Bonehead Turks ruin Seattle win. Cats fall 9 to 1
Aberdeen July 21 Seattle overwhelmed by Turks 9 to 1 as Miler leaves after two innings and French relieves. Poor fielding and hitting doomed Seattle while Spokane Wright and Portland Chinaalt contribute later.
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Tigers Face Trade After Ira Thomas Joins Athletics
Claud Rossman, Detroit first baseman, is benched after Hugh Jennings ships catcher Ira Thomas to Connie Mack's Athletics. Thomas claimed Rossman’s weak throwing hurt the Tigers as Detroit lost several costly innings when Athletics runners stole bases. The wry remark about Thomas’s eye for “gleaming food grinders” adds a sardonic tone to the controversy.
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Baseball Bunt and Hit and Run Strategy Guidance
Instruction explains that second batter’s action depends on the defense. If a bunt is expected, execute a hit and run. if defense anticipates hit and run, place a bunt to advance. No single method guarantees success. mix bunt and hit and run to keep defense unsure. If two strikes on a batter choosing to bunt, a fair bunter may still bunt third to surprise fielders and convert a sacrifice attempt into an opportunity.
Langford rejects fight offer after Labor Day showdown talks
Langford wires promoter Tex Hall that he will not fight Attorney Ketehel on Labor Day under the proposed conditions. He denies agreeing with Hall to a match and seeks a better offer from Hall’s Nevada promotion. Hall had set a 6 pm Monday sign deadline and had dangled a lucrative package of $6,000 for a win or loss, two round trip tickets from New York to Bly and $1,000 in training expenses.
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Langford Denies Hall's Labor Day Ketchel Fight
Sam Langford denied today he would fight Stanley Ketchel on Labor Day for five thousand dollars or elsewhere under Hall's terms. He said he is as good an attraction as Papke and would fight Ketchel or a winner take all, but only under his chosen conditions. Hall had claimed Langford wired acceptance for a Labor Day bout in Ely Nevada.
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Shreeder Fires Hurley as Tacoma Meets Shakeup
Tacoma club president Shreeder dismissed manager Jill Hurley and appointed Skeler as head of the Tigers. Butler left midseason for Santa Cruz, while the squad seeks to climb from last place with a refreshed lineup and fan interest. In Jersey City, Calhoun walked, Esmond scored on a misthrow, and Providence won 2 0 despite Lafitte throwing a no hit bid.
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Dance Tonight Dance at Dreamland and Union Street
A brief social dance event with free admission announced for Dreamland and Union Street venues tonight. Community attendees encouraged to join for informal dancing and entertainment.
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Henry Henderson placed in limbo over Coast to Cleveland move
United Press dispatch from San Francisco reports Henry Henderson may rejoin Portland then be shuttled to Cleveland to strengthen Lajoie. The national commission demands a three year coast stay before any major league move. McCredie and outlaws deny signing and await Henderson’s decision this week.
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University of North Dakota Team Tours for Two Games
The University of North Dakota baseball team, on a barnstorming West tour, visits the city to meet the University of Washington on Friday and Saturday at Dugdale's park. Washington boasts a fast lineup, while UND has won 164 raffles out of 22 on their tour. UND players are staying at the Prince Rupert hotel.
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Chicago Y M C A Athletes Arrive for North America Games
The Chicago Central Y M C A team arrives for the North American YMCA games to be held at the exposition stadium next Friday and Saturday. Chicago's squad is strong in the relay with quarter records around 62 seconds. other teams expected today and tomorrow as they train to overcome travel fatigue.
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Fight Promoters Face Scrutiny Over Prize Deals
In a July dispatch from San Francisco, ringside observers criticize fight promoters for fixed salaries and gate guarantees. Promoters resist, while fighters like Ketchel and Kaufman press for high guarantees, and rivals seek lucrative matchups. Potential bouts with Ed Dunkhorst and Mike Behreck are floated as alternatives to draw crowds.
Casey 10 Go Back to the Coast League
Portland reports Ben Henderson will return to the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League and Pearl Casey may reclaim second base with Portland. Green shifts to Northwestern, Moriarty mishandles a sacrifice ball, and Bill Bradley delivers a key hit as the Beavers win amid manager McCredie’s plans.
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Record Run Between Los Angeles and San Diego Shatters Time
Paul Perkam on a single cylinder motorcycle set a new Los Angeles to San Diego time record. He reached San Diego at 4:31 a.m. after leaving Los Angeles at 3:50 a.m. Perkam beat the previous record by 1 2 seconds despite the seat bar breaking and the bike needing to be walked part of the way. He planned a return trip at 6:50 a.m. to lower the time further.
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Sacrifice hitting in baseball history and legends
A discussion of sacrifice hits in baseball tracing origins to players like Mugany McGraw and the Orioles with Hanlon and Keeler cited. The piece notes how teams use the bunt to advance runners and recalls a Detroit versus Cleveland late game where Perring attempted a bunt to break a three-run lead, highlighting strategic anticipation by infielders.
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Baseball Chatter and Player Moves Across Leagues
Recapped notes on Dugdale planning to introduce two prospect Turks, Portland and Tacoma results, Indians loss on Delehanty driven by Jost and Brown's late homer, Christy Mathewson injures finger, Ike Butler guiding Tacoma Tigers to a shutout win, and Dugdale’s Aberdeen trip to oversee activities this week.
Price Cuts on Fishing Hooks Offer Big Savings
A newspaper notice advertises halved prices on smelled hooks for fishing tackle. It touts a 100 percent value on purchase, urges buyers to act before July 26, and promotes Pennell hook varieties including Sneck and Hellow point.
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