Western junior hockey cup talk moves to Ontario match
Lang, trustee for Alberta for the Abbott cup, receives a proposal from C C Robinson of Winnipeg to bring the western champion to Toronto for a two game series with eastern Canada to decide the junior championship of Canada. The Ontario Hockey Association would guarantee expenses and award a new trophy for the series. Object is to press leagues to adopt the plan.
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Hector Lang
Alberta
Manitoba
C. C. Robinson
Winnipeg
Canada
Robinson
W. A. Lewitt
Ontario Hockey Association
0. H. Association
Cannda
Hewitt
West title hopes collide in tentative clash for Toronto
A fragmentary report hints at a decisive contest affecting championship honors in the western circuit. Officials and players seek to claim top honors as plans to travel toward Toronto unfold amid uncertainty and rival expectations.
Longest Glove Fights Highlight 19th Century bouts
The article recalls the 27 year old Nameski TIL clash between Harry Sharpe and Frank Crosby, a five hour eight minute battle in seven regulation rounds. It notes prior 100 round bout between Danny Needham and Watsy Kerrigan in San Francisco ended in a draw, and the 893 New Orleans Bowen Burke 110 round marathon drew.
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Nameski, Til
Harry Sharpe
Frank Crosby
Danny Needham
Watsy Kerrigan
San Francisco
Illinois
Sharpe
Crosby
New Orleans
Andy Bowen
Jack Burke
Bowen-Burke
Wanderer seeks pro ball circuit in remote West
A figure plans a trek to western cities including Madse Jaw Calgary and dgnonton. He aims to spark interest among regional sportsmen in pro ball and believes he can form an eight club league that will succeed.
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Pant
West
Madse Jaw
Calgary
Dgnonton
Comiskey Eyes South American Baseball Plan With Giants
Chicago owner Charles A. Comiskey of the White Sox, home from Florida, says tentative plans are under way to team with the New York Giants and send two MLB clubs to South America shortly after next season ends.
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South America
Charles A. ‘Comiskey
White Sox
Florida
Mitchell touts strong staff in majors despite injuries
President Manager Fred Mitchell says the team has the strongest hurting staff in the majors and asserts it is a fact that a galaxy of stars has been out or limited by injuries, underscoring depth and talent.
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Chicago
Fred Mitchell
Dempsey Likely To Fight Willard As Tex Rickard Sets Date
Boxing speculation centers on Jack Dempsey of Salt Lake City as the obvious challenger to Jess Willard for the heavyweight title. Tex Rickard will announce a referee and March 26 as the date, with Dempsey seen as the strongest rival remaining in the field. Included is a reminiscence of Christy Mathewson and baseball history noting Overall’s birthday and UC records.
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Jess Willardsere
Kansan
Tex Rickard
Willard
Dempsey
Salt Lake City
Moran Signs to Manage Cincinnati Nationals in 1919
Pat Moran former manager of the Philadelphia Nationals signs to manage the Cincinnati Nationals for 1919. He is assured a 1920 contract if his work proves satisfactory. Moran was signed after Cincinnati officials failed to receive a reply from Christy Mathewson, then in France as a chemical captain, indicating Mathewson’s unwillingness to continue with Cincinnati.
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Oryie
California
Visalia
University of California
Tacoma
Reds
Cincinnati
Ske
Chicago Cubs
Bob Wicker
Christy Mathewson
New York
Amos Rusie
Great Chance
Ed. Reulbach
Mordecai Brown
Pat Moran
Philadelpia
Tas
Cincinnati Nationals
Moran
August Herrmann
France
Chemical Department
Mathewson
Cincinnati Club
Dempsey Eyes Willard Rematch and July Fourth Elimination
Jack Dempsey states he can beat Willard and would take a desperate shot at meeting Carpentier in an elimination contest before July 4. Hal Chase saga lingers as NL president Heydler to decide in a fortnight with possible fallout if Dempsey’s bid misses. Ottawa beats Canadiens in overtime as charges surface over suspected throws.
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Jack Dempsey
Willard
Carpentier
St Jacobs Liniment Ad Claims Fast Relief for Sprains
An old time ad touts St Jacobs Liniment for twisted ankles wrists shoulders backs and other sprains and strains. It promises instant pain relief soothing injuries and quick recovery with a small trial bottle available at drug stores.
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St. Jacobs
Wladek Szyszko Defeats Mort Wenderson in Two Falls
Wladek Szyszko won the wrestling bout here in two straight falls over Mort Wenderson. The first fall lasted 19 minutes and used an arm scissors, the second fall took 9 minutes and 4 seconds with a head scissors.
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Kansagity
Wladek Sbyszko
Mort Wenderson
Want Ad Advice From The News 16
A brief note highlights relying on want ads when filling needs. It emphasizes practical use of classified notices to match jobs, items, or services with readers seeking quick, direct connections. The piece reads like a period advice blurb.
Swift Current Spiel Promises Curling Showdown
The Curling Clad executive aims for a trade to reach the Swift Current event starting Monday, showcasing how the Hatters curl as residents watch from the swift air.
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Curling Clad
Swift Current Honyplel
Swift Aire
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