A Reader Laments Seattle Schedule and Dugdale Rules
A letter to the editor criticizes Northwestern league scheduling and the straight ball rule attributed to Dugdale. The writer argues teams play an unequal number of games, mocks transfers from Aberdeen to Seattle, and calls for fair competition and better baseball coverage.
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the Star
Lance
Convine
Rent
Portland
Tacoma
Spo
Vancouver
Aberdeen
Seattle
Butte
Peanut Boys
Bantam Clash Looms Between Conler and O Leary
A planned bantamweight bout between Johnny Conler and Young O Leary is teased as a forthcoming Philadelphia fight. The report highlights Conlon’s rising status in the east and Graposing of contenders as he consolidates his front rank.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Conler
Young O'Leary
Conlon
Feet and Legs of a Great Walker
On March 15 1999 the Toth annu of the day of his birth Ba m Weston, famed for walking long miles, plans a round trip from Portland to Chicago to New York for the Yukon Pacific exposition. The piece portrays his vigor, blue eyes, alert face, and tireless legs, noting his steady gait, lack of blisters, and obsession with walking as a life choice. Weston contemplates continuing to Seattle and perhaps back to New York, insisting he is still young and drawn to walking.
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Bam Weston
Portland
Chicago
New York
Seattle
Weston
Tr de Leon
San Saecee
Sibs Kelly
Boston
Ola Clarkson
Indianapolis
Cy "Young
Cleveland
Eodere Hrettenstein
St. Louth
Cincinnati
Falkenburg
Alltserene Ton
Sup Thoney
Toronto
Aleope
Louisville
Hey
Colonels
Kansas City
George
Louieville
Harvard
Inghristopher Matthewson
King
Miss Harrington Wins Three Day Skating Race
An enthusiastic crowd at the Gilde skating rink watched Miss Myrtle Harrington of Seattle win the three day event by three quarters of a second. Eva Burney placed second and Mrs Dolly Crocker held third before Agnes Phillipa, who started but was injured the first night and could not finish. Harrington received a gold medal while Burney earned silver and a season pass went to the third-place skater.
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Gildekating
Mrytle Harrington
Seattle
Eva Burney
Dolly Crocker
Agnes Phillipa
Wee
Sam
Honie Hayes
America
Wes
Mayes
Nailan Bor
Issure
Hayes
Hart Barry Fight Postponed to March Six
New Orleans February 27 Marvin Barry and Jim Barry boxing match postponed from last night to March 6 due to Barry’s damaged hands. Barry reportedly broke three bones in his hand in a recent bout with Al Kaufman.
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Hart-Barry
Orleans
Marvin
Jim Barry
Barry
Hart
al Kaufman
Looking for a room. Find it Om page six.
A brief notice directs readers to page six for room rental listings. It notes available properties and urges checking the Omedition for details and contact information.
It Raises the Dough with Crescent Baking Powder
An ad notes Crescent Egg Powder Baking Powder protects stomach and wallet. Trust Cream of Tartar powders offer no protection. Crescent costs 25 cents per pound and is marketed as a fair price.
Witt Two Step a Marathon
Indianapol is Feb 27 John Mahoney famed two stepper of the world bets he can cover the marathon distance in five hours He posts a side bet and offers a $1000 purse for the winner to take the prize
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mahoney
Lichtenstein Offers 15000 to Nelson for Coast Match
Promoter Coffroth eyes a 15000 guarantee as Larney Lichtenstein proposes to back a Nelson fight on the coast promising more money if a larger gate materializes. Nelson is expected to arrive soon to decide the offer, with Johnny Faia and others noted in context.
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Ban Ree
Bev
Cyclone Johnny" Faia
Larney Lichtenstein
Lichtenstein
H Larney
Thompson
Nelson
Coffroth
Leng
Sik
Yacht plan chosen for Alexandra cup race entry
Vancouver reports a prominent local financier plans to enter a new yacht in the Alexandra cup races with plans by Brewer for the Canadian Vessel Bank. The hide for the boat will likely be opened next week.
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Vancouver
B. C
Vairbanke Ce
Specially ground glasses cure irritable temper claim
An optical ad from Schuchard Optical Co. in Seattle promises to cure irritability and general discomfort with their specially ground glasses. The ad lists Eye Specialists at 1207 Second Ave.
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Schuchard Optical Co
Seattle
John Hayes urged not to run again amid athletic fame
The article argues against John Hayes continuing to race, claiming future runs would tarnish his legacy. It recalls his Marathon victory and public reception, noting critics say another win would not redeem questions about his past performances.
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John Hayes
Burman Sets Mark on Century Track in New Orleans
In New Orleans on February 27, Burman drove through the curve as if clipped to an invisible path and clocked a new circular track record at the event, a performance seen as lasting through the Grae festivities.
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New Orleans
Borat
Bar‘oldfield
Sporting Notes From Everywhere
A collage of baseball and sports chatter from Chicago to Boston and beyond. Trades, player movements, and team news dominate as the era’s big names shift teams, with Old Guard stars and bidding wars shaping the season.
Shaw Released by Pittsburg Manager
Third Baseman Shaw, a North Yakima native formerly with the Northwestern league, has been farmed out to Providence by Pittsburg. Shaw was noted for inexperience and a lack of handiness with kickers. Want good attorney, see page.
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Shaw
North Yakima
Providence
Pittsburg
Kickers
Bowlers Attend Seventh American Bowling Congress Session
The seventh session of the American Bowling Congress opens in Pittsburg with over 1 560 bowlers expected. Last year’s meet smashed records with 1 4 6 contestants in the tage trophy and 163 two man teams plus 241 five man teams. this year aims to surpass those totals.
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Pittsburg
American Bowling Congress
Eiati
New League Forms In Northern States
In St. Paul Minnesota a new league for the northern states is announced with a 21 game schedule set from September. A salary limit excluding managers was fixed at 1700 dollars.
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NEW League
Northern States
ST. Paul
Ie Minneeck Wancogee
Washington State Dartmouth Alumni Meeting Notes
The report describes a Washington State Dartmouth Alumni gathering with 26 members present. A business meeting elected officers including president Victor Was created and secretary With it Edwards of Princeton, with Jim Jones of Yale referenced among football figures and local street cleaning ties.
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Washington State
Dartmouth
Ha N
Wes
An Victor
Edwards
Princeton
Jim Jones
Yaie
New York
Horrible Conditions Revealed at Missouri State Penitentiary
A report prepared for the legislative committee on penitentiaries describes shocking conditions at Missouri state penitentiary in Jefferson City. It notes a women’s department room with iron rings seven feet above the floor used to punish prisoners, who have wrists tied in the rings, and calls the sanitary conditions deplorable.
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Jefferson City
U. P
Missouri State Penitentiary
Legislative Committee On Penitentiary and Reform Schools
Fels-Naptha Promises Easy White Wash How-To
A teacher and child discuss whiteness and laundry with Fels Naptha. The ad touts dirt dissolving action in lukewarm water and claims boiling wears fabrics, while Fels Naptha saves clothes and reduces steam. It urges using genuine product and following wrapper directions.
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Johnny
Mies
Rubberset Shaving Brushes Offer Long Lifespan and Care Tips
The item promotes Rubberset Shaving Brushes, claiming resilience under cleaning methods like boiling and stressing that they never lose shape or bristle. It advertises 2-Inch Rubberset brushes, prices and mail-order options, and suggests matching brush type to user preference with a Blue Ribbon line.
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Jackson St
Vngue
Myrtle Harrington
Glide Rink
Fon Finke Stuhings
H, Hosk
Second Ave
Tina
Stegle
Grande
Kim Een
Frome
Rormpet Burman
Silk” O Law
Cleveland Diamond
Jim Delehanty
Senators
Delehant
John~son
Oda Young
The
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Beaneaters
Eton
Anne
C. Osborn & Co
H. L. Klein
James Street
Smoky City
Alemal Orgaetec
Eian
Pitindelphia
Anty Drudgf
Victor Records
Rainbow
Mandy Lane
Harry Landers
Moonwinkg
Sherman
Cline Piano Co
Knabe
Building Earth and Union
Seattle Lighting Co
F. M. Spinning
Downing, Hopkins & Ryer, Inc
Genevie
Hall’s Safe & Co.’s Safes
Herring-Hall-Marvin ‘Safe Co
Occidental Avenue
Everett and Edmonds
Beevers
Quaker Drug Co
West 25Th Street
New York City
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