Sommers Ready for Tuesdays Ring Contest in Seattle
Al Sommers arrives in Seattle for a middleweight bout against Pacific champion Tomor night. He claims his punch will win and that his cold is gone. Sommers says he’s in better shape than before facing Son and expects to defeat McIn. Farmer and Valet travel with him as he prepares, while Reynolds aims to extend his streak against Steve Reynolds.
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Sam Crawford Eyes Major League Move With San Francisco Club
Francisco January 7 Sam Crawford would like to play with Francisco next year if he does not sign with a major league club He told Jerry Downs in San Francisco Crawford is upset over manager Hugh Jennings releasing him and his first choice is to sign with another major league club Jennings is said to be arranging his release and next steps
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Market Report on Wholesale Vegetables and Nuts Prices
The page lists wholesale prices for vegetables fruits and nuts with per crate per dozen per pound figures. Items include yellow pepper, onions, peanuts, walnuts, creamery products, and regional origin notes. Trade terms show varied pricing, some percentages and block quantities.
Home Run Leaders in 1917 Baseball
Records show only two players with 10 or more homers in 1917, both Cravath and Robertson with 12. The AmericanLeague fading, National League dominance rests on longer histories and several standout seasons, including Cravath and Robertson tying for the year’s lead.
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Hennessy Appointed California Scout for Portland Club
Hennessy Spokane trainer last season is named scout for Portland in California. Judge McCredie praises him as a good judge of young players and he advised signing Morton, the San Jose pitcher who has drawn offers from San Francisco and Los Angeles. McCredie wants Hennessy to inspect Oakland winter league teams and Southern California semi pro squads.
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Postponed Chicago Baseball Commission Meeting
In Cincinnati on January 7 the annual meeting of the baseball commission was postponed until tomorrow as Ron Johnson Charley Weeghman and other Chicagoans could not obtain rail transport. Garry Herrmann’s re election as chairman is on the agenda and post season receipts division may be discussed. In Baltimore Wilbert Robinson Jr 27 son of the Brooklyn manager died from injuries in an auto accident.
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Soccer squad again fails to appear in match
The Ames soccer team did not show for its Sunday game with Carbonado, while Liberty Park hosted a double header. The Duthies defeated Skinner and Fiddy 5 to 1, and the Dry Dockers beat Black Diamond 6 to 3. The Duthie team impressed observers with its performance.
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Cue stars prepare for Cuba championship match
Havana January 7 Alfred De Oro world champion three cushion billiardist and challenger Charley Otis are ready for their title clash on January 10. This marks the first world championship match held in Cuba.
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Zimmerman Signs Up For Coming Season
New York January 7 Heinie Zimmerman has signed his giant contract for 1918. The article notes Zim's value and mentions pay in relation to the World Series, reflecting optimism about his performance and market value for the upcoming season.
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McLean Sets Skating Marks in World Title Trials
Bobby Mc Lean, American champion, holds two new professional records and leads three races in the world title series with Oscar Mathiesen. McLean won the furlong in 2.15 seconds and the two mile in 64.436, also taking the mile in 2.56.2. Mathiesen faded except in the 220, as the 440, half-mile and three-mile events loom tonight.
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Ban Jets and Herrmann Back Playoff Sharing
New York reports that Jetson and Garry Herrmann backed Gov Tener's stance that clubs outside the World Series participants may share in the sport. The National Commission will meet tomorrow in Cincinnati to discuss the proposal and related items.
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Earl Hamilton Batting Slumps After Early Season Burst
Earl Hamilton of St. Louis posts a .468 batting average over 27 games but fails to score a run in a key stretch as the season tightens. The contrast with Speaker’s higher ratings is noted amid the batting odds and team standings.
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