Angels Look Like Cinch to Win Coast Race
With the Coast league race half over the Los Angeles Seraphs hold a seven game lead on Vernon Tigers. The Tigers must overtake a strong Angels club built on pitching speed and solid outfield. Key players include Kenworthy Fournier Niehoff Curley Brown Reynolds Killefer and Sam Craw. French returns at shortstop boosting defense as Brown and Thomas prepare for upcoming starts.
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Continental Athletic Club Planned for Manhattan Bold Charter for New Social Club
New York July 10. Announcement of a $2,500,000 charter for a Continental Athletic Club to be built in central Manhattan. The club aims to be second to none, with 6,600 memberships including 5,000 city residents and 1,600 non residents plus army and navy members. Founder memberships total 190 life and 500 pioneer, with expansion plans to coast to coast.
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Matty May to Stage Comeback for Giants in July
Christy Mathewson, the Old Master, hints at returning to pitching for the New York Giants this July after a training tryout in Petersburg. He says his arm is improving with speed and control and reports a relapse previously but now feels better and ready to try again.
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Christy Mathewson
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Petersburg
Major League Scoreboard July 10 Highlights and Batters
New York listings show team lineups and batters across key games in a July 10 scoreboard update. Names include May Tuero Meadows Sh er dell Snyder Dilihoeverbue Ragan Schupp Perritt Gonzales McCarty among others.
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Sotheron
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Oaks Pound Ball Grab Second Mix in San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 10 the Oaks defeated the Salt Lake Bees 6 to 3 to take the second game of the series. Cooper and Mulligan had three hits each, while Arlett pitched a solid game for Howard’s team and kept the Bees from mounting a sustained threat.
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Salt Lake Bees
Acorns
Cooper
Mulligan
Arlett
Howard
Orriang Ij
Tom Seaton Puts Beavers Past Seals in Portland Tilt
Tom Seaton powered a Portland Beavers victory in the second inning, driving in four runs as Portland beat the San Francisco Seals 5 to 1. Speas Walker and Siglin each had two hits, while Caveney led the Seals with a double and a single.
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Tom Seaton
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Siglin
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Ecloses
Britton to Meet O'Dowd in Monday Philadelphia Bout
World welterweight champion Jack Britton to fight Mike O'Dowd, top middleweight, in a six round bout in Philadelphia on Monday. Neither title at stake though Britton could claim middleweight honors if he knocks out O'Dowd. unlikely. O'Dowd cannot defend the welterweight crown due to weight limits.
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Philadelphia
Jack Britton
Mike O'Dowd
James Will Hurl for Oaks Today
Oakland California July 10 James Will Hurl for Oaks today against the Salt Lake Bees. The pitcher gained fame in 1916 with the Boston Braves and was signed a few weeks ago by Del Howard.
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United Press
Bill James
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Boston Braves
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Coast Club Loses to Angels 6-0 Behind Crandall's Fine Hurling
Seattle fell 6 to 0 as Doc Crandall dominated for Los Angeles. Knight produced the lone offense for Seattle with two hits, while Crandall fanned two and allowed only a few hits as the Angels pulled away early and held on.
National Matches Set at Navy Range for Army Rifle and Pistol
National matches to be held at Caldwell New Jersey Navy Rifle Range begin August 25 under Navy Department auspices. Competition covers rifle 1903 U S model and pistols with .45 cal, across three stages at 200 500 and 1000 yards with rapid and slow fire, teams to receive government supplied rifles and ammunition.
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Woman Golf Star to Play in Western Championship
Miss Alexa Stirling national and southern golf champion announced she will compete in the Western women's golf championship at Detroit from August 25 to 30. Mrs. Dave Gantoff Memphis has been her closest rival and will also enter.
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Detroit
Dave Gant
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Stirling
Vernon Tigers Rally To Beat Solons In Nines Finish
In Los Angeles on July 10 the Vernon Tigers rallied in the ninth inning to defeat Sacramento 3 to 2. Safe hits by High and Edington drove in the winning runs after Fromme earned the victory with Mitchell relieved in the eighth as the Solons carried a 2 1 lead into the final frame.
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Pilots Team to Watch Youngsters
Ira Thomas of the Philadelphia Athletics scouts Southern league prospects in Atlanta to assess Gal loway Moore Griffin Roberts Styles and others. He even filled in for manager Charles Frank during his illness to observe players habits and abilities firsthand.
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Ira Thomas
Philadelphia Athletics
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Moore
Griffin
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Styles
Charles Frank
Thomas
Tacoma Boy on First Base for League Leaders
Ta coma native Jack Fournier stars for the league leading Los Angeles club on first base. The slugging slugger is praised for timely plays and his contagious energy, thrilling Seattle supporters and demonstrating constant alertness on the field.
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Jack Fournier
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Jack
Seattle
Red Sox Fall in Race as Reds Rise Up
The Boston Red Sox slide toward the pennant chase’s rear as Cincinnati Reds gain momentum behind Pat Moran. The Reds play energized, team baseball while the Red Sox struggle with internal dissension and leadership doubts amid losses and player disputes.
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Barry
Strunk
Carl Mays
Babe” Ruth
Mays
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Promoter Seeks Bantam Title Bout With 25 000 Purse
Charles Coch, promoter, wired American bantamweight champion Kid Herman offering a 25 000 purse with 60 percent to the winner if he fights the Wilde Moore bout victor. The proposed match would be staged in the autumn after the July 17 Wilde Moore bout in London.
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Charles Cochran
Kid" Herman
Jimmy Wilde
Pat Moore
Texas Moves to Legalize 20 Round Boxing Contests
A bill to legalize 20 round boxing contests will be introduced in the Texas legislature this session. Governor Hobby has approved the measure for submission.
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Austin
Tex
W. P. Hobby
Illinois to form state billiard association in Chicago
Illinois plans a meeting in Chicago on July 14 to organize the state billiard association under the National Billiard Advisory board. The move follows precedents set by other states and aims to structure regional billiards governance.
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National Billiard Advisory Board
Shelley First Editions Fetch $235 at Resale
In London a second hand bookseller resold three Shelley first editions bought as "rub bish" for 75 cents each. The pristine copies sold for 235 dollars total, reflecting strong rare book demand.
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Boxing bill set for Ryther smoker at the Arena
The Star's smoker headline a card led by Lloyd Madden versus Billy Wright with Jimmy Storey facing Travie Davis. Other bouts feature Bud Tidley versus Frankie Murphy, Joe Harrahan versus the Portland Kid, and Matty Matthews versus Nick Sugar. Several fighters, including Bert Hayes and Harry Williams, have committed services. Bob Harper may be replaced if his hand injury prevents Friday action.
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Jimmy Storey
Travie Davis
Bud Tidley
Frankie Murphy
Joe Harrahan
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Gore
Ernie Daily
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Beca
Frankie Rogers
Frankie
Billy
Abe Kubey
Ad Schacht
Ted Whitman
Jerry McCarthy
Roy David
Seattle
Bud Ridley
Los Angeles
Understanding the Golf Slice and Its Correct Stance
The article explains the intentional slice and hook in golf, detailing club face, foot position, and ball teed position. It contrasts pro hand control with the average golfer needing stance adjustments and notes two slice types, urging pro consultation and practice.
Meehan Ready for Go With Dempsey After Big Oakland Bout
Thirteen thousand fans in Oakland watched Willie Meehan win a decision over Jack Thompson in a shabby fight. Thompson, described as large and untrustworthy, drew criticism for his performance. In the semi windup Allie Nack and Jimmy Marshall fought to a four round draw.
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