Cobb’s speed on bases thrills Seattle Star readers
In a reminiscence adapted from Tee Play by Vean Gregg, the tale recalls Ty Cobb’s legendary base running. It recounts Cobb scoring from first on an infield out in Cleveland, with Kahler pitching for the Cleveland team and the plate slide that stunned the crowd.
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Tyrus Cobb
Vean Gregg
Leo H. Lassen
Cobb
Detroit Star
Cleveland
Kahler
National Tennis Meet Opens At Germantown Cricket Club
Philadelphia Sept 8 The world's top players from Australia Spain Japan and the United States begin the American singles championship at the Germantown Cricket Club. Title holder William Tilden defends against likely semifinalist Gerald Patterson as Manuel Alonzo and Zenzo Shimidzu represent Spain and Japan.
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Australia
Spain
Japan
Germantown Cricket Club
William T. Tilden
Gerald Patterson
Wimbledon
Manuel Alonzo
Zenzo Shimidzu
Seals Rally Past Indians in Ninth Inning Surge
In a dramatic ninth inning, Seals overran the Indians to win by a large comeback. Kilduff and Yelle sparked the rally with decisive hits as Gregg yielded in the late surge. O'Connell, Rhyne, and Eldred figures paced the late scoring while Seattle battled back to tie in the sixth.
A A U Carnival Opens as Americans Enter
Henry L. Farrell reports the three day A A U track carnival at Marting N J begins with most of the 1920 Olympic medalists and speed king Charley Paddock among entrants. The event draws a vast field to decide junior and senior national titles as New York Athletic Club challenges defending champions Los Angeles A C with Chicago Illinois Athletic Club leading Western contenders.
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Jewark
N. J
Charley Paddock
New York Athletic Club
Los Angeles A. C
Illinois Athletic Club of Chicago
Chicago
Brook Club
Philadelnd
Boston A A
Reds beat Cards in 19 innings to seize third place
In a two hour game McGrew and Heardon worked as umpires as the Reds topped the Cards 19 to 6. A long 19th inning saw Yaryan homer for the White Sox in a separate note while Orr Barney Yelle and Ellison drove in key runs.
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Mascot of Browns Is Sensation
Joe Ryan a 14 year old Terre Haute native is featured as the St. Louis Browns mascot. He plays second and first, fields grounders, throws with precision, and catches in the outfield with Speaker like judgment. Fans applaud his antics but he aims to be a big league player after school.
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New Amateur Golfing King For America
Four stars reach the semi finals of the national amateur championship at Rookline Mass. Bobby Jones faces Jesse Sweetzer while Chick Evans meets Rudy Knepper. Cooler weather improves play as experts favor Jones over Sweetzer and Knepper over Evans.
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Jesse Guilford
Bobby” Jones
Atlanta
Jesse Sweetzer
Chick” Evans
Rudy Knepper
Bobby Jones
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Evans
Davis And Clinton To Head Card In East Coast Fight
Davis and Clinton lead an upcoming boxing card with Eastern welterweights. Travis Davis and Johnny Clinton train at the promoters gym, Clinton boasts draws with Benny Leonard and a win over Lew Teacher, aiming for early conditioning.
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Clinton
Travie Davis
Austin
Salt
Johnny Clinton
Everett Boy
Benny Leonard
Lew Teacher
Gymnasaium
Prince Hal Chase Tragic Baseball Legend at Polo Grounds
Report chronicles Hal Chase amid Giants’ pennant chase and a street scene in Adair New York. It recalls his fielding brilliance and the public’s affection as a youth helps on a scoreboard, culminating with Chase seen in a cheap suit clutching a baseball.
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Charley
Hal Chase
Thinking and Tennis Make Tilden A Tennis Genius
Profile of William Tilden II, renowned as a tennis prodigy and future champion. Notes his Davis Cup links with Larned and Parke, Wimbledon success, and plan to defend the Davis Cup while coaching rising stars Vincent Richards and Sandy Weiner. Describes his philosophy: science over guesswork, accuracy then speed.
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J. C. Parke
Germantown Cricket Club
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England
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William Johnston
California
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Big Bill
Sandy Weiner
Bill
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Kilduff Shines at Second Base in Rainier Valley Contest
Pete Kilduff delivered a superb fielding display at second for the tourists at Rainier Valley Park, with a rare mental slip on a relay to Rhyme. Hood scored from third on Kilduff’s miscue. Archie Yelle and Rob Geary stood out offensively for Frisco as Beattie misfired on a double play opportunity.
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Pete Kilduff
Tourists
Rainier Valley Park
Seattle
Hood
Kilduff
Langford and Forbes Boxed To Six Round Draw In Olympia
Bert Forbes and Young Sam Langford battled six rounds in Olympia Washington with Langford pressing the action and Forbes countering. The draw followed an entertaining main event and Forbes earned a quick rematch offer against Archie Stoy for the Aberdeen ring season opener on September 18.
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Wash
Bert Forbes
Sam Langford
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Forbes
Archie Stoy
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Orr Faces Tough Task With Coast League All Stars
Billy Orr leads his Coast league All Star team to Hawaii this fall facing a hard assignment. The squad aims to win back fans after Gene Doyle’s controversial Japan visit and Honolulu stop, which hurt baseball’s image. Orr expects word soon on trip arrangements and hopes strong play will restore support.
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Hawaiian Islands
Gene Doyle
Los Angeles
Japan
Honolulu
Charley Graham
San Francisco
Doyle
Don Rader
Portland
Ty Cobb
Graham
Orr
Orient
Jens Willard
California
Meusel Sparked Giants Rally in 13-? Victory
Meusel hit a homer and a triple while Young gathered four singles, powering the New York Giants to a 13 run win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Young
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Phils
Star Field in A A U 1922 Meet
The National A A U championships open in Newark as star sprinters contest the 100 yard and related sprints. Five runners clock under 60 seconds in the quarter and threaten a close finish led by Jake Driscoll Allen Woodring Billy Stevenson Larry Brown and Schiller. Paddock misses from the sprints but Leconey could challenge for the crown.
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Boston A. A
Allen Woodring
Meadowbrook Club
Billy Stevenson
Princeton
Larry Brown
Penn
Schiller
Los Angeles
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Farrell
Paulin
Hays
Pilot Eric Erb Eyes Sore Sight With California Football
California star Eric Erb, famed as a football field general and key passer, may miss the season due to granulated lids and heavy glasses after eye trouble in France and spring baseball. Billy Orr, Seattle shortstop and friend, cites Erb’s poor optics complicating his return to football. Lefty Cooper earned a win in the Firstes’ six-run set.
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Billy Orr
Seattle
California
Orr
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