Eight Club League on the Cards Now
Northwestern fans may see eight teams vying for the flag as Portland considers adding a franchise. Walla Walla, Everett, Helena, Butte, and Beattie are among contenders, with Spokane Vancouver Tacoma and Aberdeen also discussed as possible members in a larger Northwestern circuit.
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Dogdale
Everett
Yakima
Fie
Montana
Butte
Walla Watta
Walla Walla
Hutte
Helena
Wallow Butte
Beattie
Tacoma
Spokane
Vancouver
Aberdeen
National's Top Side Pitchers Tie For First
A surprise arose as Secretary Heydier issued signs and Christy Mathewson shared top National League pitching honors with Howard Camnitz. Each pitcher won 25 games and lost six, giving them identical win loss percentages.
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Heydier
Christy Matthewson
National League
First Honore
Howard Camnus
Frirate Siinger
Unclear Rumor Strikes Home Ring Talk
A garbled paragraph hints at a boxing rumor involving Pity Old Hectic and a Fourth of July bout. Details are obscured, but the piece centers on who might win a upcoming ring matchup and references a famed record. The text is fragmentary and relies on speculative chatter rather than confirmed facts.
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Jett
Frank Herman Re-elected President Of California State League
California State League re-elected Frank Herman of San Francisco to lead the league for next season. The salary limit was set at 2400 monthly and a sixth club was to be added to complete the circuit. No San Jose or Orange applicants attended, leaving franchise decisions unsettled.
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Vancouver Yacht Club to Challenge for Alexandra Cup
The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club's executive committees agreed to challenge for the Alexandra cup this year. A challenge was drawn up and handed to cup trustees, the only challenge received for the cup under deed of gift rules. The Alexandra cup races will be a key feature of the international regatta to be held in Victoria next July.
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Vancouver
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Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Victoria
SPECIAL TRAIN FROM GOTHAM FOR JOHNSON JEFFRIES FIGHT
NEW YORK March 4 Acting on the presumption the Jeffries Johnson scrap will be held in San Francisco or near there Billy Gideon of the New York Pairment club has arranged a special through train for Gotham supporters. The train will run on Ajree Pullmane cars with a club car and an observation car and a buffet steward.
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Jeffriee- Johnson
San Franciseo
Billy Gideon
Pairment Club
Terra Haute
John Arthur Johnson
Jack
Tommy Burna
Jeff
Ehon Champ
Johnson
Jeffries
University of Oregon Considers Rugby Substitution
The Oregon campus may swap rugby for football aligning with California colleges. Proponents argue rugby is faster, more scientific, and demands greater nerve and conditioning, while critics warn on safety and tradition.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
California
Barnes and promoters clash over California marathon derby plans
The letter argues John 3 Barnes cannot promote a marathon derby in California without provoking strong local resistance. It references St Yven Johnny Mareh and rivals like Johnny Hayes Dorando Fitzgerald and California contenders, warning Barnes to stay out of San Francisco promotion.
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Johnny Mareh
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Fitzgerald
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San Francisco
Baron Dreyfuss Seethes At Lathum Quips Inbenchside Row
New York January 4 Barney Dreyfuss owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates proclaims he aims to remove from the sidelines all but players hired for their skill. He targets Giants coach Artie Latham after a heated exchange with Hans Wagner during a game where Wagner hit a long homer.
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Barney Dreyfuss
Pittehure Club
Artie Latharm
New York Giants
Fae Barney
Glanta
Pitteburg
Lathham
National League
Latham
Otteu
Pittahere
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Buccs
Joe Gants
Deacon Phillippe
M Sane
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Hippe
Wagner
Clarke
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Artie
Barney
Himerelf
Stanleys midthrow hopes spark race plans
William Stanley, a middie distance runner, frets over the hurried departures of St. Ywee and Marah for San Francisco. He has waited months for a chance against St. Ywee over the mile, claims a promised race with the St. Yuen winner, and may head to San Francisco for Barnner Marathon derby despite favoring his heat distance.
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William Stanley
St. Ywee
Marah
San Francisco
Stanley
Bt. Ywee
St. Yuen-Marek
Tacoma
Spike Injuries Spark Calls to Ban Spikes Next Season
New York reports warn that spikes have caused numerous injuries among top players across the East. In the previous season many stars were sidelined for weeks, with some incidents tied to deliberate attempts to disable rivals in pennant races.
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East
Baker
Philadelphia Athletics
Lietroit
Ty Ty Cobb
Johnson
Detroite
Philadelphia
Cobb
Nelson Knocks Ad Wolgast Over Championship Fight
Chicago January 4. Nelson attacks Ad Wolgast accusing him of dodging the championship fight over money and heart. He vows to force Wolgast into a fight this week while Wolgast demands 4500 guaranteed before any San Francisco bout.
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Chicago
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Milwauukeean
Wolgast
Sid Heater
San Francisco
Smoker Event Planned by Portland Amat Club Chief
Tommy Tracy, a noted weight from Portland, plans a smoker in February at Sypher's Hall with Ballard Athletic Club. Tracy is registered in the PNA while Michigan faces trouble amid Joy Miller and Smith eligibility chatter. a pro wrestler is said to be back home. Dance at Dreamla tonight with admission.
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Portland
Fite
Ballard Athletic Club
Sypher's
Fitzgerald
Trae
Michigan
Joy Miller
Smith
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