Smith Wins Run After Hard Rub With a Visitor
Charley Smith of the Seattle Athletic club won the ten mile Washington's Birthday marathon in Seattle, edging Floater of the Beaver A A Portland. Floater stayed close until the home stretch before Smith broke the tape near the 8 A C building. The Seattle outdoor program also featured Queen Anne taking the two mile high school race against Broadway and Interlake winning the Grammar school relay.
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Broadway
Interlake
Milla
McDouglas
Smith
A. C
Firet
Floater
Beaver A. A. Portland
Kangese
Sparrows
Dalton
Saunders
Patterson
Jarvia
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Mille
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Chittenden
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Hedlund Coats
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Donnaldson
Oesinger
Lincoln
Wilkins
Fox
Adama
W Smith
Winlock Forbes
Williama
McClelland
Stokke
Plan Smoker Card At Chakchak Tribe Hall
Dan Salt arranges a smoker show under Chakchak tribe No 94 Redmen on Friday night in the hall at 85th and Greenwood. Sammy Good headlines against either Stanley Gardner of Duluth or Billy Williams the local heavyweight. Undercard bouts include Tommy Clark vs Jim Black, Jack Smith vs Jack Retchel, Ace Rock vs George Clements, and Dick Bryant vs Pay Dyer.
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Redmen
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Sammy Good
Stanley Gardner
Duluth
Minn
Billy Williams
Tommy Clark
Jim Black
Jack Smith
Jack Retchel
Ace Rock
George Clements
Dick Bryant
Pay Dyer
Walla Walla Grammar School Nine Defeats Minor Team
The Walla Walla grammar school baseball nine opened its pre season schedule Monday with a 7 to 5 win over the Minor team at the Walla Walla playfield.
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Walla Walla
Rabbits Ride Street Car Fenders In Tarrytown Stunt
Rabbits from the estate of Mrs. Finley J. Shepard are seen riding on street car fenders in Tarrytown New York. A motorman reported a mother rabbit and three youngsters hitching a ride on his car.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Finley J. Shepard
Special election on Port of Seattle bond issues authorized
The Port Commission of Seattle calls a special election for March 4, 1914, to authorize borrowing 300000 to 226000 for harbor improvements Unit No 4 and 8. Propositions cover serial bonds of 1000 and 100 denominations with 6 percent interest, maturities up to 42 years, taxes if net income short. Polls open 1 PM to 6 PM outside Seattle and 6 AM to 8 PM within Seattle city limits.
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Scribes Mock French On Baseball In Nice Box Score
Random shots lampoon the French for not understanding baseball referencing a Nice box score. Doom announces indifference to Mike Doolin jumping to the Feds while hinting he has inside information. Hank O Day starts Chicago pennant by fixing a poker limit as Prof Lewis Ross notes the Big Dipper fading with no exact disappearing date.
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Mike Doolin
Feds
Doom
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Hank O'Day
Chicago
Pennant Ward
Lewis Ross
Dudley Observatory
Wille Ritehle
Old Cincinnati base hit fades. Covaleskie’s comeback eyed
The piece notes changes in baseball lore as the old Cincinnati base hit dies and Harry Covaleskie, famed for 1908 clutch plays, is signed by the Detroit Tigers. It hints at a possible spring exhibition with the Giants and Tigers, eyeing Covaleskie’s return to form in 1914.
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New Yorkers
McGraw
Cubs
Detroit Tigers
Giants
Tigers
Tacoma Yacht Club Plans New $10000 Yacht
Tacoma Yacht club learns the San Pedro to Honolulu race is postponed to the Panama Pacific Exposition. With the extra time, the club plans to build a new ten thousand dollar yacht to compete in the event.
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Tacoma Yacht Club
San Pedro
Honolulu
Tacoma Club
Washington Territorial Guard reunion draws 400 veterans
Militiamen from the Pioneer era recalled Washington history at a reunion and banquet for 400 former and current National Guard members. Brig. Gen. Fred Llewellyn served as toastmaster, with Col. William M. Inglis Secretary of State I. M. Howell State Senator Josiah Collins and Prof. BE. 8. Meany among the speakers.
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Territorial Guard
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Fred Llewellyn
William M. Inglis
I. M. Howell
Josiah Collins
Meany
Queen Anne Students Form Rowing Squad Seek UW Shell
Following the Broadway and Lincoln high school athletes a group at Queen Anne has organized a rowing squad and applied to the University of Washington for use of a four oared racing shell. Officials may soon recognize rowing as a school sport.
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Broadway
Lincoln
Queen Anne
University of Washington
Ward vs Johnson Ends in Libel Suit Over Baseball Presidency
John M. Ward once a Giants shortstop from 1885 to 1890 would have been elected National League president years ago if not for Ban Johnson’s interference. Ward later sued for slander and won a $1000 judgment, becoming a metropolitan favorite.
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John M. Ward
Brooklyn Federals
National League
Ban Johnson
Ward
Johnson
Giants
Beautiful Silverware For Star Readers
A set of French gray finish Silver Tea Spoons offered free to mall subscribers of The Star. The spoons are described as beautifully designed and durable, worth at least $2.50 in stores. To receive them, subscribe for one year in advance at $2.25 with charges paid, or renew, or refer a friend who subscribes at the regular price.
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Gunboat Smith to Box at Pantages Next Week
Seattle boxing fans await Gunboat Smith the heavyweight champion as he headlines at Pantages theatre next week. Denver Ed Martin, Tacoma resident and noted pugilist, has faced repeated obstacles including city officials, a Paris bout, and now immigration restrictions blocking a fight on Columbia soil.
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Gunboat Smith
Pantages Theatre
Gunboat
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Ed" Martin
Tacoma
Jack Lester
Paris
Columbia
Wisconsin Boxing Law Falls Short In Practice
Wisconsin boxing law is weak in effect with Milwaukee and Racine fighters claiming unpaid guarantees and threats against enforcement. Critics say favoritism and Chicago influence undermine fairness, citing bribery attempts in Rivers-Wolgast coverage and a flawed nodal decision rule.
Marathon Swim Planned From West Seattle To Waterfront
Dick Cavill, claiming to be world champion professional, will swim from West Seattle to the waterfront next Sunday afternoon starting at 2 30. Cavill formerly taught swimming at the Olympic club in San Francisco and Multnomah A C in Portland.
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Seattle
Taft Likely to Sell Cubs Holdings This Week
Chicago Feb 24 Indications say Charles P Taft who recently bought Charles W Murphy's interest in the Chicago Cubs would dispose of his holdings before week’s end Two syndicates were reported bidding for the stock.
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Chicago
Chas. P. Taft
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Hunky Shaw Earns Spring Trial With Vancouver Beavers
Former Seattle third baseman Hunky Shaw, released by the Tillkums at the end of 1913, will be given a spring trial by the Vancouver Beavers after signing his contract on Monday night.
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Vancouver
B. C
Hunky Shaw
Seattle
Tillkums
Vancouver Beavers
Shaw
Newspaper notes Maroon talks across Atlantic in Ireland to Cape Breton
Paris reports revive word that Maroon has spoken widely across the Atlantic from Ireland to Cape Breton Island, but the item lacks confirmation and remains unverified.
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Maroon
Wideleas
Atlantic
Ireland
Cape Breton Island
Drew Goes Fast for USC in 100 Yards Meet
Howard Drew, USC sprinter and Olympic team member, clocked 9.45 seconds for 100 yards in a dual meet at Los Angeles between the University of Southern California and Occidental College. USC won 91 to 40.
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Los Angeles
Howard Drew
University of Southern California
Drew
Occidental College
LEO HOUCK FALKS TO FINE TRIMMING BY MURRAY
San Francisco February 24 Fight fans hail Billy Murray of Sacramento as a serious middleweight after a 14th round stoppage over Leo Houck. Murray won by hard body punching and in fighting, while Houck showed weakness in in fighting leading to the referee stopping the 20 round bout.
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San Francisco
Leo Houck
Billy Murray
Sacramento
Murray
Houck
Griffin
Boston Dentists Offer Gold Crowns and Free Examination
Local ad promotes free examination by Boston dentists and offers 22 karat gold crowns and high quality bridgework at $5 per tooth. Gold fillings advertised with endorsements from business leaders and dental professionals.
White Sox arrive in Los Angeles for spring training
About $200000 worth of White Sox travel to Los Angeles en route to Paso Robles for American League season training. Kid Gleason leads the squad after two storm bound days spent in a desert area. The Coast Line may reopen in a week, with possible relocation to San Francisco via the Pacific Valley line for further training.
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Los Angeles
White Sox
Lo Angeles
Paso Robles
Chicago
Kid” Gleason
Southern Pacific
Sox
San Francisco
8. P. Valley Line
Leach Cross Fends Off Cab Men in New Jersey
Leach Cross, the New York lightweight, at Gabe Lakewood depot with two friends. They tried to leave on foot but were blocked by persistent cabmen. A cabby was knocked unconscious by Cross after a dispute. Cross and his companions fled when threats arose from the cabman’s friends.
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Leach Cross
New York
Jehu
Cross
Leach
Cy Thompson Heads Overseas Career Ambitions
Cy Thompson the Sycamore cy clone plans a trip to Australia to face Eddie McGoorty, then moves on to London to challenge Georges Carpentier. At 38, he believes he is in his prime with a solo career ahead, pursuing big bouts in distant rings.
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Cy Thompson
Australia
Eddie McGoorty
Brodie
Pacific
London
Georges Carpentier
Sutton Tops Hoppe In 1500-Point Billiard Match
George Sutton capped the first block of 500 points in his 1500 point match with old rival Willie Hoppe for the 18.2 balk line title in Chicago. Hoppe finished with 469 points.
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Chicago
George Sutton
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Seattle Bankers Triumph Over Portland Five On YMCA Floor
The Seattle bankers edged a Portland five 28 to 27 on the local YMCA court Monday night in a tight basketball clash.
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Seattle Bankers
Portland
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