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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
9
Portland faces the locals in a pivotal Pacific Coast Hockey League contest that could decide the league leadership. Moose Johnson returns for Portland while Wilson may be benched at the start in tonight’s hard fought clash.
YORK February 20 Moble athletes and the Yankees show a trend toward reduced salaries as holdouts loom for the coming season. Last year’s figures guide today’s negotiations with several noted players standing firm while magnates prepare for spring talks. Fans express sympathy for the players bearing costs amid widespread baseball hardship.
The article notes Larry Cheney of the Dodgers facing a pay cut well below a typical clerk’s salary. It argues baseball salaries will be slashed by team magnates as the war ends, and urges athletes to recognize that one era of baseball is over.
Oaklawn race course in Hot Springs Arkansas opens its season February 28 for a 31 day meeting with many rich stakes announced and awaiting competition.
Ola Pat Moran, long time Phillies manager, began pro baseball in 1897 with Lyons in the New York State league. He moved to Montreal in 1899 before returning to Major League Baseball with the Phillies in 1910.
Pennsylvania earned 314479 dollars from selling licenses at one dollar each last year, leading the nation. California followed with 275000 dollars, and New York ranked third in license revenue.
Article lauds Jack Hendricks as the St. Louis Cardinals new NL skipper. It traces bush league managers' rise, notes Hendricks 12 years guiding minors with five firsts and three seconds, and praises his talent for spotting young players.
Big Bob McDonald the Chicago golf professional in charge of the Florida Country club course this winter displays a sweater he knitted himself. He notes he did not drop a stitch during the work.
Aberdeen boosters consider backing a PCL team if Seattle area talks lead to a franchise. The harbor city expects a busy summer with soldiers in camp boosting work. officials plan to attend Seattle meeting to press Aberdeen case. Reuther's status shifts with Cincinnati and Los Angeles negotiations. Al Cook signed a 1918 PCL contract for Portland. Louis Hollacher faces tryout as McCredie adds infield depth to complete the squad.
Wholesale and retail price quotes appear for apples grapes oranges and other fruits. Nuts such as almonds pecans and walnuts are listed by weight and type. Dairy products including butter cheese and creamery blocks are priced, with regional variations noted.
Grover Alexander is in training at Hot Springs Arkansas this February according to reports. No bonus agreement has been reached yet but friends see the training as a sign he will pitch for the Chicago Cubs.
Johnny Coulon reportedly quits boxing after losing his bantam title to Kid Williams. Local boxing buzz centers on upcoming Neff Ketchell four rounder and a Ketchell Houck draw in a Crystal Pool card. Promoter talk includes Someners King melee plans and a potential Ortega Summers bout in Portland.
Sam Rice, Washington outfielder, trains regularly at Uncle Sam's Great Lakes naval training school, as reported from Chicago on February 20.
Chicago February 20 Packey McFarland has been engaged as boxing instructor for soldiers at the camp Maj McLaughlin to pay his expenses and salary personally The signing follows the defeat of Grant Dozers last week by Camp Dodge representatives
In Eugene Oregon defeated the University of Washington 19 to 17 in a ragged rough contest. Both teams struggled with shooting and fouls dominated scoring as teamwork lagged on both sides.
Chicago Feb 20 Charles Weeghman owner and manager of the Cubs and Fred Mitchell plan a meeting with Branch Rickey and Jack Hendricks of the Cardinals to push the Hornsby deal. Rickey was reported ready to accept Weeghman’s 50 000 offer for Hornsby.
Abel Linares, former Cuban National Baseball League president, has bought land in central Havana to build a modern baseball plant. The project aims to lure a big league team to dedicate the park and to host spring training in the South.
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