Merkle urges Butte to build parks and athletic leagues
Arthur E. Merkle of Prudential Life Insurance, returning from Denver, urged Butte to foster parks and athletic facilities to improve the city’s image and boost wholesome recreation. He warned the New York Times story harmed Butte’s reputation and said a large park for baseball, football, and winter sports could unite the community and attract investment.
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Arthur E. Merkle
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Butte
Denver
Corporation
Merkle
Montana
Heine Zimmerman’s Temper Cost Him Big League Heights
Heine Zimmerman, famed Bronx infielder, squandered peak potential due to temper. An altercation with umpire Hank O'Day led to a $50 fine and a three day ban after Zim exclaimed You old squarehead. The incident illustrates why Zimmerman did not fully realize his talent.
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Heine Zimmerman
Bronx
Heine
Hank O’day
Zimmerman
Squarehead
O'Day
Heine the Zim
Johnson Seeks Dempsey Challenge in New York
Mexico City reports Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, plans to arrive in New York in early March to settle matters with the U S district attorney in Chicago and pursue a challenge to Jack Dempsey, the reigning champion.
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Mexico City
Jack Johnson
New York
United States
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Women Swimmers May See Expanded Olympic Events
Philadelphia Feb 5 A suggestion to expand the women’s swimming program at the Olympic Games has been made to Samuel J Dallas president of the A A U The current Olympic swimming program for women includes only two events.
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Philadelphia
Samuel J. Dallas
Fateful Friday date for game in Helena tournament
Butte meets Helena Friday at 1 30 pm in Helena as part of an invitation basketball tournament set for Feb 12 to 14. Five teams Bozeman Livingston Butte Helena Missoula compete with one bye, medals for winners, and a schedule listing games across Thursday Friday Saturday with two games daily and byes.
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Helena
Butte
Missoula
Bozeman
Livingston
Danahey
E. S. Thomas
James Vaughn Signs with Chicago Nationals
Chicago Feb 5 James Vaughn the big southpaw pitcher of the Chicago Nationals yesterday signed with the club. The move signals a key addition to the pitching staff ahead of upcoming play.
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Chicago
James Vaughn
Chicago Nationals
Cubs Signings Set for Spring Training Trip
Outfielder and his contract are set, with Vaughn leaving Chicago Thursday for Hot Springs. He will be joined by pitchers Grover Alexander and George Tyler and catcher Bill Killifer. The quartet will meet the Cubs in Kansas City on Feb 29 as the club heads to Pasadena, California.
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Vaughn
Chicago
Hot Springs
Grover Alexander
George Tyler
Bill Killifer
Cubs
Kansas City
Pasadena
Cal
Mines Captain Back In Game After Knee Injury
Mines captain Emmet Hale resumes play after a serious knee injury and is expected to appear in a suit for his first return, signaling a cautious comeback for the Mines basketball team.
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MINES
Emmet Hale
The
Mines Basketball Quintet
Spring Camps Picked by B1 League Clubs
Major league clubs selected spring training sites for 1920 with ten of sixteen moving to new fields. Teams like the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Nationals shift from home camps. six will return to 1919 sites. A comprehensive list by league cites cities and 1919 quarters across NL and AL, including Boston, Columbus Georgia and Waco Texas.
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Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Nationals
Balmy Diamonds
Boston
Hot Springs
Ark
Tampa
Fla
Chicago
Waco
Texas
Mineral Wells
Cleveland
New Orleans
Detroit
Macon
New York
Jacksonville
Philadelphia
Lake Charles
St. Louis
Taylor
San Antonio
Washington
Augusta
Wiggling Toe Signaled Big Game Tactics in 1914 Series
The article recalls Wally Schang’s tiny toe wiggle before pitches, a habit noted by Stallings and scouts from Buffalo. It discusses how the motion hinted at pitch selection in the World Series era and how managers attributed Braves hits to the Indian slipping on fastballs at three to two.
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Wally Scane
Stallings
Schang
Buffalo
Fred Mitchell
Dick Rudolph
Philadelphia
Braves
Pender
A Line o Sport In MecKain Center Shines in Grizzly Wins
McKain has been a standout center for the Grizzly basketball squad this season and helped defeat Mines last week. He has proven himself as a versatile athlete in both basketball and baseball under Athletic Director Schrieber and earned a Pittsburg Nationals tryout this spring. He plans to leave in March for a South training tour with the team. Gonzaga, which faces Mines twice next week, recently beat Spokane Y M C A 24 to 15. The lineup includes Malloy Corkery Gehres Crowley and Kearney. The Upland club seeks Home Run Baker, once with the Yankees, who played for them in 1915 earning $5,000. Minneapolis names George K Belden as a candidate to chair the national baseball commission. Willard complains about writers pushing for a comeback, saying farming keeps him busy. Jack Herman in Chicago manages Stanislaus Zbyszko, who travels to the U S Feb 12 amid many offers. Sam Clapham believes Zbyszko could beat present American champs. The Boston Americans sell three players to Toledo: Dumont MacNeil and Wilhoit for cash and a Toledo option. A Mexican sporting page with six box scores arrives, showing Rodriguez y Monroy Zamacona predicting Del Tigres can beat Los Santos Reyes and willing to bet real money.
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Grizzly
State University
Mines
McKain
Schrieber
Pittsburg Nationals
Mexico
Ane
Rodriguez Y Monroy Y Zamacona
del Tigres Club
Los Santos Reyes
Giants Lose Top Spot After Aug First Defeat
Last year the New York Giants led by winning 17 of 21 games and held first until Aug 1 when the Cincinnatians defeated them moving them to second. They never regained the top place. The New York Yankees led the American League from June 12 to July 10, except for a week, and after July 10 they never returned to the lead.
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New York Giants
Cincinnatis
New York Yankees
Cubs Sign Clarence Twombly. Lehigh Star Infield Move
The Chicago Cubs announced the signing of Clarence Twombly a first baseman and outfielder who starred for Lehigh University last season He joins the roster amid high expectations from his college standout performance and versatile fielding skills.
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Chicago Cubs
Clarence Twombly
Lehigh University
Wichita Falls to Build Hotel for Ball Players
Due to a hotel shortage in Wichita Falls Texas the town plans a new hotel for ball players with kitchenettes in a door beds and other conveniences for Mrs H Ballplayer should she travel. The project aims to provide lodging and comfort for visiting teams and their families.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Pacific Coast league approves 1920 admission plan
The Pacific Coast league sets 1920 prices at 40 cents for bleachers and 70 cents for grand stand with war tax included while Salt Lake keeps bleacher seats at 50 cents. National league president Heydler backs Robert Young for national commission chair, Ban Johnson backs Mat Killilea, and the joint committee recommendation remains undecided.
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Pacific Coast League
Salt Lake Club
John Heydler
National League
Robert Young
Nick Young
National Commission
Ban Johnson
American League
Mat Killilea
Joint Committee
Debated Athletics Move Faces Deadlock Over Infielder
Garry Herrmann remains the sole option in a developing stalemate as Scott Perry reenters Connie Mack's circle only after a concession. Perry demanded the firing of a troublesome infielder who committed many errors last season and cost him about ten games. The player is no longer with the Athletics.
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Scott Perry
Connie Mack
Perry
Athletics
City Baseball Clubs Line Up Winter Movements
The New York National league club will send the Giants to San Antonio on February 28, the Cubs begin their Pasadena journey the same date, and the St. Louis Cardinals head south first, scheduled to depart for Brownsville on February 26. Youth Ernest Lloyd, previously known as Adams, will get another trial at shortstop this year under his real name.
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Giants
San Antonio
Chicago Cubs
Pasadena
St. Louis Cardinals
Brownsville
Ernest Lloyd
Salt Lake Lots
Wade Killefer
Los Angeles
Adams
Hoosier Club Plans Infield Shakeup With Bronkie
The Indianapolis club has repurchased veteran Herman Bronkie from the St. Louis Browns and aims to play him at third base. Manager Jack Hendricks intends to move Ollie Mara to shortstop to replace Sammy Crane on the Hoosier team.
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Indianapolis
Herman Bronkie
St. Louis Browns
Jack Hendricks
Bronkie
Hoosier
Ollie
Mara
Short
Sammy Crane
Ed Walsh Signed to Manage Bridgeport in Eastern League
Ed Walsh, famed spitballer of yesteryear, signed last week to manage Bridgeport in the Eastern League. He has spent the past winter serving as a deputy sheriff in his Connecticut home county.
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Ed Walsh
Bridgeport
Walsh
Connecticut
Zone high school basketball tournament pairings announced
Helena reports the zone tournament drawings set for February 12 to 14. Thursday's slate includes Butte vs Missoula at 7:45 and Bozeman vs Livingston at 8:30. Friday features semifinals and do-or-die matchups among Butte Helena Livingston Missoula and Bozeman with game times from 1:30 to 8:30. Saturday schedules two afternoon quarterfinals and a pair of evening clashes, including Butte Livingston at 7:30 and Missoula Helena at 3:00 p.m.
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Butte
Bozeman
Missoula
Helena
Livingston
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