Gotch Ready to Meet Stecher for World Title Bout
Frank Gotch has signed to meet Joe Stecher in a finish match for the world title, with Tammen of the Sells-Floto circuit arranging terms. Gotch vows to wrestle Stecher for a $15,000 to $16,000 guarantee, considering Omaha or Kansas City as possible venues, while Stecher’s price and venue remain under negotiation.
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Chiqao
Frank Gotch
Joe Stecher
Nebraska
Harry ‘Tammen
Sells-Floto Circum
Goteh
Tammen
Jack Curley
Stecher
Inter
Aphey
Omaha
Kansas City
Ghi‘Got
Gotch
Ram
Butte Fans Question Umpire Ruling After Altercation
An old Spokesman-Review clipping recalls McGinnity inciting a crowd amid a baseball altercation in Butte. It quotes overheard exchanges and notes lingering tension, with Davey from Butte set to arrive home from Seattle today.
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McGinnity
Yokane
Butte
Kpokane
Mae
Hutte
Mets
Davey
Seattle
Lefty Russell Wild Ironmen Win Easily
Vancouver report notes Lefty Russell dominant as the Silver Tips beat the Beavers 7 to 2. Grover homered and Gordon Hillvard contributed a three-base hit, while Butte pitching struggled and errors fueled the Beavers' loss in a tense evening game.
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Lefty Russell
WILD
Ironmen
Argyle and Rover Soccer Doubleheader at Lake Avoca
The Argyle and Woolman Rover teams will open a Sunday doubleheader at Lake Avoca starting 1 o'clock. Argyle lines up with Edwards, Pierce, Rogers, Nor they, Luxon, Gaffney, Escott, French, Sloman and Snell. reserves Jane, Martin and Hendra report at 12 45 o'clock.
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Rovers
Argyle and
Woolman
Rover
Lake Avoca
Edwards
Pierce
Rogers
Onium
Northey
Luxon
Gaffney
Escott
French
Sloman
Snell
Jane
Martin
Hendra
Hurley Overhauls Electrics Amid Roster Shakeup In Butte
Bill Hurley tightens control of the Electrics as he releases Chick and Dutch Rock, adds Bankhead and Neighbors departs, reshapes the infield with Mike Netzel at third, and plans new outfield with Pappa, Bankhead, and Eadie Fries. Rumors of board involvement and player tensions surface as he eyes a complete rebuild.
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Wild HI
Electrics
Butte
Chick
Hurley
Bankhead
Eddie Rippert
Cy" Neighbors
Firecuit
Vancouver
Mike Netzel
Spokanent
Indians
Dutch” Rock
McGin
Jimmy White
White
Jimmy
Hurley Ha
Whith Clark
Wareley
Jetun
Pappa
Eadie Fries
Eddie Collins Back in Form Drives Chicago Victory over Boston
Eddie Collins ended a weeks long slump with three hits including a double and a triple as Chicago beat Boston 7 to 4. He scored twice and drove in two runs, giving the White Stockings a much needed win. The game featured a homer by Gerd and a misplayed ball by Jackson that helped Chicago extend their lead. Rosters list Hatterson Gregg Fister Jones Agnew Thomas Willams Wolfgang Scott and Schalk among others.
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Coliine
Caicana
Chicago
Boston
Collins
Gerd
Jackson
Rome
T Hatterson
Gregg
Fister
Jones and Agnew
Thomas
Willams
Wolfgang
Scott
Schalk
Noble shuts out Electrics despite his wildness
Spokane June 16 Ing enabled the Spokane Indians to shut out Great Falls 6 to 0. The Spokane twirler was wild at times but allowed only hits while White was hit hard. Washington at St Louis postponed at Cleveland, four innings called on account of darkness amid rain and weather handicapping the last 10 days. Intercollegiate Rowing Association events near race day saw Columbia, Cornell, Syracuse and Penn teams prepare with mixed results and predictions. American Association results noted Kansas City 2 Columbus in twelve innings. St Paul 2 Indianapolis. others postponed by rain.
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British Columbia
Russell
Beavers
Lesfer
Aliners
Rusesell
Butyre
Grover
Fitzsimmons
Bard
Brinker
Butther
Hillvard
Butte
Johnson
Stokke
Murphy
Feld
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Roy Brown
Roy Grover
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Omaha
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Topeka
Ing
Spokane Indians
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White
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Sie
Wtine
Tegatta
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
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Penney
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American Association
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St Paul's
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Kame
Beare
Fries
R. HL & Lennett
Haworth
Hurley
Sheehan
Kiliy
Schang
Dubue
Stonage
Mensor
Harper
Hirlay
Costein
Reuther
Bennett
Noble
Balle
Novle
Timi
Coby
Batetmeier
Simestange
Isnore
Uuettim
Shadowed Fame and Baseball Legends in 1917 Debate
A reflective piece traces fame in baseball through Ty Cobb Connie Mack and John McGraw, noting how talent fluctuates with management and material. It contrasts eras, cites ongoing rivalries, and previewsWestern League scores in Topeka Denver St Joseph and Wichita with competitive play and lingering shadows over the sport.
No-Hit No-Run Game Pitched by Hughes
Hughes spun a no hit no run gem in Hoston as the Braves were held to two baserunners. Wagner struck out twice, the final out ending the game. Maran Ville scored the lone run after a walk and a second on a single, with Muaranville and others contributing in the confusion of the inning.
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K. Po
A. B. Shaw
Hohne
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Thompson
Welfer
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Sutherland
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Morse
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Hite
Ose
Carman
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Rohne
Iaved
Ham Run
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Fitzsimmons
OM Russell
Butte van
Couver
Levin
Callahan
Finneran
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Hoston
Wagner
Maran Ville
Muaranville
Olam Pitsburs
Boston
Keriew
Kantiehner
Sherman Was Soh
Tragesor Howdy
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