First UW football practice draws 40 candidates
Forty hopefuls report for Coach Doble as Washington begins building a lean varsity squad for the coming season. Seven returning W men, a crowd of high school backs, and prospects Jacquet Miller and others aim for regular spots. First game looms September 27 against Everett, a 50 to 0 loser last year.
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Mack Sees Athletics Enter World Series Chase
Connie Mack predicts the Athletics will win the American league race and face the Giants in the World Series after the Naps loss. He states Philadelphia will not be caught and notes the Naps’ last hope melted with yesterday’s defeat.
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Jones Overrules Protest in Portland Victory
President Fielder Jones of the Northwestern league overruled Vancouver manager Brown's protest after Bobby Davis was ruled a legal Portland player, purchased from Walla Walla before August 26. Davis' two-bagger sparked the rally that doomed Vancouver.
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Only Survivor of America's Crew Tells of Great Race 1851
Capt. Thomas Lashmar, age 83, is the lone surviving member of the America crew that won the 1851 race around Isle of Wight waters. He recalls the eventful voyage from Cowes, noting the new yacht designs, hurdles like a broken fore boom, and the final nine o clock finish in light winds. Lashmar, an Englishman, expresses enduring pride in helping Americans claim the cup.
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Washington beats Waseda in opening Japan tour game
In Tokio on Sept 16 the University of Washington baseball team defeated Waseda University 13 to 2 in a brilliant exhibition. The win marks the first of 12 games in Japan on the Huskies tour with strong performances in both fielding and batting.
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Jerry Leary may dodge theft charge on Princess Victoria
Police say Jerry Leary admitted stealing $48 from a fellow passenger aboard the Princess Victoria near Vancouver last Sunday. Jurisdiction questions arise since the vessel is Canadian, preventing prosecutions by Murphy or U S Attorney Ridell. The Detroit Tigers acquired Al Platte from Providence, noted as the league’s star outfielder.
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Meikle Brown and Gipe Go Up by Draft Route
The Northwestern league will lose nine players by the draft route at season end as the national baseball commission in Cincinnati announced the drawing. Six players drafted from the league were secured by the Cincinnati Nationals under manager Joe Tinker. Seattle loses two players Alvon Gipe and Willard Metkie. Roy Brown, released by Dugdale, was picked up by Spokane. Brown and Gipe went to Cincinnati and Meikle to the Boston Nationals with additional moves involving Spokane Victoria Narveson Fitzshamona Heisman Detroit and New York Americans.
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Seattle Highs Threaten Strike Over Intercity Rule
A student strike threaten in Seattle high schools over a board order barring participation in Intercity games due to rowdyism. Principals from six schools planned to protest. a mass student meeting at Lincoln Park was called off as assembly discussed the issue at the school.
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Random Shots on Baseball and Local Sports Happenings
The column covers players like Jackson waiting on major league interest after three hits, Merkle drafted by Boston, Pelkey and Doble practice notes, and coach talk. It notes Boxers Clabby and Petroskey upcoming in Frisco, plus Portland Colts and Vancouver Spokane game tidbits with Kippert and Barham key moments.
Seattle Champions blank Portland in series opener 2 0
The Seattle champions beat the Portland Colts 2 0 to open the series as Kelly earned the win on the mound. Beattie and Amn provided run support with timely hits while Portland’s lineup struggled to muster offense.
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Beavers run up 12 to 1 win over Indians in four innings
Vancouver Beavers defeated the Indians 12 to 1 after four innings as Hall and Kennick combined on the mound for Vancouver. The Spokane game featured solid team offense and strong pitching to secure the early victory.
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Clothes Show at Velthemma Co. Seattle Features Adler Rochester Styles
The Velthemma Co emphasizes a Clothes Show week starting September 15 presenting Adler Rochester ready-for-service garments for men and young men. The exhibit offers over 25 Coats and Suits models plus 200 fabric samples with custom measurements and no extra tailoring charges during the event.
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