Indians face pivotal nine game series for pennant
The Spokane Indians open a crucial nine game series with Seattle at Dugdale field as the 1915 Northwestern league pennant race hinges. Spokane leads by five games but Seattle can overtake with seven wins of nine as details of recent results hint at tight racing.
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Cubs Pitcher Larry Cheney Joins Brooklyn Braves
New York reports Larry Cheney of the Cubs is now a member of the Brooklyn club. Cheney was traded for infielder Schultz in a cashless deal.
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White Sox boast four .300 hitters in 1906 style lineup
The Chicago White Sox, once called the Hitless Wonders, would feature three .300 hitters today. Jackson leads at .343, Eddie Collins at .332, Jack Fournier at .322, with Buck Weaver at .297. Fielder Jones would likely steer the club to another pennant.
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Athletics Get Big Boost at Purdue
Oliver F Frost Cutts has instituted compulsory physical education at Purdue University. He arrived at Lafayette last week to prepare for the coming term. Andy Smith, football coach, announces the loss of two star halfbacks Abrell who recently broke his arm and Van Aken.
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Leonard Sets Season Strikeout Record for AL
Boston pitcher Leonard, suspended earlier, set an American League season strikeout record by punching out 14 St Louis Browns last Sunday. He struck out multiple batters each inning, including two with bases loaded, fanning every Brown except Shotten.
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Azevedo to Fight Bloom in Brooklyn Ten-Round Bout
California lightweight Joe Azevedo will meet Phil Bloom of Brooklyn in a ten-round lightweight bout tonight at Cleermont Athletic. The card features an expected clash as Azevedo seeks victory on the New York show.
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English Boxer Wells Joins Infantry Again
Bombardier Wells the English boxer reenlists in the infantry after previously serving in India. He explains his family was not financially protected, a factor clarified by his recent match with Frank Moran. New York aims to win the pennant despite the Giants' struggles, with Brooklyn noted as part of New York.
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Fred Toney Finally Becomes a Star After Six Years
The Cincinnati Reds pitcher Fred Toney, long hailed as a future star, has overcome early doubts and rough seasons. Once taught to throw a curve, he now mixes pitches effectively and is among the hardest to score against. Toney, famed for his raise ball, strides onto the field as baseball’s strongest figure with a distinctive gait.
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Baseball Scores From Regional Standings
Colonial era box scores list results across leagues with teams such as Boston Cleveland Detroit New York St Louis Washington Chicago Philadelphia and others tied to American Federal Coast and American Association divisions. Kansas City St Louie Chicago and Portland appear with varied results in a dense standings snippet.
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Umpire Ollie Chill's Rough Boxing Roots Revealed
The American league umpire Ollie Chill once boxed as a youth, facing Ed Die Santry and other fighters. In winter he trained with Ray Bronson, the Indianapolis scrapper, before rising from the Central league to the American Association and then the majors.
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Outlaws Offer Big Sum to McInnes
Chicago Aug. 20 Stuffy McInnes first baseman of the Athletics is reported to have been offered 36000 for his immediate services by the Federals.
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Tennis winners crowned at Queen Anne tournament finals
Lagerstrom won the men s singles title defeating Kropf 6 4 7 6 4 Kropf also paired with Mrs Gross to win the mixed doubles 6 1 9 7 Benson captured the women s singles defeating Perry 6 1 6 0 Klinker and Worth won the men s doubles over Packer and Pope 6 8 6 5 and 6 8 7 5
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Complete Report of Market Today
Prices paid producers for hay and grain include Alfalfa No 1 Barley Eastern Washington oats Puget Sound timothy Puget Sound oats Straw and corn prices listed. The market report emphasizes using Star Want Ads for results and profits.
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Youth Four Times Defeats Iron Man at Dugdale Field
Youth defeated the Iron Man in a pitching duel at Dugdale field Sunday. Bill Rose, a Seiiinity former star of the New York Hants, earned the win with a 1 to 0 victory as Youth extended his streak to four wins since mid August after earlier 3 to 2, 2 to 0, and 6 to 0 wins on August 14 22 and 26.
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Could Nine Cobbs Beat Nine Walter Johnsons
A local debate from Madison between Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson fans. The columnist argues nine Cobbs would beat nine Johnsons in most games, outlining Cobb’s hitting and speed against Johnson’s pitching and the Johnsons’ pitching rotations.
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Beavers Defeat Spokane 18 to 1 in Bellingham
Beavers crush Spokane 18 to 1 as pitching changes frustrate Spokane fans. Harkness struggled after starter Wicker refused to use a regular pitcher, with Colwell Cheek Foliman Harkness Kaylor Keefe Brenegan among the Beavers’ battery. Vancouver scored 18 runs in the first two innings.
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Gibbons Predicts Victory Over McFarland in Sep Fight
Mike Gibbons arrived in New York with confidence ahead of the September 11 Brighton Beach bout against Packey McFarland. He asserts McFarland has no chance to win and expects a victory.
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Danish Boat Wins San Francisco Woodrow Wilson Cup Race
Nordag IV owned by King Christian X of Denmark won the first Woodrow Wilson cup race in San Francisco, defeating the Lady Betty yacht.
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McGraw Builds Young Core for New Giants Team
Giant manager John McGraw signs and elevates young players to form a new club. Doc Brainerd wins the first base job after Fred Merkie moves to the outfield. Kelly, nephew of former star Bill Lange, joins the push to win Brainerd’s spot.
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Whales Fall From First in Chicago League Standings
The Chicago Whales drop from top position amid a season of volatility. The team’s struggles surface in recent games as rivals surge and the standings shift quickly.
Reds Set Pace In Tough Race Can Reds Pull A Miracle
The Cincinnati Reds surge in the National League, winning 12 of 15 to raise hopes in a tight pennant race. Manager Charley Herzog reshapes the lineup with Gene Dale Frank McKenry Pete Schneider and Fred Toney strengthening the rotation while Ken Williams and Fred Mollwitz boost the offense. The team aims to extend a September home stretch as rivals battle on the road.
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Connie Mack Refuses Trade for Baker Says He Stays
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack blasts trade talks with the White Sox, declaring Frank Baker will remain with Oakland. Baker, a slugging third baseman, wants a move but Mack insists he will play for Mack or no one else in organized baseball.
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Grace Stewart Sets New Two Mile River Swim Record
Grace Stewart, a 16 year old, set a new two mile river swim record today in St. Louis by finishing in 19 minutes 53 seconds, lowering the previous mark by 12 minutes.
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