Tigers in Slump Spark Detroit Shakeup Rumors
Detroit scribes predict major upheaval as Tigers struggle with injuries and weak pitching. Ty Cobb and Owl Creek veteran Oscar Stanage underperform while Donie Bush and Pep Young fade from form. New infielders and a hard-hitting outfielder are eyed to revive the club.
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Detroit
Ford Town
Tigers
Ty Cobb
Oscar Stanage
Elready
Hugh Jennings
Cobb
Veach
Yiman
British Columbia Mainland championship dominates tennis week
In the Northwest tennis circuit, BC Mainland events center the action with players like Marsh Allen Hil Hkiarrill and Mrs Cushing in Vancouver and Seattle. Allen may miss singles due to a foot injury from the Spokane Empire tournament, while Cushing pursues titles across Oregon Washington and California venues.
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British Columbia
Mra Cushing
Mra van Becker
Northwest
California
Washington State
Seattle
Carl Gardner
Mansel Smith
Elmer Griffin
Griffin
Peck
Mervyn
J. C. Cushing
Berkeley
Ray Casey
San Francisco
Portland
Irene Campbell
Agnes McBride
Phil Neer
Catlin Wolford
Pacific Northwest
Lincoln Park
Piper & Taft
Spaldinge
C. R. Nelson
Armand Marian
Ralp Lee
Piper & Taft's
Fletcher Johnson
P. H. Hagen
Melvin Seoville
Backland Captures Class C Title In Tennis Finals
John Backland won the men’s Class C final by defeating Monsod and earns a shot at Gable, last year’s champ, in the cup challenge. Gertrude Pearl won the women’s Browne doubles with Little, over Ruth Marcuse and Bodel Weil, 6 1, 7 5.
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John Backland
Playfield
Monsod
Backland
Gable
Gertrude Pearl
Vida Robinson
Browne
Little
Ruth Marcuse
Bodel Weil
BP M—Stephene
Williams
Hesketh
Kelehner
Miller
Jacobson
Dare
Snowden
P. M
Taylor
McCullan
Stephens
Keichner
Baum
Meyer
Chesterfield
Pearl
Te. M
Johnson
Lagerstrom
Groh Seeks Slump Recovery in Reds Batting
Reds captain Heinie Groh says every player has his batting slumps and vows to bounce back from a rough June. He downplays league-leading hopes, suggesting Roush and Horneby could race for the batting title while he aims for a strong return and solid average.
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Heinie Groh
Reds
Roush
Horneby
Juniors 14 and 15 track and swim sprint events listed
The notice lists O14 and 60 yard free style dash and 60 yard back stroke events for Juniors 14 and 15, with entries due August 12 at The Star office. Entrants under 16 years need not be registered.
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Juntons
Weare
Travie Davis Wins Easily in Coast Title Bout at Liberty Park
Travie Davis of Everett defended his Coast welterweight title with a clean four round decision over Frankie Murphy of Denver. Davis outboxed and outfought the visitor from bell to bell, while Murphy crouched most of the time and had little to show besides a second round infighting moment. Referee Schacht ruled the bout for Davis.
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Travie Davis
Everett
Coast
Frankie Murphy
Denver
Liberty Park
Davis
Bell
Murphy
Davie
Schacht
al Baker
Army Welch
Bremerton
Baker
Welch
Army
Frank Pete
Wilkenson
Joe Harrahan
Harrahan
Frank
Joe
Moore
Mitchell
Eddie Moore
Newale
Mike Mitchell
Mike
YACHTING FIGURES AT VICTORIA MEETING AND LOCAL YACHTS
Admiral James Griffithe of the Inter Nations Yacht Club sails Saturday with local yachtsmen to Victoria for the Royal Victoria Yacht meeting. The event features prizes from the recent International regatta. Beattie yachts dominate Lake Washington, with Chartette A and Reltrain among noted crafts from Todd shipyard and Leech boathouse.
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James Griffithe
Internations Yacht Club
Saeje
Victoria
Reyal Victoria
Nata Sign Southpaw Workman From Florida League
The Nata signed left handed pitcher Workman from the Florida league. He recently pitched a doubleheader for Tampa and won it, adding to his early promise with the club.
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Washington
Nata
Workman
Tampa
Shuffling Hero Douglas Hints Return to Big Show
Fans wonder if Shufflin' Phil Douglas, the Giant hurler, remains in the major leagues after a rough second inning. Chicago notes Grover Alexander avoids fatigue late in games, proving no weakness this season.
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New York
S’hil Douglas
Ballard Beavers Disqualified Over Age in Star League Tie
Mount Baker wins Star league No 1 after Ballard Beavers fielded an ineligible player Harvey Johnson aged 22 in February 1920. Mount Baker presented an affidavit from the city comptroller via election certificate. Ballard tied for the title despite the ruling. Felix club and Tailored Ready meet Sunday for Star league No 2 championship at Lincoln play field. Managers decide fence hit limits and measuring distances to right field.
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Mount Baker
Ballard Beavers
City Comptroller's Office
Harvey Johnson
Ballard Beaver
Ballard Bunch
Mount Bakers
Felix Club
Tailored Ready
Lincoln
Star Office
Crack Swimmers Plan To Enter Star Meet
Ed McGill and Johnny Wilson life guards at Madrona beach on Lake Washington plan to enter The Star city swimming meet held the week of August 12. McGill is a Franklin high school boy and Wilson a UW student, both also football players.
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Ed McGill
Johnny Wilson
Madrona Beach
Lake Washington
McGill
Franklin
Wilson
University of Washington
Mount Baker
Walter Roseberg
Byron Wine
Roseberg
Wise
Scotchman Will Be Olympic Starter
James Lynch of Edinburgh is named the official starter for the Olympic games. He has long presided over Powder Hall races in Edinburgh, drawing large crowds. Lynch is father to Jack Lynch of Seattle, owner of the Knox hotel.
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James Lynch
Edinburgh
Scotland
Lynch
Jack Lynch
Knox Hotel
Summit Ave
Seattle
America
Globe
British Isles
Jamen Lynch
Boston
Where Are They Where Are They Milwaukee
There appears to be difficulty finding opponents for Tommy Cubbons as Mike Collins searches for challengers in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Tommy Cubbons
Mike Collins
Fewster Plays Through for Crippled Yankees with Headpiece
In New York fans see Chick Fewster returning to action against doctors' orders. He wears a special headpiece on the field as the crippled Yankees cope with injuries. Forest fires cost millions yearly, Dent start game.
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New York
Chick Fewster
Yankees
Locals Win From Salts Again in Tight Tilt
Seattle edged Salt Lake 7 to 6 in a pitchers duel at Salt Lake, securing a second straight victory. The game featured a tight score and late-inning drama as both teams fought for control.
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Salt Lake
Senattle
Browns See Heuser as Sister Like Batman Prospect
Branch Mickey of the Cardinals compared Joe Hauser of the Milwaukee club to George Sisler, saying in all his major league years he has never seen a player who could be compared with Sisler except Heuser. He questioned who discovered him and where.
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Althe
Johnny Wilson
Dave Mackay
Newark
Wilson
Lew Tendler
Lew
Wilson-O' Dowd
Mike
Johnny
George Sister
Browns
Branch Mickey
Joe Hauser
Mack
Milwaukee
George
Heuser
Sister
Mies Manm
Jack Kagan
Champ to Show Wolfe How to Hit
Johnny Kilbane plans to train Jack Wolfe of Cleveland in punching tactics before a hoped future title match. He aims to teach Wolfe the drop punch and timing, insisting a stronger wallop will improve his game and prove the technique.
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Wolfe
Johnny Kilbane
Jack Wolfe
Cleveland
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