Fournier Sees Cardinals Weighing in On NL Front
Fournier projects the St Louis Cardinals to finish top three in the National League this year. He expects Kiowa to win first base, notes strong infield hitting above .300, and cites pitching as the key need. He touts Jacobs as a future workhorse and weighs Seattle’s club in the Coast League context.
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Lincoln Hoop Jolted by Two-Week Postponements
Lincoln’s basketball season hit a setback as the North End prep squad was vaccinated to prevent illness, forcing two weeks of postponed games. North End sits tied for first with Queen Anne and faces four remaining games on foreign floors.
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American sports betting bills and college players in transition
The report notes Minnesota potential felony penalties for betting on games and gambling, mentions a stadium financing plan by subscriptions, and pathing of players like Hartey from Ohio State seeking pro baseball offers. Rugby crowd disruptions at Scotland versus Wales are also described.
Farrell King Drawn Bout Described as Greatest Fight Seen
The four round welterweight bout at the Arena on May 21 1918 between Marty Farrell of New York and Mickey King of Australia ended in a draw. Seattle fans witnessed a toe to toe slugging duel as both fighters delivered steady exchanges and neither could gain a clear victory.
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Stanford Dodgers Face Washington in Coast Conference Opener
Stanford at Washington in a Coast Conference clash at the W gym tonight. Stanford leads the conference with six straight wins while Washington has four wins and four losses. The same teams meet again tomorrow night.
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Prisscceseseces Talbot
Landis to be master of ceremonies at NL pennant raise
Judge K M Landis will serve as master of ceremonies for the National League pennant raising in Brooklyn. Charles Ebbets, president of the club, announced the event today though the exact date has not yet been released.
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Charles Ebbets
Boxer Nagodny Killed After Pool Room Arrest
Cleveland police detain Patrolman Walter Glowacki 24 as investigation begins into the death of welterweight Anthony Nagodny 26 known as Cuppy Logan who was shot following a rough confrontation after an arrest in a pool room.
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Young Foreman Heads Stella Lamp Works Department
Harlesden Fing. February 18 Ernest Ray has just been appointed foreman of a department at Stella Electric Lamp Works. He is only 16 and will oversee forty workers.
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Schang Seeks Raise After Yankee Move
New York reports Wally Schang the catcher, acquired by the Yankees from the Red Sox in the team deal, asks for higher salary due to the elevated cost of living in New York.
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George Unie Poised for Indians Role after Sandlot Rise
Cleveland Feb 18 George Unie ready for a regular spot with the world champion Indians after years as a relief pitcher. He credits the sandlot system for producing big leaguers and notes his marriage boosts his confidence. Unie starred for Standard Parts of Cleveland and helped build the junior players’ path to the majors through the National Baseball Federation affiliated groups.
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Scoring Trio Leads MacDougall Southwick in City League
The MacDougall Southwick champions ride an eight game win streak atop the city basketball standings led by scoring trio Jack Davidson Dick Frayn and Ralph Smith. Davidson flashes at guard and forward while Frayn and Smith man forward positions as Walter Woods of the Star league era shows flashes of top form. The MacDougall guards rotate with recent losses and arrivals shaping the backcourt. Tomorrow they meet Eckmann Furniture Co at the YMCA in a pivotal test that could clinch their round slate.
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Dick Frayn
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George Overton
Northern Life
Harold Botts
San Francisco
Emil Gustafson
Charley Rogers
Eckmann Furniture Co
Stanislaus Zbyrzko Dines Through San Francisco
The note describes Polish wrestler Stanislaus Zbyrzko visiting San Francisco with a grand appetite. It details a lavish meal including porterhouse for four, asparagus, figs, rice pudding, milk, bread and butter. The piece notes his 224 pound frame and potential weight loss since returning to the United States.
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Martin Faces Brennan In Gotham Tonight In 15 Rounds
West Virginia heavyweight Bob Martin fights Brennan in Madison Square Garden tonight in a 15 round bout. Martin, with 78 KOs in 89 fights, seeks a victory to earn a shot at Dempsey while Brennan is a betting favorite at three to five.
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Lewis Wins With Headlock Over Pesek in City Show
In Kansas City on February 18, Ed Lewis deployed a decisive headlock to pin John Pesek in straight falls. Pesek was unconscious for about five minutes after Lawha rolled the Nebraskan over.
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Yost Pushes Rule Change on Fumble Dead Time
University of Michigan football mentor Fielding H. Yost urged the rules committee to declare a fumble dead the moment it is recovered by any team. He argued that most games are decided by fumbles, and the change would curb misplays.
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United Proc
Mielding H. Yort
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Reds Pitcher Eppa Mixey Named William and Mary Pitching Coach
William and Mary in Williamsburg announces pitcher Eppa Mixey of the Cincinnati Reds has agreed to coach the college pitchers. If manager Moran consents he will train the college team and join the Reds after their Texas training camp.
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Britton Faces Morgan Offer as Welterweight Talks Continue
New York February 18 welterweight champion Jack Britton has been offered 12 000 dollars to meet Johnny Dan Morgan. Britton's manager seeks 15 000 dollars as the price for the bout.
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Jack Britton
Johnny Dan Morgan
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Amateur pugilists clash at Commodore hotel event
Bill Spengler heavyweight champion of the New York police force and V Olympic team faces Captain FB W Chandler champion of the British army in a feature bout at the International Sporting club show at the Commodore hotel on March 1.
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Bill ‘Spengler
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International Sporting Club
Commodore Hotel
Lovse Cards Sign 19-Year-Old Pitcher Ri Viere
The Lovse Cards sign Arthur Riviere, a 19-year-old Texas university student and former Bey City hurler. He pitched four no hit games in Texas independent league last summer. Veteran eight National League infielder McKaecinta has been released to the Minneapolis club in the American Association by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Giants Fear Reds and Pirates in 1921 Race
New York executive Charles Stoneham says the Giants fear only the Reds and Pirates for the 1921 title. He touts improved all around play, stronger pitching and defense, and a youthful hustle, while criticizing rivals Reds Pirates and Brooklyn.
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Varsity Hockey Team Set for University Debut
The University of Washington varsity hockey team appears guaranteed to compete this year after a Canadian club pledged support covering potential deficits. A February 19 date in Seattle against British Columbia was set, with a Vancouver rematch planned for February 26. Coach Jimmy contends with date rearrangements and an unsettled final roster as trials continue.
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Jimmy Storey
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