Matty Is Only Old Giant Left From 1906 Championship
The Giants loss of Geo Wiltse leaves Christy Mathewson as the last remaining older star on the roster aside from Manager McGraw. Wiltse, long a popular pitcher, was released to permit his transfer interests to Syracuse via the Jersey City International League franchise. Wiltse's 1913 glove work in the injured Merkle incident helped the Giants win a key game, showcasing his control and pace.
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New York
Geo. Wiltse
New York Giants
Christy Mathewson
Giants
McGraw
Wiltse
Jersey City International League
Syracuse
Fred Merkle
Flrnt-Eacker
Philadelphia Athletics
Wiiltse
Mathewson
Seattle Nationals to Elect Officers at Special Meeting
The Seattle Nationals soccer club calls a special meeting tonight at 418 Pike for reorganizing and electing new officers before Sunday's game against Tacoma. All supporters, especially Ranger backers, are invited to attend at 8 o clock sharp.
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Seattle Nationals
Pike At
Tacoma
Ranger
Outdoor winter sports praised in Canada and the U S
Winter sport writing laments low American interest while praising Canadian participation. The piece argues lacrosse as a national game, notes a Montreal hockey watching invitation, and surveys university wrestling coaching and matches with comments on coaches, athletes, and managers.
Candidates for Crews Out at University of Washington
Fourteen candidates for the first crew and several for the freshman crew reported yesterday for the first workout under Coach Hiram Conibear at the University of Washington. Two workouts weekly proceed toward mid semester exams before nightly sessions. Boats move to Lake Washington mid February as Conibear aims to gauge new material.
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Hiram Contbear
U. of W
Lake Washington
Conbear
Savage Guides War Eagle Basketball Into First Conference Test
Under Tony Savage, the University of Washington basketball team held an afternoon practice with Captain McFee filling in during Savage's East absence. Shooters are inconsistent with team play, and unless they improve drastically before the conference opener with Oregon Agricultural College, they face tough competition.
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Tony Savage
U. of W
Savage
East
Capt. McFee
Oregonians
Harlem Tom Murphy Dies After Beating by Beecher
Harlem Tommy Murphy, veteran boxer from New York, died following injuries from a ten round bout with Willie Beecher at the Longacre Athletic club. Beecher dominated the action last night by constant mauling and targeting Murphy’s sore left ear.
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New York
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Willie Beecher
Longacre Athletic Club
Murphy
Beecher
Tommy
New Scrapper to Box Wright at Seattle Boxing Show
A Seattle boxing card at the Austin and Salt gym under the Grand Opera House features Dick Wayne of Portland versus Billy Wright in the semi final. Wayne and Wright bring strong local reputations as fans expect a tight bout. A third bout was added with Pat Scott versus Chet Neff as the main event, while Harry Anderson and Percy Cove square off after Cove’s recent recovery from a prior steeP-slam.
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Seattle
Austin & Salt
P. A
Grand Opera House
Dick Wayne
Portland
Billy Wright
Wayne
Wright
Little Wright
Pat Scott
Chet Neff
Dan Salt
Harry Anderson
Percy Cove
Cove
Leo Crevier
Anderson
Seattle high schools consider adding swimming to sports
Plans under consideration by the four largest Seattle high schools could add indoor aquatic contests to the sports program. A swimming league may form to compete for the silver cup donated by W. F. Playce of the Washington natatorium, with a meeting set in the coming week to finalize details.
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Seattle
8. F. Playce
Washington
Rowland Named Manager Candidate by Comiskey in Major League Push
New York January 5 Clarence Henry Rowland a top minor league player is chosen by Owner Comiskey to manage the Chicago White Sox Critics call it a whim but Rowland’s popularity and baseball knowledge are seen as key justifying the gamble If he translates major league opportunity into success Comiskey and Ban Johnson expect Rowland to impact the club Neglecting salaries figures shows Johnson Eddie Collings and Ty Cobb set to earn far more next year than the Philadelphia infield and outfield averaged years ago
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Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Clarence Henry Rowland
Rowland
Callahan
Ban Jo&pson
Ban Johnson
Walter Johnson
Philadelphia
Douglas
Lajoie
Cross
Lauder
Delehanty
Cooley
Thomas
Eddie Collings
Ty Cobb
Johnson
Giants swap three for Hans Lobert
New York manager John J. McGraw announced the trade that sends Al Demared Milton Stock and Jack Adama to Philadelphia in exchange for third baseman Hans Lobert. McGraw said Lobert improves the infield and weak third base position, boosting chances to lead the National League next season.
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New York
Hana Lobert
Giants
John J. McGraw
Hans Lobert
Phillies
al Demared
Milton Stock
Jack Adama
Quaker Town
McGraw
Lobert
Black Diamond Team Drops Out Of McMillan Cup Race
The Black Diamond team withdraws from the McMillan cup due to insufficient funds and will disband. The league plans to continue with Seattle’s Celtics and Nationals, plus Tacoma and Carbonado, as replacements seek miners to fill the vacant spots.
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Seattle
Celtics
Nationals
Tacoma
Carbonado
Sporting Notes From New York And San Francisco
Representatives from Eastern cities formed a national athletic body the Gaylic Athletic Association of the United States in New York. In billiards R F Fox leads the 8 A C tourney with .785, J Lewin .727 and Churchill .692. Pacific Coast league directors waited in San Francisco for M R Evans FE Mater and Hap Hogan who did not attend. Galbraith and Grinnell won six of ten from Edwards and Conover, with Galbraith totaling 2035 and high game 266 and high average 203. A smoker will entertain Washington Newspaper Institute delegates at the Faculty Men's Club tomorrow night. Salt Lake baseball club to pay $10,000 as first installment for former Sacramento franchise. $60,000 total, $40,000 raised in Salt Lake. Whites beat Blacks on the 8 A C alleys 2783 to 2629. Conover high score 218. Stusser and Riddle high average 183.
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The
Gaelic Athletic Association of the
United States
Pacific Coast League
San Francisco
M. R. Evans
Salt Lake
FE. Mater
Hap Hogan
Venice
Galbraith
Grinnell
Edwards
Conover
A. C. Alleys
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Newspaper Institute
Sacramento
Lake City
Stusser and
Riddle
Star's Sport Primer Memory Keeps Ten Thousand Dollar Gift
A star athlete recalls a childhood gift of ten thousand dollars from his father then reveals a chorus girl who entered his life, taking half of his fortune. The account blends fame, temptation, and personal consequence in a reflective sketch.
Corbett Takes On Bonds as Manager in Boxing Plot
Joe Bonds, a Tacoma heavyweights boxer, welcomes James J. Corbett as his new manager after impressing the former champ during his Portland vaudeville stint. Corbett plans to oversee Bonds affairs after returning from Australia and prior to an upcoming tour. In Union Hill, six year old Filomino Aurello dies at home after jumping rope 800 times and collapsing following her 300th jump.
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Tacoma
Joe Bonds
James J. Corbett
Portland
Corbett
Bonds
Mit
Union Hill
N. J
Filomino Aurello
Real Estate in Star Want Ads
Star newspaper lists current real estate want ads including property types, prices, and locations. Listings feature residential and commercial options with unit details, contact numbers, and brief terms for interested buyers and renters.
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