Long season planned for Spokane turf track
A 60 day horse racing season is planned in Spokane starting next August with purses from 300 to 2500. The Kootena County Racing association will issue stake books to breeders within 30 days and encourage Washington and Idaho thoroughbred breeding. A 74 acre site near the state line will host a mile track with steel grandstand. 100 carpenters and 100 workers are expected to begin construction in April aiming for a fast track.
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Idaho
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Local Canoe Club Plans Riveraside Park Boat Slips
Builders will begin constructing canoe and boat slips at Riveraside park as part of the boating courses. The project aims to improve access for local paddlers and enhance park facilities.
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Riveraside Park
Local sports notes preview canoe season and medals
Canoes pro fit to protect boats and grow in number from about 12 to more than 20 as summer starts. S A Weagle wins the local sun club medal for two weeks in a row with 24 of 25 birds. Claude Mackey Frank Jav Nate Zweifel and Rube Zweifel set to challenge Weagle. Baseball agitation remains quiet with no action yet. W C Harris of Rep aid Apperson cars reports strong trade and ample money as crop prospects boost auto sales. P M A tennis courts ready for summer with a third court planned and racquets tuned for the season.
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W. C. Harris
Rep Aid Apperson
Diamond Tidecompane to sail from Portland
An announcement details the Diamond Tidecompane voyage from Portland with traveling men privileged to ascend. The text notes baseball activities for the club, the Renche's 119 baseball guide, and highlights Levy of Union with a keen eye for stock and horse racing prospects for June.
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Portland
Fins Levy
Union
Levy
Wallowa Team Excels In First Basketball Season
Wallowa High School completes its first basketball season with a 130 to 86 scoring edge over opponents, posting 44 points to the good after a rocky start. Captain Read tops scoring with 41, while Cramer, Skaggs, French, Emmons, and Brines also contribute. News mentions upcoming baseball prospects and notes Scarlet Fever-caused schedule cancellations.
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Joseph
Enterprise
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Cove H
Wallowa H
Lostine H
Enterprise News-Record
Lostine
Wallowa
Siwade
Cramer
Skaggs
French
Emmons
Brines
Happy Jack
Chesbro
Rorrn
Highlander Jin
Western Canada League reorganized with six teams
The Western Canada League has been reorganized with teams in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Moose Jaw, Regina and Brandon. Brooklyn manager Bill Dahlen is ill with malaria and cannot work on the field. Vancouver outfielder Charlie Swain, now with Washington, recalls his first trip east of the Rockies.
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Brooklyn
Charlie Swain
Vancouver
Washington Club
Rocky Mountains
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Moose Jaw
Regina
Brandon
Echo plans grand opening as Blue Mountain league starts
Echo gears up for March 26 season opener against Pendleton East Oregonian with balloon ascent by Daredevil Davis. West End visitors Friedley and Barker report heavy preparations and a push to make 1911 events standout. Also hints at a large June show across June 1 2 8 with novel features to draw regional attendance.
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Echo
Charles Friedley
W. H. Barker
West End
Davis
Vogel
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