Indians and Yanks Duel in Major League Pennant Run
The Cleveland Indians visit New York for a four game series against the Yankees in a key American League pennant test. Cleveland relies on two pitching aces Coveleski and Meyers to counter New York hitters led by Peckinpaugh Pipp and Meusel, with ONeill behind the plate. White Sox remain in the race five games back as Salt Lake City notes appear unrelated.
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Seraphs and Angels Face Decisive Clash in Tight Standings
The Seraphs and Angels brace for a pivotal matchup as a decisive win could end the other’s hopes for a prolonged period. Los Angeles has improved defensively, while Art Griggs has raised his batting average above .200. Vernon looms large, since Los Angeles still recalls Vernon’s late 1919 season triumph.
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Ty Cobb Back In Game After Injury Return
Ty Cobb, Detroit star, resumes regular play after rumors he would quit the game. He is hitting well and climbing the batting standings, reaching around the .200 mark. Cobb nearly missed the season after a tendon injury in Chicago from a collision with Ira Flagstead.
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Dodgers Rally with Pfeffer Grimes and Marquard on the Mound
Brooklyn Dodgers stay in the pennant chase as Pfeffer Grimes and Marquard lead the pitching staff. Cadore has not been as effective since his famed game but is expected to return soon.
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Philadelphia Victors Dominate Both Baseball and Basketball Leagues
Philadelphia teams, the Athletics and Quakers, posted strong seasons across the National and American leagues. Fans cheer as the city consistently leads in both major sports, reflecting a period of local sports supremacy.
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Locals Open in Salt Lake City
Beattie’s diamond forces start a week of play in Salt Lake City against the Saltas, a tough home team. The locals hope for improvement after a lukewarm start, facing a strong home squad that could set them back quickly.
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Series Opens in Los Angeles as Tigers Face Vernon
In a tough season opener in Los Angeles the Vernon Tigers clash with the Verice Vernon club. Both teams seek momentum early with a fast paced showdown and key players to watch on this debut night.
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Star Swim Meet Aims Equal Chance For All Participants
The Star swim meet committee plans a meet offering equal chances to every participant. Events open to first timers and youngsters abound to showcase talent. Entries already pouring in for the August 16 opener at Green Lake and Mt. Baker bathing beaches. main committee meeting set for Thursday at The Star office with Dad Henry Don Vickers Al Goldsmith and Karl Fry identified as key organizers.
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Issaquah Wins From Fast Miners in Eight Hit Game
Issaquah defeated Fast Miners 6 to 2 at Issaquah as C McQuade allowed two hits and no runs while Issaquah collected eight hits and six runs. Issaquah has 11 wins in 15 starts and will meet Roslyn in a three game series then travel to Vancouver Island if successful. They also set a date to play Renton next Sunday at Renton.
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Behemoth Ruth Hits 32nd Home Run in Doubleheader
Babe Ruth, baseball's home run king, hit his 32nd homer in the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. He connected off pitcher Red Faber after previously homering off Dick Kerr.
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Ruth Sets World Homers Record Against Southpaws This Season
Babe Ruth continues his home run barrage as he surpasses a new world record for most homers hit off left handed pitchers. Dick Kerr and Pennock are among pitchers he has bested while Cleveland’s staff remains a tough challenge. Walter Johnson also falls to Ruth as the season progresses beyond its halfway point.
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Ole Anderson Faces Rough Road Back In Tacoma Boxing
Ole Anderson the Tacoma heavyweight returns home after defeats in the East with four knockouts by top eastern rivals. Merry Wille and Al Ketech stopped him, with K C Brennan and Gene Tunney among others. Neighbors Clay Hite and Willie Kesler plan to test Anderson's current form in the Northwest. Neird and Gorman set to clash in Salem in a repeat draw. Promoters scrap events in Portland and Seattle over finances, threatening future bouts.
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Davis Fighting at Fast Clip in Seattle Ring Show
Travie Davis Everett champion is favored 2 to 1 to beat Frankie Murphy in the open air bout at Liberty Park Wednesday night. Murphy debuts in Seattle with a fast, hard pace as Davis weighs in and limbers up. Other scraps feature Army Welch versus Baker, Pete against Harrahan, Moore versus Mitchell, Teed versus Fitzgerald, Hanson versus Dailey.
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Babe Ruth’s 32nd Home Run Sets Historic Pace in 1921
The piece lauds Babe Ruth as King of the Yankees, noting his 32nd home run and aiming toward 40 for the season. It highlights Ruth’s impact on attendance, the team’s star status, and the era’s hype around his feats and market value.
Playfield Net Tourney Near End
The city playfield tennis tournament nears completion with top players in Woogland park matches. Today’s schedule includes 2:00 PM events Le Biond and Foster versus Chesterfield and Rita Meyer. 4:00 PM Hesketh versus Kolback Monard versus Beherner. 6:00 PM finals and mixed doubles pairings. 7:00 PM Backland versus Taylor and several doubles contests listed.
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Pigeon Sets Coast Flight Record For Repeater
Van Geystelen's racing pigeon Repeater established a coast record for the Oakland California to Seattle flight. It left Oakland at 4 20 a m Friday and reached Seattle at 4 19 p m Sunday. The bird rests at night during travel. Forty one hours is the official flying time.
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Johnny Wilson Pursues Tough Foes After O'Dowd Loss
Boston report says Johnny Wilson, the former crown holder who defeated Mike O'Dowd, goes after harder opponents. He may not resemble Stanley Ketchel, but he is considered skilled and dangerous in the ring.
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Youth Swimming Meet Event List Punctuated
A fragmented OCR list shows various 50 to 100 yard dash and stroke events for boys and girls divided by junior ages. It includes free style back stroke breast stroke and diving events, plus under 14 years and junior classifications.
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Tailored Ready and Felix Managers Meet
Managers of Tailored Ready and Felix club teams meet at The Star office at 6:30 p m to settle grounds for Sunday championship. The two squads share first in League No 2 of The Star s Junior diamond circuit with a city title shot against Ballard Beavers if they win. Felix loses Al Barbaris to knee injury. Corey to replace him. Tailors duo Don Hunter and Bob Thorburn will pitch in the decisive game.
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YWCA to Hold Special Swim Contests in Seattle
The YWCA plans a special swimming contest next Friday in its Seattle pool to award ribbons for perfect strokes including breast, back, side, over-on-side, crawl, and double trudgen crawl. Over fifty ribbons have been awarded in prior weeks to 50+ girl and women swimmers. Red Cross life saving certificates will bring attendees to a meeting and a lifeguard class will be organized for Beattie beaches.
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Stickwork Triumphs as Shamrox Defeat Ballard Cubs
Shamrox beat Ballard Cubs 6 to 1 at Woodland Park on Sunday. Sullivan and Hesketh led Shamrox with three hits each while Tom Maley pitched well for the win.
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Many a Man Fails To Arrive From Coldfeet Start
A terse aphorism notes that many men fail to arrive because they begin with cold feet. The line frames hesitation as the barrier to action and success.
American Wilie Johnston Beats Kingscote In Five Sets
In Wimbledon on July 19 Wilie Johnston the American tennis champion defeated A Kingscote of Britain after five sets 6 3 4 6 7 6. William Tilden the world champion beat J C Parke in three straight sets 6 2 6 3 7 5.
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