No American Rowers Enter Henley Regatta On The Thames
The Henley regatta opened amid sparse American and foreign entries. Only two non British crews appeared Ghent Club Nautique and Rudolph Lucas of Germany. Lucas competes in the diamond sculls with hopes of reaching the final against Leader Club. The Thames scene is crowded with houseboats and parties as officials struggle to keep lanes clear. London Rowing Club’s A Hamilton Cleat nearly drowned when his boat capsized during the Diamond Challenge heats and was saved by spectators.
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Base Ball Notes from Portland and Spokane
Baseball chatter recalls Portland upset, Tigers and Indians game at Spokane, and umpire Flynn under fire. Reports mention Aberdeen Vancouver postponement, Higginbotham’s win for Aberdeen, and Cubs’ rally led by Little Evers and Joe Tinker. Edward Weston expected to reach San Francisco soon.
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Raymond Fumbles A Raucous Clubhouse Debate
In a club house scene players spar over a boast about throwing a ball 200 feet with either hand. Tenney questions the claim while McCor and Mick f are skeptical and Hugs Ray mocks the nonchalant boast, casting doubt on the feat.
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Farmhand Amos Strunk Breaks In With Athletics
Connie Mack found Amos Strunk while scouting in Reading Pennsylvania. The 19 year old outfielder impressed in the Pennsylvania State league and Milwaukee, showing rapid progress in batting, base running and fielding, signaling a likely return to Philadelphia next fall.
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First Turks and Casey's Colts game postponed by rain
Portland reports the opening game of the series was rained out yesterday. Weather permitting a double header is planned for today with a possible Sunday continuation.
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Ketchel’s Controversial Title Fight Stirring San Francisco
The Daily Nova exposes Os Magnus as a fragile wrist bone and questions Sang Ketchel’s postfight injury claim. It criticizes Ketchel’s handling of the Papke bout amid fan wagers and suggests referee Noche erred in the decision, while ringside opinion labels Ketchel’s performance unsatisfactory.
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Jockey standings mix in Victoria track week notes
Reed Brooks leads the Oak Hay riders with five wins last week and $2 16 seconds and % thirds in earnings. Archibald surprised by debut week with four straight wins and three more on Saturday, while Lycurius slides to second and Kelly faces suspension. Skagway tops Douglas and Whitehorse in Alaska ball game as Rheinmuth loses a 10 mile relay.
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World's Champion Swordsman Maguire in Seattle for Challenge
Major A. J. Maguire, the world's champion swordsman, visits Seattle seeking a match and offers a public challenge with fines posted for good faith. Capt. B. M. Ward proposes to meet him afoot or on horseback, pledging $1,000 on evidence of sincerity. The Major favors broadswords for better exhibition and a match may be arranged with F. Hickard West of the Vancouver Fencing Club.
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Seattle Cricket Club Defeats Elliott Bay at Woodland Park
The Seattle Cricket Club beat Elliott Bay by 75 to 65 at Woodland Park. Townsend and Fraser led the bowling with effective work as both teams produced strong play to decide the match.
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Wolfe Wind Motor Race Wins on Lake Washington
The Wolff of Portland won the wind motor race after gaining a clear lead over the Pacer as the final pace of the series concluded. Times from the Japan event show Wolff leading lap times, with the Pacer suffering a late setback. the Wolff earned the points to move ahead 6 to 4. A 100 mile race is planned next Saturday at Lake Washington to attempt a world record.
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Papke to Fight Flynn in 10 Round Bout in Los Angeles
Branley Ketebel refused to sign with Jin Plyan of Colorado for the July 17 card in Los Angeles delaying plans. Billy Papke signed up yesterday and will face Flynn in a ten round bout as scheduled with fight fans eager for the wong and fight.
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