Coast League catching mix shows veteran aim for big leagues
1921 Coast League rosters reveal many veteran receivers like Seattle’s Jack Adama and Portland’s De Baker while top clubs in San Francisco Los Angeles and Sacramento rely on aging stars such as Oscar Stanage and Honus Maine. Young prospects linger but few are ready for major leagues as the Coast circuit remains tough for new catchers.
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L.ebo H. Lassen
Evey
Seattle
Jack Adama
Philly Quakers
Red” Baldwin
Charley
Portland
de Baker
Art Koehler
Baker
Detroit
Frisco
San Francisco
Agnew
Archie Yelle
St. Louis
Raw Americans
Yelle
Honus Mite
Wildo
Oakland
Acorns
Charley Dorman
Robertson
Ritter
Texas
al Devormer
Hannah
Devormer
New York
Dodgers
Eliott
Brooklyn
Sacramento
Bob Bobange
Young Cook
Los Angeles
Oscar Stanage
Pete i
Pete
Lake
Lynn
Bees
Schalk
Sox
Beew
Jon
Byler
Bryter
G Fest Spotlight by Dr Edwin J Brown at Columbia
A brief notice announces a monthly event led by Dr Edwin J Brown at the Columbia office. The item highlights the gathering as a key monthly festivity and community meeting led by the physician.
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Edwin J. Brown
Les
Tal
Columbia
Fans Pay for Big Bets in Baseball and Boxing
The piece criticizes high spending on star players and big purses, arguing managers and promoters rely on fans to cover costs. It notes figures like McGraw and Rickard funding through loans repaid by fans, not personal funds, highlighting the casino of sports finance.
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McGraw
Hornsby
Tex Rickard
Dempsey and
Carpentier
Jack
Broadway High Shifts Lineup for Franklin clash
Broadway changes its starting five as Spencer Harris moves to center and Wheaton returns at forward. Wayne Gilmore slides to guard, Roy Meister benches, Carmody and Harry remain starters while Broadway eyes a title bid against Franklin. Queen Anne faces West Seattle in the other matchup with Lincoln and Ballard also on the slate.
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Stroother
Les Turner
Broadway
Spencer Harris
Wheaton
Wayne Gilmore
Roy Meister
Meister
Carmody
Harry
Lincoln
Nelson
Bashford
Hesketh
Bernard Anderson
Kunz
Ballard
Walby
H. Duncan
G. Duncan
Lewry
Queen Anne
West Seattle
Quays
Indians
City Cage League to Close After Tonight
The City Cage League ends with two games tonight at Crystal Pool as Curtis Lester shuts down the league due to losses. Future venues are uncertain with limited floors at the YMCA and Elka, while Knights of Columbia are not in the league.
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Crystal Ool
Curtis Lester
Snys
Leater
Elka
Knights of Columbia
Knights
League Board of Managers and Directors
University Commercial Club
Oves
MacDougall-Southwick
Elke
Penn U Spends Coin on Boat House Reconstruction
The University of Pennsylvania will spend $40,000 on reconstruction work on its boat house on the Schuylkill River.
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University of Pennsylvania
Schuytkil River
Moran Unveils New Mary Ann In Beckett Bout
Frank Moran, the blond American, debuted a new version of his punch called the Mary Ann, a short right uppercut that knocked Joe Beckett to the canvas. Moran boasted he forced Beckett to react before delivering the decisive blow, aiming to boost payday against a future opponent, possibly Georges or Carpentier.
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London
Mary
Mary Ann
Joe Beckett
Frank Moran
England
Moran
Plee
Beckett
Lince
Frank
Georges
Jack
Pittsburger
Coliseum Organist Joins Big Hunt on Olympic Peninsula
Colosseum organist A. Hi Malotte spent three days in the Olympic Peninsula district with Grant Humes. They chased two big cougars, killing one female, and returned with two wild cats. Malotte praised hunting predatory animals for their impact on deer.
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A. Hi. Malette
Coliseum
Olympic Peninsula
Grant Humes
Eiwha
Humes
Hound “Bing
Mallotte
Grant
Malotte
Carl Tremaine Fights With Tiger Spirit In Cleveland Ring
Carl Tremaine of Cleveland eyes a title shot under manager Jimmy Dunn. In bouts with Joe Burman at Matt Hinke’s club, Tremaine showed fierce inside fighting, drawing crowds and leaving referees buzzing as fans praised his bold style. Burman edged Tremaine in the second bout, but Tremaine promises to continue giving full effort.
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Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Tremaine
Jimmy Dunn
Joe Lynch
Dunn
Johnny Kilbane
Joe Bur
Matt Hinkei
Burman
Browns Manager Aims to Build Smarter Pitching for 1921
St. Louis manager Lee Fohl expresses cautious optimism for the Browns, aiming to avoid a second division finish and target the pennant by developing spring pitching. He cites Urban Shocker, Dixie Davis, Allan Sotheron, Bill Rayne, and others, highlighting George Sisler as a standout.
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Lee Fohl
St. Louis Browns
United Press
ST. Louis
Browns
Urban Shocker
Dixie Davia
Allan Sotheron
Bill Rayne
Joe de Berry
van Gilder
Burwell
Cuban Palmero
George Sisler
Fiddie McGoorty to Box Jim Carey in Portland Tonight
veteran middleweight Fiddie McGoorty faces Jim Carey a Portland miller in a ten round bout in the Rose City. Bantam Billy Maarcott meets Eddie Coulon former world bantam champion on the same card tonight in Portland.
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Fiddie McGoorty
Jim Carey
Portland
Victoria Pack Men Win Thriller In Long Coast Ice Fight
Victoria defeats Beattie 3 to 2 after a five period marathon on the Arena ice. Seattle's Tobin opened scoring. Frederickson and Dunderdale tied the game, with Loughlin netting the decisive goal in overtime for Victoria.
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Arena
Victoria
Seattle
Charley Tobin
Frederickson
Oatman
Jim Riley
Rowe
Fowler
Dunderdale
Seation
Toots Minsett
Ton
Ion
Wilf Loughlin
Beattie Mines
Foyston
Ahelf
Johnson
Beattia Victoria
Holenee
Ska Leughna Rickey
W. Leughna Walker
Johnson Riley
Swees Dunderdale Morrie
Predericheon Torid
Periede
W. Leogh- Me
Frederichern
Tis Tobin
Orie
Prederickeon
H. Meeking
H Meeking
W. Lewehiin
Seattie—Tobin
Murrey
Murray
Totin Victoria
W. Levellin
Mh. Meeking
MH. Meekingrederickson
Eeeter
Ender
Tebin
W. Loughlin
Dale
Ostmen
Wieterte—Ostman
Dunderdais
Ostman
Beattie Murray
Tobia Wiley
Merking
Nena
Firth
C. Loughiin
Bowling Rivalry Heats Up In City League Key Matches
Two Thursday City Bowling games center stage with FE N Brooks challenging Rube s Cafe for second place as Brooks leads by two games. Elks No 1 and Union Tadlers clash on Orpheum alleys in another tough match as league leaders aim to extend their advantage.
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FE. N. Brooks
Rube's Cafe
Brooks
Cafe Men
Elks No. 1
Union Tadlers
Orpheum
Stranger Tewin Faces Ruth and Johnson Controversy
New York reports Stranger Tewin says protests over Babe Ruth home runs and Walter Johnson fast breaks are no concern. He argues the dispute is as reasonable as any restraint on baseball greatness.
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New York
Tewin
Babe Ruth
Walter Johnson
Ruth beaten by Wilbert Robinson on Dixie hunting trip
New York reports Wilbert Robinson proves he can outlast Babe Ruth in a Dixie hunting trip as they eat quail and travel together. The piece notes Ruth’s endurance on the excursion dated February 3.
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New York
Wilbert Robinson
Babe Ruth
Praying Colonels Inspire Centre Author
Danville Kentucky February 8 1920 Centre College’s Praying Colonels inspired Ralph D Paine to write a book about the team The author praises Bo Me Millin and the squad saying he cannot capture on page the charm of their gridiron play The 1920 Centre eleven is hailed as immortal in memory by locals.
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Praying Colonels
Danville
Little Centre College
Harvard
Bo Me Millin
Ralph D. Paine
Moston
Little Centre Eleven
Broadway Tigers Coast To Midget Hoop Victory Over Lincoln
Broadway defeated Lincoln 13 to 4 in a loosely played midget basketball game. Armie Marion led Broadway with three field goals and a foul, while Lincoln lacked Washer who was ill and Txukno who transferred to Franklin.
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Lincoln Little Fellows
Lincoln Gym
Lincoln
Washer
Txukno
Franklin
Armie Marion
Wos
Droadwey
Lincoln, Marton
McDonald Waeeneroo
Porward
Ccenen Adame Welch
Jacobus
Nnccwocecs
Nnccwocecs Queto. Cs Meees Mullin Ward
VanWerm
Wagner
Waaper
Bekreane
van Ween
van Weesen
Mullin
van Weeen
Scortne
Pieldgeate
Marton
Waener i
Welch
Meldonald 1
Adams
Golf talk and war leaders pepper a British club scene
A lively discussion among elderly golf fans follows a tough tournament as debates flare over whether wearing gear endangers the soul. Jack White advocates focus on the ball while Mir Douglas Haig is named president of St Andrew's Golf Club. The piece notes Royal and political links, with Lady Astor and a Welsh journal provoking conservative reactions.
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Mir Douglas Haig
Bhitish
France
St. Andrew's
Three contenders vie for third base with Deal in Pasadena
Chicago reports three promising youngsters Paul Marriott Don Browne and Darney Frieberg will duel Chuck Deal for the third base job on John Evers team at Pasadena. The note also claims Benjamin Franklin introduced poker in Paris.
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Chicago
Chuck
John Evers
Pasadena
Paul Marriott
Don Browne
Darney Frieberg
Kelly Plans Player Exports as Saints Lead
Mike Kelly manager of the St. Paul American Association club has been accused of selling Rapp Hargrave and Coombe to major league clubs. He says more players are coming in deals that will keep his Saints ahead of the field.
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Kores
Portland
Indi
Oklahoma City
Mike Kelly
St. Paul
New Arena Planned for Cleveland Promoter Reveals Aim
Matt Hinkel, a famed Cleveland fight promoter, initiates plans for a 1,000,000 dollar sports arena in Cleveland. The Grays Armory, longtime venue for major fights, was recently destroyed by fire.
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Matt Hinkel
Cleveland
Grays Armory
Chaney’s Rise Puts Him in Line for Kilbane Title Clash
Chaney, a Baltimore featherweight with 90 pro bouts, earned a kayo after stepping in for a missing opponent. Tex Rickard and promoter Eddie Mead back a Kilbane title fight at Madison Square Garden, with Chaney signaling readiness to meet any weight or purse demands.
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Chaney
Wise
Kilbane
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Johnny Kilbane
Eddie Mead
Tex
Pete Herman
Lynch
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