Crack Battlers Meet in Arena Mix Tonight
OBBY HARPER the clever Northwest ring man returns to Seattle for a four round match with Frankie Rogers at the Arena weighing about 140 pounds. Rogers is a local contender who debuted here recently after a jaw breaking fight last fall. Also on the card are Owen Roberts vs Kid Johnston and Harry Colman vs Sandy Carbone with Young ONeal facing Frankie Green in the opening bout.
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Obby Harper
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Frank Farmer
Sam Langford
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Amer
Abilly
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Kid Johnston
Harry Colman
Mike Ibbons
Sandy Carbone
Colman
Harry Casey
Caroe
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Pia
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Bobby Harper
Gordon McKay
Kid Johnson
Brown & Halen Athletic Club, Inc
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University Tonight
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Second
Seneca
Joe Dizard
Occidental
Yesler
Compton & Fallis
Third Avenue
Green Cigar Store
Kelter & Bernbaum
Second Avenue
Frankie Rogers and Giants Fall as Runners Helped by Inning Hit
Baseball and boxing notes from yesterday include Frankie Rogers driving in the winning run with a 13th inning single to beat the Browns 4 to 3. The Giants were routed by the Reds 7 to 1 and numerous round results follow.
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Deacon Scott
Browns
Habe Rath
Auto Polo Slated for Trial Here
Auto polo opens in Seattle this weekend with a four game series at Liberty Park against Vancouver. Seattle lineup features Captain J B Gordon and Jack Martin with other players as Portland and Vancouver teams may follow. Referee Billy Bib Giddings to oversee the event with Wednesday public practice.
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Seattle
Vancouver
B. C
Puyallup
Portland
W. A. Smith
A. Simpson
Bell
George Smith
J. B. Gordon
Kelen Lay
Jack Martin
Nick Nickelson
Billy Wild
Bib Giddings
Figgelys Score In Boston and Washington Games
Fragmentary report lists players Morten ONeill Quinn Karr Fullerton Reel and Faber senatarte Charrity. Scoring mentions 2B in one game and notable action at Boston and Washington venues.
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Cleveland
Boston
Morten
O'Neill
Quinn
Karr
Fullerton and
Reel
Criereo
Arlett Sought by Detroit As Coast Pitcher Draws Bid
Oakland hurler Arlett collects 10 wins and few defeats as scouts from Detroit and others push bids. Del Howard expects a sale price above 75000 after Giants paid for Jim OConnell. Arlett, once hampered by a sore arm, is viewed as a top major league pitching prospect for next season.
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Buse Artett
Oakland
Acorn
Los Angeles
Seatue
Detroit Tigers
del Howard
Syn
Arlett
New York Giants
Jim O'Connell
Seal
Tigers
Oaks
Beattie and Sacramento Open Tomorrow as Indians Target Senators
Beattie and Sacramento prepare for tomorrow’s game as the Indians seek to climb past the Coast league basement Senators. Sacramento has faced injuries but Col. Pick’s club fields strong hurlers led by Paul Fittery, Ken Penner, and Bill Prough. Seattle returns after a three week tour, having won 13 of 14 starts to climb to a tie for fourth.
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Beattie
Sacramento
Indians
Senators
Col. Pick
Paul Fittery
Ken Penner
Bill Prough
Seattle
Finals Move to B F Day After Washington Park Ground Swap
Washington Park team reports Lincoln Park grounds unavailable for 6 p m Wednesday postponing the Ross Giants game. The contest shifts to B F Day at 6 30 with both teams ample travel time. rain halted play at the prior site last Sunday.
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Washington Park
Lincoln Park
Ross Giants
Washington
B. F
Plilcta
Mt. Baker Cigar Co
Star Today
Read Cubs
Moss Giants
Greb and Tunney Set for Tonight's Light Heavyweight Bout
Henry Farrell reports from York that betting favors Harry Greb of Pittsburgh to upset Gene Tunney for the American light heavyweight title. Observers note Tunney relies on a left hand and a knockout plan, but many insiders doubt he can outpoint Greb who is seen as a dangerous money pick.
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C York
Wise Money
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Gene Tunney
Greb
Tom Gibbons
Tunney
Bat Levinsky
Mike Gibbons
Willie Lewis
Ruth hits first homer of season in St Louis game
New York report notes Babe Ruth belted his first home run of the season in an eighth inning clash at St Louis with Van Gilder pitching for the Redbirds. The blast came in the away matchup reported May 23.
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New York
van Gilder
St. Louise
Babe Ruth
Home Run Rivals Contrast Williams and Ruth
The piece contrasts Ken Williams of the St. Louis Browns with Babe Ruth, noting Williams’ slender build, sharp features, nervous temperament, and worry in slumps versus Ruth’s heavier, stolid frame and relaxed demeanor. Both strike out frequently as free swingers.
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Ken Williams
St. Louis Browns
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Williams
Robertson Proves He Is No Flash in Pan
White Sox pitcher Robertson, famed for a no run no hit game, followed with a six inning gem against Cleveland before a knee injury hindered him. He later beat Carl Mays and the Yankees 2 to 1 in 11 innings, showcasing control, curve, and change of pace.
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Billy Evans
Harley Robertson
White Sox
Robertson
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
Chicago
Larry Gardner
Polo Grounds
New York
Yankees
Carl Mays
Yanks
Mays
Chicago White Sox
Four Star Heavers Lead Liberty Park Boys to Star Final
Hardin Burke Butler and Willis headline Liberty Park team pitching staff for The Star Junior Baseball trophy. Hardin, ace with no hit first game, and Willis, a strikeout pitcher, anchor rotation for South End. Butler and Burke round out mound corps with supporting roles from Mitchell Haines Collins and Morse.
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West & Wheeler
Liberty Park
Charley Hardin
Ray Willis
Art Butler
D. R. Burke
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Hardin
Gatewood Grammar School
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Willis
Santa Clara College
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Butler
Walter Mitchell
Merrill Haines
Mitchell
Cecil Kirkey
Roy Finney
Finney
Oscar Collins
Georgetown Cubs
Chester Todd
Ronald Willis
Ray Morse
Hector la Chance
West & Wheeler Orchard Patrol
Todd
West & Wheeler Boys
West Seattle Dye Works
Eskimo Night Observance Named Far North Holiday
The text states that the dark stretch known as the long night in the Far North is set aside by Eskimos as their holiday period.
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Far North
Charley Hardin Shines for West Woodland Star League Team
Charley Hardin stands out as a top Star League pitcher for West Woodland in the Star Junior league. He delivered a hitless opening game shutout, a notable price feat of the season, helping his team to early success.
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Charley Hardin
Star League
West & Wheeler
West Woodland
Ballard and Broadway Tennis Teams Sweep Opponents
Ballard defeated West Seattle and Broadway beat Garfield in tennis to post wins. The Queen Anne Lincoln match was postponed due to illness among Queen Anne players.
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Broadway
Lincoln
West Seattle
Ballard
Garfield
Walla Walla
Queen Anne
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