Rain delays jam up second day in Star Net tourney
The Star Net tournament at Woodland Park was hampered by rain on day two. Johnson defeated Rus White in three sets in the feature singles match, Pope beat Eugene White 6 2 6 3, and Nollan with Dyer edged out Moon and Burr beat Marion in a lengthy day. Meyer opened with a straight-sets win over Thelma Wolff 6 1 6 2 in women’s singles.
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Woodland
Johnson
Rus White
White
T. Pope
University of
Eugene Whitewell
Nollan
Young Dyer
Burr
Marion
Meyer
Thelma Wolff
Schedule of midday chess and bridge pairings across multiple events
The page lists a long midday schedule featuring pairs and matchups across several events. It includes players such as Rodi Well Ruth Marcuse Blanche Wickland Gertrude Schreiner Mrs Bragdon Petersen Harriett Franklin Katherine Bell Thelma Wolff Eben Backland and others with numerous alternates and partners. The listings cover various boards and time slots with many two person teams and multiple events named ATaYr ATOP ATS ATG FP M. Waller and Vander Las etc.
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Rodi! Well
Ruth Marcuse
Blanche Wickland
Gertrude Schreiner
Bragdon
Mra. Petersen
Harriett Franklin
Katherine Bell
Thelma Wolff
Eben Backland
Atayr
French puzzle stumps American fight fans in York
The article notes the tough French puzzle facing American boxing fans as Francois Descamps and Carpentier arrive in the United States. It describes their unpredictable styles and language barriers, with poll of fans believing the unfamiliar language and tactics explain the confusion. It mentions Jack Dempery as a victim of the puzzling exchanges and hints at a controversial rivalry.
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York
Philadelphia
Francois Descamps
Carpentier
United
Jack Dempery
Mte
Water Stars on Way South for Olympic Tryouts
Mayhall Wagstaff Murie and Lambert Sternbergh of Crystal Swimming club left by 12:30 train for San Francisco to compete in Western division Olympic tryouts in Neptune Beach near San Francisco on June 26 27. Seattle swimmers expected to make a name for the local club as Konowaioff who clocked a world record in the 50 yard back meets Kahanomuku, former record holder, who arrived with seven swimmers from the islands. There is a demand today for 12 bathtubs against one ten years ago. Where the best foodstuffs cost the Let's eat at Boldt's.
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Mayhall Wagstaff
Murie
Lambert Sternbergh
Crystal Swimming Club
San Francisco
Neptune Beach
Sanisco
Seattles
Konowaioff
Kahanomuku
Islands
Americans Rely On Tilden and Williams In Wimbledon Battle
United States hopes rest on William T. Tilden and Richard Norris Williams after the upset elimination of defending champion William M. Johnston. The two Americans had been regarded as the second and third choices to win the British national tennis championship.
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Wimbledon
Eng
United Press
America
William T. Tilden
Richard Norris Williams
William M. Johnston
Locals Open in Portland Today Coast League Series
Seattle and Portland launch the Portland Seattle series with a large crowd expected and extra park accommodations. Woodward likely starts for Seattle as Oakland moves into sixth place after beating Los Angeles. Seattle sits near last with .016 points from elimination and opens home play next Monday June 29.
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Seattle
Shriners
Portland
Beavers
Oakland
Los Angeles
Wright May Fight for Scott Fund Smoker
Plans solidify for the Star Scott smoker at Liberty Park on June 80 to aid Deputy Sheriff Scott’s widow. Fighters are paid, so no sparring matches. contenders include Lonnie Austin Nate Druximan Clay Hite and Dan Salt. Likely main event Billy Wright versus Davis or McCarthy winner Wriday at the Arena as Wright aims to reclaim the welter crown.
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Liberty Park
Scott
Lonnie Austin
Nate Druximan
Clay Hite
Dan Salt
Billy Wright
Davis-McCarthy
Wriday
Wright
Morrie Lux
San Francisco Boxing Clubs Demand Referee Decision
Boxing clubs in San Francisco refuse to allow Pete Herman to box on their cards unless he accepts a referee's decision. The Coast objects to no decision fights and demands a decisive ruling.
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San Francisco
Pete Herman
Why Join the Navy Real Traveler’s Career in Baseball
The article profiles Jean Dale, a traveler ballplayer with a long string of team changes. From Dallas in 1910 to stints with the Red Sox, Indians, Sacramento, Providence, Montreal, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and West Coast clubs, he kept moving before returning to Dallas.
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Jean Dale
Dallas
Joe Gartner
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Sacramento
Boston
Providence
Cards
Montreal
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Galt Lake
Sam Agnew praised as Coast league ventriloquist and leader
Oakland manager Del Howard extols Sam Agnew for his infectious encouragement and leadership during games. Managers and players describe him as a catalyst who lifts teammates, maintains spirit with any score, and earns high regard as a credit to the game. Agricultural or other unrelated lines mention golf and players like Mendell, Fewster, Robertson, and Barrow in passing.
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Sam Agnew
Sam
del Howard
Oakland
Agaee
Agnew
Ballparks see record hits as era of power returns
Wil McMullin notes batters crush balls in big league parks with increased hitting. He argues visibility is clearer now as dirt and resin no longer darken the ball, making fast pitches easier to read. He cautions that without a sharp fastball, pitchers rely on curves, and good curve specialists are scarce.
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Wil Fred McMullin
Burke to Rise in Ring Game Bright New Orleans Prospect
A boy named Martin Burke from New Orleans is hailed as a promising boxing talent. Fred Digby found him in 1912, noting Burke’s calm under fire, defensive skill, and potential with more weight. Burke, nicknamed Red, is described as fast and cheerful, with friendships among boxing figures and a vivid Irish-influenced background.
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Martin Burke
New Orleans
Fred Digby
Fred
Marty
Burke
Jack Dempsey
Fitzsimmons
Red
Youngest Slugger Found Among Present Champions
Syracuse dispatch reports George, aged 25 last March, among the youngest sluggers in baseball today. In Rochester, promoter Daniel K. McMahon wired $55,000 to Jack Kearns for Jack Dempsey to box Bill Brennan in a 15 round bout in Rochester late in August.
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ST. Louis
George
Syracuse
N. Y
Daniel KK. McMahon
Rochester
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Chicago
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
An advertisement directs customers to Haynes watch repair near the Liberty Theatre offering repair services and likely standard watch maintenance.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Tigers Nosed Out Seals In Tight 3 2 Inning Game
The Tigers edged the Seals 3 to 2 in a one inning battle. Dell held opponents scoreless until the ninth when the Seals tied it with two runs. Baum dominated the Senators as Been led 6 to 1. Fittery struggled early allowing five hits and four runs. The Oaks rallied in the ninth to beat the Angels 7 to 6 with Miller and Knight driving the key hits. Heavers and Rainiers set to open in Portland today.
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Seals
Dell
Baum
Senators
Been
Fittery
Oaks
Angels
Miller
Knight
Heavers
Rainiers
Portland
Football Education and League Baseball Preview
Coach John W. Wilce of Ohio State plans a football class at Columbia University this summer. He notes socialist aims in football science and cites Harvard and Chicago as examples of large programs. Rainier Heights and Tailored Ready lead Star League baseball with an all-win record as Patricelli faces Don Hunter at Columbia Field.
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John W. Wilee
Ohio State
Wilce
Columbia University
Marvard
Chicago
Stagg
Rainier Heights
Tailored Ready
Colthiers
The
Clothiers
Felix Club
Patricelli
Don Hunter
Columbia Field
Rail Lights Star Daubert Cousin of Jake
Harry Daubert, cousin of baseball great Jake Daubert, plays shortstop for the Rail Lights semi pro club in Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo
Harry Daubert
Cincinnati Reds
Jake
Raillights
Sontag May Meet O Dowd in City Ring Clash
Sontag poised for a potential bout with Mike O Dowd former world middleweight champion after a win over Army Welch of Bremerton at the Arena Friday night Army Welch sparred Seattle fans before fighting in the Navy yard city Sontag has impressed in recent months and could draw O Dowd in Seattle. Johnny McCarthy Pacific Coast welter champ to face Travie Davin in Seattle as the Northwest Athletic Club builds a strong card.
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Val Bontag
Army Welch
Bremerton
Mike O'Dowd
O'Dowd
Portland
Seattle
Sontag
Navy Yard City
Jimmy Handeau
Johnny McCarthy
Pacific Coast
Travie Davin
Everett Miller
Davis
Jake Abel
Billy Wright
Davin
Northwest Athletic Club
McCarthy
Morrie Lux
Lux
Joy Wopp
Wally Reid
Philippines
Zusu
Wopp
McGraw swaps Fletcher for Bancroft to revitalize Giants
Giants manager John McGraw reshuffles his infield by trading Arthur Fletcher, long time captain and shortstop, for Dave Bancroft of the Phillies. Bancroft, 28, regarded as the best defensive shortstop, brings new spark to the club and may signal a broader rebuild after a slump. Fletcher, 34, departs New York amid hopes Bancroft’s arrival will steady the team.
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John McGraw
Arthur Fletcher
Giants
Dave Bancroft
Phillies
McGraw
Roger Hornsby
Braves
Rabbit” Maranville
Cravath
Dave
Bancroft
Fletcher-Bancroft
Muggsy
Arthur Pletcher
Arthur
Fletcher
New York
McGrawites
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Dorothy Little
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Chick Fewster
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Spellman
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Baum and Byler
Lest
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Reese
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Muncie, Ind
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