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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
5
A fragment recalls Harry Han Nah as a young kid playing ball on a back lot, hinting at early talent and a neighborhood start to a future sports path. The brief note captures local color and a single, vivid image of youth hoops.
Portland plans to dedicate the new league baseball park in April but officials suggest simpler ceremonies. The event, dated in February, discusses modest observances and port authority involvement with the project ongoing in Oregon.
San Francisco will stage two boxing cards on Washington's Birthday after a meeting between promoters James W. Coffroth and Jack OConnell. OConnell will promote the Klaus Sailor Petroske bout, while Coffroth plans to present Freddie Welsh and Kid Britton, with the event set just across the county line.
Bert Hall the Ti pitcher has been ordered to report to the Phile Nationals at West Tigers after attempting to secure his release for the summer.
Citizens of Rainier Valley plan a summer baseball league with D. E. D. constructing a new ball, the R. V. A. C. and Brighton club fielding teams in Hill man Rainier Beach or Dunlap to organize play.
Tom Clark fought Maxwell to a draw in the first two rounds and the last, with Maxwell taking the third. Chas Givens disliked Frank Delaney of San Francisco. Curtain raisers Milter and Kid O'Brien earned a split decision. Billy Vetro beat Ki Lewis, and Henry North defeated Toughy Adams.
The note details players and moves for multiple clubs. Cleveland adds pitcher J H Gein from Wilmington in the Tri State. Fred Anderson, who refused Boston Red Sox to finish dentistry, joins McAleer. Monte Cross signs two players for St Louis Browns from Philadelphia. Harry French and James Wilson named as infield and catcher prospects. Three pitchers and two catchers join Jimmy Callahan in early training as James plans batting and base running.
In a feature on Napa baseball hopes, Ryan must deliver a historic performance to supplant Graneys. The club seeks a .300 outfield with key figures like Joe Jackson and Cobb cited in past seasons. Detroit’s Tigers are noted for strong hitting as Napa eyes a competitive turnaround.
Frank Chance and George Stovall have been seen together in Los Angeles, sparking speculation that Stovall may start at first base for the Cubs this summer.
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Four bouts staged at the Alki tent No. 82 K O T M last night featured Charlestrop defeating Jimmy Baden in the main event after three hard rounds. Tod Whitman beat Mickey Flynn by decision, Young Tailey stopped Kid Murph in the second round, and Green drew with Kid Skyons in three rounds.
Portland reports manager McCredie signed a contract with Lee Strait, an outfielder formerly with a New York Tri-State team, securing another champion Beavers roster addition.
In Los Angeles on October 9 the baseball talks stall as Carliale remains a hold-out and Morgan vows no more overtures. With Kane Stinson Bayless and Ross under contract the outfield looks fortified. Twenty players have signed deals to date.
The Armory hosts a basketball card featuring M. B. C. versus R. V. A. C. and the Signal corps against the Felix club in a double slate. Beattie Allemonne Sc.col 210.
Fight fans in Tacoma press for a legislative measure similar to New York boxing law to allow limited rounds. The sport is inactive locally and club members seek approval to hold restricted bouts at a new athletic club.
The Maier quintette claim a Pacific coast three game record with 2 149 pins in a scheduled match. Alfred McKenzie led with 266 268 and 214 for an average of 246 as they prepare for the Western tournament in Los Angeles later this month.
Broadway and Everett will meet in a return basketball game after a prior match. The event will be preceded by a faculty game featuring both schools. Borleske is expected to participate in the main event.
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