First Ice Race Heats Tonight at The Star Arena
The Star's annual ice races open with two preliminary heats during the Victoria versus Seattle hockey game. Seventeen entrants vie for four heats with winners advancing to finals. Riders must report by 7:30 at the arena for numbers and instructions.
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Victoria
Seattle
P. Eberhart
Edward Butler James McGrath
John McLay
D. J. Durst
Hugh Davies
Jd. I. Price
Frank Lynch
Co. W. Carlson
New York Writers Eye Richie Mitchell in Milwaukee Battle
Boxing story notes Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee as the challenger to Henry Leonard for the championship bout set for January 14 in New York. Writers expect a hard fought title clash with Mitchell aiming to upset Leonard and claim the belt.
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New York
Richie Mitchell
Milwaukee Ligatte
Henry Leonard
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Victoria Seven Set to Face Seattle in Arena Showdown
Victoria and Seattle meet at the local Arena tonight in a closely watched hockey clash. Seattle aims to defend its slim lead while Victoria, boosted by Frank Frederickson’s debut after a New Year’s Coast League start, seeks a win that could shift Vancouver’s hold on first place. Lineups list Fowler, Johnson, Loughlin, Dunderdale, Walker, Meeking, Riley, and Frederickson for Victoria against Seattle’s Holmes, Rickey, Rowe, Oatman, Foyston, Wiese, Morris, and others.
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Seattle
Victoria
Frank Frederickson
Winnipeg
Fowler
Holmes M. Johnson
Rickey C. Loughlin
Rowe Dunderdale
Walker ‘Oatman
R. W
Foyston Meeking
L. W
Riley Frederickson
Morris
Spears Named West Virginia Football Coach
Clarence W. Spears, Dartmouth athletics head for four years, is appointed head coach of the West Virginia University football team. A noted young coach, he was an All American guard on Water Camp’s 1916 mythical eleven and graduated from Dartmouth in 1916.
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Clarence W. Spears
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West Virginia University
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Water Camp
Lawson Plans Outlaw League in Continental Baseball League
John Herman Lawson of Boston announces an outlaw Continental Baseball league with franchises proposed for cities in Massachusetts New York Ohio Maryland New Jersey Michigan Indiana. He mentions a possible Ontario club likely in Toronto to be organized.
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Maryland
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Indiana
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City Pin Teams To Bowl Thursday After Holiday Layoff
After a week off for Christmas and New Year holidays the City League resumes with Elks No 1 leading over BLN Brooks. Brooks faces Denby Truck while other matches include Kike No 1 vs Mippes Cafe and Cheauty’s vs Meaglee at various alleys. Highs include Waed 314 and Lareen 664. In the Garage league Rivers and Choma swept the Chinesks and Buckeyes. Cable Splicers won an odd game. Herr top bowler.
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Horemann Seen as Belgium's Challenger to Hoppe in Billiards
Edouard Horemann, newly arrived in New York, impresses cue critics as a skilled master of masse shots and high runs, rivaling Hoppe. Proposed terms for an international world championship include 18.2 balkline for 2,000 points and an 18.1 match for 1,600 or 2,000 points, with Har clay managing Horemann's American tour.
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Belgium
Wille Hoppe
Edouard Horemann
New York
Hoppe
Horemann
Father Spares Rod and Son Goes Fishing
A terse proverb-like line notes a father avoiding punishment and a son choosing fishing. The sentence contrasts a gentler parenting approach with a calm departure to fish, suggesting a peaceful, reflective moment.
Best U S Polo Team to Play Britons Next June
The American polo team chosen to face Great Britain for the world championship will train in Florida or California before leaving for England in April. British ponies are already in training at finishing schools, while 60 American ponies depart for England aboard a vessel equipped for their transport.
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Hurlingham
England
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California
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Fingland
Britain
Europe
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Asis
Yankees acquire Bobby Toth in deal with Washington
New York January 5 acquisition of Bobby Toth in a Washington deal signals ongoing Yankees trading activity. President Jacob Thuppert declined to confirm rumors about Joey Dugan and hinted interest in a high class infielder remains active.
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Iie
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United States Polo Team to Compete for Prestige Abroad
The sporting editor notes a telegram to Jim Flynn and calls for team assembly on June 18 with stars like J. M. Stoddard and Devereux Milburn to form combinations. America aims to field top polo mounts and players to uphold prestige overseas and win the trophy.
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Earl W. Hopping
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MacDougall Champions Guided by New Guards and Nucleus
Grover Kertis and Tom join Northern Life as MacDougall champions rely on Rotts guard strength. Walter Wood of last year’s all city center M A team suffers a gap. Dick Meneon cannot play due to injury while Elk must intensify to win. Murphy Smith form the core with Ken Thomas refing. Joe Lynch faces tough boxers in a crowded field, all unafraid of him.
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