Harper Wins Northwest Lightweight Crown in Portland Set
Joe Gorman, the Portland featherweight, headlines a card by Avastin & Salt at Crystal Pool Tuesday. Frank Pete and Billy Wright clash as main event contenders while Tillie Kid Herman faces Wright’s rival. Billy Mascott meets Ridley in the semi windup as Rose City fans expect a standout show.
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Joe Gorman
Portland
Frank Pete
Avastin & Salt
Crystal Pool
Wilkenson
Hie Mite
Tillie Kid
Herman
Billy Wright
Johnny McCarthy
Wright
Hernan
Billy
Meeta Ridney
Billy Mascott
Weright
Hud Hidley
Mascott
Rose City
Ridley
Frankie Murphy
Passing of the Hals a celebrated Kentucky pacers
The Hals racing family, famed for pacers, traces from Tom Hal to Hal Pointer and Hal Braden, producing champions like Sidney Pointer and Hal B. Their influence spread from Ohio to Ontario and Oregon, shaping the Grand Circuit era with 2.04% and 2.03% mile records. The line’s decline ends a storied chapter in Tennessee racing history.
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W. H. Gocher
Hal
Ury
Tap
Philadelphia
Lexington
Ky Ba
Shropshire
Tom Hal
Bald Stockings
Kittrell
Tennessee
Pulaski
Gibson
Hartford
Conn
Campbell Brown
Brown Halsieo
Spring Hill
Frown Hal
Hal Pointer
Fortain
Hal Braden
Pointer
Hilliard
Storm
Hal Char
Star Inter
Geers
Kamenese
Ced
Flying Jib
Guy
Johnson
Direct
Chap
Hal B
Ohio
Ontario
Oregon
Hal Boy
Hala
Fanny Dillard
Zulu Hal
Hal Dillard
Bessie Hal
Direct Hal
Hal Raven
Lady Hal
Hal Edo
Hallie Loo
Vera B
Daisy D
Etawah
John RK. Gentry
Joe Patchen
Browns Manager Sees Davenport as Pitching Hope
Manager Jimmy Burke of the St. Louis Browns backs Dave Davenport as a potential star if properly handled, giving him another chance. President Harry Frazee says about 25 of 40 players will train in Florida, with 15 released before March 20 as champions prepare south.
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Jimmy Burke
St. Louis Browns
Dave Davenport
Burke
Davenport
Walter Johnson
Dave
Harry Frazee
Hipston Club
Florida
Perth
Dos
Wilberts
Reeves
Red Box Seek Right Handed Pitcher In Trade Talk
Boston clubs eye a right handed pitcher and reportedly offered catcher Walter Mayer infielder Jimmy Cooney and pitcher Ray Caldwell for the target. The question centers on Caldwell being right handed and whether that fits the team’s needs.
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Boston Red Box
Walter Mayer
Jimmy Cooney
Ray Caldwell
Caldwell
Cleveland Unveils DeBerry and Gould Releases to New Orleans
The Cleveland club announces outright releases of catcher DeBerry and pitcher Ab Gould to the New Orleans club. The move ends their contracts but shows continued friendly relations between Cleveland and New Orleans.
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Cleveland
DeBerry
Ab Gould
New Orleans
Shooters to Compete in Portland Sunday
Five Seattle trap shooters headed by G. A. Conklin left Saturday for Portland to face Rose City rivals in a special Sunday meet. Other team members include C. W. Randy, L. Barnes, J. B. Lewis and Dr. C. L. Templeton.
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G. A. Conklin
Hanson
Seattle
Portland
Rose City
C. W. Randy
L. §. Barnes
J. B. Lewis
C. L. Templeton
Hornsby Urged to Rebuild Relations with Cardinals
After Jack Hendricks departs the St. Louis Cardinals, Rogers Hornsby faces questions about excuses if things misfire. The team expects Hornsby to renew ties with teammates and return to form for a strong season.
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Jack Hendricks
Rogers Hornaby
St. Louis Cardinals
Hornaby
Cardinal
Hornsby
Battling Ortega Shines in Eastern Ring Debut
Californian Battling Ortega draws with Soldier Bartfield and earns a two round knockout over Marty Farrell in his East bout while holding a two round decision over Mick King. Critics note Ortega’s welterweight class seems inconsistent with his size from prior appearances.
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Ortega
Mick King
Marty Farrell
Bartfield
Boxing Show Draws Army Navy Ring Talent in Spokane
Spokane hosts a major boxing tournament at the Amateur Athletic Club with top fighters from Camp Lewin and Bremerton Army Navy teams. Key bouts include Harry Williams navy versus Snyder army at 190 pounds and Sergt Charlie Davidson versus Lackey Morrow featherweights. Harry Anderson from Seattle Navy Training Station faces Harry Schuster the Camp Lewis lightweight champion at 145 pounds.
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Spokane
Harry Schuster
Camp Lewis
Quays Out of Running as Lincoln Upsets for Title
Lincoln high school defeated Queen Anne 17 1 2 to 7 at Hill Gym, ending Queen Anne’s hopes for the city title while North End teams gain momentum. Ripley led Quays in a strong first half. Broadway beat Ballard 37 to 21 on the North End floor with Gustivason and Rice contributing notable play.
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Lincoln High School
Queen Anne
Hill Gymnasium
Northenders
Lincoln
Green Lake
Quays
Allen
Ripley
Quay
Broadway
Ballard
Northend
Gustivason
Rice
The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Want Ads
The Northwest newspaper highlights Star Want Ads as the region’s widest reaching classified section with broad reader appeal. Community listings cover jobs, housing, services, and items for sale, showcasing the paper’s reach among locals.
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Northwest
Star
Mets Swamp Aristocrats in Loose Go
The Seattle Metropolitans defeated the patched up Victoria squad 8 to 2 in Victoria. Bernie Morris scored three goals and assisted on two, leading the Coast League scorer race with 19 points. Rowe Dunderdale fought and both players were ejected for 10 minutes. Lester Patrick and Tobin stood out for Seattle in the Canadian visit.
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Victoria
Seattle Metropolitans
Bernie Morris
Taylor
Vancouver
Morris
Vancouver Star
Rowe
Dunderdale
Rickey
Lester Patrick
Tobin
Seattle
Canada
Marples
Walker
Foyston
Murray
Penaltice
Firest
Box
Patrick
McDonald
Proposed four club Northwestern industrial league formed
Vancouver club owner Robert Brown announces Vancouver Seattle Victoria and Tacoma will form a four club Northwestern industrial league. Brown travels to Seattle for a directors meeting to decide league operation. Met hockey forward Cully Wilson is injured and may join Vancouver Monday.
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Vancouver
RB. C
Seattle
Victoria
Tacoma
Robert Brown
Brown
Chief Brown
Cully Wilson
Harper Wins Northwest Title Bout at Elks Club
Seattle lightweight Bob Harper defeated Harold J of Tacoma in four rounds to claim the Northwest ring title. Gillum hammered Jack May in the semi windup while Fred Grant and Jim Jorge clashed in a foul filled third round that ended the bout. Eddie McKenna outboxed Joe Hill and Morgan Jones beat Harry Dawson in the curtain raiser.
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Bob Harper
Seattle
Harold J
Tacoma
Elks’ Club
Harper
Jones
Per
Harry Gillam
Jack May
Harry
May
Illum
Gillum
Jim Jorge
Fred Grant
Grant
Jorge
McKenna
Hill
Eddie McKenna
Joe Hill
Joe
Eddie
Morgan Jones
Harry Dawson
Dawson
Ivan Miller
Retain Rookie Joe Bennett by St Louis Browns
The St Louis Browns have decided to retain rookie Joe Bennett from Mobile. The club had until February 1 to decide and Bennett's favor was chosen. Manager Burke calls him a fine prospect and says he is worth the money to be paid the Mobile club.
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St. Louis Browns
Joe Bennett
Mobile
Bennett
Burke
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