Three Seattle Tossers on Mythical Coast Hitting Team
An article describes a Coast League all star potential from Seattle and San Francisco batting averages. It notes Seattle leads with three players and lists strong infield and outfield talents, plus pitcher Socks Seibold as top hitter. Also covers Seattle opening a series with Vernon Tigers in Los Angeles and suspensions of Bill Rumler for gambling.
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Seattle
Swat
San Francisco
Sheely
Fisher
Johnson
Keystone
Bohne
Pitegerald
Fitz’ Epeed
Maise
Pidred
Socks” Seibold
Socks
Vernon Tigers
Los Angeles
Tigers
Bill Rumler
Salt Lake
Babe” Barton
Vernon
McCarthy
Fumler
Rumier
Rumler
Miske Seeks Upset in Labor Day Dempsey Bout
Billy Miske trains in Benton Harbor confident he can last 10 rounds with Jack Dempsey on Labor Day. He cites prior 1914 wins in St Paul and Philadelphia and recent health gains, while trainer Bernstein showcases a well equipped camp and sparring partners as Miske hopes for a title comeback.
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Dean Snyder
Brenton Harbor
Midh
Billy Miske
Benton Harbor
Jack Dempsey
St. Paul
Philadelphia
Michigan
Jack Heinen
Heinen
Willard
Toledo
Jack Johnson
Miske
Stanley Ketchel
Jane Willard
Minke
Dempsey
Miake
Tilly
Ince
Jack Reddy
Reddy
Bob Dorman
Ike Bernstein
Salt Lake
Six Major League Clubs Vie For World Series Title
In the 1920 race the American League leaders are tightly bunched with New York Cleveland and Chicago ahead. Brooklyn Cincinnati and New York lead the National League after Brooklyn edged into first place and Boston beat Cincinnati. Cleveland stays in a strong position with a slim gap over Chicago and the White Sox, as New York falls to the St Louis Browns. The race is wide open with the outcome likely to hinge on late-season form and individual preference.
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L. R. Blanchard
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Reds
Boston
Robins
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
St Louis Browns
White Sox
Indians
Sox
Dor
Laat
Detroit
Philadelphia
San
Puewere
Konowaloff Eyes Big Detroit Mile Win
Birrie Konowaloff of Seattle aims to finish first in the national mile meet in Detroit on September 9. The effort to fund the trip is led by a committee chaired by Lambert Berbergh and Ray Daughters, with local sportsmen urged to contribute as funding continues through Thursday.
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Cincy Reda
Herb Brenton
Cincyville
Seattle
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Birrie Konowaloff
Detroit
Ray Daughters
Daughters
Pacific Coast
East
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Paul Hyner
Hyner
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Dan Salt
Charley Halen
Joe Cohen
This Is How the Leading Swatters oe Line Up Late
A brief sports item outlines late lineup changes for the leading swatters, detailing which players shift positions and the anticipated impact on the final innings.
Strank Shifted to Regular Right Field for Chicago Americans
Amos Strank rises from first base duties at Washington to become the Chicago Americans' regular right fielder. He’s delivering solid work in the field and at the plate as the move takes effect.
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Amos Strank
Chicago Americans
White Sea
Albietica
Harry Lante
Cleveland Americans
National Net Meet Promises Thrills in Third Round
Forest Hills Illinois Sept 1 The no singles tennis championship enters the third round with 16 pairs. Title holder William M Johnston of San Francisco faces Nathaniel W Niles of Boston while last year’s finalist William T Tilden of Philadelphia plays Samuel Hardy of New York. Several other top players such as Norris Williams Willis Davis Mathey Johnson Griffin and Alexander advanced past Tuesday results in straight sets.
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San Francisco
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Boston
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Samuel Hardy
New York
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Willis E. Davia
Dean Mathey
Wallace F. Johnson
Clarence J. Griffin
Fred B. Alexander
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William M. Johnson
Alfred D. Hammeet
Clyde i Curley
Pawtucket
BRL
M. Thomas Ackerland
Newark
WH. J
Dwight P. Robinson
Willis F. Davis
Andrew Morgan
Cynwyd
Bottle show erupts as umpire takes pop reaction
The Terre Haute crowd drowns umpire Lipe with a pop bottle demonstration amid alleged poor calls. In New York Dr. Orlando Miller, psychologist, argues Ruth’s hitting belief stems from the subconscious rather than skill. Athletics and Tigers played a 15 inning game before ending in a tie.
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Lipe
New York
Orlando F. Miler
Ruth
Gorman or Harper to Meet Flores Face Filipino Miller Next
The arena smoker aims to pit either Joe Gorman or Bob Harper against Marcario Flores after Flores stopped Eddie Jackson last week. Hite wired Bob Evans for a reply, with Flores drawing fan excitement for a new threat to the local scene. Flores and Jackson clash again if Flores returns, while Harper would face Flores if Gorman declines.
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Joe Gorman
Portland
Bob Harper
Seattle
Jackson
Eddie
Manila
Pitching Powers Junior Series Clashes Felix Club and Mount Baker
The Mount Baker crew and Felix club open a three game junior baseball series with Wes Sheedy on the mound for Mount Baker and Bob Thorburn for Felix. Mount Baker won the first game as Sheedy held Felix to four singles. A win for Mount Baker clinches The Star trophy. a Felix win forces a decisive third game at Columbia Playfield on September 12.
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Mount Baker Crew
Wes Sheedy
Mount Baker Boys
Bob Thorburn
Mount Baker
Sheedy
Columbia Playfield
Bob Boyer
John Thorburn
Ted Ahner
Felix
Thorburn
Coast League Park
Football Rules Expected Changes Predicted by Referee
Ralph W. Jepson of the Southern California Football Officials Association predicts many rule changes for the coming season in a move expected to influence game structure and officiating across leagues.
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Los Angeles
Ralph W. Jesson
Southern California Football Officials’ Association
Boxing Show Prices Rise Expected In Town
Promoters may push up ticket costs as boxing ring costs climb. Commission likely to pass the increase, with local prices mirroring San Francisco and Los Angeles at 3.30, 2.20, and 1.10 dollars.
Dempsey and Miske Prepare After Rest Periods
In Benton Harbor Michigan on September 1 Jack Dempsey reports better health after rest and light sparring while James Miske completes a busy training day. A referee decision remains unsettled with a special license expected and Walter Dickersall named official timer and B W Dickerson set to referee preliminaries.
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Mich
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Miske
State Boxing Commission
Walter Dckersall
Chicago
B. W. Dickerson
Grand Rapids
Coffroth Sells Interests in Tijuana Race Track
James Coffroth reportedly sold his interests in the Tijuana race track. His share went to Baron Long, a director of the Lower California Jockey Club, with the sale taking place in San Diego on September 1.
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San Diego
Cal
James Coffroth
Tijuana Race Track
Baron Long
Lower California Jockey Club
Robins Take Lead With 5 2 Win Over Cards
The Robins rose to first place by defeating St Louis 5 to 2. Pfeffer closed his West season with a ninth straight win and allowed seven hits while striking out three.
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Robins
St. Louis
Pfeffer
West
Pirates Rally Past Giants to Take Third Straight
The Pirates exploded for six runs in the seventh inning to edge the Giants 6 to 5, completing the series sweep as King's pitching stumble allowed Cutshaw and teammates to power the late rally.
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Giants
King
Cutshaw
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