Frank Chance returns to major league baseball in BACK
Franks Chance, longtime Cubs manager and star, ends a year on the Glendora ranch and reenters the game. Once captain and manager of the Chicago Nationals, he led the team to four pennants and two world championships. He previously managed the Yankees for two seasons after a 15 year NL playing career starting at catcher with the Cubs.
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Chance Returns to Manage Los Angeles Team After Baseball Hiatus
The Los Angeles Coast League club appoints Chance as owner and vice president and he returns to field duty at the opening game. He promises an aggressive, speed oriented style, demands conditioning and obedience from players, takes blame for mistakes, and aims to beat opponents with early punches and quick base running. He cites East experience with the Cubs as evidence for building a fast, versatile lineup.
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New Boston Braves Board Elected With Stallings On Board
A new board of directors to guide the destinies of the Boston Braves was elected yesterday in Boston. Manager Stallings is named as a member of the board.
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Boxing and weather mishap headline hits Portland matchup
Heavy snow collapsed the university football grandstand roof on Wednesday. Frank Farmer faces Bart Miebus in a six round bout in Portland. Tex Rickard pursues a Willard Moran bout. Local fans may see Jimmy Fox in action here claiming the Coast title.
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Stanford Drops Freshmen from Athletics in Pact with Cal
Palo Alto Calif Feb 3 Freshmen will be eliminated from Stanford athletics and the move is part of a broader settlement with the University of California. The Stanford vote was four to one in favor of meeting Cal's demand regarding freshmen participation.
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Flying Chips and Circumstantial Evidence in 1910s Sports Goss
A collage of sports snips notes Fifty thousand dollars offered for Willard and Moran. Langford fights in York as mixed boxing grows. Weeghman raises seventy five thousand in ten minutes. References to baseball contracts, European war parallels, and college bands. Mentions Dave Altizer retirement and John McGraw coaching shots.
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Braves Face Early Spring Schedule With Several Major League Clubs
The Boston Nationals plan spring training games against at least three major league clubs. Two games against the Philadelphia Americans are set for March 13 and April 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Braves also play Brooklyn in Palm Beach and face the New York Highlanders in Georgia and the Carolinas.
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Tim Murnane Faces Delay In Salary As NE League President
Tim Murnane says he is through with baseball but will likely wait a while for his salary in the New England league presidency.
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Ted Sullivan Plans Pan-America Trip With Two Baseball Clubs
Ted Sullivan plans a winter tour of Pan-America with two allator baseball teams. He should speak with Ban Johnson before resuming barnstorming exhibitions.
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Syracuse to Meet Dartmouth in Springfield Game
Dartmouth and Syracuse football teams will play next season in Springfield Maas on Nov. 4. This marks Dartmouth's first Springfield appearance in 10 years and typically ends the Green schedule.
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Boxing Cheap Look at England 100 Rounds for 25 Cents
Ted Lewis notes English boxing offers long bouts for a quarter and tournaments weekly, while U.S. cards range from 1 dollar and up for main bouts. He recalls starting in tournaments at 16 and rising to featherweight champion of England and Europe, now planning to bring his family to the United States as he stays busy.
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Salveson Returns to Spokane After 1915 Release
Salveson, discarded by Bob Wicker, signs with President F. C. Farr for the 1916 Indians. The former Portland Ballard standout showed promise in 1914 and 1915 despite control issues, finishing with five wins in six late-season games. Farr pursued him amid league interest, aided by Nick Williams and the McCredies.
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Spend Pile on Caddies in Metropolitan Golf
The 76 clubs in the Metropolitan Golf Association likely spend over 1 million dollars on caddies annually. Payments vary from about 50 cents per round to larger sums at the discretion of players, depending on generosity.
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Quiet Seattle Amid Stovetops and Snow Drifts
In Seattle the scene centers on keeping homes warm and shoveling snow as talk shifts away from the hot stove league. Tad Jones wins Yale football duties by unanimous board vote, while the University of Washington prepares for a football coach announcement at Thursday’s regular meeting.
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Long Contracts Save Stars Pay In War Time
Some ballplayers avoid salary cuts as long term deals keep them paid through the war period. Joe Jackson Eddie Collins Johnny Evers have two year terms. Jake Daubert and George Sister three years. Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson carry big sums through this year.
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Jones Denies Dillon as Willard's Next Opponent
Tom Jones manager of Jess Willard dismissed as untrue a New York report that Jack Dillon would be his next opponent. The boxing world was told Dillon was not slated to meet Willard and no bout was confirmed.
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Al Sommers Sparks Talk Over Boxing Stunt
Al Sommers drew attention with a bold boxing stunt described as a near spike in his pugilistic career. The write up praises his cleverness as a green kid and notes the potential advantage of his inexperience.
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Women Only Remedy Pitches Cotton Root Pills
Dr Sandersons Cotton Root Pills advertised as a reliable remedy for female troubles and irregularities. Claimed to cure obstinate cases in 3 to 10 days. Priced at 82 per box or 5 for mailed orders, with plain wrapper. Hours listed and address at Hotel Antlers Raymond Remedy Co Room 4.
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Real Indian Girl Carnival Queen Crowned in St Paul
Nell Couchois of St Paul named Indian queen of the sport carnival at St Paul hosted by Northwest sport lovers. The maiden’s real name O Bana Quadu Ques meaning The Cloud Nearest Heaven. Carnival revival features snowshoeing skating and tobogganing among participants of all ages.
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