Federal League Invasion Threat Hits West Coast Baseball
Rumors say the Federal League plans a Pacific coast expansion including San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles and Portland to lure away players and crowds. Coast directors discuss strong opposition while Frisco owner J Cal Ewing and others clash over park leases and rumors of league expansion persist.
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Trio of American fighters sail for Australia to box in Kangaroo Land
Three American boxers Arthur Pelkey Fritz Holland and Lee Johnson sailed for Australia with promoter William J Howe to challenge local fighters. Howe heads the Sydney backed Australian fight trust run by Snowy Baker as Barnes hopes to reclaim heavyweight honors. Johnson, a fast skilled lightweight, is noted as the standout of the group.
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Ty Cobb and Joe Jackson loom over Washington infield
The piece notes Cobb and Jackson threatening to break through the Washington infield, while a jester labels Porky Flynn as a ham fighter. It hints at Manager Tealey and his "pets" for the Giants next season, recalling 1912 antics and a controversial ballpark nickname.
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Wrestlers Fall Short, Sheriff Seizes Payout
Gustave Fristensky and Paul Simpson, heavyweight wrestlers, wrestled for two hours in Chicago. After the bout they went to the box office for prize money, only to find Sheriff receipts totaling $550 had already been attached.
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Paul Simpson
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Wolgast Beats Gary in Ten Round Cincinnati Fashion
Ad Wolgast won a ten round bout in Cincinnati showcasing his old form. Gary weighed 123 pounds and fought with a ball on his left cheek from a prior injury, while Wolgast weighed about 137 pounds and dominated with a left rip to the body and a right hook to the jaw.
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Hap Hogan’s speed school aims to turn slow baserunners
Hap Hogan of the Venice Venices Coast League uses University of Southern California coach Hoyd Comstock’s sprinting theories to train base runners. Comstock notes starts determine base running success, and Hogan directs catchers to block throws while pitchers hold runners closer, testing the plan with his top catchers and pitchers.
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Packey McParland Considers Ring Retirement
Pac key McFarland hints at quitting boxing soon saying he desires a clean record and that he has never been defeated. The famed stockyard fighter notes his earnings exceed six figures, reducing the need to fight for sustenance.
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Plan to Oust Charlie Murphy From National League
The national baseball commission planned a meeting to discuss removing Chas W. Murphy owner of the Chicago Cubs from the National League. Reports said attorneys proposed the other seven clubs forfeit their NL franchises to form a new circuit, leaving Murphy alone.
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Seattle Made Goods Promoted to Boost Output and Jobs
A call to insist on Seattle made goods urges supporting local manufacturers to raise weekly payroll and expand employment, noting that increased payroll strengthens Seattle’s economy, with Bakeries highlighted as an example.
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Plan Big Meet for Small King County High Schools
County Superintendent of Schools Durham and Graduate Manager Harr of the university organize a county track meet for smaller King County high schools. The event will occur on the state university campus in May while the varsity squad is away at the Pacific Coast meet in Frisco. Seattle schools are excluded from entry.
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Varity Launches New Boats Today
The two new shells Seattle Spirit I and Seattle Spirit II, donated by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce to the university aquatics department, will be launched and christened by President Landes and Dean Condon at Pay Streak this afternoon at four. The ceremony starts the fundraising drive to send the Washington crews to Poughkeepsie next spring.
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Take Steps to Keep Feds Out Invasion Narrowed
The first move against a Federal league invasion in Eastern cities has been taken. Newark’s franchise transfers to Brooklyn with Jersey City replacing the departed Newark club. The Newark club’s move, plus Brooklyn opposition in the Newark affiliate, shapes the regional battle. The Toledo club in the American Association will play tie games in Cleveland as Napa goes on the road.
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Rube Waddell Near Death From Bronchial Trouble
Rube Waddell, famed baseball pitcher, is near death in San Antonio due to a bronchial ailment. The item notes his critical condition as of February 17 and mentions football practice news about possible rule changes later in the year.
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Rube Waddell
Gil Dobie Leads Husky Basketball Comeback
Coach Gil Doble, famed for six consecutive football titles at Washington, takes over the Huskies basketball squad. The team, now eight games into his tenure, has won seven straight, crushing Oregon in Eugene as they push toward a conference title. Dobie favors skilled play over rough tactics and has guided players to focus on a ladylike, disciplined style.
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Beef Trust
Washington
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Nebraska
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Jake Stahl Admits Dicker With Federal League
Chicago Feb 17 Jake Stahl former Boston Americans world champion pilot says he is negotiating with the Federal league while remaining with Austin Bates gymnasiums.
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