Boxing Row Delays McCoy Darcy Bout at Madison Sq Garden
New York boxing commission rejects a McCoy versus Darcy match at Madison Square Garden unless Al McCoy first fights Jack Dillon at the Broadway club. Browne says no more such mismatches at the Garden and hints Dillon could take the date if Darcy cannot box McCoy. Miske is Browne’s preferred foe for Darcy, with George Chip as a possible substitute if needed.
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George Chip
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Portsmen to Talk Business Tonight
Seattle Fly and Bait Casting club meets in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room in the Arctic club building to discuss important business tonight.
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Fly and Bait Casting Club
Chamber of Commerce
Arctic Club
Alexander to sign with show stalled by pay dispute
Chicago Feb 21 Grover Alexander verbally promised serious consideration of a 55000 proposition after a $12 toll. Bill Pickens offered the Great a 35 week circus contract at 1000 weekly. President Baker’s refusal to pay 15000 yearly may push Alexander toward Willard’s path. Pickens travels East for talks with Alexander.
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Chicago
Bill Pickens
Grover
Archer Absent as Cubs Special Journeys to Pasadena
Chicago Feb 21 Minus Jim Archer the Cubs special pulled out for Pasadena last night bearing about 60 ball players and many hangers-on. Archer awaited an eleventh hour conference with Weeghman and Mitchell but could not secure terms. He hinted at a possible battery mate offer with Grover Cleveland Alexander on a circus team. Five other Cubs players expected to join at Kansas City and Newton Kansas. several to report at Pasadena.
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Pasadena
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Mitchell
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Russ Hall Keeps Signing Players for 1917 Team
Tacoma Feb 21 Russ Hall continues building the squad for the 1917 season with latest additions James Worth a Bremerton pitcher and Joe Connolly an outfielder joining the roster.
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Tacoma
Russ Hall
James Worth
Bremerton
Joe Connolly
Veteran shortstop to pass crown to younger star
The hand of time may move a baseball legend from active play this year as Sam Crane is being groomed by Clark Griffith to replace George McBride. McBride debuted with St. Louis in 1905, faced trades, and later starred for Washington, famed for elite defense despite offensive limitations.
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Clark Griffith
George McBride
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Washington
Seattle Athletic Club Plans April Boxing Carnival
The Seattle Athletic Club intends to stage the Far Western amateur boxing championships in April, likely at the Arena as held last year.
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Seattle Athletic Club
Oregon Aggies Lose to California in Berkeley
In Berkeley California the Oregon Aggies fell 28 to 24 to the University of California quintet after five minutes of overplay. The midweek basketball game featured a tight defense and a final push by the Bears to seal the win.
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Oregon Backs Visit Washington for Two Pacific Coast Contests
University of Oregon basketball team arrives for two games with Washington in Seattle. Oregon has yet to win a conference game due to late roster turnout after football season. Captain Davidson leads Washington as they chase a Coast Conference title amid matches with Oregon and Stanford.
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Seattle
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Oregonians
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Washington State College
University of California
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Market report on seed potatoes and vegetables sale on Western Ave
A historic market listing notes seed potatoes guaranteed almost perfect at 40 dollars per ton on Western Avenue. It warns high prices will reduce ground planting next year while scarce root vegetables and berries push prices and supplies. Local wholesale dealers list prices for vegetables fruits and dairy products and paid prices to producers for poultry, meat, and grains with regional farm goods from Olympia Yakima and Oregon markets.
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Western Ave
Palm Bowler Masters Palm-Only Bowling in America
Luxemburg native Count John Gengler tours the United States teaching palm bowling, a european sport with no finger-holes. He rarely runs to the line, using a single long step and wrist action to spin the 16 pound ball. Gengler emphasizes the palm and little finger to hook the ball, challenging American methods.
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Europe
Atlantic
John Gengler
Jimmie Smith
Gengler
Luxemburg
Brussels
Season Opens With Win Over Washington
The article previews the season opener noting a victory margin at Washington as the team kicks off the new campaign. It highlights key players and anticipates early momentum from the squad.
Portland Steals Rally Beats Vancouver 6 4 Ice Game
Portland bursts to early 2 0 lead and holds off Vancouver 6 4 as Moose Johnson stars with two goals including a remarkable stretch drive from end to end. Vancouver’s Roberts scores twice as Taylor and Moynes helpers back the visitors.
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Tom Gibbons Signs for Three Ring Bouts in Gotham
New York Feb 21 Tom Gibbons brother of Mike announced he has signed for three fights in Gotham. On Feb 27 he will box at the Broadway club probably against K O Brown. March 3 at the Clermont he may meet Bob McAllister of California. The Pioneer club has arranged a bout between Gibbons and Silent Martin for March.
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Gibbons
Broadway
Brown
Bob McAllister
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Clermont
Pioneer Club
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Women’s ice hockey showcase at the Arena features two teams
Local fans saw two women’s teams in action during Arena festivities for the Firemen’s Band benefit. Down with Mrs. Cully Wilson defeated the Sourdoughs 3 to 1.
Barring of Oatman Sparks Ice War Threat
Vancouver report says Eddie Oatman, former Portland player, was expelled by the Eastern body provoking a new hockey dispute between the Pacific Coast association and the N H A. No reason given for the expulsion.
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B. C
Pacific Coast Association
Eddie Oatman
Portland
Knights of Columbus Meet Renton In N W League Showdown
Two fast basketball games headline the N W league night with the Knights of Columbus facing the unbeaten Renton quintet and the Elks meeting Preston in KC gym action. Each contest promises high tempo as teams race for early standing.
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Knights of Columbus
Renton
Elks
Preston
K. C. Gym
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