W A C Squad Departs for Portland Grid Fray
Washington D C football team sails to Portland to face Multnomah in a 16 man squad. Managers and Seattle rooters travel ahead to scout grounds and arrange quarters. Johnny Bender set to start. lineup includes Bibble Grimm McCree Beck Samples Eakins Bliss Harrigan Hauser Jeske with Cox Barkley Reed as subs and Victor Place and Dr Palmer joining for safety.
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Consultation free office hours notice
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Giants of the era clash in vast showdown in New York
Reports describe a battle between Bill Tate and Fred McKay in New York, both 6 feet 7 inches and over 230 pounds. McKay knocks Tate out for 15 minutes, reaching his seventh straight knockout, as boxing and sports news cover fighters, football, rowing, and college athletics across the era.
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Pirates pay option on Philadelphia National team
William Locke notes he paid a sum for an option on the Philadelphia National team after a conference with Charles P. Taft. The option expires January 165. Ralph Rose, Stockholm Olympiad shot-putter now a San Francisco attorney, retires from athletics citing weight and business concerns. G H Crocker of Brookline wins into semi finals at Pinehurst golf tourney.
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Ballard Basketball Team Seeks Opponents for Season
Ballard basketball sharks organize an independent Ballard five open to scheduling games with other teams. Interested squads can contact Jess Christensen at Ballard 971 or via general delivery, Dalord.
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O'Brien to meet Lonnie Austin in Dreamland bout
Dan O'Brien faces Lonnie Austin in a welterweight title bout at Dreamland on January 10. Both fighters keep in peak shape, about 140 pounds for O'Brien and a pound or two heavier for Austin. Promoter Dan Salt hints at five supporting bouts for a show touted as one of the season's best.
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Reidy May Lose Job as Seals Chief
J Cal Ewing, owner of the Seals, says he has heard nothing from manager Pall Reidy since November and, if no word arrives by January 16, will consider the manager position vacant. Reidy visited his mother in Cleveland and sought Matty McIntyre to rejoin the Seals next season. Ewing plans to name Harry Walton if Reidy does not respond.
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Fighting Harp Villain Wins Narrowly in New York Bout
Willie Fitzgerald, nicknamed the fighting harp, defeats Jack Lundy in a ten round boxing match despite being in poor condition. Fitzgerald outpoints Lundy and appears healthier for a tea party than the ring.
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Boxing form favors Palzer in heavyweight title race
Los Angeles observers weigh Palzer and McCarty as Veer non contenders for the world heavyweight title. Palzer, the bigger man, is credited with a terrific punch while McCarty lacks a decisive knockout blow against top rivals. Al Kaufman rates Palzer the stronger, faster and more game fighter, predicting his victory.
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Gladiators Ready for World Heavyweight Title Bout
Luther McCarty and Al Palzer finish training in Los Angeles ahead of their 20 round heavyweight title fight at Vernon Park. Promoter Tom McCarey expects a $35,000 gate as the rivals prepare to enter the ring around 3 p.m. local time.
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Nothing at all ideas drift through a noisy sports column
A collage of sports jabs and rumors spans minor league baseball, ski tips, and chess, with quips about Al Carson’s head injury, umpires, and a look at forward passes. Mentions include Beavers, Vernon, Dug's park, and longtime names like McCredie and Rube Marquard.
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The Best Baseball Story I Ever Heard by Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson recalls a Kansas tale about umpire Gorman during two July games seven or eight years prior. In a key 11th inning, Gorman ruled a runner out after confusion, then fled as fans threatened, later telephoning his decision from the hotel to confirm the tie and replay.
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Soccer results over the pond in English league action
Saturday action across the pond saw Derby County beat Blackburn Rovers 1 0 while Chelsea dominated Bolton Wanderers 3 0 Other results included Bradford City 1 Aston Villa 1 Manchester United 2 Middlesbrough 2 and Arsenal 2 Liverpool 1 Oldham Athletic and Woolwich Arsenal also noted in the day’s Soccer results.
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Scottish League Scores Share Wide Gaps Across Fixtures
Rangers defeated Aberdeen 3 1 while Celtic beat Clyde 4 3 and Third Lanark edged Hamilton 4 2 Other results include St Mirren 1 3 Celtic and Hearts 2 Queens Park 3 with Raith Rovers 0 Morton 0 and Kilmarnock 2 0.
Southern League scores round up from recent fixtures
Norwich City 2 Queens Park Rangers 0 Reading 4 Brensford 1 Gillingham 2 Northampton 1 Watford 1 Exeter City 0 Southampton 0 Millwall Athletic 4 Southampton Brighton and Hove 1 Coventry City 4 West Ham United 1 Crystal Palace 1 Swindon Town 0 Merthyr Town 2 Portsmouth 0 Plymouth Argyle 3 Bristol Rovers 1
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Burns Favored Over Murphy In 20 Round Fight
Frankie Burns of Oakland and Harlem Tommy Murphy brace for a 20 round bout in San Francisco tomorrow afternoon. Burns is a 10 to 8 betting favorite despite Murphy's long experience. Modern rooms at Hotel Virginius advertised in the same column.
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S A C Five Defeats Varsity Team 60 to 17
The Seattle Athletic Club five overwhelmed the University of Washington squad on the S A C floor last night. The final score was 60 to 17 with SAC dominating throughout and control shown by all players.
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Schedule Announced for Cubs Spring Training Tour
Chicago Cubs president Charles Murphy announced the Cubs spring schedule with games in Jacksonville and Nashville March 19 to 26 and Indianapolis April 3 to 6 before a Chicago venue Northwestern University and the University of Chicago on April 7 and 8.
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Cranes Take Two From Orioles In LA Bowling Match
In a regular tourney match at Los Angeles alleys the Cranes won two games against the Orioles. Pink led with high averages of 214 and 187, while Cranes posted 896 879 784 for 2559 total versus Orioles 885 890 781 and 2556.
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New York Crowds Boos Eddie Kelly After Defeat
After Eddie Kelly quits in the fourth round of a 10 round featherweight bout with Tommy Houck the New York crowd boos. Fight fans express disgust at the Pennsylvania fighter's performance.
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Celtic Fail To Travel In Rain Affects League Matches
Crose notes Celtic could not travel to face Black Diamond near Port Blakeley as wintry conditions disrupted play. Rainieres and Rangers played on, Spartas failed to field a full squad, and the league will hold its weekly meeting tonight at 418 Pike St to forfeit games.
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Baseball Stars From Small Towns Rise To Fame
A magazine writer notes many star players originated from small towns with 249 or more inhabitants, not just big cities. He cites Ty Cobb from Royston Georgia and Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants as examples, arguing talent emerges from modest locales.
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Early ball stars linked to crowded towns in era notes
The passage ties Walter Johnson and other baseball greats to their origins in densely populated places. It references Factoryville Pennsylvania Weiser Idaho and quotes figures like Nap Rucker Ed Walsh Tris Speaker Clyde Milan Ed Plank Jeff Tesreau Chief Meyers and Frank in a historical travelogue of how birthplace shaped champions.
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Beavers Consider Training Sites Near Fresno in 1910
Portland December 31 Walter McCredie manager of the Beavers remains undecided on spring training headquarters despite naming Fresno earlier. Visalia Coalinga Tulare and Porterville compete as potential sites while invites from other towns pour in offering athletic spaces for the squad.
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Nelson to Clash With Yankee Schwartz in 10 Rounds
Rat tling Nelson, former world lightweight champion, is set to fight Yankee Schwartz of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout here tonight. Dee reports from Columbus.
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