Seals Ready for Strong Coast League Run in 1921
San Francisco Seals unveil a rebuilt lineup led by O Connell and Kilduff with Miller at manager. New additions include Lefevre and Alten while outfielders Ellicon Lee and O Connell promise strong hitting. Pitching strength comes from Geary, Scott, McQuaid and others, aiming to improve defense and contend for the flag.
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Johnny Couch
Paul
Seals
Miller
Kilduff
O'Connell
Agnew
Yelle
Scott
Coumbe
Gillen
Alten
McQuaid
Mitchell
Walsh
Kelly
Fitzgerald
Pete Kilduff
New York Giants
George Kelly
Kildoff
Frisco
Ellicon
Lee
Joe Kelly
Justin Fitzgerald
Couch
O'Doul
Young Gilienwater
Bears
Bob Geary
Young Alten
Oakland
Coe
Cornell Wants Cinder Crown
Ithaca N Y Feb 7 Despite rough weather and exams Cornell university track squad trains daily to defend its long held championship title. Since 1905 Cornell has never lost the title for more than two years in succession. Coach Monkley cites a surplus of promising material ready for intensive coaching into a standard strong team.
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Ithaca
Cornell University
Cornell
Monkley
Tilden Competes In Pack Game In Philadelphia Tilt
William T. Tilden, preparing to defend the world tennis title, played rover for Germantown Cricket Club in a winter ice hockey tilt against Swarthmore Club in Philadelphia. Tilden’s team lost 71 to 1, but he cites the game as good conditioning.
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Germantown Cricket Club
Swathmore
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Tilden
Coumbe Ready to Step In as Seals New Southpaw
The San Francisco Seals have acquired Fritz Coumbe to replace Lefty O'Doul, formerly the Coast league's top southpaw, who will perform for the New York Yankees. This marks Coumbe’s first published portrait with the club.
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Mitchell
Cincy Reds
Jim Scott
Herb McQuaid
Seals
Sam Agnew
Archie Yelle
Dan Walsh
Lefty” O’doul
Frisco
New York Yanks
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Coumbe
The
Gibbons Ready to Box Anyone in Heavyweight Field
Tom Gibbons of St. Paul, a light heavyweight with 20 knockouts in his last 22 bouts, signals willingness to fight any heavyweight. Manager Freddie Kane names targets Bill Brennan, Gene Tunney, Harry Greb, Bob Roper, or any promoter suggested opponent. Kane invites lawful challenges and discusses potential Tunney matchups and shifting contracts if Tunney defeats Gibbons.
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Henry L. Farrell
York
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Freddie Kane
Bill Brennan
Gene Tunney
Harry Greb
Bob Roper
Ike Marks
Kane
Carpentier
Gibbons
America
Tunney
Ballard Cage Men Defeat Nationals In Shutout Tilt
Ballard Cub basketball team outshot and outplayed the Nationals 31 to 16. McLaughlin and Eland led Ballard with strong scoring while Prevost topped Nationals with 8 points. Substitutions listed with Westmoreland and Gardle and free throw details noted.
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Ballard Cub
Cubs
McLaughlin
Eland
Prevost
Ballard
Prevent
Wheaton
O« Behtinker
Hmaatem
Erlingson
Ballard Cuba
Westmoreland
Erlingdon
Gardle
Muller
Erningsen
Zbyszko Defeats Caddock In World Title Bout
In New York last night Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Farl Caddock two falls to one in a heavyweight championship match. Zbyszko, the champion, outweighed his challenger by a sizable margin, reducing Caddock’s standing among contenders.
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New York
Farl Caddock
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Zbyszko
Caddock
Base Stealing Is a Lost Art in Modern Baseball
A discussion notes fans regret base running has been neglected in recent majors seasons. The article cites scarce good pitching and a lively ball reducing the value of smart base running as teams chase clusters of runs rather than single scores.
Fraternity Boxers Win Finals in Washington Tourney
Noble McCredie of Pi Kappa Alpha defeated Chuck Chadbourne of Theta Delta Chi by default in the light heavyweight class after Chadbourne missed weight. Urbaneck Delta Sigma outpointed Daryll Leavitt Alpha Sigma Phi at 145 pounds, Brick Johnson Phi Delta beat Pat Malloy Pi Kappa Alpha, Miller Pi Kappa Alpha and Hillaton Chi Upsilon Chi won 125 pound and bantam bouts, Chadbourne unable to meet 175 pounds. Winners advance to face Independent men in the university championship Thursday. Jimmy Richartson ringed for the show.
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Noble McCredie
Pi Kappa Alpha
Chuck” Chadbourne
Theta Delta Chi
Urbaneck
Delta Sigma
Daryll Leavitt
Alpha Sigma Phi
Brick” Johnson
Phi Delta
Pat" Malloy
Miller
Hillaton
Chi Upation Chi
Texas Open Golf Championship Awarded to Rob MacDonald
Chicago golfer Rob MacDonald won the Texas Open at the municipal links in San Antonio defeating Cyril Alker of New Jersey. MacDonald edged Alker with a final result of 241 to 282 for the championship.
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Rob MacDonald
Chicago
Cyril Alker
New Jersey
San Antonio
Scott’s with His Old Pals
Everette Scott the New York Yankees second baseman writes to a friend he will feel at home on the New York club. He notes there are more Red Sox on the Yankees than Boston boasts of.
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Everette Scott
New York Yankees
Boston
New York
Red Sox
Weismuller to Race Duke in June Open Water Meet
John Weismuller of the Illinois Athletic Club aims to swim against Duke Kahanamoku and Pua Kealoha, holders of the 100 yard open water sprint, in June under Shriners auspices who will visit the Islands.
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Pua Kealoha
Shriners
Vet Box Man Now a Coach at Williams College
Jack Coombs, veteran pitcher, returns as coach of Williams College baseball. Ira Thomas, long-time former coach, helps place Philadelphia players at the school after stepping down.
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Jack Coombs
Williams College
Ira Thomas
Philadelphia
St Louis Cardinals plan Cleveland shift at first base
The St Louis Cardinals intend to use the Cleveland shift at first base this year. Jack Fournier will play when a left hander starts for the opposition and Wes Gamer against right handers. The two are former American Leaguers. The bat makes solid contact.
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St. Louisa
Vancouver Surges Back to Lead Puck Race
Vancouver returns to the lead in the pennant scramble as Jack Adame scores twice and Art Duncan shines. Victoria’s Slim Malderson and Wilf Loughlin provide late pressure while penalties and a penalty shot shape the tight, hard hitting game.
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Mickey Ion
Victoria
Jack Acama
Fowler
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Jack Adama
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Slim Malderson
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Clem Loughlin
Jack Adame
Mickey MacKay
Art Duncan
Ernie Parkes
Legionnaires Tie Eckarts In Hottest Game Of Season
The A. A. H. league Eckarts and American Legion hockey teams battled to a 3 to 3 tie at the Arena last night. One overtime period was played before the game ended in a draw.
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Henderson Pursues Turner as USC Offers Coaches Post
Elmer Henderson, USC head coach, has offered Broadway coach Leslie Turner an instructors post at the new prep coaches school. The proposal, not public, would raise Turner’s salary and Broadway may seek a new football and basketball coach next term.
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Leslie Turner
Broadway
Elmer Henderson
The
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Turner
Cobb Men Are Hard Pressed By Cutshaw Claim
The Detroit club seeks infield help as it claimed veteran George Cutshaw after others waived on him. Cutshaw had a fair 1921 season with the Pirates.
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Tigers
George Cutshaw
Cutshaw
Pirates
West Seattle and Maple Leafs Clash in Final Star League Game
West Seattle meets Maple Leafs at Hiawatha playfield Sunday in a decisive final Star League soccer clash. A West Seattle win would nearly eliminate the Maple Leafs rivals, while a Maple Leafs victory keeps them in title contention despite a recent tie with Boeing Aircraft. The Leafs struggle with late-career losses at Woodland Park while West Seattle matches pace after beating Boeing Aircraft.
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Maple Leaf Post
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Star Cage Fives Mix Wednesday Night In League
Star Junior basketball league hosts first preliminary game at Collins playfield with Ben Paris, Seattle, Hen, Weet, and Meleon in the lineup. Winners advance to face Shaner & Wolff for a finals berth against Battery CC, Collins Cubs, and Dandy Baking Co.
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Mormons Seek Doc Johnston for Salt Lake City Club
Salt Lake City reports say Doc Johnston veteran first baseman of the Cleveland Indians may wear a free uniform this season. Waivers have been requested by Cleveland and if he is released the Salt Lake club is said to be angling for him.
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T. Wheeler
Doc) Johnston
Cleveland Indians
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Johnston
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Salt Lake
Duke Kahanamoku Faces Doubts Over Professional Switch
Reports from the Islands say the famed Duke of swimming remains an amateur and has no plans to turn professional unless a lucrative movie offer is made. Some sources doubt the veracity of a pro transition.
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TA Test
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Connie Mack Expects Team to Move Up This Year
Connie Mack says his club will improve its position this year though the team has finished last for seven years and is due for a change.
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Connie Mack
Connie
Soccer Managers Urged to Submit Lineups by Friday Noon
Managers of all Star league soccer teams must send probable lineups for Sunday games to The Star by Friday noon. This prevents errors from phone submissions and allows publication on Saturday.
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Star
Abe
Sunday junior and senior game schedule with referees
The complete Sunday schedule lists SHSION GAMES Weet Beptie versus Maple Leef at Miewetha 2:56 p.m. Referee Billy Waller. Aircraft cobb versus Woodsend Perk at Woodsend park 11:50 a.m. Referee Heb Lemon. JUNIOR GAMES Cowen Cigar versus Allen Athletic at Sccia en Weedland park 1 p.m. Referees George Hoefling Halterd Juniors Hawthorne Juniore at Columbie playfield 2 p.m. Referees Jack Halt.
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Maple Leef Port
Miewetha
Billy Waller
Cobb
Woodsend Perk
Woodsend Park
Heb Lemon
Cowen Cigar
Allen Athletic
Sccia
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Nefer
George Hoefling Halterd
Hawthorne
Columbie
Jack Halt
Baseball Moves and Club Promotions Across Leagues
A string of player trades and executive changes reshapes teams in the Southern and Western leagues. Walter Gotvin joins Mobile club after being sold by the Chicago Cube. Tom Bhile becomes Philadelphia Athletics president succeeding his late father. Rel Andrews, a young shortstop, moves with Eugene Games to the Tacoma outfit, while a Tacoma outfielder transfers to Joplin in the Western league.
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Fretender
Tom Bhihe
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Ster Tacoma
Joplin
Quaker Meeting Indians and postponed high school games
Local prep basketball schedule faces delays with a number of games postponed delaying completion into July. Franklin plays West Seattle while Broadway Seoul’s Queen Anne clash is rescheduled for February 21 due to flu. Franklin and West Seattle are reported in good condition with Franklin favored in today’s matchup.
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Purdue grid men accused in Marion investigation
Six Purdue football players faced charges of professionalism for allegedly playing with the Marion team against Gas City on Thanksgiving. Named tainted players are Macklin Meeker Birk Carmen Williams and Webber. Promoters of the teams remained silent. Purdue athletic director Nelson Kellogg planned an investigation.
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Coeds Meet Oregon Team In March Basketball Game
A Portland wire reports co ed teams will clash when University of Oregon co ece meets an Oregon Agricultural college girls basketball squad at Eurene on March 4.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Eurene
Portland
Two Mitt Titles At Stake At Pavilion In Seattle Boxing Night
Local boxing card at the Pavilion features Gordon McKay facing Johnny Wolgast for the Coast middleweight crown in the main bout. Frankie Pantley defends the Northwest bantamweight title against Oscar Victor, with Eddie Hammond meeting Joe Martinsen in the opening section and Soldier Woods vs Young Gardeau in another bout.
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Frankie Pantley
Leo H. Lassen
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Naslum
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Mead Johnson and Johnny Hogan Preview Thursday Ring Card
Mead Johnson and Johnny Hogan headline a Tecoma ring card on Thursday night, promising a tough main event. Kenreas, famed for beating Lew Tender, fights Benny live about 15 rounds in New York on Friday. Joe Resjamin travels to England to face Jim Rice after a recent New York bout with Johnny Dander. Dander plans to challenge Johnny Hame for the featherweight title, while Dundee weighs 179 pounds and seems unlikely to meet featherweight limits.
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Lew Tender
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New York
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England
Jim Rice
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Aggie Track Team Hopes for a Strong Future
Corvallis reports indicate Oregon Agricultural College’s track squad, long in the shadows of conference circles, shows promise for a winning season as more material reaches observers.
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Oregon Agricultural’ College
Corvallis
Devine Will Try Coaching After Stellar 1921 Iowa Season
Aubrey Devine, captain and quarterback of the 1921 Iowa varsity football team which won the Big Ten title, has been retained as freshman football coach and assistant basketball and track coach. Devine graduates this year.
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Iowa
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