Babe Saves His Eyes in Sunfield Batting Streak
Babe Ruth wears protective goggles during games after eye concerns and an injury to Duffy Lewis shifts outfield duties. He laments walk-heavy pitching to him and vows to protect his eyes, aiming for an even chance to hit as he continues his home run pace for the season.
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Dean Synder
Babe
Yanks
Indians
Cleveland
Duffy Lewis
Huggmen
Ruth
Huggins
Stanley Coveleskie
Corey
Clark Speirs Advances to Coast Golf Semi Finals
Clark Speirs races into the Coast golf semi finals at Uver, B C after a dominant showing in the navy cup foursome and ama championship matches. Speirs and partner Stell carved victory for the Ore E juniors from Seattle, while Watson and Willing fell to tough opposition as the event narrowed to top contenders.
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Alex Rose Uver
B.C
Pacific Northwest Golf Tour
Theu
Jefferson Park
Waverley
Ore E
Seattle
Speirs
Stell
Egan
Forrest Watson
Clare Criswoll
Ms Zon
Guy Imdifer
Russell Smith
Ben and
Clark Speirs
Mihe
Bio
Hunter Watson
Bone
Willing
Paul Hunter
My Wilhelm
Chandler Egan Clark Speirs
Guar
Sweeney
Victoria
Miss Anderson
Battle
F. Pheppe
Phoebe Nell Tidmarsh
Quebec skater Paris arrives in Seattle for race
Paris, the champion roller from Quebec, is in Seattle to race at a local rink. A Seattle skater named McWarie may contact him for a race at Dreamland after Paris beat Jim Kane in a two mile event there. Paris has war service records with Canadian brothers noted.
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Paris
Quebec
Seattle
Ldcal
Arena
McWarie
Sens
San
Jim Kane
Dreamland
Shrubb Calls for Dropping Long Marathon
Shrubb, renowned distance runner and recent coach of Oxford and Cambridge relay to a victory over Americans, argues against races beyond 10 miles. He claims longer events hinder real development, criticizes 15 mile for not aiding youth, and says Olympic marathon should be 15 miles to avoid brutal, punishing grind.
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Shrubb
Oxford
Cambridge
Walker boxing bill sparks state watch on 15 round bouts
Gov Smith says the Walker boxing bill allowing 15 round decision bouts will be watched closely. A state official must attend each contest, unfair matches are to be prevented, and age and weight limits apply. Boxers must undergo physical exams before competing to safeguard the sport.
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New York State
Smith
Penn athletes win intercollegiate meet to name Olympic coach
Philadelphia reports Penn champions of the intercollegiate meet push Lawson Robertson to the forefront as a likely coach for the United States Olympic team.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Lawson Robertson
United States
Driscoll Praises Leonard as Boxing Great and Draws
Dave Driscoll hails Benny Leonard as the country’s greatest card, surpassing Dempsey and Carpentier. He credits Leonard with boosting Jersey boxing, notes Leonard’s ticket sales totaling thousands, and records his generous gesture of supporting his mother during coast trips.
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Benny Leonard
Dave Driscoll
Dave
Leonard
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey
Hudson
Benny
Slim Pickings in Minors
Hugh Jennings of the Tigers laments the lack of major league material in the minors. He notes scouts hunt any promising minor leaguer aggressively, but finds it tough to rebuild after downturns and asks why clubs fail to rise from the cellar. He recalls past pennant-winning days and contrasts them with present scarcity of talent.
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Hugh Jennings
Tigers
Jack Coombs
Mack
Penn State Completes Banner Athletic Year
Penn State finished a banner year in athletics competing in nine sports and posting an .830 win percentage.
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Philadelphia
Penn State
Middleton Dominates Mud Hens Pitching in Saluts Clash
Jimmy Middleton leads the Mud Hens as ace pitcher taming the Saluts in a dominant display. The right hander's control and speed underline his status as a premier figure in the American Association.
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Toledo
Jimmy Middleton
American Association
Tennis Talk Brims With Newcomers and Title Contenders
The weekly tennis scene fields many newcomers aiming for the playfield tournament starting tomorrow at Weedlandark. Notable include Eugene Oldham J Corby Hayes C C Willams T Stephens M M seeel and George Rebiased. Women’s class features Orace Lowe and Ruth rouse in close B with Le Blend and Hite Meyers in close A. Wallace Scott captured the international singles title at Spokane and Northwest players will compete in Boston and Seattle events this summer.
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Gertrude Scchrinrr
Weedlandark
Eugene Oldham
J. Corby Hayes
C C. Willams
T. Stephens
M M. Seeel
William le Miond
Kw. K. le Mond
George
Orace Lowe Te
Clase
Ruth Rouse
Mre le Blend
Blese
A. Hite Meyers
Ster- Woodland Park
Northwest
Tacoma
Wallace Scott
City of Destiny
Spokane
Marshall Allen
Seattle
Phil Neer
Portland
Willam Urtis
Boston
Rhoades and Milne
Vancouver
Spokana
Cady and Bailey
Kid McCoy Plans Varied Boxing Cards Under New Law
New York boxing reform spurs promoters to diversify shows. Kid McCoy says he will stage varied bouts mirroring vaudeville bills with sluggers and clever fighters matched to please every fan. He promises fights across divisions to avoid lopsided cards.
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New York
Kid McCoy
Rip Collins Demonstrates Versatile Pitching in New York
New York praises Rip Collins of San Antonio for strong pitching and sharp fielding as he showcases his skills in the city. The remark likens his control to a lariat and his speed to cutting corners on the basepaths.
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New York
Rip Collins
San Antonio
Carl Tremaine Shines At Shortstop In Cleveland Ball
In Cleveland Carl Tremaine prize bantam boxer shows skill at short for the local team, with teammates praising his steady play and strong work habits likened to Donle Bush.
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Cleveland
Carl Tremaine
Trim
Carl
Donle Bush
Fleet Champs Face Navy Yard Cubs Next Weekend
The Pacific Fleet champions from U S and Mississippi will play the Navy Yard Cubs in back to back games. The Cubs, riding a current winning streak after three wins in the Fourth of July week, likely start Gordon in the first game. Saturday's contest begins at 3 p.m. and Sunday's at 2:30 p.m. A large crowd is anticipated.
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Themerton
Pacific Fleet
U. S. & Mississippi
Navy Yard Cubs
Cubs
Gordon
Strub condemns major league use of minor league players
Strub of the Frisco Seals declares the baseball lottery will not be favored by Doc Straub again. He says New York drafted O'Doul away, and then Huggins bars him from the Yankees. Strub argues majors should value young players and questions why they should claim them if not used.
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Doc” Straub
Frisco Seals
New York
O’doul
Huggins
Altho
Yanks
Hunt to Assist Dobie on Cornell Football
Ray Mike Hunt former University of Washington captain and star end will assist Gilmore Dobie at Cornell next fall. Dobie chose Hunt deeming him one of the greatest players on the Coast. Hunt also starred as end for the naval training camp team during the war.
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Ray
Mike” Hunt
University of Washington
Gilmore Dobie
Cornell University
Dobie
Hunt
Doble
Angles Stock Transfer Ties Oldfield and Chance
Bar ny Oldfield and Frank Chance are named in connection with a potential stock transfer involving the Los Angeles ball club.
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Los Angeles
Barney Oldfield
Frank Chance
Ruth's Home Run Triggers Col Ruppert to Smoke
New York reports Col Ruppert, overwhelmed by Babe Ruth's long homer, lights a cigarette for the first time in six years. The moment underscores Ruth's impact on the Yankees and baseball morale.
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New York
Col. Ruppert
Babe Ruth
Geary Dominates as Seattle Tops Oaks 72 Victory
Seattle stretched its winning streak by defeating Oakland 72 to 0 behind Geary who held Oaks to four hits. Seattle totaled 12 hits with key output in the eighth inning and had errorless defense while Oakland committed miscues. Hitting featured Stumpf Zamlock Geary Cunningham and Sam Bohne driving in runs as Seattle tightened its hold on sixth place and prepared for a rematch with Oakland.
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Dob Geary
del Tloward
Tribe
Geary
Portland Denvers
Portland
Vernon
Agate Seattle
Bill Stumpf
Zamlock
Cunningham
Sam Bohne
Mrick Eldred
Brubaker
Cooper
Jack Knight
Oakland
Hrubaker
Milier
Knight
A. Artett
Fitesinmons
Mitee
Artett
Beattie
KB Cunningham
Thorne
Murphy
Lb Widred
Kenworthy Zamioek
Stumpf
Isecsee
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Hite
Beatie
T Artett
Masee
Balle
Miller
Koieht
Zamileck
Kenworthy
Conningham
Heecrifice
Firesimmers
Nohne
Atolen
Camrock
Daldwin
Kane
Ro Artett
Casey and
Toman
Northwest Athletic Club Smokers Feature Local Boxing Card
Travie Davis trains in Reveret and will face Jimmy Story in a Northwest Athletic Club smoker at the Arena next Wednesday. Storey in good condition and expected to deliver a hard bout as Davis prepares for the coast welterweight title defense. Hector of Bremerton eyes Willie Keller in the semi windup while Army Welch vs Val Sontag is also lined up after a missed previous match.
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Jimmy Srory
Dixie Walker
Yakima
Hector
Wemi
Seattle
Tremerton
Army Welch
Val Bontag
Beattle Butcher
Welch
Sontag
Park Burns Denver B Mixes Schedule at Kliteh's Garden
Fire destroyed the stands at Broadway park home of the old Western league Sears forcing the City league to play morning games at Kliteh's garden. The shift alters local baseball routines and venue arrangements.
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Denver
Broadway Park
Kliteh
Gardena
Coast Roll Disputed by Eastern Coaches in High Jump
Eastern coaches protest the Coast roll method used by Western athletes in high jump. Olympic officials have not yet commented.
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Los Angeles
Cardinals seek larger NL park as attendance climbs
Notre strong Cards contend in the National League race planning to move remaining games to the American League park, boosting capacity by about 5 000. veteran NL umpire Kiem faces fines for language while Ivy Wingo also fined. fans hit with penalties for disorderly conduct. Waite Hoyt sidelined after groin surgery.
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Teem
Wiecefall
Mt, Lanuis
Thi Kiem
Meydler
Luque
Cincinnati
Ivy Wingo
Medcatcher
Wingo
Pop Buttien
Kiem
Oakland boxer Hugh Walker faces wife over film career
Hugh Walker, heavyweight from Kansas City, plans movie work in California, while his wife objects to that aspect of a fighter's career.
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Oakland
Hugh Walker
Kansas City
California
Star League Season Near Completion
The Briamrock Athletic club forfeited its last game to the Interbay Juniors. The feature Sunday game pits Felix club against Madison Park Juniors at Walla Walla field with Thorburn vs Jaycox. Tailored Ready meets Spartan Athletic on Lincoln field and Rainier Valley Juniors clash City Cubs at Columbia field in season finales.
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Star League
Sersen
Briamrock Athletic Club
Interbay
Felix Club
Madison Park
Walla Walla Field
Felix Boys
Park Boys
Thorburn
Jaycox
Spartan Athletic Club
Hunter
Spartan
Lincoln Field
Rainier Valley
City Cubs
Columbia Field
Neith
National Baseball Federation to Meet in Cincinnati
Cincinnati hosts a July 12 gathering of federation members to organize the annual intercity amateur championship baseball series. The meeting sets the schedule and planning for the event featuring top amateur teams from across cities.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Federation
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