Connolly Aims to Solve Seattle Key Shortstop Woes
Dartmouth rookie TOM CONNOLLY may fill Seattle’s long standing shortstop gap after a year in the American Association and Western League. If he proves clutch, he could pair with Krug at second for a strong infield, with Kenworthy potentially heading to Portland as talks linger.
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Ommy
Onnolly
Dartmouth
Seattle
Indians
Mayne
Connolly
Richardson
Bil Stumpf
Northwestern
Portland
Kenworthy
Bea
Marty Krug
Ken
Landis
Boldt
Walter McCredie
Rose City
Krug
Conan Sho
American Association
Aeorea
Walter
Kiug Murthy
Harrahan Dominates Jones In Pavilion Boxing Night
Harrahan proved a tough opponent for Morgan Jones, using pace and infighting to wear down Jones by the third round. In the semi windup Frankie Pantley and Abie Gordon fought to a draw, with Gordon favored by the referee. Other results saw Pat Williams defeat Owen Roberts, Freddie Kelly overcome Soldier Woods, and Joe Palmer beat Art Fitzsimmons.
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Harrahan
Morgan Jones
Iriah
Jones
W.k
Frankie Pantiey
Abie Gordon
Pantley
Kaye
Gordon
Pat Williams
Owen Roberts
Freddie Kelly
Soldier Woods
Joe Palmer
Art Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Vernon selects Leo Dressen as grid pro
Vernon picks Leo Dressen as a professional football player. He scored the winning touchdown in a noted Taylorville Carlinville clash that sparked a major professional expose shaking college athletics.
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Leo Pressen
Vernon
Acker
Few Changes Suggested for Football Code by Rules Committee
Billy Evans III notes proposed tweaks to football rules in New York. Minor changes could curb fumbles after crossing goal lines and refine handling of out of bounds plays along with limits on forward passes. Coaches urge clarifications on plays like shift plays and motion to reduce ambiguity for officials.
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Billy Evans III
New York
Pasead
Syracuse Runner Hailed as Another Meredith
Syracuse coach Tom Keene compares Melvin Suttner to Ted Meredith after the long limbed athlete won the Millrose 6000 in New York. Suttner shines in quarter to half mile events and impressed observers on indoor tracks at Archbold gymnasium, drawing memories of Charley Reidpath.
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Melvin Suttner
Syracuse
Ted Meredith
Pent
Tom Keene
Suttner
New York
Orange
Archbold Gymnasium
Charley Reidpath
Reidpath
Curve Ball Is Hardest on Arm Says Johnson
Johnson states the curve ball places the greatest strain on a pitcher’s arm and notes he avoided the spitball, using it briefly only to keep up with trends. He recalls occasionally throwing a spitball with two strikes, admitting it surprised batters and was effective.
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Johnson
Gabby” Street
Walter
College Teams Prepare For Spring Baseball And Rowing Events
Various universities announce plans for spring sports including Oxford in the U S Iowa stadium projects Fordham Georgetown matchups and Holy Cross baseball schedules. Walter Johnson reflects on pitching styles and catching influence noting the decline of the spitball and the importance of a catcher’s guidance.
Plestina to Call Champion After Vilestina Match
Marin Plestina, ongoing challenger to Stanislaus Zbyszko, will be at ringside as Zbyscko faces Armas Laitinen at the Coliseum Vilestina says the wrestling trust barred him from meeting top heavies and will challenge the winner from ringside.
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Marin Wwiestina
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Zbyczko
Armos Laitinen
Vilestina
Wrestling Trust
Veteran slugger to anchor LA in coast league first base
The article notes Art Griggs as a durable veteran for Los Angeles in the Coast league. It mentions his willingness to take a handicap in racing terms, yet emphasizes his reliability at first base and his role as a steady contributor for the LA champions.
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Art Griggs
Los Angeles
Meatile ball club reforms and trade rumors across leagues
The article sketches Jimmy Richardson’s views on batting reform, notes James’s opinions on ball material, and lists speculative moves for the Comet league including Ralph Stroud’s Salt Lake exit, Tes Jourdas’ sale to Minneapolis, and Edwin Goebel’s possible stay in the International league. It also previews Portiend’s catching staff, Carl Sawyer’s Vernon Tigers role, and Lane Cuiste’s Cleveland Indians prospects amid trading chatter.
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Lane Cuiste
Cleveland Indians
Steffy Mennonia
Culeters
Oakland
Indians
More Chances For Wrestlers Before Oregon Invasion
Coach Jimmy Arbuthnot schedules tryouts for several varsity wrestling spots ahead of the trip to Oregon. Bob Dixon seeks another win over Joe Crumb while Derrill Leavitt targets the 145 pound class. Any participant at both the O A C tournament and the Oregon meet earns a varsity letter.
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Jimmy Arbuthnot
Oregon
Bob Dixon
Joe Crumb
Derrill Leavitt
Washington Five Readies for Cage Finals
Washington expects a tough finish with O A C on Friday and Saturday as injuries mount. Coach Edmundson plans to field five regulars with Leo Nicholson Captain Jimmy Bryan Windy Crawford Heinie Sielk Evan Lewis likely to earn letters. Chet Vroude a potential addition if he plays both games.
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Washington State
Idaho
Cougars
Edmundson
Washington
Crawford
Heinie Bielk
Evan Lewis
Chet Froude
Leo Nicholson
Jimmy Bryan
Windy” Crawford
Heinie Sielk
Chet Vroude
Mets Clash with Vancouver Champs in Arena Showdown
The Mets face the champions from Vancouver in a pivotal arena clash that could seal a playoff spot for the Coant hockey title. Seattle’s absence of Jack Walker shifts Gordon Fraser to rover as Victoria aims to tie the standings if Vancouver loses in Victoria Friday. a Vancouver win or other results could alter the playoff setup with games in Vancouver and dates March 1 and 3% on the schedule.
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Coant
Mets
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Caps
Jack Walker
Gordon Fraser
Rover
High School League Winners Break Through In Journal
Roth led the high school race with wins as Queen Anne defeated Hromdiway 71 to 16 at Broadway and Franklin edged Ballard 19 to 18 at Ballard. ESSE DOUGLAS starred in the Quay win over the Tigers with four field goals, while Green led Franklin with 15 points and Shew added 10 for Ballard.
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Roth
Queen Anne
Hromdiway
Broadway
Franklin
Ballard
Esse Douglas
Quay
Tigers
Hill
Anne
Loes
Mendechein Bpoove
Cecee
COMET
Ccc
Cwee
Meteter
Deffy
Duffy
Weteh
Meldle
Shulte
Douglas
Kravuerunas Arali
Reese
Throwe
Hreere
Devugias
Mendesheta T
Welch
Relerte
Wesley Kennia
Ters
Green
Shew
Tomers
Pranklin
Hallard
Mager
Mehmetder Greene Ibs
Gntell Senses Few
Bpeidel
Cseve Dusseenee Nardine
de Voesaste Oo
Loewe Jackaona
Brateett
Kubetitations
Nene
Morry Rath Sold to Kansas City Club
Morry Rath, Frisco second baseman, is sold to the Kansas City club of the American Association after last season.
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Morry Rath
K. C
Frisco
Kansas City Club
American Association
Pat Eastley Signs to Play for Peoria This Season
Pat Eastley will play for the Peoria club in the Three league this year under manager Stonewall Jackson. The popular Seattle right hander decided on Peoria after considering a managerial post with Hagerstown in the Blue Ridge league. Jackson previously played first base for Seattle in 1912.
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Eastley
Seattle
Pat
Peoria
Hoe
Stonewall
Jackson
Hagerstown
Broadway Ward Trims Queer Anne. Frontcourt Changes Planned
Mike Mendhin suffers a broken tone and will not return to Broadway next year. Aral Nel non Welch return for forward spots with Heese at center and Meister Duffy Teukune and Kurnaed at guards. Eddie Butler steps up as starter to replace Jesse Douglas as the star guard. Malley shifts to forward. Tattery, Guern Annessen, and Paris Hilliards challenge for spots while Makenhue anchors center.
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Tell
Eddie Butler
Jesse Douglas
Malley
Heattery
Guern Annessen
Paris Hilliards
Varsity Track Men Turn Out for New Season
Coach Edmundson has recruited several new track men and the varsity squad trains daily. Hart and Polo, two distance runners from last fall’s cross country, show promise. Miner left school this quarter but may return in spring. Kamundeon seeks more distance men and welcomes any sprinters or milers.
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Edmundson
Hart
Polo
Edarmundson
Miner
Kamundeon
Four Games Booked for Star Loop This Week
The Star Junior Basketball league schedule for Collines playfield activities shows postponements and rescheduled matches. Shaner & Wolff oppose Imperials at Bikes Club Saturday night 4 P M. Bracy Brown Yesler A CC mix moved to next week at Collins.
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Collines
Shaner & Wolff
Imperials
Bikes’ Club
At & Pp. m
Yesler A. CC
Collins
Cue Champ in Action Here Today
Oung Jake Bchaefer world billiards champion at 18.2 balk ne showcases skill in a two man exhibition with Roger Conti the French champion. The first block starts at 2 pm at Brown and Hulen's parlors with four blocks of 200 points scheduled and subsequent blocks set for today and Thursday.
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Jake Bchaefer
Roger Conti
Brown & Hulen
Joe Connolly Released by Giants After Standout Run
Joe Connolly, former San Francisco outfielder, is released by the New York Giants without a trial. He had been sent to the Texas League last year by the Beale and called up from that league to the Giants. He was a holdout but failed to win a spot amid a crowded outfield.
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Joe Connolly
San Francisco
New York Giants
Joe
Beale
Giants
Welling Faces Harper In Substantial Boxing Clash At Madison Garden
Welling, rated among the top lightweights, battles Harper in Madison Garden after a prior 14th round loss to exhaustion. Harper, a clever puncher with defensive skill, aims to outbox and outpoint the favored Welling who has boxed tough opponents and shown grit throughout his career.
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Ouby Hal
Welling
Leoward
Cin Baller Vreedman
Mel Ce
Madison Garden
Pion
Kayo
Harper
Miller
Pinkman
Pasterner
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Tom Connolly
BY Leo H. Lassen
Leo Dressen
Gotham
Pase
Walter Johnson
Oxford University
Payland
United States
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Fordham
Georgetown
Holy Chase Baseball Nine
Jim Ten Bmyck
Pyracuse
Glenn Warner
Stanford University
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Oxford Wa
Cambridge
Thames
Virginia Baseball Nine
Lynchburg
Cal
Charettesville
Columbia University, of
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Lee
Jimmy Richardson
Epertine Geede
James
Ralph Stroud
Halt Lake
Utah
Bere
Dee” Johnson
Cleveland Sedrane
Philly Athletics
Tes Jourdas
Bees
Minneapolis
Edwin Goebel
Beattie
Nationale
Goebel
Portiend
Frank Brougey
Milett
Hip King
Blett
Brogey
Roger
Nore
Carl Sawyer
Vernon Tigers
Perdie Gorman
Sawyer
Harold Marquis
Altho
A. C
Corvallis
Mundson
Pat Eastley
Peoria Club
Arena
The
Puget Sound Light & Power Co
Mike Mendchein
Spencer Harrie
Empire
Hob Morris
Nem Paris Hilliard
Nattery
Coltom
Paris
Morrie
Mlar
Mobert
Eilate
Mar Longue Army Makenhue
Clinton Maury
Chee Elliott
Impessiire
Star Loop
Dandy Haking
Battery C
Armory
Washington Park Ve. A
Cuba
Kika’ Club
Sandy Baking Co
Collins Cubs
Knights of Columbus
Imperialive, Shaner & Wolff
Elke’ Club
Bob Harper
Lightie
J Welling
Seaburn Brown
Stone the Tailor’s
Stone the Tailor
Second Avenue
Savoy Hotel
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