Homerun Baker Quits Baseball
Philadelphia February 17. Homerun hitter J Frank Baker of the Athletics has retired from the game to focus on farming in Maryland. Connie Mack announced the decision saying Baker is not leaving over conditions or joining the Federals and that the team is disintegrating after recent defeats and a shift to younger players.
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J. Frank Baker
Connie Mack
Mack
Baker
Phiiladelphia
Federals
Maryland
Bakers
Eddie Collins
Chicago White Sox
Bender Plank
Coombs
Boston Nationals
Tia
Boston
Athletics
Federals Plan Early Start To Jump Major Leagues
President Gilmore of the Federal league left for Pinehurst to join President Ward of Brooklyn Feds. Gilmore said the Federals will begin their season several days earlier than the majors to gain a early edge and will not be represented in New York this season. The Kansas City franchise transfers to Newark, New Jersey.
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Gilmore
Federal League
R. B Ward
Brooklyn Feds
Pinehurst
N. C
Federals
Kansas City Club
Newark
N. J
Untamed Terror Becomes American League Umpire
Dominick Mullaney, nicknamed Ble Dom, famed for his fiery temper as a first baseman, is introduced as the latest umpire on the American League staff after a career with exhibition games for the Athletics, Browns, and other major teams.
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South
Jawn McGraw
Ble Dom
Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Chicago
Cuba
Jacksonville
Fla
School Boys Win Tennis Doubles at Indoor Tourney
In New York at the Seventh Regiment Armory, IL V and H W Robinson, two schoolboys, won doubles places in the semi finals of the national indoor tennis tourney. They defeated Otto Slam and F G Zehrmann in straight sets 6-1 6-4.
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T. F. Tenchard
T. R. Bell
A. M Lovibond
IL. V
H. W. Robinson
Seventh Regiment Armory
Robinson Boys
Otto Slam
F. G. Zehrmann
Touchard
H. J. Steinkampf
Nemesis Tracks Jack Johnson for Extradition
Chicago district attorney Charlies F. Clyne states that the minute Jack Johnson sets foot on Mexican soil he will face extradition to the United States and be returned to Chicago for trial on conspiracy charges. Johnson was shipped to Europe after a year in the federal penitentiary for Mann Act violations.
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Charlies F. Clyne
U. 8
Jack Johnson
Negro Puginsr
United States
Johnson
Europe
Federal Penitentiary
Clyne
Bisaillon Wins Northwestern Billiards Title Contender Emerges
Mac Bisaillon of Portland defeats Garth L. Rice 250 to 92 in 34 innings to secure early lead in the Northwestern 18.2 balkline tourney. Bisaillon’s high run was 6 while Rice managed 33. Friday he faces Ray Hogue of Seattle in Spokane. Other results include Aelk, Short, Van Dyke, Baldwin at 50, Henson 16, Campbell 20, Whittle 33, McGarvin 39. Moon leads the 8. A. three cushion handicap with nine wins, .760 percentage. Harding is second, Van Vechtin third.
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Halsaillon
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Atvice
Ray Hogue
Seattle
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Short
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Baldwin
Henson
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Whittle
McGarvin
A. Moon
Harding
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Death of Tri-State League Reorganization Effort
In Baker Oregon on February 17 the Western Tri State baseball league failed to raise the fee to the National commission by the deadline. Local business leaders did not respond to the appeal for funds to continue the league.
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Farrell
National Commission
Mad Woman of France Stabs Wounded Foes to Death
A chilling tale from Soissons during World War I depicts a grieving mother who, after losing her daughters, roams battlefields at dusk. She reportedly stabs German wounded while crooning that she will send many more like them, later aiding a French officer before disappearing.
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London
Eng
Soissons
Monsieur
Madame Mesral
Monsieur Mesral
Solasons
Night Bowling Match Highlights Top Heavy Score Clash
In Minneapolis the International Bowling association tourney saw night team No. 7 led by Capt Calohan defeat team No. 3 capt Jones 2468 to 2423. Jones tallied the high game 236 and high average 191. Tom German of St Paul posted 640 best individual. T R Tennyson and BH Newhouse of Minneapolis headlined two man events with 1265. Twenty six teams participated.
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Jones
Minneapolis
Trix German
St. Paul
T. R. Tennyson
BH. Newhouse
Winslow
Routh
Woman hunter in Pierce county nets first bounty of season
SHOOTS FIRST GAT TACOMA Feb 17 Mrs O G Shaw of Electron the county's only woman hunter tackles wildcats and wins a $5 bounty. Last season she killed a dozer in the Elks House league.
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O. G Shaw
Electron
Pierce County
Running Deer with Dogs Bill Faces Passage Debate
A Washington legislative committee recommends amending the Palmer game bill to permit running deer with dogs during the last ten days of open season in Western Washington. Critics warn it could wipe out deer, likening it to buffalo and auk extinctions. proponents frame it as sport, urging conservation of game.
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Washington
Hutt
Rain Won't Stop Van derbilt Cup Auto Race
In San Francisco on February 17, rain will not delay the Van derbilt cup race scheduled for next Monday. W L Hughson, committee chair, says track repairs are feasible with hard work. Workers have dried the course by burning oil, and continued efforts should restore the speedway to first class condition.
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W. L. Hughson
Hughson
University of Idaho Falls to Oregon on Home Court
The University of Idaho basketball team lost 29 to 19 to Oregon in Eugene in the first conference game on Oregon’s home floor. At Leschi park gym three Seattle Church Athletic league games were played with Colman Bible class beating Emanuel Lutherans 39 to 10, University Place Rapints topping St. Clement's 24 to 10, and Plymouth 7 beating Woodland Park Presbyterians 3.
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St. Clement's
Plymouth
Woodland Park Presbyterians
Tabernacle Baptista
Ballard Christians
Smartest Infant in Seattle Charley Tennant Claims
Charley Tennant asserts his infant child is the city's smartest. He recalls the first time the baby saw a horse the child pointed and said Blob, meaning horse in baby language.
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Seattle
Charley Tennant
Seattle and Coast News Highlights
Capt T H Cann will take steamer Montara from Seattle to Atlantic Mia Eugene 8 Willard dies in Chicago. Central Council of Social Agencies meets at Chamber of Commerce. Burglarized room at Frye hotel. Salmon day stickers in circulation. Salesmanship study circle for grocery clerks formed. Resolutions honor Samuel Frauenthal by Chamber of Commerce trustees. Tenth Ward Improvement club discusses bond issue for 10th Ave bridge across Lake Union. Alaska Mum club officers to be entertained at Press club. Petition of Patrolman Schuman and Charles Shea denied. Contract for Mess road awarded. Wood distillation demo at university campus Saturday. Repentance needed says Rev Strong at Queen Anne hill meeting. Rev Hugh Ross to occupy Plymouth church pulpit. Bethany Presbyterian concert tonight. Mary Parmalee seeks 25000 for death of husband killed by train. Commercial Club endorses bill to sell state lands on conditional contracts. Franklin high seniors hold annual mixer Friday. Mrs A S Grant dies. New courthouse to have 15 courtrooms. Moochers dance at Douglas hall Saturday night.
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10Th Ave
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South Africa
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A.S. Grant
Douglas Hall
Canal Defenses Discussed by Goethals and Edwards
Col Goethals and Brig Gen Ed wards confer on military defense of the Panama Canal as Franklin K Lane urges Chicago leaders to create farms for employer relief during stress. Reports note other diverse items including a hunter's death and various state actions.
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Franklin K. Lane
Havana
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Charles Becker
N. Y
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California Parke Bar Dredging Co
Mill City Mining Co
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Second Judicial District
Ertle Tops Kid Williams in Bantam Clash
The report hails Ertle as the most promising bantam weight after defeating Kid Williams, highlighting the bout as a pivotal moment in the division and signaling a rising star in boxing.
Port Angeles Club Plans Season with Graves at Helm
Port Angeles Baseball Club announces season setup with Cc. R. Graves as manager and E. T. Jesson as assistant. Gipple led Stanwood Gun Club with 44 hits in 50. The club will shoot on its new grounds next Sunday afternoon. Central A. A. U. tryouts to reach world amateur championships in San Francisco set. Chicago trials held. Vancouver beat Portland Uncle Sams 5 to 0 in a Pacific Coast Hockey match in Portland. Merchants and Manufactur ers stake race at Detroit Driving Club moved from 2:14 to 2:08 trot. Chicago White Sox train at Paso Robles, Cal. Charley O Leary released by San Francisco Seals.
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Stanwood
Vancouver
Portland Uncle Sams
Portland
France plants beet seeds to grow sugar crop
Paris reports sugar at 11 cents a pound has peaked and steps are taken to boost domestic supply. War shortages cut seed sources, with three fourths from Germany and a quarter from invaded areas. Russia offers seed via the French government at prior prices, duties on seed removed, and acreage expected to shrink though near normal output is hoped.
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Mall
New York
Germany
Russia
Army Navy Football Game Set for November at Polo Grounds
Arrangements were completed yesterday for the annual Army Navy football game to be played November 27 at the New York polo grounds where 45 000 spectators can be accommodated.
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Army Navy
New York Polo Grounds
Trade Clears Moran for Kircher Between Portland and Atlanta
Portland report says Roy Moran of the Coast league team and Kircher of Atlanta have almost completed a trade exchanging outfield roles. The deal implicates both clubs and positions.
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Roy Moran
Portland Coast League
Kircher
Atlanta
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