Seattle Coast league seeks pitcher amid telegraph talks
Prexy Klepper of the Seattle Coast league club sent telegrams to big league clubs declaring he seeks a pitcher who can win for his team. Cincinnati is blamed for delaying deliveries as Brenton and Bohne were moved to the Reds. Oakland and Seattle face pitching gaps with Brenton’s midseason departure and no immediate replacements in sight.
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Prexy Klepper
Cincinnati
Klepper
Brenton
Seattle
Reds
Sam Bohne
Hack Miller
Cubs
Oaks
Chicago
Oakland
Imme
American Olympic team accused of mistreatment at Antwerp
Francisco press quotes Jack Merchant alleging improper treatment of American athletes by the U S Olympic Committee in Antwerp. He claims tickets were limited, some athletes climbed fences to compete, coaching was flawed, and injuries occurred. Merchant calls for a shakeup in the A A U and says apologies may be due if charges prove unfounded.
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Antwerp
Francisco
Jack Merchant
University of California
Fent
America
Jole Ray
Matt McGrathimmy Barron
Charley Paddock
A. A.U
Merchant
Bele begins reign as football coach at Carlton College
Leonard Allen begins his first practice on Denny field marking the start of his tenure as football mentor at Carlton College Hast He earns confidence quickly and leads players in a season that will test his leadership in football baseball and basketball The article stresses teamwork and playing the game as keys to college athletics success
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Washington
Denny Field
Leonard ‘Bele
Geen
Carlton College
Hast
Allen
Clum Dailey Announces Return to Varsity Football
Clum Dailey, a 1919 player, reveals intent to rejoin the varsity squad after a previous misunderstanding with the team. He remains a strong asset, balancing school and family responsibilities while showing dependable spirit and commitment to the program.
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Clum” Dailey
Dailey
Seattle Baseball Faces Late Season Run Toward First Division
Seattle opens with Salt Lake then faces Riverside series as the Rainier Valley club nears season end. A road trip south cost one win more than it gained, reducing pennant hopes. Five weeks remain as Seattle visits Oakland Portland Los Angeles and San Francisco to close the campaign.
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Seattle
Salt Lake
Rainier Valley
Oakland
Vernon Far
Oakthey
Portland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Evans Wins American Amateur Title Defeating Ouimet at Roslyn
Chicago golfer Evans won the American amateur title at Roslyn links New York defeating Francis Ouimet 6 and 6. He joined a select group by winning the championship twice and earned a reputation as one of the best linksmen in the country after a tourney featuring top amateurs from the United States Britain and Canada.
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Evans
Chicago
Britain
Canada
Francis Ouimet
Roslyn Links
New York
Mails Clinches Regular Mound Job For Indians
Walter Mails secured a regular spot on the Cleveland Indians pitching staff by defeating the Philadelphia Athletics 5 to 2. He mixed pace and cross fire effectively, allowing only a single tally off the Coast south and helped fuel the club’s pennant drive with his solid hitting and a key four trip performance at the plate.
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Ross Tenney
Cleveland Press
Cleveland
Walter
Indians
Iphia Athletica
Philadelphia
Giso
Fights Pete Wants Heart Examined After Boxing Match
Joe Stamp a Burnett Washington coal miner lies in the city hospital after a boxing smoker with Mike Pete of Seattle. An X ray on Stamp’s heart is planned to assess possible serious chest injuries from Saturday night bout. Stamp complained of chest pains and was advised to be sent to Seattle.
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Joe Stamp
Burnett
Wash
City Hospital
Mike Pete
Seattle
Stamp
Oregon Has Good Schedule For college grid
Portland’s Sept 14 report says the University of Oregon faces a light early slate and key conference tests late. The schedule includes Multnomah at Portland, Idaho at Eugene, Stanford in Palo Alto, Utah at Ogden, Washington at Eugene, Oregon Aggies at Corvallis, and USC in Los Angeles.
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Portland
University of Oregon
Multnomah
University of Idaho
Eugene
Stanford
Palo Alto
University of Utah
Ogden
University of Washington
Oiego Aggie
Corvallis
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Diving stars Kuehn and Pinkson to contest national championships
Portland diver Happy Kuehn and San Francisco diver Clarence Pinkson are set to compete in the National Amateur Athletic Union diving championships to be held in Alameda California on October 2.
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Happy” Kuehn
Portland
Clarence Pinkson
San Francisco
National Amateur Athletic Union
Alameda
California
Heart Locks and Oaks Split doubleheader in San Francisco
Oakland beat Seattle 6 to 2 in morning game as The Oaks evened the series at eight. In the matinee Oakland won five games to four led by Buss Arnett’s early defense and Hack Miller’s three run shot. Krause and Alten allowed 17 Oak hits for eight runs while Geary held the Acorns.
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Oakland
Seattle
Oaks
Puget Sound
Harry Gardner
Thin
Geary
Beattie
Aan
HMPO
Middleton
Bohne
Murphy
Kenworthy
Belbotd
Acne Maldwin
Gardner
Willa
See Cooper
I. Eeee Miller, WE Canoes Knight. BD Anne Aleglardi
Ase Baker
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Tee
Semmary
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Atruck
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Cooper
Renere- Artett
Ardeer
Byron
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Dohme
Middletan
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Zamloch
Reldold
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Krreaee
Svees
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Seere
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Leton
Wares
Adama
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Knight
Lake City
Los Angeles
Portland
Sacramento
Vernon
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Cy .S.ceceveres
R. Lee Angeles
Purdue
Chicago
St Louis Stows Sane Ewes
Boston
Seeeennee Ua
Aia
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Laure
New York
Cleveland
Ewes
Washington
Detroit
Puiledeipnia
Dempsey's Heart-Sock Punch Sends Willard Miske Down
The article extols Dempsey's devastating heart-sock blow used against Willard and Miske in prior bouts. It describes the punch as a deadly weapon that drains a fighter’s will and aims to cement Dempsey’s hold on the heavyweight title with claims of his growing power and dominance.
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Dean Snyder
Jack Dempsey
Pont Pones
Jean Willard
Toledo
Dempasey
Billy Miske
Dempsey
Benton Harbor
Miske
Jake
Willard
Georges Carpentier to Arrive in New York for Training
Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, is due in New York today aboard the La Lorraine. He is reported in excellent condition and will begin hard training on arrival as the International Sporting Club of New York plans a noon reception tomorrow in his honor.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
Europe
la Lorraine
Carpentier
International Sporting Club of
Portland Hosts National Fly and Bait Casting Meet
The 1921 National Fly and Bait Casters meet will be held in Portland under the Multnomah Anglers' Club. The event is expected in early September and marks the first national meet west of Chicago.
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Portland
Ore
Multnomah
Chicago
Franklin Grid Prospects Shine Amid Coaching Shuffle
Franklin high faces a tough 1930 Seattle grid season with many lettermen but uncertain depth. New coach C Bk Dvorak leads Mount Baker prospects at Columbia field, aided by Walter Reseberg as assistant, as 16 hopefuls train and vie for key positions including McGill at fullback and Jones and Speidel at backs.
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Franklin
Seattle
Lincoln
Broadway
Mount Baker
C. Bkb Dvorak
University of Woottghetar
University of Idaho
Reseberg
Walter Reseberg
Dvorak
Brooklyn Dodgers Lead National Pennant Race in September
Brooklyn gains in the National League pennant chase as New York and Cleveland win in the American. Washington defeats Chicago, keeping the race tight with Cleveland and New York close behind. Brooklyn would need strong finishes as Cincinnati and New York figures loom large for the final stretch.
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L. R. Blanchard
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York
Cleveland
White Sox
Washington
Sox
Chicago
Yanks
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Giants
California Coeds Take Up Football
California at Berkeley reports University of California co-eds practicing twice weekly with evident grid talent and growing interest in the sport.
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Berkeley, Cal
University of California
Tennis Talks A Busy Round Of Club And Coast Tennis
The committee will decide on the tournament draw while first round pairings include Rex Stafford vs Mayme McDonald and Le Blonde vs Malcolm fruce. Schreiner and Franklin lead doubles with Livingstone and Bourque challenging Schreiner, with British Columbia players also strong in the clay court events. Schreiner won the Indien singles title over Milne of Vancouver 6 3 6 4 and claimed the challenge cup, a three year defense, while Bourque and Schreiner advanced in doubles and mixed. Northwest reps head to Forest Hills for nationals with Allen returning to Washington and Seattle juniors sweeping Tacoma rivals.
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the & T C
Rex Stafford
Mayme McDonald
Mra le Blonde
Malcolm Fruce
Gertrude Schreiner
Harriet Franklin
W. BR. Heale
Myra Lambeth
Marjorie White
Sara Livingstone
Prises
Sere Livingstone
Mra Hragdon
British Columbia
Mra. Milne
Vancouver
Raight Sete
States
Mra. J. ©. Cushing
Mins Harper
Graham
Laurel Tennis Club
Bourque
Seattle
Marshall Allen
Bill Borrill
Northwest
Forest Hills
Allen
University of Washington
Dempsey to Defend Title Against Brennan in 15 Rounds
Champion Jack Dempsey will defend his heavyweight crown against K O Brennan of Chicago in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden New York on October 1. Articles have been signed and Tex Rickard promoter of the Dempsey Willard mill will stage the event.
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Jack Dempsey
Benton Harbor
Billy Miske
Labor Day
Toledo
New York
K. O. Brennan
Chicago
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Dempsey Miske Punchline Quotes Spark Sport Wit
Sport scribes joked about Dempsey and Miske with lines about a chin punch and wry jibes. Amid the quips a quipster notes Dempsey as the greatest administrator of anesthetic and claims he saves time in the ring.
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Dempsey
Miske
Bill
Jack
Billy Shade Wins 19th Round Knockout in Sydney
Billy Shade of San Francisco welterweight stops Tommy Aren, the Australian middleweight champion, in the 19th round of a 20 round bout in Sydney. Aren was the Australian middleweight champion.
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Sydney
Billy Shade
San Francisco
Tommy Aren
Aren
Australia
Amateur Ring Meet in San Francisco
The Pacific Amateur Athletic Union boxing contest set for September 22 and 23 at the Olympic Club invites entries from California Nevada Arizona Oregon Washington and Alaska. Individual names and event details remain to be announced.
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San Francisco
Pacific Amateur Athletic Union
Olympic Club
California
Nevada
Arizona
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Boxing prospects and fighters active around Northwest rings
The article lists fighters under trainer Chet McIntyre including Uta Tak nS and Tiny Herman, noting left handed teaching and right hand habits. It previews upcoming bouts in Seattle, Milwaukee, and Bremerton with Johnny Tillman, Alex Trambitea, Frankie Jones, Frank Murphy, and Pete Merman, plus Dempsey, Carpentier, Wilde, and Mud Ridley associations.
Memorial for Chapman Erected in League Park
A bronze shield shaped memorial tablet will be placed in League Park honoring Chap man the Indian shortstop killed recently. It features a diamond design with crossed bats and a central portrait of Chapman.
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Chapman
League
Bates Cops Net Honors in California Tennis Finals
Wallace Bates of the University of California won the men’s singles title at the California state championships in Berkeley. He defeated Mervin Griffin 6-2 3-6 7-5. The Kinsey brothers Howard and Robert won the men’s doubles title by defeating Wallace Bates and William Parker 6-0 6-3 6-2.
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Berkeley
Cal
Wallace Bates
University of California
California
Mervin Griffin
Kinsey Brothers
Howard
Robert
William Parker
Fort Worth Nets Texas League Title in 1920
Fort Worth secured the Texas league championship as the 1920 season closed. The final standings confirmed Fort Worth as the season’s top team in Dallas area coverage.
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Pdallas
Tex
Fort Worth
Sharkey Defeats Bantam Champion In Newspaper Decision
Jack Sharkey of New York won a newspaper decision over Pete Herman the bantamweight champion in a 10 round match at East Chicago. The fight did not affect Herman's title officially as there was no referee's decision.
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Chicago
Ind
Jack Sharkey
New York
Pete Herman
Herman
Olympic Games Fail to Draw Crowds in Antwerp
Reports from Antwerp say the Olympic Games were a financial fizzle with huge stands only partly filled. Belgians largely unaware of the events or unsure of their purpose, according to observers.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Flores and Gorman Set for Arena Card Thriller
Filipino welterweight Marcario Flores trains hard to improve stamina for the Wednesday night main event with Joe Gorman. Last week Flores fought bravely, tiring in the fourth round but staying on his feet. Gorman, popular for his willing style, expects another hard contest as both men carry solid punching power. Also featured are welters Harry Casey versus Travie Davis, lightweights Young Sam against Frank Pete, plus Diem Zukowsky and Young Jack Dempsey in other bouts. A curtain raiser bout will be added.
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Marcario Flores
Ughtie
Joe Gorman
Flores
Gorman
Manila
Harry Casey
Travie Davis
Welters
Zukowsky
Tacoma
300 to Turnout for California Gridiron Squad
BERKELEY Cal Sept 13 Nearly 300 Huskies pledge to attend the initial football practice at the University of California Capt Majors nine lettermen and last years freshmen join as veterans on hand Pesky Sprott and Brick Muller have not yet returned from the Olympic games Head Coach Andy Smith with Boies Rosenthal and Nibs Price as assistants in charge Dumm y Wells leads the freshman squad
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Berkeley
Cal
University of Calfornia
Sprott
Brick” Muller
California
Andy Smith
Boies Rosenthal
Nibs Price
Wells
Wick Will Coach Freshmen At Washington
Sandy Wick, last year’s Washington center, will coach the freshmen football squad this season. He cannot join the varsity due to a knee injury from the Oregon game. Wick, with coaching experience under Gilmour Dobie, faces a large enlistment as over 100 yearlings may report September 28, with an assistant to be named later.
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Sandy Wick
U: of Washington Center
Darwin Mele Nest
Wick
University of Oregon
Gilmour Dobie
Ty Cobb to Exhibit in California Tour
Ty Cobb known as the Georgia Peach will arrive in San Francisco on October 18 for an exhibition tour of California this fall. He will be under the management of Dr. Charles Strub of the Seals.
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San Francisco
Ty Cobb
Georgia Peach
California
Cobb
Charles Strub
The
Seals
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Clem Zukowsky
Tiny Herman
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