J. Smith Announces Retirement From Diamond Ball
J. Smith, former Seattle outfielder and Barden regular, retires from professional baseball. He left St. Louis for California to join a stationery firm, citing salary trimming and uncertainty of big-league reassignment. Pillett, later sold to Tacoma, may return with the Tigers. draft eligibility noted. Drozette signs with Oakland. optimism in Seattle training camp fades.
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Kleinschmidt Takes on Gilroy Tonight in City Tourney
Gilroy and Pete Kleto meet in a three cushion billiards match at Brown and Parlors for the city ip tournament action.
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Mick King Visits Seattle for North West Middleweight Bout
Austrian middleweight claim holder Mick King arrived in Seattle from San Francisco to display his skills for local fans. He recalls a 20 round draw with Lea Darcy in the Antipodes and seeks to fight the Ortega–Farmer winner tonight, though Ortega plans to depart Saturday morning.
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Boxing Notes Highlight Fort Sheridan Bout and Boxing Plans
Ever Hammer of Chicago fought Sailor Friedman to a 16 round decision at Fort Sheridan with proceeds benefiting the post athletic fund. Benny Leonard aims to meet Mike O Dowd at 154 pounds after beating Jack Britton. Portland lightweight Jack Wagner trains for another bout, has defeated Sailor Haynie Madden Roscoe Taylor and Harry Casey, and seeks opponents on the Pacific Coast. Joe Flanigan signs Billy Mascott and plans strong matches for him while Tacoma Eagles smokers set February 14 with Steve Reynolds and Frank Farmer likely to headline.
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Camp Lewis Quintet Here to Meet Locals
The Camp Lewis basketball team visits to play the University of Washington players on the university floor at 8 15. A preliminary game between two university teams starts at 7 30.
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Portland Player Charley Ukasila Recruited for Draft
Charley Ukasila substitute on the Portland ice hockey team has been notified he will be requisitioned in the next draft. He was told to play well for the Rosebuds this season due to a crippled lineup of regulars giving him more opportunity to showcase his skills.
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Stanford Aims to Restore Athletic Ties with California
Stanford and California athletic officials meet in San Francisco to draft a compromise plan reviving relations in American and rugby football. Stanford suggests ending paid coaches and using only athletic instructors, plus a gentlemen's agreement to bar freshmen from Cal games.
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If you value your watch Haynes repair it
Advertisement for Haynes repair services at the Next Liberty Theatre. Details suggest a watch repair offer targeting theatergoers and patrons attending performances.
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Mexican Is Ready for Boat Boxing Card in Seattle
In Seattle tonight fans will see Battling Ortega of Oakland face Frank Farmer in a four round bout at the Crystal Pool on Second Ave. Ortega, a ready mixer, pursues with vigor as Farmer, a veteran logger, defends. The program also features Jimmy Duffy versus Willie Hunefeld and Romeo Hagen versus Eddie Hammond, with Battling Rudy facing Wildcat Leonard and Lackey Morrow meeting Jack Goodrich. Adolph Schacht to referee.
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McCoy Downey Draw In Slow San Diego Bout
Al McCoy and Jack Downey fought to a four round draw in San Diego on Wednesday night with little action. Chet Neff dominated Dutch Crozier. Young Brown and Kid Julian also battled to a draw.
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Chase Sibley Wins Second Cue Match
Chase Sibley extended his lead in a three cushions billiards match at Pope Sibley parlors. He defeated Walter Johnston 60 to 47 in the second block, giving Sibley a 100 to 65 total edge.
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