Attorney Threats Signal Long Court Battle After Vernon Prizefight
Jess Willard and eleven associates face second degree murder and prizefighting charges in Los Angeles after Bull Young tragedy. Earl Rogers warns of separate trials to delay proceedings for a year, costing the county a quarter million dollars. Included are promoters Thomas McCarey and Al Greenewald and managers Harry Gilmore Jr and Willard.
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al Greenewald
Charlies F. Eyton
Albert Harder
Thomas Jones
Harry Gilmore, Jr
James Cameron
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Edward Webster
Walter Monahan
John Davies
Towel Siingers
Campbell Wins P.L. Reliability Tour Trophies Drawn
Eleven contestants earned perfect scores on the P.L. Reliability Tour and met to draw lots for trophies. Jack Campbell of Michigan drew the P.I. sweep stakes trophy. Capt. P. W. Smyly of Buick "25" won the Ballou & Wright cup for touring cars, while T. F. Barsby with a Studebaker "25" took the Washington hotel trophy for roadsters.
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What in the World Is the Matter With Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds suffer from three core issues: failure to retain players for development or profitable trades, an inadequate scouting system, and puzzling bad luck. The piece cites past mistakes trading away ready pitchers and star players who later thrived elsewhere, arguing cost concerns hurt long term success and that other clubs benefited from patient development.
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Eddie Collins
McInnes
John J. McGraw
Marquard
Art Fletcher
Ballard High Seeks Strong Football Lineup for Season
With the largest turnout in Ballard High history the North End school aims to claim a place on the local gridiron map. Coach Dallas has the squad training daily, returning eight veterans including Captain Hovey Wick Pike Ole Oleson John Wanless Fred Donaghue M. Kyle Henry Barker and Harry Capan competing for starting spots.
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Fred Donaghue
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Henry Barker
Harry Capan
Petroskey to Meet McAllister in San Francisco Bout
Ed Petroskey prepares for a 20 round clash with Bob McAllister in San Francisco. Promoter Bodkin offers strong incentives for a fall bout with Frank Klaus in Pittsburgh around October 1 if Petroskey wins. If victorious, he heads east immediately.
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Bob McAllister
Frank Klaus
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New York Hospital Tests Underfloor Room Lighting
A New York hospital experiments with illuminating patient rooms from beneath using electric lamps under glass with reflectors to brighten floors and spaces.
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Champs Will Open New Park Today as Dug Predicts
Dug optimistic about the opening of the new park with a 3 p m kickoff despite forecast showers. Seattle president Mike Lynch says rain-soaked unfinished grandstand prompted yesterday's postponement while tonight's event features music from 2 to 3.
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Mike Lynch
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Lobster Fashion Down in Theaters and Cafes
Myrtle recalls a night of lobster at a theatre and a swell cafe while Hank the hotel clerk mocks the shift in lobster status. He jokes about market prices and social signals, noting lobster now sells under two bits a pound and is no longer a luxury. Myrtle defends her companion Mr Jones as not a cheap skate.
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Queer Happenings From Lake Hopatcong And Beyond
Huge pickerel leaped into the Misses May and Loretta King’s rowboat on Lake Hopatcong in a playful incident praised by a local correspondent. A Marinette Wisconsin mother has her 24th child, with twins among the brood, and names nearly exhausted. A Balti more post office awaits a letter bearing the odd town name Lilanfalrpwilgwyngylgogery chwyrndrowillandwalligogogoch. A new insomnia serum is claimed by two Paris physicians. Two Huntington commuters clash over a servant girl dispute.
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Loretta King
Lake Hopatcong
Marinette, Wis
Tacoma officials clash with King county fisherman arrests
King county game warden Harry Rief accuses Tacoma city officials of violating state law by enforcing a fishing ban along the Green river near Palmer Junction and planning to arrest or detain anglers. He cites a hatchery at Eagle Gorge and contemplates charging Tacoma inspectors with impersonating officers.
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Palmer Junction
Kief
Eagle Gorge
Random Shots on Seattle Baseball and West Coast Contenders
The piece notes Seattle’s strong summer showing in the Northwestern league race and the potential for a high spirited pennant scrap with Beavers and Colts. It mentions players Swain Nill Strait and Douglass as upcoming figures and hints at trades and moves shaping next season.
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Lee Strait
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Dug
Obituary Sparks Round of Lightweight Challenger Talks
The passing obituary of Ad Wolgast has ignited interest among lightweight boxers nationwide, with many fighters signaling willingness to face him in future matches. Promoters note the surge in inquiries and tentative bout discussions across major boxing hubs.
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Ad Wolgast
Weiser Dell Draws Opening Game Pitching Honors
Rumors hint at Weiser Dell being slated to start the opening game in Seattle amid jokes about rain and September 28. The piece lightly notes aluminum usage in the US last year and teases comments on Marblehead and German yachts in a playful sports tone.
Irony in MLB: Hill Wilson Waived by Seattle to LA
Hill Wilson was released by the Seattle team for poor hitting and has now signed with the Los Angeles club as a pinch hitter in a surprising career turn.
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Hill Wilson
Seattle
Los Angeles
Mexican league batting keeps Huerta over .300
The report notes Huerta maintains a batting average above .300 in the Mexican league. The item mentions prizes in a California paper for hunters with tough luck tales, and observes a new pitcher named Shears signed by Frank Chance.
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California
Frank Chance
Shears
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