Star League Holds Narrow Line on This Season
No changes planned for the Star basketball league as the original 12 city age clubs finish the season on schedule unless two drop out. Meetings last night discussed additions from Chauncey Wrights and Balard, Piper Taft reps, and registration rules to avoid late changes. Play resumes with games starting promptly at 9 15 p.m. and finals likely by March 15, with semi finals at M C A Do Southwick squad to face Rainier.
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Fournier Seen Joining Seattle Coasters In Trade Buzz
Seattle baseball fans await word that Fournier the Los Angeles first sacker last year will join the Seattle Coasters. Fabrique Angel shortstop is expected to return to Seattle as part of a trade that sent Fournier and Fabrique from Los Angeles to St. Louis for Aitt Griggs and MacCauley.
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Quays Must Win to Stay in Running
Queen Anne faces Broadway Friday in a key high school basketball match that could decide the league race. Broadway defeated Queen Anne 23 to 20 in their first meeting, and Queen Anne must win to stay within reach of the top spot. Lincoln travels to West Seattle to face cellar leader, Ballard hosts Franklin, with Franklin having beaten Ballard in their first meeting and aiming for a repeat.
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Broadway Tigers
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Franklin
Victoria Royals Clinch 3-2 Win Over Vancouver Tea
Victoria defeated Vancouver 3 to 2 in Vancouver as Catmiin scored twice and Junderdale added the deciding goal. Cook and Skinner tallied for Vancouver. Vancouver faces Seattle next. Victoria leads the league by one game. President Ebbets reports 70 contracts signed with salary hikes near 22 percent.
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National League Needs New Catchers and First Sackers
The article analyzes weaknesses in NL teams, noting veteran catchers near retirement and uncertainty at first base. It highlights players like Kellefer and Wingo as aging, with McGraw's Giants underperforming at catcher. Walter Holke is singled out as the young NL first baseman with real class, while others lag.
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Young Smith
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Gonzales
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Walter Holke
Boston Braves
Holke
Eastern college football leaders renamed for 1920 rise
Five leaders from last year’s eastern college football list are renamed for 1920: Tim Callahan Yale Edward Owen Navy Benny Beynton Williams He McMillan Center Pard Larkin Swarthmore. Immigrant checks required for 100 day race meet in Tijuana with 10 day limit and photo ID.
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California
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Move Sparks British Debate
Letters from England denounce the failed Beckett hosting chance and argue Dempsey Carpentier should be fought in France or America. The piece contrasts sports loyalties with U S based plans and critiques Cochran as a “good sport.”
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England
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Beckett
Dempsey
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New York
Felton
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America
Baseball contracts mailed to Pittsburg players by Dreyfuss
President Barney Dreyfuss mails contracts to Pittsburg players and plans training camp dates. Pitchers and catchers report March 1 at West Haven. others report March 8 at Hot Springs, with unsigned players excluded. Pirates cap at 26 players.
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Barney Dreyfuss
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Hot Springs
Weaa
How Weights in Boxing Differ Now
The article explains three weight scales used in boxing the European system the defunct American Boxing Association scale and the New York board weight classes. It provides a table showing current differences for classes from Feather to Heavyweight with three standards.
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Empire State
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Baseball Signings and League Moves Highlight Curious Week
The Reds signed Walter Steer described as a second Hod Eller while William McCarty of the Pacific Coast League weighs San Diego joining the circuit in 1921. A Tijuana boxing club forms with unlimited rounds and Sydney’s bicycle track will be torn down to expand football crowds. Wlank McCarthy, longtime Kansas City infielder and captain, is named manager. An Intercity series pits the St. Louis Cardinals against the Browns starting April 3.
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Wanderer Encounters Glottering Place In Quod He's One Wine
A fragmentary report notes a man wandered into a glottering place described as Quod He's one wine. Bystanders say the scene was hurried and unclear, with limited readable details about the event or location.
Star City Ice Racing Finals Set February 18
The Star reports last chance heats for the Star City ice racing finals. Tomorrow night at the Arena will determine six finalists who will race next week for the city title and The Star trophy. Ike Staples J T Stowey Elmer Satterberg and Red Farr have qualified. two more will join tomorrow. Entrants for tomorrow's races should report at the Arena skating store at 7 30 for numbers and tickets.
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Red Farr
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Wright May Make Trip If He Wins
Billy Wright of Seattle aims to defeat Joe Azevedo of San Francisco at Crystal Pool Friday to earn a chance to invade California. Wright is at his fastest pace this season and expected to win unless Azevedo delivers a surprise.
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San Francisco
Crystal Pool
California
Azevedo
Racers Named for Third Star Heats and First Heat
The list shows competitors for the third star heats and the first heat. Participants include M. Fee Carson Lyon William Olson I. J. Donahue John F. Watson Erie W. TAndroth N. P. Nichols Hill McKinley Jack Blyth George Delfel G. W. Carlson RE 1 Wall Kt Bissett Co BE Kelly William Berry F. J. Raby C. Bjorstad G. McLeod.
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I. J. Donahue
John F. Watson Erie W. Tandroth
N. P. Nichols Hill McKinley
Jack Blyth
George Delfel
G. W. Carlson RE
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Bissett Co
BE. Kelly
William Berry
F. J. Raby
C. Bjorstad
G. McLeod
Oregon State Dominates Washington 31 10
Corvallis Oregon February 10 O A C routed Washington University basketball team 31 to 10 last night with a decisive performance led by strong defense and balanced scoring from the Beavers.
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South boxing bout heats up with rough battler in form
The article notes a rough battler in top form who has won regularly in the South and aims to avoid a big shot from Billy. Local lightweight Chet Neff returns from 30 straight wins in the South to meet Puggy Morton in the semi windup.
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Chet Neff
Puggy Morton
Smith Takes Martin's Right On in Cleveland Ring
Sergeant Ray Smith, 22, of Camden New Jersey and a former U S infantryman, defeated heavyweight Bob Martin in Cleveland without a count. Smith earned military honors including Croix de Guerre with two palms and lasted 10 rounds with Martin. He earned fame as a national boxing figure and drew heavy demand for his services after the win.
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London
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Why Is a Six Day Race Waged
A reader asks about the purpose behind a six day race and the broader question of why diseases such as the flu occur. The inquiry explores endurance events and public health concerns related to illness onset and prevention.
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