Wares Eyeing Portland Franchise Amid Seattle Manager Talk
The article notes Wares contemplates a Portland franchise while refusing terms for managing the Smwashes in 1921. It says he cited business at Hanford California, mentions Kenworthy as partner, and hints at a shift in Seattle's managerial status with Wares potentially stepping aside.
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Leo H. Lassen
LYDE
Portland
Wares
Prexy Klepper
Rthy
Bill
Kenworthy
Hanford
Buszzy
Seattle
Seattie
Lenst
Duke
Delaney to Box in Calgary Card Six Bout Highlights
Cal Delaney the Cleveland welter will box in Calgary Friday. He arrives Monday after a 15 round planned bout with a Calgary opponent. Simonich trains for a four round tune up while Ray Scribner, another top prospect, fights Moore in Seattle. Three other bouts complete the card.
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Cal Delaney
Geveland
Joe Simonich
Crystal Pool
Calgary
Canada
Simonich
Ray Scribner
Moore
Seattle
Mit
Coin Hitch Delays Bouts In Boxing Streak
New York report says purse delays push back Benny Leonard lightweight bout with Richie Mitchell and others. Benny, not at 135 pounds this week, may affect the planned championship meeting with Joe as Pro Tex Richard notes several fighters changing plans.
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New York
Benny Leonard
San
Richie Mitchell
Tex Richard
Benny
Joe
Plan to unite major league players for fair arm with clubs
New York Dec 2 major ball players organize the Old Players' fraternity to seek an equitable arrangement with club owners. Practically all National and league stars are expected to join the new organization.
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New York
Coast League Schedule Set for Publication and Season Opener
The Coast league timetable will be ready for publication by Monday. Beattie and Victoria start the season in Victoria on Christmas afternoon, marking the first matinee game attempted on the Coast. All games begin at 30 dollars this season. An outlaw league led by Ed Livingstone in the East starts December 4, with secrecy about entrants besides Teronte. An electric scoreboard will be installed at the focal rink before the season ends. Clem Loughtin signs with Victoria for the year. Pete Muldoon undecided on a fan band for halftime. University of Washington hockey group plans local team turnout and season-ticket sales open December 1. Reserve tickets go on sale December 20 21 22. Queen Anne and Broadway teams will practice at the Arena Saturday afternoon.
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Beattie
Victoria
Letter from Everett on Northwest coaches three names cited
Everett Washington November 30 1920 letter from J B Corbally to Leo Lassen notes comparisons of three coaches Borleski Henderson and Bagshaw. The author mocks a Seattle paper comparing coaches and cites Bagshaw as having defeated the others on the gridiron.
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Elmer Nenderses
University of Southern California
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Whitman
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Leo I. Lassen
Seattle Star
Seattle
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Henderson
Bagshaw
J. B. Corbally
Ice Race Entries Open December 15 at Arena
The Star announces that entries for the annual ice races will open December 15 with preliminaries at the Arena starting January 6. Seattle speed skaters will receive practice time on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning next Tuesday. Numerous preliminaries will reduce to a final for a silver trophy, last year's champion Paul Donahoe among entrants.
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Seattle
Paul Donahoe
St Paul Team Seizes Minnesota Soccer Title Again
St Paul wins the Minnesota soccer championship marking another pennant for the team alongside baseball. The squad clinched the title as reported from St Paul on December 2.
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Minnesota
Mets to Bank on Team Play for Coast Title
Vancouver aims for a strong hockey season with speed and beef. A husky defenseman is needed after Roy Hickey left for the Eastern league. Foyston Morris and Walker lead the forward line with Riley. Rows and Holmes solidify defense and goal. Seattle opens practice December 12 at the Arena, season starts December 26 in Vancouver.
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Rennie Lines Up Fast Cage Team
Wea Rennie leads University Community five as center with Ward Bell Henry Woodcock returning stars. The Commuters aim to build scoring depth and seek a guard to pair with Bill Savage. Team trains at Lincoln High School as they prep for city basketball race.
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Bill Savage
Lincoln High School
Marquette mirrors Centre on prayer before games
Danville Kentucky December 2 The Marquette football team has copied Centre college in the matter of observing prayer before football games Sincerity in athletics is a sign of better sports
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Danville
Marquette
Centre College
Noted Hunter Tells of Thrills
Morris Ackerman recounts a Canadian Rockies bear hunt with a party that brought back five silvertip grizzlies. He describes near encounters with a mother bear and cubs, cautious stalking, and advice on safe hunting practices and respect for the animals.
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Morris Ackerman
Canadian Rockies
Crystal Peel to Highlight This Season’s Basketball Games
The Crystal Peel shows as a feature for basketball games this year. The Pool with K of and Kilks floors will help set the league for the season. An important Seattle Church league meeting is planned tonight at Tracey Strong's room at the Y M C A.
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Kilks
Seattle Church League
Tracey Strong
Rooma
Dempery and Brennan Prepare for Madison Square Garden Bout
New York December 2. Heavyweight champion Jack Dempery and challenger BU Brennan train in readiness for the December 14 title clash at Madison Square Garden. Dempery trains aboard the U S Granite while Brennan works out at Joe Thomas farm near Providence Rhode Island.
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Kelley Declines Phillies Job Bid Stirs Local Reactions
Mike Kelley surprised many by not taking the Phillies position. He favored remaining with the Saints where he has easy wins and less pressure to deliver a pennant.
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Deco
Mike Kelley
Phillies
Mike
Saints
Local Plants Spark Colorful Quip About Lemons and Yellows
A playful note polygons colors as Seamons turn yellow and Fred Fulton labeled a lemon. The lines mix in a regional tone, suggesting light humor about aging or changes in appearance.
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Fred Fulton
Kelsch Improving Under Jerry Sachs Grooming
Kelech, a young middleweight trained by Jerry Sachs, is advancing toward a bout with Johnny Wilson. He works with a solid class of middleweights and is not a setup opponent.
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Jerry Sachs
Johnny Wilson
Umpire Urges Natural Death for Spitball Rule Change
National League umpire Bill Kiem says the spitball should remain legal for current players but barred for new entrants. He argues fans would protest if effective hurlers like Grimes, Douglas, Doak, and Coveleski lose the delivery, while noting emery ball and other dangerous pitches were banned. He also praises Chicago grand jury for gambling scandal findings and doubts widespread corruption will hit baseball soon.
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Aberdeen tragedy reported in cryptic notes
An obscured note claims Harry Casey has not been found yet and mentions Archie Broy, described as pride of Aberdeen, being put to sleep in Aberdeen recently.
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Archie Broy
Pride of
Aberdeen
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