It argues prudent saving builds capital for opportunity and long term success, framing financial discipline as the first step toward economic gain.
Beavers Rally But Vancouver Wins 18 to 5
In Vancouver British Columbia on August 18, Vancouver scored seven runs in the second inning with two outs on five singles a double and a triple. Keefe relieved, and the game turned into a procession as Vancouver defeated Spokane 18 to 5. Batteries Smith Cheek Keefe Altman.
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B. C
Beavers
Keefe
Spokane
Smith and Cheek
Altman
Hammer throw Olympian Matty McGrath Returns to NY Police
Matty McGrath, former American hammer throw and shot put champion and U S Olympic athlete, resumes police work in New York after reinstatement under a new statute. Once a police sergeant, he was suspended after shooting a man in 1910 and was brought back by Commissioner Woods.
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Matty McGrath
United States
New York
McGrath
Woods
James O K. to rejoin Braves after injury layoff
James O K James formerly with Seattle will leave for the East today to rejoin the Boston Braves after a weeks long suspension without pay to rest his arm. He had announced plans to come to Seattle to recuperate but did not.
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Oroville
Cal
Bill James
Seattle
Boston Braves
Bill
Boston
Queen Anne Tennis Tourney Results Highlight Local Play
Friday matches featured Hoge defeating Packer 7-5 6-4 in men's singles while Klinker edged Olson 6-2 2-6 6-4 and Worth beat Coffee 1 1 1. Perry played Blackwell 6-7 6-4 4-1 in women's singles. Pope and Packer won doubles. Worth-Arnold won women doubles. Perry-Tuckett won mixed doubles.
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Packer
Klinker
Olson
Rom
Benson
Worth
Coffee
Mise Perry
Mise Blackwell
Miss Neon
E. Pope
Whiting
Irith
Lagerstrom
Brown
Hogg
Mrea Worth
Mre. Arnold
Miss Perry
Mies Blackwell
Tuckett
Arnold
Grose
Kopf
Peggy Barth Poised for Big League Draft Says Raymond
The article cites Tealy Raymond praising Peggy Barth a sturdy 18 year old right fielder with strong arm and early pro exposure, predicting he will be drafted by a major club and converted to catcher. Barth began with Medicine Hat as a catcher and is noted alongside Roy Brown a league hitting leader from Los Angeles with a .367 average in 80 games.
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Peggy Barth
Raymond
Peggy
Tealy Raymond
Barth
Emil Huhn
Tealy
Emil
Dug
Medicine Hat
Roy Brown
Los Angeles
HASEDALL KRESULTS Brief Scores Across Leagues
Baseball scores from multiple leagues show Detroit over New York 11 3, Washington 2 over St Louis 1, Cleveland 4 over Boston 3, Chicago 3 over Philadelphia 1, and St Louis 11 to Brooklyn 7 in the National. Coast results list Portland over Los Angeles and Oakland 2 over Vernon 4. American Association notes KaneSA City 3 over Columbus 2.
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New York
Washington
St. Louie
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Portland
Los Angeles
Balt Lake
Oakland
Vernon
San Francisco
Kaneae City
American Association
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Columbue
St. Paul
Lauteville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Northwestern League
Mal
Vancouver
Roeton
New York Steer
Ann
Reston
Buffalo
Eeerenee
Baltimore Hees Wee
Angeles
Francisco Seeeee
Salt Lake
Rube Marquard at center of club battle over release
New York reports that Rube Marquard the famous Giant southpaw refuses to report to the Toronto club and would pitch for the Phillies or Boston Braves if given an unconditional release. MacGraw will not grant his request.
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New York
Rube Marquard
Southpaw
Toronto
Phillies
Boston
Elaine Rosenthal Wins Western Women’s Golf Title
Chicago August 28 19 year old Elaine Rosenthal defeats reigning champion Mrs. Harry D Hammond 4 3 to win the women’s Western golf title in yesterday’s match.
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Chicago
Elaine Rosenthal
Harry D. Hammond
A Waverly Family Tragedy in a Quiet Household
In the Waverly home Dick confronts his mother about Jack's influence and criminal past. A threatening letter spurs fear of violence as Jack’s leverage over Mary grows and tensions erupt into a crisis. Jack later attempts to kill Mary and dies by suicide, leaving the family shocked and seeking support.
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Mary
Mother Waverly
Margie
Mrs. Waverly
Richard Waverly
Misa Waverly
Mother
Waverlys
50 000 Stakes For Auto Races In Mardi Gras Week
New Orleans announces a 500 mile auto race with $50 000 in stakes to be run March 4, 1916, on a two mile board speedway during Mardi Gras celebrations.
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New Orleans
Johnston Falls to Pell in Meadow Club Tennis Semi
William M. Johnston of San Francisco loses to T. R. Pell of New York 6-3 6-4 in singles at Meadow Club. Pell and W. M. Washburn advance to the final with the winner to face R. Norris Williams.
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Southampton
N. Y
William M. Johnston
Meadow Club
T. R. Pell
New York
Pell
W. M. Washburn
R. Norris Williams
Reward Sailor Who Saved Passenger
Victor Peterson a sailor on the steamer Dolphin received a gold watch and chain Friday night as a token of esteem for heroism after leaping overboard at Haines and rescuing Miss Helen Kepner of Denver who had fallen overboard. The gift came from passengers aboard the vessel on that voyage to Alaska.
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Dolphin
Alaska
Haines
Helen Kepner
Denver
Col
Wayne Sutton Sees Cal Squad with Even Washington Odds
Wayne Sutton, assistant coach to Doble at Washington last season, watched California’s second day of practice. He told a newspaperman the Californians had an even chance to defeat Washington. He noted 160 players in uniform averaging 170 pounds, with twelve at 200 or more. The Cal coaches split workouts into 15 minute segments for passing kick formations blocking and signal runs by four man squads.
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Wayne Sutton
Doble
Washington
University of California
Californians
University of Washington
Sutton
California
New York Bout Promises Big Boxing Paydays for McFarland Gibbons
Packey McFarland will receive 17600 dollars and Mike Gibbons 15000 dollars for a ten round no decision bout in New York next month with 583 and 500 dollars per minute. Past receipts for famous bouts reached 270775 in Reno and 69715 for Gans Nelson.
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Packey McFarland
Mike Gibbons
New York
N. Y
Jim Jeffries
Sharkey
Coney Island
Gans
Nelson
Jeff
Pittsburg Secures Garry Fortune and Other Sports Notes
Pittsburg signs Garry Fortune, pitcher from Asheville. several clubs seek the pitcher. Left handed golfers plan a tournament and deny playing the course backwards. A boomerang hat inventor may aid a wild pitcher in a boomerang manner. Jess Willard ends his life story in papers. readers get new material soon. The Amer icans double play summary evokes a Fourth of July tone. Packey McFarland trains for a September 11 fight. Moran schedules a three week rest before training for Coffey. Ring promoters create a 112 pound flyweight division. One good swat could settle that.
England's Coal Fix Strikes Spread
England faces coal shortages as Welsh miners broaden actions. More than 30,000 of 200,000 Welsh miners are out, with many refusing to heed federation calls to return to work until wage and working condition disputes are resolved. Newport reports warn of further walkouts in Monmouthshire unless government intercedes.
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London
England
Wales
Cardiff
Newport
Federation Executive Council
Monmouthshire
Editor Resigns From Washington Consumers' Review
Mrs. W. A. Burleigh has resigned after ten months as editor of the Consumers' Review official weekly of the Consumers' League of Washington Inc. The league is now on firm footing and she has many other duties, cited as the cause.
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W. A. Burleigh
Consumers’ Review
Consumers’ League of Washington, Inc
League
Daubert Tops Brooklyn Hitters In National League
Jake Daubert, Brooklyn’s strong first baseman with a .319 average, stands as the third best hitter in the league. His timely swats fuel the Dodgers’ chase of the Phillies, with Stuffy McInnes of Philadelphia as his nearest rival for best first baseman.
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Jake Daubert
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Phillies
Daubert
Stuffy Mcinnes
Feds After Young Pittsburg Star Pitcher Mamaux
Barney Dreyfuss owner of the Pittsburg Pirates says federal agents offered Al Mamaux a large salary to quit the club stay idle the rest of the season and pitch in outlaw leagues next year Mamaux has declined the offer according to Dreyfuss
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Pittsburg Pirates
Federals
al Mamaux
Mamaux
Dreyfuss
Fournier Hurt In Tacoma Slugger Sprain At First Base
Jacques Fournier of Tacoma, batting .320, sprained shoulder after a collision with Jack Barry of the Red Sox at first base. X rays showed no fracture, initial fears of a broken arm. John Collins at first and Leibold in left field tabbed during the interruption.
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Jacques Fournier
Tacoma
Jack Barry
Red Sox
Shugger
John Collins
Leibold
Angels Pay $15,000 for Zeb Terry and Fred McMullin
The Los Angeles club reportedly received about $15,000 for Zeb Terry and Fred McMullin, the shortstop and second baseman who will join the Chicago White Sox next season.
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Los Angeles
Zeb Terry
Fred McMullin
White Sox
Peach Week Demonstrations At Chamber Of Commerce
Visit the Chamber of Commerce next week for Peach Week. Get a blushing peach and a free peach preserving book, and attend daily 3 to 5 p m demonstrations on canning and preserving in the Central building rooms.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cuts His Estimate Budget Bids Raise Suspense At Courthouse
Crowds gathered at the courthouse on a Saturday as photographers stalked Johnny Thatcher the county assessor. He pinched himself and pricked his legs with pins to test vitality while fearing a missing item in this year’s budget cut of 2500 dollars from the 1914 assessor’s budget.
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Kodaks
Johnny Thatcher
Johnny
Williams Favorite For Tennis Title As McLoughlin Fights For Lead
Maurice McLoughlin, Pacific Coast star, starts August 30 in New York for the national championship as the second choice behind title holder R Norris Williams. Williams leads after beating Behr and McLoughlin, while McLoughlin must beat Behr and endure a tough field to reach the challenge round.
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New York
R. Norris Williams
Williams
McLoughlin
Karl Behr
The
New Yorker
Seabright
N. J
Newport
Harvard
Behr
Clothier
Church
Wallace Johnson
Griffin
William Johnston
Job seekers flood with boxing manager in town
After Jimmy Clabby hired Jarney Lichtenstein, about 50 men applied for the job. The reporter questions why some men do not seek work to earn a living.
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Jimmy Clabby
Jarney Lichtenstein
The Atavistic Dentist Exposed as Charlatan
Edwin J. Brown D D S Seattle’s Leading Dentist denounces atavistic rivals who slander peers to gain patients. The piece warns against dishonest dentists and highlights the value of integrity over quick profits in professional practice.
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Edwin J. Brown
D. D
Seattle
First Ave
Union Elk
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