Vernon Tigers Face Tough Coast League Month on Road
Vernon opens a lengthy road trip after a tight lead as Oakland, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland loom. The Seals, Bees and Solons are rising threats while Los Angeles seeks a bounce-back run. Wade Killefer’s crew faces a pivotal stretch that could decide the Coast title race.
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Seattle Coast league reps head to Salt Lake City
Seattle’s Coast league representatives depart Los Angeles after a rough stretch, finishing seven straight losses to the league leading Tigers. They managed one win in Los Angeles this year, and suffered a 13 of 14 slide against the Angels in a prior stretch.
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Billy Evans Calls Balk on Walter Johnson
Johnson disputes a balk call by umpire Billy Evans on July 4 after Derrik Pratt stole second and reached third on a failed coverage. Evans ruled Johnson balked and returned Pratt to second, Johnson claiming it was likely the first balk against him in the big leagues.
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Smwashes End Los Angeles Ball Games Tour
A brief note from Seattle notes the Smwashes will not play more ball games in Los Angeles this year, signaling a pause in their Los Angeles schedule and a shift in regional play.
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Solons Aim to Press Paced Race in Pacific Circuit
Sacramento Solons boast strong lineup and pitching from Walter Mails and Bill Piercy. Big Griggs, Walter, and Eldred provide power and the club is fast with pin Hollywood pinch runners Pinelli and Eldred among league’s top thieves. The Yippers toppled the Angels and will face the Seals in San Francisco as circuits stay tight.
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Sacramento Keeps Using Young Receivers Amid Clymer Mystery
The piece notes Sacramento sticking with Cook and Schang as receivers after Seattle cut them. Cook showed effort under Clymer but wasn’t quick to think, while Schang’s notable act was leaving the field at innings end. Bill Rodgers continues with two second hand receivers, a repeat of the Clymer puzzle.
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Wilhoit Sets World Record for Consecutive Hits
Wichita report says Joe Wilhoit, formerly with Seattle, extended his hitting streak to 46 games breaking Jack Ness's 45 game mark. The note adds that Bill Clymer will be pleased by the feat and recalls Wilhoit's rough spring with Seattle when he struggled to hit.
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Bees Hit Home Runs in Salt Lake City Slugfest
Matl Sheely and Bill Rum ler of the Bees slugged homers in Salt Lake City. Karl cracked his 18th circuit of the season, while Bill added two more to his growing total. A Salt Lake dealer rewards each homer with coal, and fans cheer the heavy haul as the season continues.
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Milwaukee Lightweight Richie Mitchell to face Lew Tendler
Promoters from Philadelphia and Milwaukee bid for a Labor Day bout between Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee and Lew Tendler of Philadelphia, setup for a bout that could ignite interest in the lightweight division.
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Carl Zamlock Foils with Decorated Pasteboards on Stage
Carl Zamlock, San Francisco utility man, shines in disguise as he uses decorated pasteboards to fool spectators. The piece likens his misdirection to fooling opponents with the leather apple and compares him favorably to baseball greats like Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb.
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Dad Henry explains scoring dives for Seattle water fans
Veteran Seattle swimming expert known as Dad Henry demonstrates the complexity of judging diving meets with pencil and pad. He plans to summarize the scoring system for locals as thousands watch. Also: plans for a September state tank meet at Crystal pool and talk of Mickey King versus Young Hector in a likely mismatch.
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Record field entered in Logan Square modified marathon
Chicago July 28. Logan Square Athletic club plans a modified marathon on August 10 with a special novice trophy. Officials predict a record entry, with over 100 runners expected to compete.
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Two $10,000 Stakes Highlight Big Line Harness Racing
The light harness horse turf season will feature only two $10,000 stake races this year the Charter Oak stake at Hartford Connecticut and the Empire State stake at the New York fair races in Syracuse New York. These two annual events often prove decisive after several brilliant performances.
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How Coast Clubs Stand
LOS ANGELES July 28 Seattle and Vernon completed their double bill with the Tigers taking both games to extend their streak. Claude Thomas held Seattle to four singles in the 3 2 opener. Bob Meusel homered in Vernon's 5 1 victory in the afternoon. Dell got the win in the nightcap as Seattle failed to score after the fourth inning.
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Seals and Beavers Split Two Games in San Francisco
In a doubleheader at San Francisco on Sunday Portland Beavers won the first game 7 to 1 as Seattle Seals rallied to take the second 7 to 2. Batteries featured Schroeder and Koehler for Portland in game one with Baum Couch Bromtey and Baldwin behind. in game two Jones and Baker with Seaton and Baldwin for the Seals.
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Angels Hammer Solon Club To Grab Lead
In Sacramento on July 25 the Angels built a two run lead in the first inning and never relinquished it winning 4 to 1. Wade Killefer led the attack with three hits and three runs driven in. Crandall and Bassler were the Angels’ battery, while Larkin Prough Vance and Schang worked for Solon.
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Oaks Drop Wild Go to Salt Lake Crew
Salt Lake City routed the Oaks 13 to 10 yesterday in a wild game. The visitors scored five runs in the final inning but failed to overcome the home team's early cushion. Osleland, Gearin, Weaver and Mitze led Salt Lake City’s offense while Dale and Spencer shared the catching duties.
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Will McLaughlin Regain Net Form
Net fans nationwide root for Maurice McLaughlin the California tennis star to return to peak play in the summer national event on the eastern circuit. The Comet once defeated Norman Brooks and Anthony Wilding in a Davis Cup showcase and has failed to reach that top form since.
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Bicycle Carnival Planned at Green Lake by Star and Club
The Star teams with the Seattle Bicycle Club to stage a two week bicycle carnival at Green Lake. Entry blanks will be printed in Tuesday's Star. Prizes include bikes and tires supplied by the club, with Earl A. Frye directing the program. Announcements will follow in The Star.
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Major League Scoreboard Highlights Across Leagues
National League games show New York at Brooklyn, Boston at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at Cincinnati, Chicago at St Louis. American League matchups include New York at Boston.
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British swimmer plans 20 mile medley record attempt
Jabez Wolfe, famed British distance swimmer, announces a 20 mile medley trial before attempting the English Channel. He will complete five miles walking, five by bike, five by boat, and five by swim in sequence.
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Two Champ Tilts Tonight Can Ted Kvaite Regain Title
Two comeback bouts headline the evening in New York and Philadelphia. Joe Fox faces Johnny Kilbane in a six round bout as Kilbane seeks form at featherweight while planning a heavier run next September. The Kilbane Fox match tests Kilbane’s speed and experience against a top challenger. Jack Britton defends the welterweight title against Ted Lewis in Jersey City in a long standing rivalry with reported animosity and a notable side bet.
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Boxing News From Seattle and Nearby Bo xing Circles
Seattle lightweight Harry Cnery returns with a French bride and is the first U S boxer back with a spouse from Napoleonic lands since the homeward journey began Ad Schafil comes home from the firing line and trains around 160 pounds aiming for 145 Lloyd Madden reports marriage and is termed a Benedict by local ring circles George Chip of Pittsburgh keeps fighting and will meet Johnny Howard in New Jersey eight rounds Ted Lewis and Jack Britton are billed to spar in Jersey City amid shifting plans Charley White meets Lew Tendler in Philadelphia in a six round bout Frankie Burns and Joe Lynch two bantamweight leaders set to clash in Jersey City soon Ted Whitman has retired from refereeing and shows artistic skill Dan Salt sports horned rim glasses and is nicknamed Professor Salt Johnny Kilbane fights Joey Fox in Philadelphia Richie Mitchell to face Lew Tendler in Philadelphia September 1 Fat La Rue cites his father’s death after a poor Oakland show Hector Anderson and Willie Meehan feature in Seattle boxing chatter Harry Dawson trains again and a return bout is teased
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Champ Will Box Tendler Says Gibson
Billy Gibson, manager of Benny Leonard, says the lightweight champion will box Lew Tendler in an eight round fall bout in Jersey City with a $25,000 purse. Leonard will make 135 pounds for Tendler and fights on winner take all or percentage. Leonard aims to meet a left handed challenger, despite public doubts.
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Herman must box Wilde for huge purse in London bout
Bantamweight champion Pete Herman has agreed to meet Jimmy Wilde in a 20 round match in London this autumn with a $25,000 purse. Wilde won a recent decision over Pat Moore of Memphis. Also noted is Miss Cecil Leitch planning to compete in American golf events.
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Anderson to Battle With Hector at Northwest Club Show
Ole Anderson of Tacoma to fight Young Hector in a match at the Northwest club on August 5. The card also lists Young Brown and Frankie Sullivan in another bout, with Joe Harrahan and Louie lightweights possibly returning. Jimmy Storey and Travie Davis of Everett face trouble as injury ends their participation.
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Majors Open Schools to Train Youngsters
Reading, Pa July 28 Kelchner scout for major clubs opens a summer school to train green material for next season. He has support from several major league clubs. Cleveland club plans a similar effort in their park under Lee Fohl guidance while Indians are away from home in August.
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Zomrecht Sold for Export to Italy
Zomrecht a black stallion named Zombra catalogued at 2:03% has been sold to Valenti Caporillo for export to Italy. A ticota with 3 appears at 2:08% and goes to the eighth buyer.
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