Naval committee questions ship design and coal load limits
Senators interrogate Rear Admiral Capps and Lt Commander Vogelgesang on naval construction. They debate coal capacity, waterline armor, and turret safety versus foreign ship practices. Witnesses defend current American practice while acknowledging possible improvements and noting the Missouri incident stemmed from ammunition handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Reulesdahl
Hill
Carl T. Vogelgesang
Bradley Aflse
Coorernios
Aval
Adreira Capps
Capps
Jess Coat Yao
Vogeleetang
Atlantic
Improvement In the favy not originatngly naval officer inquiry
The discussion centers on Mr Nilman questioning whether a naval statement is valid while Mr Fiske hesitates and Senator Perkins notes a Captain Melee paper resembles a Bible parable. The dialogue mentions a $100,000 annual congressional appropriation for experiments and possible improvements, with Captain Fiske offering remedies as Simp faces a committee appearance Monday.
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Nilman
Fiske
Benator Perkins
Melee
Congress
Jia
Sir
Simp
Uncertain if team travels to Australia for Davis Cup
New York February 22 The American tennis association reports a five match challenge to Australia for the Davis Cup after Australia won last year. The February deadline is March 1 with the goal of fielding a team to play in Australia only if chosen. An English challenge has also been sent to America proposing a team to compete for selection.
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New York
American Joank Tennis Association
Australia
Astralans
Kingland
AS Rata
America
City League Directors to Meet on Afternoon Session
The Butts city league, now expanded with major local clubs, will hold a directors meeting at 4 pm on East Bark Street to discuss scheduling and other business including an membership application from an Electric and Bow company team. The Montanas dispute and league alignment are also touched, with assurances the Buite City League will remain the member group and play at Columbia gardens in evenings and on Sundays.
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Butts City League
Orean- Ssed
East Bark Street
Montanas
Trennery
Buite
Columbia Gardena
Mbt
Gossteslod
Hoagland Wins Six Day Walking Match in Auburn
Mains a 280 mile tour in 58 hours to claim the six day walking championship. Hoagland of Auburn New York defeats rivals as the field narrows to five with the purse to be divided among leaders including Slater and Hartley.
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Mausss City
W. A. Hoagland
Auburn
N.Y
Blake
Florida
Z. F. Floyd
Colunius
Ohio
Nic
Hoagland
Tom Slater
H. O. Menster
Race results and times from New Orleans and Los Angeles tracks
On the race track results from New Orleans and Los Angeles include multiple events with winners such as Rhinestone, Bitter Sir, John Carroll, Belle Beatt, Senator Barrett, Dredger, Wexford, Aunt Aggie, Merlinin, Hidden Hand, Slatton. times and placements listed for each race, with distances ranging from three and a half furlongs to five miles and related stakes.
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New Orleans
Len Swellton
Anne McGee
Pinidn Child
Rhinestone
Fees Ward
Tiarence Nyubind Tune
Bitter Sir
Rarmi Boy Serond
Arrow Swift
Pickwick
Sim Hoffhalmer
Lr. Hears
Los Angeles
Senator Barrett
Burt G Lewis
Shilaca
Dredger
Fisher
Ampedo
Thye
W Wexford
Colonel Jack
Early Tide
Woodland
Aunt Aggie
Tee Rose
Horace H
Ine
Merlinin
Avontelus
Efe
Hidden Hand
Pal
Harvel
Tine
Tive
Slatton
Sophie
Gillette
Tame
Tony Faust Wins Waterhouse Cup at Emeryville Race Meet
In Emeryville San Francisco on February 2 Sam Hildreth’s Tony Faust won the Waterhouse cup over two furlongs from Jack Keane's Red Lent. The event saw close racing with Tony Faust just edging Red Lent as Granite held off Bis Bow for a distant fourth. Other races included Dick Wilson first and Tolnejun second in the mile and a quarter, with several placeholders across six races.
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San Francisco
Emeryyills
Sam Hildreth
Tony Faust
Jack Keane
Red
Tony Wurst
Dick Wilson
Nappw
Stedgar Hid
Tolne Jnun
Steel Hlue Sacond
Tina
Indln
Bledmont Iindicap Light Wael
Pauline
Waterhouse Cup
Tony Favat
Red Seaf
Graphite
Timo
Dorado
Ascend
Shenandoah
Lord Malaan
Andraw Cook
Baseball at Gardens No Inside Ball Park in Butte
Local baseball talks revolve around keeping games at Columbus Gardens in Butte with Russ Hall securing an option. Kirby Hoon seeks a higher salary. Hall’s management faces the salary dispute while Montgomery club interest and Moose expect early departure for the season.
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Gardens
Hall
Butte
Tacoma
Russ Hall
Columbus Gardens
Merning
J. Wharton
Gardena
Wlll
Waarton
Spokane Indiana Star Player Bill Carney Poised for Big League Break
The big right fielder Bill Carney of Spokane Indiana trains daily with chest weights and leg work, running five to nine miles each morning. Returning from a two season layoff, he shows improved form and is determined to deliver strong performances this season. Carney, along with Charley Swain, aims to become a key inside player and reliable fielder as he breaks into the major leagues. He is known for grit, wits, and fighting spirit, traits that bolster his push to compete at the highest level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Carney
Spokane
Indiana
Carney
Charley Swain
Tires
Ernest
Geasan
Apokune
Ryan and Newton Ball Team Drops Out of the Game
The report notes Ryan and Newton Ball teaming leaving play due to player shortages and organizational restructuring. Manager Murray cites lack of players, signaling future instability and plans to drop out for the season. Local reaction hints at fan disappointment and questions about the team’s future.
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Ryan & Newton
Murray
Ryan & Neretun
Liv
Tpla
Auiatany Buttir
Elias Lois Hack
Beutol
Chan Ryn
Wetou
Fauve
Auch
Heagle
Plente
Lis
Nenae
Alving Ultimo
Beon
Mcbaughlin Williams Hauswirth Lead Open 19 Lint
Mcbaughlin Williams and Hauswirth head the effort as 19 teams participate in the opening round. Officials note strong showings from multiple clubs, with local organizers emphasizing competition and community engagement across the event.
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Mcbaughlin
Wiliams
Hauswirth
Snug purse goes to McKinley Ellis in Dowling match
The Thornton alleys hosted a Downing vs Ellis and McKinley bowling battle with a $0 purse on the line. McKinley and Ellis edged Adams and Sheehan 1,874 to 1,838 as the late frames sparked the victory. Individual averages: McKinley 161.6, Ellis 183.6, Sheehan 11.5, Adams 17.0. Jovich and Hrine set to settle Class B crown later this week.
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Perfect Sels
Shooland Adams
Ellis
McKiniey
Thornton
Adams
Ehia
McKinley
Ellive McKinley
Mora
Sheehan
Adamas
Ping
Adans
Hat
Onl McKinley
Ells
Adam
Jovich
Hrine
Baseball Notes Show Spokanen Notes on Year Lineups
Eddie Quinn of Spokanen says he will use Law Runkle at all positions this year. Portland and Hytte are mentioned as big friends, while Topeka and Tahitians appear in season chatter. Runkle hit .29 in the Western Association last year, but the report notes strong team play and early season games in Seattle and San Diego.
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Manse Gaxlee
Montgomery
Moose
Russ Wall
Wall
Baxter
Butte
Hall
R. J. Caambéets
Montgomery Club
Yehir Giovanice
Eddie Quinn
Spokanen
Law Runkle
Fanny
Portland
Hytte
Inge Your
Topeka
Runkle
Seattle
Youngster Umpire Jack OConnell Named Coast League Official
The youngster struck out six batters with no walks and one wild pitch. Jack OConnell, a bow-frgeed lad who umpired in the Pacific Coast and Pacific Northwest leagues years ago, is the first man named by President 7. Ewing of the Coast league staff for the 10s season. The other official will be selected from Bull Perrine, Jack McCarthy, and Jimmy Toman, the ex Los Angeles shortstop.
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Jack O'Connell
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
Ewing
Coast League
Bull" Perrine
Jack McCarthy
Jimmy Toman
Los Angeles Shertaton
Detroit Fans Bet On Tigers Top Spot In 1908 Race
Hugh Jennings weighs in on the American League title chase as Detroit backers post a $100 to $60 bet that the Tigers finish ahead of the White Sox. The piece cites rival views on Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, Boston, New York, and Boston as experts weigh which club will contend for the league crown.
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Daltens
Buite
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
White Sox
Butte
Parent
David
Ysbella
Sox
Buich Anish
Hush
Huying
Vyork—Grifith
Cleveland
Chicago
T Bellows
Athletica
Lory
Widdell
Lais-Titis
Daston
Washington
Nationals
Boseton
Northern Pacific Railway Defers Pay Reduction Policy
North division of the Great Northern announces no salary cuts for operators after March 4 when the federal hour of service law takes effect. A conference with General Manager Gruber reached an agreement on schedules to be implemented, while workers fear mandated overtime and extra pay for night duties and semaphore tasks after daily shifts.
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St. Paul
Grost North
Nas
Gruber
Uber
SQUIRES AND OVD TRONS. Hill Aquires Was quit the conley
Hill and Aquires leave Sannynnelaco and head east in secrecy. An exchange notes the decade’s greatest man may be abroad. Bill keeps a low profile in the East, now a friend of a photocard set from Paris. He travels toward Cuba on a rumored mission, returning for early spring training.
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Hill
Aquires
Conley
Sannynnelaco
Saya
Bill
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