Duffy Lewis Nets Coast League Comeback Hit .403
Billy Evans lauds Duffy Lewis as a coast league sensation in 1921, noting his .403 average and 22 game hitting streak after a waning major league career. Lewis is hired to manage Salt Lake Bees for 1923, framing a remarkable comeback.
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Billy Evans
Duffy Lewis
Lewis
Ruth
Boston Red Sox
Speaker
Hooper
Boston
New York Yankees
New York
Yankee
Washington
George Edge
Bobby Roth
Salt Lake
Bill
Duff
Duffy
Lane
Ball Park
Babe Ruth
The
Bees
Unusual Heroes Dominate Early 20th Century Sports Spotlight
A nostalgic survey highlights iconic athletes across sports, praising Babe Ruth as an unparalleled slugger and Connie Mack for strategic leadership in baseball. It notes Ty Cobb as a defining all-time hitter, Jim Thorpe as a premier multi-sport star, Charley Paddock as a track great with seven world records, and Stanislaus Zhretke as a legendary wrestling champion at age 47.
Canadian Ring Man Holliday Set To Meet Edwards In Seattle
Len Holliday, a dominant Canadian lightweight, meets Danny Edwards in the Pavilion main event tomorrow night. Holliday’s recent Coast rivalries include Irvine Gleason and Harrah an, with several defeats for top West Coast boxers. Edwards, under the weather, aims to rebound as Holliday debuts in Seattle before railbirds.
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United States
Len Holliday
Danny Edwards
Pavilion
Irvine Gleason
Holliday
Gleason
Harrahan
Edwards
Mickey Hannon
British Columbia
Seattle
O Key
Ames Soccer Schedule Slated For Weekend Play
Ames hosts two day league action Sunday and Monday with six matches at South Park Woodland Park and other fields. Referees include Billy Waller George Hoefling and others as teams such as Boeing Aircraft Postoffice Hen Paris Billiards and Hawthorne compete across Woodland and Walla Walla venues.
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AMES
Star Soccer Leagues
Benlorames West Seattle Ve. Boeing Aircraft Club
South Park
Bioemen
Postoffice
Woodland Park
Upper
Johnnie Reoka
Hailard
Th Park
Billymen
Cowan Clear Co
Falcon A. C
Lower Woodland Park
Allen Athletic Association
Hawk
Columbia
George Hoefling Louie
French Dry Cleaners
Paris Billiards
Walla Walla
Billy Waller
Wood
Billy Bloomen
Postoffice Va
Boeing Aircraft
Lincoln
Geo. Hoefling
Ballard Ve. Falcon
Woodland
Boblemon Allen Es
Ben Parte Billiards
Lower Land
Beeks Lovie’s
Hawthorne
Gonzaga Varsity to Meet Washington Tonight in Gym
Gonzaga basketball travels to face Washington Varsity tonight instead of Friday in the university gym. The Knights edged Gonzaga 27 to 19 last night and have won all games so far including a win over Edmundson's Varsity. Seattle Collegians loom as a key factor in Washington prospects for a strong finish.
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Gonzaga
Washington
Knights of Columbus
Edmundson
Seattle Collegians
Famenan
Honey Mara
Bob Martin Seriously Injured in Auto Crash
W Va December report states Bob Martin heavyweight champion of the A E F and Dempsey challenger was badly hurt in a vehicle collision. Doctors say Martin may never fight again as chest and heart injuries keep him pinned under the car with Dr. W F Riley at his side noting his serious condition.
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Terra Aulta
W. Va
Bob Martin
Jack Dempsey
Martin
W. F. Riley
Shocker Breaks Wrist in Home Accident
Urban Shocker, ace pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, is nursing a broken left wrist after an accident moving furniture at home. The right handed star is not expected to lose mound effectiveness due to the injury.
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ST. Louis
Urban Shocker
St. Louis Browns
Shocker
Detroit seeks eight players in Pilette Johnson deal
Detroit offers eight ball players and cash to secure Pilette and Johnson, while observers question Cobb’s path for eight men. The Tigers lack Class AA talent and face East scrutiny. Indiana University weighs a Japan invitation to tour in May with a $20,000 guarantee.
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Ihs
Pilette
Johnson
Detroit
East
Cobb
Eigct
Portland
Tigers
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Waseda University
Japan
Indiana
Union Oil Sets New Pin Mark in Bowling Victory
Union Oil dominated a one sided night, set a new pin record with 1018 in a single game, as Electric No. 1 and No. 3 teams plus Union Oil swept three way wins. Seattle Greeters led scoring in early games with 826 and 855 totals. Brookum tied with 899 for a separate win.
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Union Oil
Union Oil Company
Pucket Company
Electric No
Union Oil Com
Seattle
Mapleines
Brook GM
Brookum
Browns Have Good Hurlers for 1922
St. Louis Dec 29 Dave Danforth completes the 81 Louis Browns pitching staff built by Lee Fohl. With Shocker Davis Bayne and Wainwright in the rotation the Browns boast a balanced mound corps and high expectations for the 1922 season.
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ST. Louis
Dave Danforth
Louis Browns
Lee Fohl
Shocker
Davis
Bayne
Wainwright
Browns
Dandy Bakers Wilson Cagers Win In Seattle League Night
The Star Basketball league saw three games with Dandy Baking Co and Wilson's Modern Business College winning their matchups. Seattle edged Yesler Athletic club 16 to 4 as Whit telacy and Irons led with three baskets each. Dandy Baking Co beat Pirates 36 to 22 with Wasson scoring nine. Wilson's downed Washington Park 16 to 10 as Sorenson and Wold starred. Two games follow tonight Mikadoes vs Imperials at 7 and Beattle Boys Club vs Pottery Club at 9 30.
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CST
Seattle
Dandy Baking Co
Wilson
Modern Business College
Yesler Athletic Club
Collins
Yesler
Whittelacy
Irons
Pirates
Wasson
Bracken
Washington Park
West Seattle
Sorenson and Wold
Merz
Bill Griffitha
Mikadoes
Imperials
Knights of Columbus
Beattle Boys
Pottery Club
Armory
Baseball Justice by Roy Gibbons Rips Frazee Over Sox
Chicago December 29. Ban Johnson, president of the American League, denounces Harry Frazee for selling top Boston players and vows to seek removing Frazee from Red Sox management. He pledges to end syndicate baseball and to protect fans and stockholders, promising suitable punishment in February.
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Hicago
Harry Frazee
Boston Red Sox
Ban Johnson
American League
Frazee
Syndicate
Boston
Chicago
Red Sox
Neale May Considers Retirement From Major League Baseball
Neale May, famed coach at Washington and Jefferson, weighs quitting major league ball. He faces a possible five year limit if he stays, preferring to move into athletic directing like Hugo Bezdek at Penn State. W. and J. may offer him a similar post, given his star status in baseball, basketball and football.
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Neale
Hugo Bezdek
Penn State
Bendek
West Seattle and Woodland Park Postponed Game
Weather disrupted West Seattle at Woodland Park last Monday causing a postponement. A rescheduled match is planned for Mondsey at West Seattle though ground conditions remain unsettled.
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West Seattle
Woodland Park
Miller Deal Secures Jawn Miller for Seals 1922
Pressures moved Jawn Miller to waive from the National League and take a role as manager and player with the San Francisco Seals in 1922. Rumors say Jawn McGraw helped persuade the move. The Giants' $75,000 first baseman O Connell will gain another year under Miller's guidance.
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Dots Miller
San Francisco Seals
New York
Jawn McGraw
McGraw
Miller
Giants
O'Connell
Bagby Eyes Augusta Club Move Amid Combecky Ties
Jim Bagby a Cleveland pitcher is linked to interest in the Augusta South Atlantic club, the city where he lives. He recalls Ed Walsh, a famed pitcher who helped shape Charles Combecky, and Walsh’s arm failure led him to years away before a possible return as an American circuit umpire next year.
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Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Augusta South Atlantic
Bagby
Ed Walsh
Charles Combekey
Walsh
Gordon Fraser Starred as Mets Fall 5-0 in Hockey
Vancouver defeated Seattle 5 to 0, ending Seattle’s four-game run. Gordon Fraser stood out for Seattle, stepping in for Roy Rickey and displaying veteran stickhandling while Vancouver’s MacKay Skinner and Adams led the scoring with goals in the first period and Parkes adding in the third. The loss leaves Seattle with nine points to Victoria seven and Vancouver six in the standings.
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Gordon Fraser
Seattle
Vancouver
Fraser
Roy Rickey
Smoky” Harris
MacKay
Skinner
Adams
Viver
Mets
Harris
Parkes
Victoria
Vancouver Lommen
Ciiveesia Bee Dumean
Scee MacKay
Csce
Harrie Adame Skinner
Bh W
BOARS
Adama
Tigers to feed players in private dwellings in spring camp
Detroit on December 29 reports Tyrus Cobb plans a shift from hotels to private homes for spring training. Special cooks will prepare abundant meals to satisfy players’ appetites, ending the traditional hotel parking arrangement.
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Detroit
Tyrus Cobb
Cobb
Sox Set the Clock Ahead for Spring Training
Chicago will entrain for camp about two weeks earlier than usual as Kid Gleason reviews rookies for hidden talent. The first exhibition game with the Giants is slated for March 11.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Kid Gleason
Giants
Pirates Fail to Land Milstocker Shifts Infield Struggles
Pittsburg owners fail to acquire Mil ton Stock from the Cardinals leaving Barney Dreyfuss and George Gibson in a tough spot as most of the stellar infield options slip away.
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Pirates
Pittsburg
Milton
Cardinals
Barney Dreyfuss
George Gibson
Stel
Pirates Seek Versatile Recruit To Harden Corner
A sports brief notes the Pirates aim to secure a wide receiver or cornerback with a flexible skill set for next season. Teams express urgency to fill the position as they evaluate late-season options and contract terms.
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The
Pirate
Topcoats in popular styles and colors 33 percent off
Imported models in popular styles and colors offered at 33 percent savings. Exceptional value on coats for the season.
Firearm Price List Highlights Vintage single shots and rifles
The notice outlines prices for Stevens and Savage rifles with single and multi shot options, a 12 gauge shotgun, and air rifles from Daisy and Benjamin. It lists accessories like gun cases holsters and cover items with discounts noted, reflecting an old hardware shop catalog.
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Stevens
Ivor Johnson
Daisy
Benjamin Air
Fishing Tackle Sale Highlights Local Shop
Fly Books and Fly Boxes less 20 percent. De Boxes and Kits less 25 percent. Leather Rod and Red Cases less 25 percent. All Trout Bass and Salmon and Tournament Lines imported English Fly Reel ten dollars and fifty cents. Fish Baskets complete with web and leather strap price one dollar fifteen cents. Split Willow Baskets two dollars forty five cents.
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Salt Lake Bees
Spert
Big Babe
Tommy Gibbens
Connie Mack
India
Philadelphia
Mack
Connie
Tyras Raymoed Cobb
Neo Wonder Cobh
Superman
Jim Thorpe
Charley Paddock
Seven World
Stanislaus Zhretke
Varsity Gonzaga
Pany
Commercial League
Puckett Co
Neo
Seattle Times
Sunset Electric Co
Bon Marche Covsee
Sis
Owen Am
Barton & Co
Union
W. S
Dandy Bakers
Wilson Cagers
BY Roy Gibbons
Neale May
Diack Diamond
Mondsey
Mack Diamond
Billy McGrath
Indians
Black Diamond
Iture
West Hearth and
Moeing Aircraft Club
Star
Bly Costen
Heller-Skelter
Louie’s Cleaners
JAWN
Altho Mets
Hugh Lehman
Hterwermeces & Z
SOX
Piper & Taft
Wright & Diteon
Wade
Soccor
the Cutlery Dept
Mazda
Perc. “the Sporting Good
Second Ave
Winchester Distributors
the Gun Dept
Steven
Little Scout
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