Vean Gregg set for comeback in big leagues next season
Veteran pitcher Vean Gregg, formerly with the Cleveland and Boston clubs, starred in Providence in 1914 with 267 innings pitched and a 1.72 earned run average. His return signals renewed contention as teams add Leifrick and Wallace, hinting at a crowded field for 1915.
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Cully Wilson Not Hurt in Seattle Port Hockey Mixup
Reports correct a Tuesday hockey incident with Portland. An amateur medic mistook a sprain for a break and Wilson remained active in practice.
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Northwest Trapshots Shine in New York Interstate Meet
The Interstate shoot in New York saw Northwest trapshutists place high. Amateurs led by F M Troeh of Vancouver and J W Seavey of Portland posted strong scores in single and double targets. Professionals included L H Reid of Seattle with top double target marks.
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Former UW Coxswain Joins Army Aviation Branch
Carroll Ebright, former University of Washington crew coxswain, has joined the army aviation branch and is due to report within a few days at Berkeley.
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Miller Huggins to Arrive in New York for Season Plans
Miller Huggins, former Cardinals manager and now in charge of the New York Yankees, was due to arrive in New York today to outline his plans for the coming season.
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Montreal Arena Destroyed in Fire
The Arena in Montreal, home of the Wanderers, was destroyed by fire yesterday. The blaze may force the National Hockey Association to suspend operations for the rest of the season. Fire reportedly began in the dressing rooms.
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New York Contracts Sent to Players in Baseball Chief Office
Giants sent out large contracts to most players today with salaries nearly unchanged from last season. Only Buck Herzog was excluded as his deal still has a year to run.
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Cubs Still After Star of St. Louis
The Cubs remain after Roger Hornsby of St. Louis. Reports say $75,000 was refused for him. A conference is planned Monday in Cincinnati to persuade Manager Hendricks to release the star.
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Sacramento Receives Coast League Berth and Schedule
SAN FRANCISCO Jan 3 The Coast league magnates settled admission for Sacramento and adopted a playing schedule as the main business today. Carl Mays of the Red Sox tops the American league with 14 wild pitches followed by Willie Mitchell of Detroit with 13.
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Carpentier Busy With Kaiser Fight Puts Willard Challenge On Hold
Paris Jan 3 Georges Carpentier French heavyweight champion says he is too busy fighting the Kaiser to accept Willard's challenge. He is now serving as a pilot in the flying corps on brief leave from the front. He will consider Willard after he finishes with the Kaiser.
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Old-Timer Clarke to France as Y M C A Worker
William Clarke, former catcher for the Lattimore Orioles over 70 years ago, joins John Moethan Haugh Jennings Willie Keeler and Wibert Robinson in going to France for the Young Men’s Christian Association during the war. Clarke has long served as baseball coach at Princeton.
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Wibert Robinson
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Catcher Killifer Denies Trouble With President and Club
Catcher Killifer denies any friction with President Daker or the Philadelphia club but says he is glad to be transferred to the Chicago Cuba.
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Steen May Not Decide on Salt Lake Signing
San Francisco January 3 Pitcher TMI Steen said at Pittsburg California he would like to play for Walter McCredie in 1918 but does not know if it would be better than his job with the Columbia Steel Works. He has not yet given McCredie an answer about a contract with Salt Lake.
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War Forces Kennel Club to Cut Laws
The American Kennel Club suspends its old law and calls for forfeiture of sanction money when a dog show is not held. The change comes as war cancellations hit last year.
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Shaw of Griffmen Walked More Batters Than Any Pitcher
Dim Shaw of the Griffmen issued 123 bases on balls last season in Johnson's circuit, more than any other pitcher.
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Farmer and Reynolds Set for Rematch Bout in Crystal Pool
Frank Farmer will meet Steve Reynolds in a four round rematch at Crystal Pool Tuesday, following Reynolds's previous knockout punch. Austin & Salt promote the cards, featuring Kapowsin heavyweights and a main event with Coast heavyweight champ Chet McIntyre facing Al Sommers. Eddie Marino sails to Mare Island for military service. Yale approves boxing as a sport. Eddie Pinkman draws George Ingle for a four rounder in Butte.
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