Northwest Links Classic Draws 200 Golfers to Vancouver
A record field of about 200 players from Seattle Portland Spokane Aberdeen Butte and California will compete in the Pacific Northwest Golf Association championship at the Vancouver Golf and Country Club July 5 to 10. The amateur title favors Clare Griewold while pro entrants include John Black Macdonald Smith and Ernie Martin among others. A pro open foursome for $1000 purse is also set with top female competitors anticipated.
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Vancouver Golf Meet Program Highlights Weeklong Schedule
The program outlines a week of golf events at Vancouver with open championships for men and final rounds, amateur and ladies championships, and daily featured matches. Highlights include Davis Cup, mixed foursome, Scotch and pros foursomes, and weekend finals alongside a closing note.
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Washington Stars Prepare for Olympic Finals in Cambridge
Washington track athletes Pope Elden Jenne and Smith head to Cambridge, with Pope and Bartlett among the few chosen to travel to the finals. Paddock of Southern California is praised as the top 190 yard dash man, while Bartlett from Oregon will join the team.
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Cleveland Fans Are Ball Crazy Pennant Year
Cleveland fans flood the scene as odds rise for an Ohio series potential. Indian magnate Jimmy Dunn says the team will expand seating in left field and aims to attract thousands more, hoping victory in the pennant race and a Cincinnati title drive.
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Calendar clocks Joe Gederon’s baseball season cues
A New York joke ties Joe Gederon’s batting averages to a calendar. Calendar clocks at a country store signal April through October as his averages rise and fall, with readers joking about predicting his train arrival season.
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Famous Auto Pilots Race in 225-Mile Tacoma Event
Auto boxing notes describe Tiny Herman and Andre Anderson preparing for a four round bout at Liberty park with a prior draw in Hanford. The piece compares weight reach and defense, mentions a Benny Leonard Charley White title bout in Benton Harbor, and lists several upcoming fights including Storey vs Rogers and Johnny Wilson defending the middleweight crown alongside other prospects.
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Bragdon Duo Wins Star Doubles Net Title
Correction: Mrs Bragdon and Mr Bragdon defeated Gertrude Schreiner and Dick Vander Las 6 2 6 1 to win the Star mired doubles net title. The match was played at the Tennis club instead of Woodland park and results were phoned in.
Star Tennis Winners Can Obtain Prizes Now
The Star-Woodland Park tennis tourney ends with prize distribution at Piper Taft’s. Singles winners receive trophies and prizes. doubles and mixed events award racquets, shoes, cases, and sport accessories to top teams and runners up. The event honors Richard Burr, Gertrude Schreiner, Rita Meyer, and others with diverse awards.
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Tendler and Jackson Agree to July 12 Bout in Philadelphia
Lew Tendler and Willie Jackson accepted terms to meet in an eight round bout at the Philadelphia National League park on July 12. Mach is to get $10,000.
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Lew Tendler
Willie Jackson
Philadelphia
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Tilden Wins Wimbledon Championship in Four Sets
William Tilden, American tennis star, defeated Gerald Patterson of Australia to win the world championship at Wimbledon. The match ended 2 6 6 3 6 2 6 4 in favor of Tilden. Patterson was last year’s champion.
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United Press
William T. Tilden
America
Gerald Patterson
Australia
Scott Is Still Good Says Jenkins On Pitcher Jim Scott
Joe Jenkins, a former catcher, says Jim Scott remains the same top pitcher he was in the American league. Jenkins notes Scott has been unlucky recently and that his teams fail to support him, whether with the White Sox or the San Francisco Seals.
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Vernon Vernon Tigers Tie Up Series With Siwash
Vernon beat Siwash 6 to 3 as the Tigers swept key hits off Al Demaree and Willie Mitchell held most of the visitors. Rod Murphy delivered a four-bagger in the ninth, while Johnny Mitchell made several stellar stops to keep Seattle runners in check. Series stands Vernon 3 Beattie 1.
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French Net Star May Be Surprise Davis Cup Contender
A French critic hails Andre Gobert of Picardy as a major threat to the American Davis Cup hopes abroad. The observer notes Gobert's power, precise stroke, tactical sense, and strong serves with high volleys while signaling the strength of his overall game. Beaumont game incident ends with umpire Doyle needing police protection after a confrontation.
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Vernon Tigers Have One of Coast Leagues Best Pitching Cores
The Vernon Tigers minor league club, 1919 Coast League champions, boast six high powered pitchers ready for duty. Dell Mercy Fromme Houck and Smallwood head a veteran staff with Mitchell handling left handed duties. All pitchers have major league experience, giving Vernon strong mound depth for the season.
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Vernon Tigers Set for Weekend Doubleheaders at Ball Orchard
Vernon Tigers provide opposition for back to back games Sunday and Monday at Ball Orchard. First pitch scheduled for 1 20 PM.
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Invasion of Oaks to Seattle Opens Bay Area Series
Del Howard will lead Oakland into Seattle for the first Oaks visit of the season. Seattle recently snapped the Bay City series, while Wares Co. could rise here if luck holds. Los Angeles Salt Lake and Vernon loom as key clashes with Portland Beavers and Sacramento at San Francisco in a busy week.
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Like Fletch's Pep Fundraiser Letter from Fans
Lionel Kremer made the first donation to the Fletcher fund by New York supporters. His note requested the gift be something suitable for Fletch such as tobacco or gum to boost the team’s morale and energy. He urged finding out what Arthur chews for the rear of the team.
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Another Jones Enters Ring at Austin Salt smoker
Ludwig Jones bantam meets Eddie Moore at Liberty Park in Austin & Salt's smoker Wednesday night. Soldier Woods and Zulu Kid fight other bouts. Heavyweights Andre Anderson and Tiny Herman train for the card as Anderson works at the gym and Herman prepares for his bout. In Tacoma Jimmy Storey and Frankie Rogers headline the semi windup. Babe Ruth buys wife 25 hats in Waterbury. $840 millinery bill shown in window.
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Big Race 225 Mile National Championship at Tacoma Speedway
Thirteen drivers start the 225 mile national championship at Tacoma Speedway at 2 p.m. on Monday July 5. The top seven win 22500 in prizes with 10000 to the winner and 5000 to second. Cars must be 183 cubic inches or smaller and 16000 grandstands will host spectators. Competitors include Gaston Chevrolet Monroe Joe Thomas Monroe Roscoe Sarles Monroe Art Klein Frontenac Ralph Mulford Dusenberg Edward Miller Dusenberg Jimmy Murphy Dusenberg Eddie ODonnell Dusenberg Ralph De Palma Ballet Cuff Durant Chevrolet Eddie Hearne Revere Special Louis Chevrolet Monroe
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Local Seattle Tennis Pros Scramble for Honors in City Meet
The city tennis scene shows crowded activity with competitors from Vancouver and Seattle preparing for Spokane and inland empire events. Notables include A Milne B Rhodes and Vander Weyde from Holland delivering strong play while local players Fletcher Johnson Leo Lagerstrom and the Segal Brothers rise in Class A.
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Cap Pringle
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Marion and Army Marion Vie For City Net Title
Marshall Allen edged Army Marion in a three set city net finals battle at the Seattle Tennis Club. Marion won the first set 7 5, Allen the second 6 4, and the decider 6 3. Allen meets Burr or Pringle for the city title at 4 p m.
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Speeders Flirt with Death at Tacoma 225 Mile Race
Thirteen top drivers prepare for the Independence Day 225 mile championship on Tacoma's wooden saucer track. Barney Oldfield to pace the start as Gaston Chevrolet Ralph De Palma and Cliff Durant headline a field with Ballot and Chevrolet cars. Joe Thomas and Eddie Miller are Northwest entries with tickets on sale at the Automobile Club of Western Washington.
Altrock Must Be On Joe Altrock Must Be On Joe
Foxy Griff, manager of the Nationals, says he cannot travel without Nick Altrock. Griff recalls fan reaction in Cleveland last year when Altrock was left home and says how crowds and papers roasted him. Ballard Beavers scheduled for three games versus Index starting Saturday.
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