Enthusiasm Grows for New Ball Park in Butte
Enthusiasm runs high as the city league favors two sites for an inside park. Mr Wharton, street railway manager, praises transit support while fund-raising questions loom. One site near Montana Street offers easy grading and strong access, with a Commercial League meeting planned to decide next steps.
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Trio of Star Keystone Sackers From New York
A 1920s era note highlights three New York born baseball players rising in the major leagues. It cites Johnny Byers, Miler, and Collins as West/East Coast linked talents, with teams Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia purchasing or obtaining them via scouts, and mentions baseball careers amid broader sports connections.
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Two Sportsmen Compete for Lead in Early Racing Outlook
From New York dated January 14, reports on the coming season stress a duel for supremacy between Janes 1 and Keene units with rivalries shaping the Brighton Beach meets. Keene’s team prepares entries while others forecast robust purses, wagering, and nominations across Aqueduct, Delmonte Park, Gravesend and related venues for an ambitious 1910 campaign.
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Tacoma moves to abandon Northwestern league franchise
Special dispatch reports Tacoma talismanic owner George M. Shreeder and Henry M. Prince announcing no baseball in Tacoma this year. The pair say attempts to form a wreck company to buy the club failed, local support was weak, and Shreeder will convert the ground into residence lots. Shreeder expects the franchise to move to Everett or Bevingham.
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Boston Bout Ends in Close Decision at 12 Rounds
Frank Kraus of Pittsburgh and Jack Sullivan of Boston fought 12 rounds in Tampa last year and Kraus won a close decision in a Melens dispatch from Tampa. Queen Lead, owned by Al Holter, referenced in telegrams, with tactics noted.
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Jack‘Trine Sullivan
Two Boxing Bouts Stir Fans Ahead of Washington Birthday Card
Boxing news centers on O'Brien vs Kaufman and Nelson vs Lang as promoters push a Washington birthday card. Kaufman, a coast giant, faces a six round no-decision bout with O'Brien, while Nelson seeks a warmup before a title shot, with Lang and Lang-Statehmaker Tonkins adding depth to the Philadelphia slate.
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Six Catchers Set to Pilot 1919 American League Team
The 1919 American League selects six catchers as managers or leaders. Connie Mack leads the group, with Stallings, O Connor, Jennings, and Durty among others. The lineup features veterans and rising stars, highlighting the shift of catching talent into managerial roles across teams and regions.
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Washington
Gleason Plea Heads To San Francisco Committee Hearing
A San Francisco board of supervisors committee considers Gleason’s application amid talk of Behtahi’s arrival. The chair indicates action will be ordered at the next committee meeting Friday afternoon, as administration officials press for a decision.
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San Francisco
Gleason
Hergel
Roosevelt Interest Elevates Boxing Championship Prospect
A derailed telegram from Teft rien prints Roosevelt support for a title bout between Roosevelt and Johnson. The message says the fight signals a shift to a higher level in boxing, with Roosevelt believing the bout carries greater stakes than past matches.
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Poor showing earns tin can prizes for Quakers and rivals
The report notes a poor showing with Frain the Quakers and Brootlyn receiving tin can prizes. It mentions a return to Lie city where Jennings son first found favor, and a pennant for tel more. He then went to Detroit and won several pennants for the Tatre.
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Disputed plans for Johnson vs Frisco title fight
Johnson and his manager George Little clash over where the championship bout will occur. A site at Ocean View near San Francisco is agreed, with tickets to be sold after customers exit Fourth and Market streets. California hosts the fight if staged, with a $5 bet on the location.
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Gold Victory at Terrazas Park Delivers Easy Win for Ovicular
At Terrazas Park in Aarez Mexico on January 18 the event featured strong favorites claiming wins. Ovicular, the favorite, led a clean slate with three favorites winning across six furlong and mile races, while contenders True Sit Gretlama Aunt Nancy laid close efforts in the day’s program.
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Race card at Moncrief Park yields record attendance
Jacksonville Jan 18 More than 9 000 persons saw today's card at Moncrief Park in ideal weather with free gates to women. Aldivia won the baby race in 0:21.5 a track record. several public choices failed. Summary lists multiple races with winners such as Alma, Paradine Queen, Camel, Boosey Teawan, and Helleview, along with times and placements.
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Hockey grows in popular favor in Butte and Missoula clash
Butte fans turnout for a close hockey contest as Missoula defeats Montana State University opponents. The Butte lineup mirrors Sundays, with a return game in Missoula planned for Sunday afternoon at 3. A three game series with Anaconda follows starting in Butte next Wednesday.
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Cyclone Johnny Thompson eyes title bid after San Francisco bout
Ogden Utah via Sycamore TH Mghtwelgut reports cyclone Johnny Thompson ready to fight Tommy McCarthy in San Francisco on Jan 28 and then challenge Wolgant Nelson for the title. He claims no easy bout and offers to stake money to prove his case.
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Helens high basketball team to face Beaverhead Saturday
Helena dispatch reports Dillon and Jen note the Helens Ignacheol basketball team will contest Beaverhead county high school at the Wilson theater Saturday evening. Beaverhead county high was defeated by Helena ingt manth, and the team continues daily practice aiming for revenge in the upcoming game.
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Proclamation Declares Minimum Rate Overseas Nations
Washington announces under a new tariff law that Italy Great Britain Persia Asia Turkey and Switzerland are subject to the minimum rate imposed by the act. The afternoon proclamation was issued by President Stfy amid the tariff measures targeting international trade.
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