Northwest Stars Drive to Major League Fame
Former Northwestern league players like Reuther with Cincinnati and Pigbee with Detroit, plus Carson, Smith, and Mann, prove Northwest talent feeds the majors. Peckinpaugh shines for the Yankees. McCredie product Wall at short and Hollacher with the Cubs anchor a string of big leaguers from the region.
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Where the Teams Play in West Coast Basketball
Los Angeles opens in Seattle Tuesday while San Francisco plays in Portland Oakland entertains Salt Lake and Sacramento invades Vernon Salt Lake is pressing the Vernon Tigers and stopping their dash Bees rise to fourth place with the Oaks leading the second division.
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Vernon club praises Borton Edington eye at plate
Vernon manager Bill Essick lauds Babe Borton and Stumpy Edington of the Coast league for judging pitches well. He says they seldom swing at bad balls and will only strike when the ball is over the plate, noting the hit and run or squeeze play as exceptions.
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How Coast Clubs Stand
Edington demonstrates patient hitting waiting for a preferred pitch. He swings with two strikes as well as with none, showing calm resolve as he times the ball near the plate.
Cunningham and Bigbee Targeted by Major League Clubs
Rumors say Billy Cunningham and Lyle Bigbee are sought by two big league clubs for 1920. Young French draws praise for infield work. Claude Thomas, a Seattle left hander, won two recent games including a 12 inning victory over the Seals, boosting the locals as Gardner and Bigbee seek support.
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Kruger Wins Coast 500 and Breaks Record at Idora Park
Stubby Kruger won the 500-yard Pacific Coast championship at Idora Park Oakland beating Lady Langer’s 1914 record by six seconds. The former mark was 19 45 seconds. Kruger trains for the mile national championship on the Willamette River in Portland on August 2.
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Willard Returns Home to Kansas Ranch Life with Family
Lawrence Kansas July 7 Jess Willard plans to settle back at a Kansas home after a Toledo setback He owns oil land a large house Chicago and Los Angeles apartments and five children The Willards prefer a quiet life with horses dogs and a gym on site They intend to educate their children at nearby University of Kansas and enjoy a democratic family routine with several cars and ranch amenities.
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Siwashes End Seals Series In Extra Innings
Seattle tops the San Francisco Seals 3 to 2 after 12 innings as Thomas and Scott pitch well. Seals score twice in the seventh, Seattle replies with runs in the seventh and eighth, and Harry Harper drives in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 12th.
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Baseball scoreboard notes from yesterday's games
Yesterday's action highlights Claude Williams fans three in a bases loaded first. Chicago wins 4 1. May of St Louis allows Cubs four hits but nine walks in a 4 3 Cubs win. Cincinnati sweeps Pittsburg to take league lead from Giants. Boston tops Dodgers in the first inning 6. Yankees lose to Washington as Johnson yields 10 hits. Sacramento 2 Los Angeles 2. Bees split with Tigers in Southland. Angels sweep Beavers 8 3 and 10 4. Crawford belts two homers.
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City Championship Net Meet Opens At Firlock Club
The city championship net meet starts today at the Firlock club with entrants including Elmer Griffin the California player and Wada the former Woodland Park titleholder. First round begins at 5 30 with junior stars like Van der Las and senior players Mansell Smith Crawford Anderson Shannon and Teel Williams in competition. Women contenders include Sara Livingstone Gertrude Schri ner Ruth Miller Mrs Bragdon Myra Lambuth and Marion Soule.
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Gertrude Schreiner
Ruth Miller
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Marion Soule
Solons Take Two Games From Oaks
In San Francisco on July 7 Sacramento swept a doubleheader from the Oaks to even the series. Morning game featured pitchers Larkin Visher Arlett Weaver and Mitze with a 9 to 2 score. Afternoon game saw Sacramento win 6 to 3 behind Mails Cook Holling and Mats.
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Shortage of Bricks Hampers Building
London reports a government housing scheme will require 5.5 billion bricks and 4 billion for private enterprises. The average yearly output is 2.806 billion, with many yards failing to start this season, raising fear of insufficient supply to meet demand.
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Mrs EB Allison leads 1847 founded girls school at 90
London July 7 Mrs EB Allison of Selby celebrates her 90th birthday and remains active president and principal of a girls school she and her sisters founded in 1847.
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Music Defies Rain at Woodland Park Concert
Despite heavy showers the Wagner band concert at Woodland Park Sunday afternoon proceeded without interruption. The Alki Point performance was canceled due to rain.
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Seattles Red Cross Worker Jane Reese Lockhart Dies
Mrs Jane Reese Lockhart of the Seattle Red Cross Motor Corps died at Minor hospital from influenza contracted last fall. A 12 inning pitchers duel saw Claude Thomas of the Rainiers beat Jim Scott of the Seals 3 to 2, but the Seals won the series 4 games to 2.
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Willie Meehan Ready to Box Champion Dempsey
Willie Meehan announced he is ready to fight champion Jack Dempsey anywhere for any length. He disputes Dempsey’s status, saying he became champion only because Jack Kearns promoted him. Meehan is set to face Jack Thompson in a four round Oakland bout Wednesday night.
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Willard in Shape, Dempsey Era’s Shift Highlighted
United Press reports Jess Willard was in excellent condition despite heavy punishment from Jack Dempsey. The piece argues Willard fought bravely, criticizing critics and noting the boxing world shifting toward a Beckett Carpentier match with plans for Dempsey’s future bouts.
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Jess Willard
Bees Win Series Over Vernon after Split Doubleheader
Salt Lake Bees take five games from Vernon club to clinch the series. Morning score Salt Lake City 3 Vernon 2 with Markle Byler and Finneman Fromme W Mitchell Devormer Brooks held by Vernon. Afternoon Salt Lake City 5 Vernon 3 with Gould Byler and Dawson Ross Brooks doing the battery work.
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Four More Boxers Enter Star Smoker For Mother Ryther Benefit
The Star smoker to aid Mother Ryther is expanding to fifteen fighters. New entrants include Young Hector Bremerton heavyweight Stanley Fitzgerald Portland Kid lightweight and A D Evans Marysville 95 pounds. Bets on injuries persist with Bob Harper and Hector both sidelined by bum hands. Tickets go on sale today in local cigar stands and billiard halls.
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Idaho
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Seattle
Traps Results From Green Lake Gun Club Shoot
Sunday results from the Green Lake Gun Club detail trap events with winners, scores, and participant names across multiple categories. The report highlights top shooters and noting any records or notable performances from the event.
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Beavers Fall Twice as Angels Sweep Portland
Los Angeles defeated Portland 8 to 3 in the first game and 10 to 4 in the second, taking the series. For game one the batteries were Aldridge and Boles for Portland against Sutherland and Baker for Los Angeles. In game two Schults and Bassler facedReppy, Penner and Baker, as LA piled up 10 runs on 15 hits to Portland’s 4.
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Boxers to Fight for Ruther Fund Benefit
Travie Davies welterweight Matty Matthews lightweight Frankie Murphy flyweight Bob Harper welterweight Billy Wright welterweight Lloyd Madden welterweight Joe Harrahan lightweight Dan Sugar lightweight Nick Sugar lightweight Bernie Dillon bantamweight Ely Caston bantamweight E. D. Evans flyweight Young Hector heavyweight Stanley Fitzgerald bantam weight The Portland Kid lightweight raise funds in a charity boxing event for the Ruther Fund.
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Frankie Murphy
Bob Harper
Billy Wright
Lloyd Madden
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Dan Sugar
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Ely Caston
E. D. Evans
Young Hector
Stanley Fitzgerald
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Local Star Billy Wright to Box on Ryther Smoker Card
Local welterweight Billy Wright will box on the Ryther smoker card here Friday evening. Wright headlines a benefit event aimed at raising funds for local causes.
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London eyes world flyweight title bout
All Europe awaits the mid month bout for the world flyweight title between Pat Moore and Jimmy Wilde the Welsh champion who currently holds the crown.
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Jimmy Wilde
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