Clee Young Southpaw Wins Again as Siwashes Beat Oakland
Seattle pitcher Clee Young Francis earned his second straight win in a week for the Siwashes, beating Oakland 8 to 2. The tribe extended a seven game streak behind early run support, with Ray Kremer allowing hits but escaping damage. Seattle eyes a climb to second place next week with Vernon and a road slate ahead.
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Reds Want Sammy Bohne Now
Seattle star third baseman Sammy Bohne is sought by the Cincinnati Reds for immediate delivery, with a $17,500 price tag for next season. Seattle directors decided to keep Bohne this season unless offered at least $15,000 cash, as Bohne is vital to the club’s infield with Larry Kopf sidelined by a broken thumb.
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Salt Lake
Barry Wins Our Title On Paramatta River
Er nest Barry defeated Alfred Felton by ten lengths to win the world sculling championship on the Paramatta river course in Sydney. Felton had beaten Barry on the Thames a year ago but Barry complained about rough water then.
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Alfred Felton
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Thames
Chapman Was to Retire
Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman who died after being struck by a pitch planned to retire at season’s end. About a year earlier he married Catherine Daly daughter of M B Daly president of East Ohio Gas Co The Daly family gifted them a $100000 home at their wedding year ago.
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Greb Schedules Rematch With Wiggens on Labor Day Card
Benton Harbor Aug 28 Marry Greb Eastern light heavyweight and Dempsey trainer primes for second bout with Chuck Wiggens on the same Labor Day card Greb defeated Wiggens at Kalamazoo Mich recently in a decisive win setting up the rematch on the holiday event.
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Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Labor Day
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Benny Leonard Eddie Fitzsimmons Title Bout Postponed
The lightweight title bout between Benny Leonard and Eddie Fitzsimmons was moved from September 17 to September 27 because the 17th is a Jewish holiday and many fans might be unable to attend. The change keeps the event in New York.
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Friday Win Clinches Another Series for Seattle
Seattle swept the latest series and holds a strong run. The club’s recent records show wins and close losses against Oakland Vernon Salt Lake San Francisco Sacramento Portland and others. Crane, a young shortstop from Cincinnati Reds, is fringe as Kopf is injured and out for the season.
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Benny Kauff Recalled by New York Club
New York center fielder Benny Kauff, released to Toronto mid season under optional recall, has been recalled by the New York club. Kauff is regarded as one of the NL's top outfielders, though his minor league assignment remains opaque.
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Azevedo and Miller Tie in Sacramento Boxing Card
Joe Azevedo and Joe Miller, both of San Francisco, fought a draw in Sacramento. Al Walker stopped Al McManus in two rounds. Monk Fowler defeated Young Papke. Claire Bromeo and Dick Donnelly were ejected for stalling. Spec Ramos stopped the Dixie Kid in the fourth.
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Joe Miller
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al McManus
Detroit
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Claire Bromeo
Dick Donnelly
Spec Ramos
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Bakersfield
Hack Miller Choosen as Oakland Star in Coast Circuit
The Oakland Acorns feature Hack Miller in left field and as a power hitter known for long homers. Miller also bends railway spikes in his spare time and performs stunts with his large mitts, drawing attention from major league clubs including the Chicago Cubs.
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Local gun club hosts final Seattle shoot this Sunday
The Seattle Gun Club stages the last registered district tournament Sunday under the Northwest Trapshooters league. The event offers 120 targets with a 15 handicap at Fort Lawton, with optional money entries and a “targets only” option for shooters. The informal program begins at 9 39 a m.
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Richards Prevail In Meadow Club Cup Semis
William Clothier of Philadelphia defeats Hugh Kelleher of New York 4 6 6 7 6 2 to reach final. Vincent Richards of Yonkers beats Leonard Beekman of New York 11 9 6 4 to advance.
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Philadelphia
Hugh Kelleher
New York
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
Leonard Beekman
Five New Coaches Set to Tutor Seattle Prep Athletics
Five new coaches will tutor Seattle high school grid teams this forming season. Pat Murphy returns to West Seattle. Dvorak from Michigan joins Franklin as coach and pole vaulter who competed in 1904 Olympics. Soukup takes Lincoln post, Milken leaves Queen Anne, Ballard hires Pease, Roseberg to guide Quaker vocational studies, and McComb quits Ballard. Football opens the season with a game on October 8 after September 7 start.
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Dvorak
Michigan
Rang” Soukup
Lincoln
Soukup
University of Wisconsin
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Sturgeon Bay
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Latona Grammar School
Ballard
Walter Roseberg
Franklin
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Ernie Wells
Walter Milken
Queen Anne
Les Turner
Broadway
Arie Leads Grand American Handicapped Shoot
Mark Arie of Champaign Illinois toped yesterdays Grand American gun handicap with 97 of 100 to take the American amateur championship. Frank Troeh of Vancouver Washington followed with a strong showing. In Winnipeg British pros Harry Vardon and Ted Ray edged out local players Harry Penfold and George Daniela in an 18 hole match.
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Cleveland
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Champaign
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Harry Penfold
George Daniela
Yanks Win First in Catch as Catch Can Bouts
Americans win the Olympic team championship in catch as catch can wrestling with 9% points. Finland 8, Sweden 64 and Switzerland and England two each. Sweden swept the top three places in modern pentathlon. Belgian spectators hissed the British anthem after a water polo final protest. American oarsmen face France in the eight oared semis. England meets Norway.
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Welterweight Harry Krantz Seeks Seattle Bout
Harry Krantz a former Star columnist now a welterweight fighter returns to Seattle after years in California and Nevada. He hopes to sign a match here with Frankie Jones of San Francisco while visiting his family and working for American Express.
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San Francisco
Krohn Remains South Middleweight Champion
In Dallas on August 28 Harry Krohn of Akron defeated Oklahoma’s Fitzsimmons by decision in a ten round bout. The early rounds were even but Krohn surged ahead in the fifth to seventh with sharp footwork and left jab. Fitzsimmons rallied in rounds seven to nine, but Krohn won the tenth.
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Oklahoma
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Felix Stars Ban Lifted Faces Mount Baker in Junior Title Game
Seattle park board ends suspensions for Ted Abner Tob Boyer and Ralph Miller of the Felix club making them eligible for the second game of The Star’s Junior baseball title series against Mount Baker at Columbia Field Sunday Mount Baker strengthens with Ivan Jones return and lineup shifts while Felix reshuffles positions and aims to even the series with Bob Thorburn Miller Hughes and others in new roles The game starts at 1 p.m with Alamandie and Pickens tipped to reprise officiating duties.
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Harrie Wan
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Willard Not Signed Yet to Meet Dempsey
Willard has not signed with Tex Rickard Madison Square Garden promoter says he is in communication but no terms made. Dempsey has expressed willingness to box Willard.
Prizes Delayed For The Star Swimming Meet
Prizes for The Star swimming meet are not ready for distribution. First place medals require a special die and will take about ten days to arrive. ribbons for second and third place should be available next week. Winners should watch The Mar for announcements.
Schumann May Box Basham in England Bout
Heinie Schumann former Tacoma lightweight may join Sammy Goldman's camp and trek to England to box Johnny Basham. Goldman, Herman's manager, seeks a bout for Schumann with Basham as welterweight champion Pete Herman eyes the matchup.
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England
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Goldman
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Johnny Basham
Smith Stakes Claim To Fountain Of Youth Victory
Has Smith found the fountain of youth with several recent wins. His best was a decision over Tony Melchoir, a rising heavyweight. In Portland Fred Fulton later stopped him, and in Seattle fans doubt his claimed magic beverage.
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Fountain of Youth
Tony Melchoir
Frank Farmer
Fred Fulton
Portland
Seattle
Roy McCormick Returns to Coast for California Battles
Irish lightweight Roy McCormick has left England after six months and is headed back to the United States. Reports from the South say he will clash with California millers such as Battling Ortega Jack Reeves K O Krnovosky and others upon his return to the Coast.
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England
Ortega
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Washington State Meet Called Off At Crystal Pool
The Seattle Crystal Swimming club team will not host the planned Washington state swimming meet in September due to a lack of outside competition. The event was to be held at Crystal Pool in Seattle.
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Jefferson Park golfer wins cup in 36 hole final
J Stevenson defeated Ben Steg three up with two to play to win the Jefferson Park Golf Club cup in a 36 hole final at the municipal links. Stevenson's improved form featured medal scores of 80 76 while Steg posted 74 69 in the match.
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Jefferson Park Golf Club
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Municipal Links
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Infield Flurry Highlights Oakland Exhibition
The report recalls a chaotic inning with multiple players scoring and errors. It mentions Francis, Murphy, Paull, and Brubaker among others, plus a balk play that did not prevent a run as Oakland faced confusion on the basepaths. Lane and Poehling appear as substitutes in a rough, tagless exhibition setting.
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