Johnston Refuses Dodgers. Federals Contract Star Vows Stand
In Chattanooga on February 15 the Brooklyn Dodgers face a choice to take over Jimmy Johnston’s Federal league contract or lose him next season. Johnston, the Oakland outfielder, declared he will not report to Brooklyn unless Ebbetts resolves the issue as Newark Federals did when Johnston signed last fall.
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Welsh to Earn Thirteen Thousand in New Orleans Showdown
Fred Welsh will receive $13,000 for his bout in New Orleans as he meets the winner of the Mandot Dundee match. The fight is set for February 21 with rounds to be contested and the event slated for March 4.
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Dugdale’s Seattle Club Prepares Spring Baseball Campaign
Os Carr visits the office as Seattle baseball prospects take shape under manager Dugdale. New signings include Moneymaker and Wotell, with prep for spring trials and a battle for roster spots amid upcoming season plans at Rainier Ave park.
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Featherweights clash as Fox and Mascott headline Coast title fight
Feathers to battle coast title with Jimmy Fox of San Francisco facing Billy Mascott of Portland in the main event. Abie Gordon meets Jockey Bennett on the same card as the veteran bantam.
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Britton and Lewis Set For Ten Round Brooklyn Bout Tonight
Jack Britton and Kid Lewis prepare for a ten round fight at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn with both boxers billed for action. The clash headlines a program featuring local and national boxing talent in New York.
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Benjamin in Training for bouts with Houck and Mascott Fox
Joe Benjamin writes from Tacoma on February 14 that he is in training for a Seattle bout with Leo Houck on the 18th and a match with the winner of Billy Mascott and Jimmy Fox in Portland at month’s end. He expresses confidence in trimming Houck.
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Final payment for Joe Jackson completed by Chicago White Sox
Chicago Feb 15. Charlies Comiskey paid in full for Joe Jackson the sensational outfielder. The deal was sealed when Larry Chappell was traded to Cleveland by the White Sox.
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Geltz elected president of Green Lake Gun Club
Sunday meeting named J. W. Geltz as president of the Green Lake Gun Club. The report lists several local sports tidbits including 1916 baseball trials at Oregon campus and roster changes in minor leagues and billiards results.
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Buddy Ryan Jr. to Undergo Appendicitis Operation
Buddy Ryan, Salt Lake outfielder, will undergo an appendicitis operation today after being admitted in Salt Lake City. The medical procedure follows his recent report of abdominal pain and is expected to reserve him from play in the near future.
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Iron Man McGinnity Reborn as Ironed Man of Ta coma
Former baseball figure Joe McGinnity, once nicknamed Iron Man for his prowess, loses his iron in managing the Tacoma club and adopts the new sobriquet Ironed Man McGinnity.
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Derrick Sold From Cubs to Indianapolis Club
Claude Derrick formerly with Loutaville and last year a short stop has been sold to Indianapolis after being obtained from the Chicago Cubs.
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Sams Battle Victoria on Seattle Ice
Seattle fans back Victoria against Portland in a league clash on the local ice. The tilt features Victoria against Portlanders with Portland needing one more win to lead the league while Seattle hopes to delay the race. Key lineups include Murphy against McCulloch in goal and captains Patrick and Dunderdale at center.
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Simon Pure Pugs Ready for Dingle
Boxing card features 135 Jack Roses versus Lonnie Mo and 125 Charles Dillirove. 115 Joe Buckner against Tommy McTevitt. 135 Archie Wyard versus Lloyd Madden. 135 George Abrams versus Chet Scott. 115 Clarence Amundsen versus Oscar Benson. 108 Jack Harper versus Roy Amundsen. wrestling 145 Clarence Ewing versus Claude Fortner. Spokane and Seattle athletic club build up recruits as Spokanettes visit. former Northwest amateur star Tommy McTevitt joins the Spokane squad.
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Basketball Standings and Friday Schedule Summary
Broadway leads with 5 wins 1 loss and 800 points. Queen Anne and Fallard each show 4 1 800 and 6 1 200 respectively. Franklin 6 2 400, West Seattle 6 0 5 000. Friday games Franklin at Broadway 3 pm, Tamcoin at Ballard 4 15 pm, Queen Anne at West Seattle 8 15 pm.
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Introducing Johnny ONeill Quay captain leads high school hoops
Johnny O Neil, the Quay captain, rises as a standout in local high school sports. He joined the team with scarce material in 1914, lettered on the second team, moved to the first team as a forward, and was elected captain for the next season. He also holds track titles in the 100 and 220 at the last year’s high school meet running for Queen Anne colors.
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High School Athletics Outlook for Queen Anne West Seattle Lincoln and Franklin
Broadway leads the race with strong track losses and key players out. Lincoln and Queen Anne begin year with a pair of regular season games while West Seattle eyes baseball strength from Waller, a top strikeout pitcher. Arthur Wilde shines in the Washington Nat swimming meet with firsts in the 50 100 and 220 yards.
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Broadway Aims High With Promising Baseball Prospects
Last season he captained the Broadway swimming team and will lead the baseball squad as the season nears. Only two players depart from last year’s championship nine, leaving ample promising material and a strong core for upcoming trials and games.
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Willard Moran Title Bout Date Shift Possible
New York will host the Willard Moran heavyweight bout with a potential two week postponement. Promoter Tex Rickard plans March 24 as the new date at Madison Square Garden if Willard requests the delay due to illness. Moran remains in training and eager for the match as Willard’s health dictates the outcome.
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