Chinese Player Shines Amidst Tacoma Tigers Spotlight
The article notes Vernon Ayann as the lone Chinese player in a Seattle scene linked to the Tacoma Tigers and Seattle Giants, with press on his spring start and streaks. It also covers boxing event plans by the Elks club to raise Red Cross funds, featuring Madden, Muff, Lewis, Ridley, Frankie, and Pete.
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Hawaii
Northwestern
Tenley Raymond
Tacoma Tigers
Ryan
Seattle Giants
Bill Leard
Bill
Seattle
Hap
Elks’ Club
Red Cross
Bills
Madden
Estern
Eddie
Muff
Tommy Lewis
Bud Ridley
Frankie
Mike Pete
Seattle Giants Rally To Rout Great Falls 13 to 3
Seattle ball tossers defeated Great Falls 13 to 3 at Dug’s battlements as rain interrupted play. Alexander faced Jimmy Clark in a wet game with Clark struggling on slick balls after the showers. Seattle seized control with 13 singles led by Hap Morse’s two hits in one inning.
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Dug
Montana
Alexander
Giants
Jimmy Clark
Clark
Hap” Morse
Dug’s
Reattie
A. Leard
Morphy
Gardner
Carman
Goldie
W. Cunningham
Morse
T Cunningham
Co Alexander
PO Shinn
Rt Hester
Meseenaer
Biowekel
Tees
Cheek
Ivard
Moree
Hasen
Port
Tacoma Speedway Stars Fire Up July 4 Trials
Three cars led by the Tacoma Special, Hans Malcolm in a Hudson speed demon, and Arch Kincaid in the Seattle Special tested the course. The Tacoma Special wowed onlookers with dazzling laps, the Hudson hit 95 mph with 112 mph on straights, and the Stutz set a 1 minute 17 second lap for about 93 mph.
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Tacoma
Hans Malcolm
Hans
Seattle
Arch Kincaid
Arch
Spalding's Golf Guide 1917 Edited by Grant Rice
The 1917 Spalding's Golf Guide is published with Grantland Rice as editor. It preserves all past and current information on golf, detailing the Royal and Ancient Game despite wartime conditions and ongoing conflicts.
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Spalding’s Golf Guide
Grant Rice
Grantland Rice
Bartholemy Out of Denver Lineup with Split Thumb
Al Bartholemy, who joined the Denver club from Tacoma in the Western league, is sidelined with a split thumb after contact with a foul tip in last Sunday's double header against Wichita.
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al Bartholemy
Denver
Tacoma
Wichita
Weldon Wing Picked To Box Trambitas For New Star Match
Joe Flannigan says Northwestern promoters need not hunt for an opponent for Alex Trambitas after his recent draw with See Johnson. Flannigan proposes Weldon Wing to face the new boxing star and sets up a possible bout.
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Joe Flannigan
Northwestern
Alex Trambitas
Johnson
Flannigan
Weldon Wing
News Star
Joe Bemish Defends Eddie Pinkman in Seattle Boxing Burns
Boxing writer Joe Bemish protests Times write up of Eddie Pinkman after his match with Madden. He argues Pinkman is Seattle’s top lightweight, a draw for fans, and Northwest champion who deserves fair treatment and recognition. Bemish cites promoting politics and management as factors shaping coverage.
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Times
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Madden
Times Sporting
Pinkman
Seattle
Pink
Campi
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Fish Ewim
Camp
New York
Benny Leonard
Milwaukee
Richie Mitchell
Uncle Sam
Eddie
Red Sox Slump Threatens World Champion Sox
Old Joe Slump notes the Red Sox face a serious slide after returning from a trip. They have lost 10 of 15 and often fail to dent the plate while the White Sox win nine of 15. Hitting struggles and base running miscues plague Boston as they drop from first to second and seek home success abroad.
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Sox
United
New York
Red Sox
White Sox
Want Bout in Denver for Benny Leonard Kilbane Fight
Denver promoter Eddie Pitts wired a 20000 purse offer for a 20 round bout between Benny Leonard and Johnny Kilbane to be held in Colorado around Labor Day. The scene is undetermined, but Denver Stock Yards arena is a likely site if both champions accept. Pitts claims strong financial backing and a substantial guarantee.
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Eddie Pitts
Benny Leonard
Johnny Kilbane
Colorado
Labor Day
Altho Pitts
Denver Stock Yard
Pitts
Norwegian Net Wiz Looks Like a Winner
In Philadelphia at St Martins on June 21 the women's national patriotic tennis tournament shows Miss Molla Bjorstedt as a near certainty for the finals. Miss Eleanora Sears remains in top form and is closely followed by Miss Suzanne White as the event advances.
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St. Martins
Molla Bjorstedt
Eleanora Sears
Suzanne White
Barrieau Wins Easily From Australian Boxer
Oakland report says Frank Barrieau defeated Mick King, former Australian middleweight champion, in a four round bout. King was slow and lacked his noted punch, giving Barrieau an easy decision.
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Barrieau
Oakland
Cal
Frank Parrieau
Mick King
King
William Eaton Named City Baseball League President
William Eaton succeeds Jack Patton as president of the City Baseball League due to Patton’s inability to commit time amid other business. Patton retires from the post after serving as leader.
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William Eaton
New City League
Jack Patton
City Baseball League
Patton
McGraw Faces Probes Over Denunciation Claims
New York reporters defend the authenticity of interviews McGraw repudiated accusing sport writers of false reports. The Baseball Writers’ Association funds affidavits to be sent to the National League, seeking a fuller inquiry. If refused, courts may decide which party spoke truth.
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New York
John J. McGraw
Tener
McGraw
Baseball Writers’ Association
National League
Writers
Tossers Set to Tackle Nonpareils Next Sunday
Stacy Shown's army of ball tossers faces a supreme test as they attempt to annex the scalp of the strong Nonpareil club from South Park. Either Barto or Brown will be called upon to stop the heavy slug gers, with an even break in luck the jewelers should make the going interesting for the club room boys.
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Stacy Shown
Barto
Brown
South Park
Leo Houck Calls Off 25 Round Mexicali Bout
Reports from Los Angeles say Leo Houck Seattle lightweight has canceled the 25 round bout scheduled for Mexicali July 4 and will depart for home. Houck defeated Al McManus in a four round match earlier as the plan changed.
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Leo Houck
Seattle
Mexicali
Houck
al McManus
Boxing, baseball and gossip mix in crowded sports notes
A stream of quick notes covers Willard buying a circus to save on clowns, Wagner's stray bat eye, Pinkman retirement, Maile back to Portland, and Umpire Byron’s stance. Mentions Dempsey Carsuo Dans, Coveleskie, Dempsey, Sheehan and others in brief updates and chatter about fights, teams, and personalities.
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Jess Willard
Joe Dawson Joins Seattle Plant Nine Amid Prospect Buzz
Joe Dawson, rising infield talent formerly with the Vancouver club of the Northwestern league, has joined Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. in Seattle. Manager Charlie Schmutz quickly registered him to ensure eligibility for the next 30 days. Bob Brown praises Dawson as a standout infield find, while Dawson seeks regular action after bench duty. Schmutz plans to start Smith, Washington’s three-year second baseman, in Saturday’s lineup as he continues strong play across road games.
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Vancouver
Seattle
Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co
Charlie Schmutz
Charlie
Bob Brown
Dawson
Schmutz
Smith
University of Washington
Smith Has Been Pounding the Pill All Over the Lot and Fielding Hke
Noted Horseman Dwyer Dies in New York Racing World
New York June 21. Phil Dwyer death leaves a major figure in racing history. He led the Brooklyn Jockey Club and Queens County Jockey Club, respected for his influence in racing circles worldwide and his stance during the era of betting scandals.
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New York
Phil Dwyer
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Queens County Jockey Club
Cunningham Leads After Second Round in National Open Golf
Philadelphia report states Alexander Cunningham held the lead at 74 as the second round began. Jack Hutchinson and Tom McNamara trailed closely with 78s, keeping the field competitive in the national open.
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Philadelphia
Alexander Cunningham
Jack Hutchinson
Tom McNamara
Harry Wolverton Fired Over Salary Dissent
San Francisco report states Harry Wolverton was dismissed as manager for opposing salary cuts. Wolverton claims he advised Henry Berry that cutting player salaries would be a big mistake, a view Berry reportedly denied.
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Harry Wolverton
Henry Berry
Seal
Wolverton
Berry
Boxers Lee Morrissey and Joe Rivers Meet in Pocatello
In Pocatello Idaho on June 21 Lee Morrissey from Idaho Falls and Joe Rivers are matched to box in a scheduled 12 round bout at the local arena.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Lee Morrissey
Idaho Falls
Joe Rivers
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