Ray Schalk Called Best Player by Umpire
An unnamed American League umpire named Ray Schalk as the most valuable man to his club, praising his influence, consistent performance, and fielding. The article notes Schalk’s rare foul-ball drop and traces his rise from a Taylorsville typographer to Milwaukee, then to Comiskey for a record $17,000 for a catcher.
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Paul Purman
Ray Schalk
Schalk
White Sox
Chicago Park
Taylorville
Milwaukee
Ray
Comiskey
Music and Dancing Dinner at Hotel Butler Ad
Advertisement notes refined atmosphere and dining options at Hotel Butler with music and dancing. It highlights affordability and menu consistency with guest pocketbooks.
Morris vs Miske billed bout in New York ring tonight
Carl Morris the Oklahoma heavyweight faces Billy Miske in a ten round bout at a New York venue. Morris has been warned against rough fighting as the match proceeds tonight.
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United Preas
New York
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Billy Miske
Morris
Gunboat Smith to Fight Dempsey in Four-Round Bout
United Press reports that arrangements were completed for a four round bout at Recreation Park in San Francisco between Gunboat Smith and Jack Dempsey on Tuesday night. The event was set for September 28 with both fighters confirmed.
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Gunner Smith
Dempsey
United Press
San Francisco
Recreation Park
Gunboat Smith
Jack Dempsey
George Paris to Train U. W. Gridders
George Paris, longtime Seattle sports figure, will coach conditioning for the University of Washington football team. Paris has trained athletic clubs across the country in recent seasons.
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George Paris
U. W. Gridders
Seattle
U. of W
Far Western Meet Opens in Fresno Center of West Athletics
Fresno hosts the Far Western meet today with top West Coast athletes entered as the event begins. United Press Leased Wire reports Fresno, California, as the athletic hub for the competition.
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Far Western
Fresno
United Prees
Cal
Football Hero Cy Noble Teaches Bomb Throwing
Elmer Cy Noble, University of Washington football star, won a army commission after officers' training at the Presidio. He will study bomb throwing at Fort Sill Oklahoma and is praised for his arm strength as he hurls 50 yard passes and bombs to teammates.
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Cy” Noble
University of Washington
Wee” Coyle
U. of W
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Noble
Fort Sill
Oklo
Even Money Bets Fly for World Series Opener
In New York on the World Series bets at even money are common with no odds offered. A $25,000 wager was placed on the curb as six to five odds floated that the White Sox win the first game. The Sox are expected to field all regulars in today’s opener to stress rivals.
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New York
White Sox
Sox
Big Tories
Eddie Campi Earns Draw in Four Round Card Bout
Eddie Campi faced a tough four round bout with Harry Pelsinger who substituted for Frankie Malone in San Francisco. Campi was fortunate to escape with a draw as Jack Dempsey defeated Hob McAllister on the same program.
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San Francisco
Eddie Campi
Harry Pelsinger
Pelsinger
Frankie Malone
Jack Dempsey
Hob McAllister
Madden and Benjamin to Mix in Rose City
Lloyd Madden and Joe Benjamin head a boxing card in Portland. Charley Davidson and Roscoe Taylor of Seattle also have places on the bill.
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Rose City
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Joe Benjamin
Portland
Charley Davidson
Roscoe Taylor
Seattle
Football Starts in East
United Press reports the season opens with Brown meeting Rhode Island State in Providence. Carlisle faces Susquehanna at Hamilton, Cornell hosts Rochester University in Rochester, Colby goes to Hanover, and Pennsylvania State starts with Muhlenberg State College, as early games hint at a gradual revival of the sport.
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No word on Morrissey Casey welterweight bout fate
No word from Boise on whether the planned 10 round bout between Lee Morrissey and welterweight Harry Casey will be staged tomorrow. The match was postponed from earlier in the week after Casey fell ill.
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Lee Morrissey
Harry Casey
Casey
Chet Neff
Joe Bayley
Victoria
Chet
Risberg to Sit on Bench for World Series Games
Swede Risberg, former Spokane player and star of the pennant winning Chicago American League club, will sit on the bench instead of playing shortstop when the World Series opens against the New York club.
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Spokane
Chicago
New York
Jimmy Condon Chosen to Lead Gonzaga Eleven
Jimmy Condon, backfield star of Gonzaga football in 1916, is named captain for this fall. The G man will coach the squad and lead the lineup on game days to whip the team into shape.
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Gonzaga University
Gionzaca
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Rain May Force White Sox to Finish Season Monday
In New York on September 28 a light rain and overcast skies raise the possibility that the White Sox must stay over to finish their season by playing the New York club. If rain continues, Monday would be required to complete the schedule.
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United Preas
New York
White Sox
Bronson and Neff Fight Draw In Tacoma Ring
Chet Neff of Seattle and Muff Bronson of Portland boxed four brisk rounds to a draw in Tacoma last night. Also, Toughy Wing and Joe Harrahan battled to a draw.
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United Prees
Tacoma
Chet Neff
Seattle
Muff Bronson
Portland
Toughy Wing
Joe Harrahan
Elizabeth Tucker Sails for Frisco
Elizabeth Tucker, manager of her brother Frankie, sailed for San Francisco this morning after his Tuesday night bout with Chet Neff in Dreamland. She plans to base headquarters in the Northwest for a time and return shortly.
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Frankie
Chet Neff
Dreamland
San Francisco
Northwest
High School Football Opens With Franklin Ballard Clash
Franklin and Ballard opened the high school football season this afternoon at Dugdale Field with a 2:30 contest. The teams appeared evenly matched as the season kicked off.
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Franklin
Ballard
Dugdale's
Benny Leonard Fires Off Knockout Win in Buffalo
Benny Leonard defeats Eddie Dorsey in Brooklyn lightweight star’s latest bout in Buffalo. The claim of Leonard’s supremacy is reinforced by a second round knockout before a live crowd.
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United Press
Buffalo
Pen
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Brooklyn
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