Hollacher's One Arm Throw Beats Portland Double Play
Baseball memory recounts Arlie Hollacher pulling off a spectacular one handed throw with ball under his arm to start a double play. The Chicago Cubs shortstop, praised for range and accuracy, helped fuel a late season National League race in 1917 Portland game.
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Harry Gardner
Leo H. Lassen
Arley Hollocher
Portland
Chicago Cubs
Hollacher
Hollocher
Bill Rodgers
Clinton Praises Leonard On Fighter Fidelities In Smoker Card
Benny Leonard praised by Clinton after a hard fought clash with Tendler. Clinton promotes Travie Davis facing Jennny Clinton in the Austin Selt smoker at the Arena next week. Card features Sam Tangford Sailor Walters Martinez Sorrento Woods Small Lewis Green Williams Ramos and Yelas in supporting bouts.
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Tendler
Benny Leonard
Frogly
Jennny Clinton
Pastern
Travie Davis
Austin & Selt
Clinton
Leonard
Isonard
Philadelphia
Benny
Eacons
New England
Davis
Introducing Mr Clinton Entertains Seattle Boxing Fans
Mr Clinton will headline a sit-round boxing bout in Seattle at the Arena Tuesday night. Trevie Davie opposes him in his first Coast appearance, drawing local fistic fans.
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John Clinton
Kay
Seattle
Fistic Fana
Trevie Davie
Keefe Shipped to Milwaukee by Athletics via Cleveland
Pitcher Dave Keefe, tied to the Stubb Mack talks, is sent to Milwaukee by the Philadelphia Athletics through Cleveland. The Athletics claimed him on waivers from Cleveland and moved him to the American Association on the Irge Hauser sale.
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Dave Keefe
Beattie
Tubby Mack
Milwaukee
Philly Athletics
Cleveland
The
Athletics
American Association
Irge Hauser
Wally Pipp's Homer Wheels Yankees past Senators 1 0
Wally Pipp hit a three run homer with two aboard as the Yankees defeated Johnson and the Senators 1 to 0. Bob Veach hit two homers powering an earlier win while Wit belted his 24th and Sister extended personal hitting streak to 27 games. The Cube beat Pittsburg 19 to 7.
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Wally Pipp
Yanks
Johnson
The
Senators
Bob Veach
Browns
Sister
Myr Brown Sold to Pirates in Major League Deal
Read ing club sells deemed top pitching prospect Myr Brown to the Pittsburg Pirates. Pirates are managed by Chief Bender and sit in sixth place in the league standings.
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Myril Brown
Pirates
Myr Brown
Jeacuer
Pittsburg Pirates
Reading Club
Chief Bender
Big Ten Tennis Stars Win Easy Openers
National tennis singles opened with favorites prevailing on September 9. Defending champion William Tilden won his first match 6 4 6 3 6 2 versus Alex Thayer. Kinsey Zenzo Shimisu Alonzo and Willam Johnston also claimed first starts.
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William Tilden
Alex Thayer
Kinsey
Zenzo Shimidsu
Manuel Alonzo
Willam Johnston
Fittery Seeks Umpire Berth In Coast League
Paul Fittery a 38 year old veteran pitcher from Sacramento has bid for an umpiring berth in the Coast league next year. Elmer Jacobs Seattle Beaver reports Fittery who believes his pitching days are nearly over but is still regarded as one of the league’s best heavers filled in as an umpire in Sacramento series last year.
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Paul Fittery
Sacramento
Elmer Jacobs
Seattle Beaver
Fittery
Mannie Cueto Shines as Mobile Rises in Southern Race
Manuel Cueto stars at shortstop for Bert Niehoff’s Mobile team in the Southern league. Since joining, Mobile reenters the race against Memphis for the league flag in a tight pursuit. Warm weather boosts Cueto but Coast and Southern league pitching differ markedly.
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Manuel Cueto
Bert Niehoffs
Mobile
Memphis
Cueto
Detroit recalls slugger Fothergill to replace Hurt Heistman
Detroit brings back Dave Fothergill from Rochester in the International League to fill in for injured Harry Heistman. Fothergill, compared to Ping Bodie, is known for strong hitting and had batted over .400 in the IL prior to his recall.
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Detroit
Dave Fothergill
Harry Heistman
Fothergill
Rochester
Fifth pennant for Orioles ties IL record
The Baltimore Orioles lead Rochester by miles in the International League and appear poised to clinch their fourth straight pennant, a first for the league. It would mark the Orioles fifth pennant, tying a league record with Toronto and Rochester.
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Baltimore Orioles
Rochester
Maryland
Baltimore
Toronto
Winn’s Rise in Coast League Draws Skepticism
Coast league observers doubt George Winn will succeed with Cleveland. Analysts recall his Oakland days when his fast ball struck batters with force, a reputation that led to his sale to Cleveland from the Southern league.
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George Winn
Cleveland
Oakland
Vernor Tigers Shine in Coast League Talent Show
The Vernor Tigers emerge as the musical wonders of the Coast league with Neilson Hawks Bill Besick and Red Smith playing wicked Steinways in a standout exhibition of talent.
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Vernor Tigers
Neilson Hawks
Bill Besick
Red Smith
Wicked Steinways
Bagby Out For Season After Appendectomy
Cleveland pitcher Jim Bagby will miss the remainder of the season following surgery for appendicitis. The right hander, who left the game after one out, recently underwent the operation to treat the condition.
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Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Abrams Joins Cincinnati Reds After Western Association Run
George Abre ma, once Ballard standout and Enid star, signs with the Cincinnati Reds after a strong Western Association season. The move follows his big summer performance and adds depth to the Reds pitching roster.
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George Abrema
Ballard
Cincinnati Reds
Enid
Veteran track stars at Newark report day one A A U meet
The opening day of the national A A U championships in Newark draws Olympic veterans and legends like Joie Ray Sol Butler and Gourdin. De Hart Hubbard benches a 24 foot 3% inch leap while Al Woodring battles a lingering tendon issue. Karl Thompson bids farewell to racing as he defends his 440 title and takes up a coaching post at Dartmouth.
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Ewark
N. J
Joie Ray
Sol Butler
Gourdin
Huarward
Machison
al Leeconey
de Hart Hubbard
Butler
al Woodring
Karl Thompson
Dartmouth
Hurden
30 Wins If Jake Was Seal
The piece discusses Elmer Jacobs, a Seattle right-hander, and how with better field support and hitting from a club like San Francisco he could win around 30 Coast League games in a season. It details losses to San Francisco and Los Angeles, mishandled double plays, and pitching struggles amid a lineup that failed to support him.
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Leo H. Lassen
San Francisco
Elmer Jacobs
Seattle
Tribe
Keystone
Indians
Bob Geary
Los Angeles
Jacobs
Celestials
Frisco
Jake
Indians Tie Game Late as O'Connell Sparks Rally
The Indians push ahead in the ninth with Adame doubling, Eldred advancing on a wild pitch, and Wisterail driving in two on a left field single. O'Connell, one of the league's fastest men, steals a base and scores on Lane's throw to escape a tight defensive sequence. Lane, noted for a strong throwing arm, later stifles a scoring chance, highlighting O'Connell's base running burst and Lane's defensive prowess.
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Barney
O'Connell
Hldred
Spencer
Eldred
Wisterail
Bily Lane
Rhyne
Lane
San Francisco
A . Kelly
Ces Cseess
Compton
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Ellison
O’connell
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C Geary
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Balle
Kelly
Ilood
Tobin
Valla
Wisternil
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Crane
Hood
Hildeon
Bilison
Winstoratt
Ad Wolgast Trains for Bout He'll Never Fight
Ad Wolgast, former lightweight champion, lives on a $2,500 benefit fund at Jack Doyle's hotel in Los Angeles. He trains daily, punching bags and running two miles, though he is barred from four round bouts by Doyle. He undergoes weekly spinal adjustments and meets manager Joe Lillard for sessions, while his memory and sanity remain subjects of public speculation.
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Doyle’s Arena
Vernon
Ed Frayne
OS Angeles
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Jack Doyle
Fred Neumerkle
Ad Cata
Little Dutchman
Joe Lillard
Doyle Interesta
Lillard
Doyle
Sarah
Thee
Sister Leads Week's Hitting in American League
The week’s leaders show Sister's powerful hitting with a .420 average tops the American list, ahead of Cobb . Speaker and Hellman also high on the board. In the National League Hornsby and Tierney pace at the top with Miller and Grimes close behind.
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Cobb
Tiere
Speaker
Indians
Hellman
Tigers
Ceeeus
Tobin
National— Hornsby, Cards
Tierney
Pirates
Miller
Cubs
Grimes
Bigbee
Clymer Keeps True Form As Newark Bears Boss
Bill Clymer, the redheaded former pennant winner in the American Association, continues his steady work as manager of the Newark Bears. The team trails Syracuse, once the doormat, in the International League standings after a 1919 bounce.
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Bill Clymer
Newark Bears
Syracuse
Coppers Meet in Big Day at Denny Field
The Seattle bluecoats face Portland Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver in a Saturday track and field meet at Denny field. Officials aim for strong showings across events as city departments compete.
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Coppers
Denny Field
Seattle Bluecoats
Portland
Tacoma
Victoria
Vancouver
Connolly Rejoins Outfield, Moves to Cleveland
Former Frisco out fielder Joe Connolly is now with Cleveland after being sold by Little Rock in the Southern league. The deal sends Connolly to the Indians as a ready-made outfielder option for the roster.
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Joe Connolly
Frisco
Cleveland
Indians
Little Rock
Southern League
Idaho Signs Top Punter Fitzke to Idaho Football
Hopper Fitzke, rated best punter and drop kicker in the Rocky Mountain Conference last season, enters the University of Idaho to bolster Coach Matthews' squad. He is also a standout track jumper and adds athletic versatility for Moscow reports.
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Hopper
Fitzke
University of Idaho
Matthews
Moscow
Seals Add Two New Pitchers From White Sox
The San Francisco Seals will add Ralph Courtney a southpaw and Shovel Hodge a righty from the Chicago White Sox. Courtney is due here Monday or in Portland next week while Hodge will join later. The club already lists Geary Scott Coombe Mitchell Alten Lee McWheeney and Shea among pitchers with plans to carry all through the season. Coumbe may be released and Lee could serve as an outfielder and pinch hitter as a utility player.
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San Francisco Seals
Chicago White Sox
Willie Kamm
Ralph Courtney
Portland
Shovel Hodge
Seals
Geary
Scott
Coombe
Mitchell
Alten
Lee
McWheeney
Shea
Coumbe
Seattle Club Grooms Young Prospects for Road Trip
The Seattle club has a large group of youngsters under contract and veteran catcher Tub Spencer may stay home on the Indians road trip to assess the prospects. Manager Adams plans to scrutinize several players himself before games here and in the mornings.
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Seattle
Tub Spencer
Indians
Adams
Ray Willis Stars For West & Wheeler In Practice Hitting
Ray Willis, crack catcher and hitter of the West and Wheeler club champions of The Star Junior league, has impressed Seattle regulars with his power and speed in practice. He is a right handed catcher who also covers the outfield and hits with authority.
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Ray Willis
West & Wheeler Club
Seattle
Ray
Willis
Yakima Golf Open Draws Top Northwest Pros In 1923
With the state open and amateur championships set for the Yakima Country club September 25 to 30 a strong Seattle entry is expected. Pros Bob Johnstone Al Espinosa and Frank Noble lead a notable field alongside Dixie Fleager Forest Watson Clark Speers Ben Stein Walter Haakons Hugo Haakons Jack Ballin Gordon Haw and North End club champion Lee teil. Mrs Don Moore won the captain's cup at Black River defeating Mrs Jessie Myers in a steady final that showcased improving play from novice golfers.
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Alex C. Rose
Yakima Country Club
Northwest Fairways
Seattle
Bob Johnstone
al Espinosa
Frank Noble
Simon Pure Colony
Dixie” Fleager
Forest Watson
Clark Speers
Ben Stein
Walter and
Hugo Haakons
Jack Ballini
Gordon Haw
Lee Teil
North End
Don Moore
Alletar
Earlington
Black River
Jessie Myers
Tie crowns holiday golf event at Jefferson Park
A 44-player field competed in the medal play holiday attraction at Jefferson Park Golf Club last Monday. Wv. W. Van Winkle A. L. Holter and L. G. Knight tied for top honors with scores 79 11 68 and 82 15 68 and shared the spoils.
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Wv. W. van Winkle
A. L. Holter
L. G. Knight
D. D. Ballard
Co. L. Havens
Lee Hewitt
Kennie Watts
A. T. B. Shiels
Madden Dominates 38-Player Labor Day Golf Match at Seattle Club
H Madden with nine up leads a field of 38 in match play against par at Seattle Golf Club on Labor Day. Graham and Evans tie for second with three up margins. E Codd finishes two up, the only other player to beat par.
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H. Madden
Seattle Golf Club
RK. S&s
Seattle Father and Son Golf Championship Final
Tomorrow morning T. F. Murphine and son meet A. W. Tid Marsh and son at the Seattle Golf club for the first annual event. Play is scratch and the Times trophy awaits the victors.
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Seattle
T. F. Murphine
A. W. Tidmarsh
Son
Seattle Golf Club
Captains Cup Play Set At Seattle Club
The Captains Cup golf competition at Seattle Golf Club will begin next week. Club President David H. Moss tops a strong list of entrants as a record field of starters pursues the trophy. Signing up closes tomorrow.
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Seattle Golf Club
David H. Moss
Earling ton captain plans strong team for Yakima match
Jack David leads Earling ton Country club toward Yakima on Sunday September 17 to play the return half of the annual match with the Apple Growers. Last June the Black River course clash was decided by one point for the visitors. In the North End course medal event, H A Dixie Fleager tied with Fred C Ayer for first with 74 2 72 and 82 10 72 respectively among forty entrants. Inglewood hosts Bellingham in the Lake Washington links half of the home and home series.
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Bpence Adama
O'Connell
Bul Orr
Rhyne
Jake
Kilduff
Jack David
Earlington Country Club
Yakima
Black River
North End
H. A. “Dixie” Fleager
Fred C. Ayer
Inglewood
Bellingham
Lake Washington Links
Notre Dame Faces Heavy Grads After 1921 Season
Knute Rockne trains with only a month to mold a new squad as eighteen veterans from Notre Dame’s 1921 football team have graduated. The schedule includes Army Indiana Georgia Tech and Purdue, forcing rapid rebuilding for the next campaign.
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne
Army
Indiana
Georgia Tech
Purdue
Sweetzer Leads in Big Match for US Amateur
Jesse Sweetzer of New York held a three up lead over Chick Evans of Chicago after 18 holes in the United States amateur golf championship at COUNTRY CLUB Brookline Mass. Evans and Sweetzer traded early holes and the first nine saw Evans facing difficulties while Sweetzer built momentum. Sweetzer, a former Yale star, advanced to the finals by defeating Jones of Atlanta eight up with seven to play. Evans, a renowned golfer, defeated Rudy Knepper of Sioux City 11 up with nine to go.
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Chick Evans
Sweetzer
Yale
Jones
Atlanta Star
Evans
Rudy Knepper
Sioux City
Home Run Leaders Tie for Top Honors
Williams and Browns share the lead with 10 homers while Hornsby of the Cardinals and Walker of the Athletics sit near the top. Ruth of the Yankees and Cy Williams of the Phillies are listed among notable sluggers in this snapshot of the season’s big hitters.
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Williams
Browns
Hornsby
Cards
Walker
Athletics
Ruth
Yanks
Cy Wiliams
Phiis
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