Lyle Chambers Dominates Green Lake Bike Carnival
Lyle Chambers, 14, of 134 No.49th St., wins the six mile and nine mile races at Green Lake, taking a watch and a $60 prize from the Seattle bike dealers, with Henry Meyer claiming the 15 mile free for all gold watch. Harvey Jacobson, 12, wins $45 wheel in the 3 mile event for under 12s. nearly 100 boys entered, no accidents. Eddie Hubbard performs hydro airplane stunts and hands out prize candy tags. Prizes will be distributed at The Star office on certificate presentation.
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Howard Manier
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Bellamy Tenny
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Frank McKune
Earl Irons
Howard Jacobson
Ralph Twitchell
Bert Allen
Bertrand Curran
Enry Meyer
Arthur Wilson
William Macthird
Henry Allen
Leo Weismann
Brown Leads Coast Mound Performers in San Francisco
Brown tops Coast league pitching averages with 17 wins in 24 games for the Angels. Doc Crane also strong with 21 wins in 20 starts, followed by Tom Seaton and Fromme among the leaders.
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Angels
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Angel Band
Kruvosky and Spud Murphy Boxed to A Draw in San Francisco
In a non decisive main event, Kayo Kruvosky and Spud Murphy fought to a draw as Murphy was fouled in the third. Referee allowed the bout to continue. Other results included Billy Harold edging Frankie Denny and Frankie Farren beating Monk Fowler. Goat Lavin landed three punches to end Jack Thomas’ run as Lavin’s Oaks defeated Couch.
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Kayo Kruvosky
Spud Murphy
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Billy Harold
Frankie Denny
Frankie Farren
Monk Fowler
Jack Thomas
Goat Lavin
September Mourn as Seattle Schools Start the Term
A satirical piece laments Seattle students return to class after summer. It recalls the dread of the first day, coursework and discipline, with lines about a dog named Tige, the Three R’s, and Cuthbert Clements as the archetype of eager learners subduing to school routines.
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Slim Sallee Shy About Facing Philadelphia Home Team
New York dispatch reports Hall of Fame pitcher Slim Sallee has rarely started against Philadelphia at their home ballpark. The lefty star has 13 career starts vs the Quakers, avoiding the city’s band-box as home runs loom. The piece notes chatter about rivals and owners Ruppert and Huston plotting moves to gain baseball advantage.
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United Press
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Quakers
Tilden II Faces Johnston in National Tennis Final
POREST HILLS New York September 2 4 United Press William Tilden II Philadelphia meets W M Johnston San Francisco this afternoon for national tennis honors. Tilden who was runner up last year. defeated R Norris Williams Jr Boston 61 75 62 to reach the final Johnston defeated Wallace F Johnson Philadelphia 26 61 63 63 to advance.
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Baseball lollygagging hints at managerial change
The report notes lingering agitation over tampering with ball players after a Miller Huggins successor is discussed. It states strong support for Moran or Wilbert Robinson, both NL figures, with Cincinnati likely to summon the watch.
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Wilbert Robinson
Cincinnati
Baseball Roundup Across Leagues and Standings
Yesterday's results feature Cleveland routing St Louis 6 to 1 while Detroit toppled St Louis 4 to 0. The Yankees shutout the A's 6 to 0 behind Mays with seven straight wins. Mariners, Angels, and Railers secure wins as coast cities lead the circuit.
Quiet Saturday Golf Round Turns Loud with Golfers’ Language
A serene golf afternoon unravels as a tee percussive crowd gives way to a flood of profane outbursts from a golfer in the rough. Spectators retreat from the brush while the player storms back, then regains composure and finishes the round without further incidents.
Power strike hits Oroville at Great Western plant
In Oroville California on September 2 fifteen hundred workers walked out at the Caribou and Prattville plants of the Great Western Power company demanding an eight hour day.
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Paris Builds Underground Earthscrapers to Preserve Beauty
City planners propose earthscrapers beneath Paris to keep skyline low while expanding usage of space. The plan aims to protect historic landmarks while adding mixed use facilities, transit access, and green roof integration in a bold urban reuse strategy.
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San Diego Rows to Coast Swimming Title
The San Diego Rowing club won the Pacific coast swimming meet with 25 points, ahead of Los Angeles Athletic club 20 and Neptune of Alameda 19. Frances Covella Schroth and Gladys Bochmen tied for top women’s points at 14, while San Diego’s Rose Hayworth had 11. Schroth set a Pacific record in the 20 dash. Clyde Sweneson and Dick Julian won events for LAAC and SF Olympic respectively.
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Ike Messenger
Admiral Kingston Proposes National League Round of Announcers
Cubs park announcer Admiral Kingston urges four regular announcers to travel city to city like umpires. He praises voice clarity and fan consideration, noting his own skill in calling batters and lineup changes. If NL adopts plan, AL may follow and fans gain better ballpark announcements.
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Admiral” Kingston
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London War News: Whisky Trade and Fox Skins Scandal
In London a British officer refused payment of 2500 for six bottles of whisky traded for three native fox skins from Archangel via northern Kusela. Another officer swapped champagne for a diamond necklace worth thousands. Returning soldiers note natives freely trade possessions for intoxicants. The fox hunter faced hardship, finding little pleasure in the whisky.
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Eng
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Kusela
Benny Kauff Returns to Baseball After Mine Exit
Cincinnati trip reveals Chambers who helped Kauff resume his baseball career. Chambers, then athletic director at the University of Cincinnati, convinced former Parkersburg bush league players to rejoin and manage the club. Kauff asked only to pitch, and the comeback began with optimism for the rising slugger.
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Finishing Second
Poem extols finishing second as honorable when many run. It argues effort and perseverance matter more than winning, praising a youth who keeps goals in sight, prefers second place to retreat, and values striving over failure. The work frames second place as a respectable target.
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Lakin Stinson Arrested for Game Trespass Ends in Suicide Attempts
London report says pony driver Lakin Stinson was fined five dollars for game trespass. He became excited at arrest and tried to hang himself from a tree, then attempted to drown himself in a pond, witnessed by a crowd of villagers. Benny's return is noted as pivotal to avoid him quitting baseball.
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Lakin Stinson
Joto Relief Praised by Copalis Man
R. E. Brewer of Copalis Washington reports three years of stomach trouble ended after taking two boxes of Joto. He says he can work and eat normally now and recommends Joto to others. The product is sold in Seattle at Bartell Drug Stores and Swift's Pharmacies.
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Prince of Wales tale delights New York crowd
A William Faversham story about the Prince of Wales is told by a royal physician. A boy and a governess appear in a palace scene with the prince quipping and the governess retorting, revealing playful domestic humor amid staged dialogue.
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