Seattle and Victoria Boxing Notes Firm Up Canada Title
Edward to Edward column reports Bud Ridley versus Al Davies in a 15 round for the 116 pound Canadian championship in Victoria. Pete Mitschie and George Adame are linked to Seattle and Portland rings while Joe Bailey extends his bid for the Dan lightweight title. Eddie Campi’s California trip spurs talks of a bout with Harry Anderson in Victoria.
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Seattle
Victoria
Bud Ridley
Austin
al Davies
Canada
Pete Mitschie
Joe Bailey
Dan
T In
Eddie Campi
California
Harry Anderson
Aistance
Purcell
Anderson
Campi
For Sale by Paul Purman a fan’s wary prediction
The article argues major stars like Walter Johnson Ty Cobb Grover Alexander and George Sisler cannot be sold despite high prices due to their drawing power. It notes Cobb Johnson Alexander and Sisler attract fans, making their sale unlikely while others like Speaker or the Athletics show club economics can force changes.
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Paul Purman
Walter Johnson
Ty Cobb
Grover Alexander
George Sisler
Washington
Johnson
Detroit
Cobb
Alexander
Sisler
Speaker
Boston Red Sox
Athletics
Mack
Hie
Regan Keeps Runner at Third With Wild Pitch Tactic
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Regan has developed a method to disrupt steals by intentionally losing control when a runner from third attempts to steal home. The move results in a hit batter and the baserunner retreating to third.
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Mike Regan
Cincinnati Reds
Mike
Ex-Portland Shortstop Phil Cooney Turns Second Baseman
Phil Cooney, former Portland and Spokane shortstop, now plays second base for Omaha in the Western league. He became the first player in the league to execute an unassisted triple play, a feat achieved on July 7 against Denver.
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Phil Cooney
Portland
Spokane
Omaha
Denver
Tris Speaker Plays Through Injury on Bench Refusal
Tris Speaker, despite boils and a spiked leg, refuses to sit on the bench and continues to play. His stubborn stance highlights resilience and focus amid health issues during the game.
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Altho Tris Speaker
Insect Swarm Invades Leetonia Farmyard
A cloud of large hard shelled bugs drenched Byron Zimmerman's farm near Leetonia New York at dusk. Mrs Zimmerman was overwhelmed as the swarm filled the yard and surrounded her in the yard. The insects roared audibly to neighbors and camped in the yard overnight before disappearing by morning.
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Leetonia
N. Y
Byron Zimmerman
Jefferson Freed
Zimmerman
Owner Does Not Claim Chickens To Be Housed
Oswego New York July 21 Patrolman Smith found six White Leghorn chickens in a bag. They were brought to the police station and placed in a cell. The hens supposedly lay three eyes a day. If unclaimed by the owner they will be moved to the county jail farm.
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Oswego
N. Y
Smith
Mowatt
Denies Army Doctors Perish by Thousands
Pittsburg July 21 Col T H Goodwin of the Balfour commission and British Medical corps says reports that 10000 army doctors died in France are cross exaggerations. He provides figures to corroborate the denial in an interview here.
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Pittsburg
France
Col
T. H. Goodwin
Balfour Commission
Humorous Gossip and Local Sidelights in Victoria
The column riffs on public figures and entertainers with playful jabs. Mentions Lonnie Austin, Caruso Dan in Victoria, a Giants loss to Cincinnati, Russian dance steps, Eddie Campi and Eddie Pinkman, Ray Richards at Alki, and chatter about suspending Harr oll Harry from a club.
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