Siwashes Tackle Oakland in Bay City Showdown
The Siwashes meet the Oakland Acorns in Bay City with a chance to climb from the cellar in the Coast league standings. Oakland and the locals must deliver strong play, while San Francisco Seals' status strengthens with a full-strength lineup, as the Coast race heats up. Blue temperaments and Coast league moves color the week as teams jockey for position and a Tuesday slate begins.
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Willie Kamm Slumps as San Seals Struggle at Bat
Willie Kamm, star third baseman for the San Seals, has fallen off in hitting while Dee Waleh, the team’s top hitter, shifts to Bag most of the time. Waleh’s batting has also dipped, with his hitting slipping recently.
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Letters to the Ster Readers Share Honest Opinions
Readers of The Ster contribute letters that express unsolicited views on topics of interest. The selection aims to entertain and inform, reflecting genuine citizen perspectives.
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Locals Break Even In South Los Angeles Games
June 14 Seattle won the opener 7 3 but the Eawsick tribe tied the day with a 5 1 win in the second game Dell was knocked out early in game one and Big Dell took the mound in game two with Hewett and Brenton also pitching.
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Racing Halted in Tasmania Over Federal Tax Protest
Racing in Tasmania is postponed indefinitely as clubs protest a 13 percent tax on pooled betting investments. Australia racing clubs seek injunctions against the tax, bringing the total levy to 25 percent.
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Detroit Industrial Athletes Trial Meet Set for Navin Field
Detroit factory athletes will hold track meet trials on Navin field June 26 with winners advancing to the national games in Pittsburg in July.
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Biddy Bishop Sits Pretty in Moran’s Boxing Arena
Biddy Bishop holds a pivotal position in Pat Moran’s town with a boxing arena capacity of 20,000. The promoter can showcase fights to a large crowd, signaling strong boxing prospects and local interest.
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Shade to Orient San Francisco
Billy Shade, four round fighting whiz, has sailed for Australia where he has three bouts booked.
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Golf Shot Philosophy by Jerry Travers
Jerry Travers argues for using full swings and the proper club for each distance. He discourages half or three-quarter shots and urges firm, decisive contact on every stroke.
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French Featherweight Champ Heads to America
Paris reports European featherweight king Charley Ledoux will travel to the United States to fight Joe Burman of Chicago in Philadelphia on June 23 in an eight round bout. Ledoux follows Georges Carpentier and M Papin as Europe’s remaining top fighters heading for Yankee shores.
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Homer Wallops Tailored Ready MADISON PARK TEAM UPSETS DOPE
Sacramento skipper Bill Rodgers faces outfield woes as Marty McGaffigan becomes a trading target. Oakland hopes to swap surplus outfielders for McGaffigan, but Rodgers rejects the deal amid fan pressure after letting Middleton and Eldred go.
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Ridley weighing questions loom in California boxing circles
Bud Ridley the Coast bantamweight champion, Seattle born, returns from California where he built a reputation. He faces Earl Baird outdoors at Liberty Fourth Thursday night, with Baird weighing in at 5 p.m. Ridley’s size has grown, prompting debate over whether he remains a bantam. Promoter manager Windy Winsor writes letters boasting Ridley’s matchups and potential opponents as Seattle boxing scene buzzes.
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Greatest Yankee team to compete for Davis Cup
The United States gathers a strong Davis Cup team led by William M. Johnston and William T. Tilden with R. N Williams and Charles E. Garland. They prep at Wimbledon and Queen’s Club starting July 21, facing Europe’s crack players as they aim to reclaim the trophy last held in 1912.
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How Teams Stand in Star League LEAGUE NO. 1
Star League standings and team positions highlighted with current rankings and team names. The brief notes shifts in places reflect recent results shaping the top tier standings for the league.
Madison Park Juniors upset Tailored Ready in The Star league
Pete Mitchell slammed a first inning homer driving the Madison Park Juniors to a lead over Tailored Ready, ending a season-long winless streak for the Park team. Stitts won on the mound for Madison while Hunter pitched for the clothiers.
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Local sports and events roundup from Washington and Vancouver
Disconnected items note amateur golf placings at Seattle Golf Club with Lew Stiel second and Hen Stien fourth behind a 164 card. Latentia derby results list Gladiator second and Ethel Gray third. Mile and a half time recorded at two minutes 32 seconds. Mercer team wins 10-4 in grade school finals. Wood land park hosts Mike program and a Vancouver BC dog show on September 1. Clear Lake WA hosts a bio athletic program with July 3 6 events including a national baseball tournament offering a large prize. Enter tourney by contacting the Fourth of July secretary in Clear Lake.
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Sixth Annual Playfield Tournament at Woodland Park
The sixth annual playfield tournament will start July 10 at Woodland Park under the Seattle board of park commissioners with Ben Evans as manager. Rules remain similar to prior years and classes will be based on contestants ability. Doubles for men and women and playfield partners are offered. Ten trophy cups will be awarded to winners, on display in Spaulding's window and presented by C. V. Gerrish. Entry blanks available at the playfields after July 1.
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English billiard record set by Rondon Eng Smith
Rondon Eng Smith, the professional, made a new English billiard record for a championship match with a run of 785. The previous mark stood at 744 set by M Inman.
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Hornsby Praised as Stick Wonder by Grover Alexander
Chicago Cub pitcher Rogers Hornsby earns high praise from Grover Alexander describing him as the finest major league infielder since Honus Wagner. Hornsby excels at timing pitches including slow, fast, and change of pace. He recently snapped Alexander’s 11 game winning streak by collecting two triples.
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Important Star Tennis Meeting Tonight at The Star
The Star's tennis committee meets at 7 30 tonight to set rules for the Woodland park net meet starting next Monday at North Fond courts. Committee members are Gertrude Schreiner Neil Ellis Bruce Hesketh Evan Morgan and Herbert Little. Entries close Wednesday at 6 pm open to city amateurs with many already ready.
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Picture caption hints at camp photoplay tie to Dempsey
Cryptic caption links Bull Montanag to a picture titled wild fron Borneo and notes his work with Dempsey on a camp photoplay. The fragment suggests a wartime or camp media project with improvised branding and unfamiliar names.
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Brother Sam McGraw Plays Semi-Pro Baseball Here
Sam McGraw brother of Bob McGraw of the New York Yankees is playing semi pro baseball this year at third base and shows skill as a capable fielder and hitter for the local squad.
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