Ty Cobb and the Fire That Defined Greatness in Baseball
Detroit manager Hughie Jennings argues there will never be another Ty Cobb because Cobb possessed unparalleled aggressiveness and self confidence. The piece contrasts Cobb with peers like George Sisler and Joe Jackson, noting Cobb's daring base running and fearless style as key factors in his dominance.
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Spokane Squad Set to Meet Seattle in Key Coast Clash
Lester Patrick leads the Spokane ice hockey squad as they prepare to face Seattle at the Arena tomorrow in a pivotal Pacific Coast association game. Dick Irvin of Portland and Dr. Gordon Roberts of Vancouver top the scoring with 18 points each. Irvin has 15 goals, Roberts 14, and both have multiple assists. Bernie Morris of Seattle sits second with 17 points. Dunderdale adds 68 minutes in penalties, while Foyston and Nichols draw attention for strong play and injuries. Genge of Spokane has accumulated 28 penalty minutes.
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Pacific Coast Association
Dick Irvin
Portland
Gordon Roberts
Vancouver
Irvin
Roberts
Bernie Morris
Seattle
Ridgefield Triumphs Over Woodland In Lopsided Battle
Ridgefield defeated Woodland 56 to 14 in a fast-paced basketball game held at Ridgefield. Woodland struggled on both ends as Ridgefield built a large early lead and maintained it through the final buzzer.
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Woodland
Boxing Card Grows With Burns Campbell Matches
Local boxing circles gain traction as Oakland lightweight Frankie Burns meets Ray Campbell at Dreamland Wednesday night. Campbell also headlines a card with Joe Gorman, the Portland welterweight, set to fight Hert Hughes. Metropolitan Lumbermen's Club secretary W Culver reports strong advance ticket sales.
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Ray Campbell
Dreamland
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Metropolitan Lumbermen's Club
Hunt Accepts Washington Head Coach Offer
In Northfield Minnesota C J Hunt head of athletics at Carleton College says he will reply today to a reported offer to become head football coach at the University of Washington. The announcement places Hunt on the cusp of leaving Carleton for Seattle after negotiations.
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C.J. Hunt
Carleton College
University of Washington
Andrews Sets Plans for Willard Event in Milwaukee
Local promoter Tom Andrews signed light heavyweight Jena Willard for a March bout here. If he beats any top contender Fred Fulton earns the main match. Andrews has posted a $50,000 purse for a Willard versus Carpentier showdown.
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Jena Willard
Fred Fulton
Andrews
GridIron Heroes To Be Feted At University Event
Eugene residents honor the Oregon football team that defeated Penn at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. A large public demonstration is planned to celebrate the conquering heroes and showcase the team’s success.
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Jan
University of Oregon
Pennsylvania
Pasadena
Renton, Preston Nets Clash Highlights Northwest League
Renton defeated the Elks 45 to 25 in a lopsided game while Preston fell to the Knights of Columbus 29 to 21 in Saturday Northwest League basketball action.
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Knights of Columbus
Elks
Preston
Klights
McKelvey Cracks 50 Birds in Row Trapshooting Showdown
McKelvey dominated the Harbor Island trap meet by hitting 50 of 50 targets in the 50 target event. Hil Folberich finished second with 48 and Paul Kinver claimed third with 45 as other shooters posted strong scores.
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Harbor Island
E McKelvey
Hil Folberich
Paul Kinver
Ellensburg Team to Play Elks Five at Y M C A
Ellensburg basket shooters meet the Elks on the YMCA floor Wednesday night in the season's first intersectional basketball game.
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Ellensburg
Elks
Wrestlers Victor and Gardini scheduled clash in Chicago
Finnish wrestler Olin, who lately beat Joe Stecher by decision, will meet Italian grappler Renato Gardini in Chicago between January 15 and 20. Coach Dietz signs to coach football for another season at Pullman. Saturday Mike Donlin, ex New York Giants star, named manager of the Memphis club.
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Joe Stecher
Renato Gardini
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Pullman
Mike Donlin
New York Giant
Memphis
Harry Frazee
Red Sox
Larry Graber
Willie Collier
Kilbane to Meet Richie Mitchell in 10 Round Bout
Cleveland January 8 Johnny Kilbane with a title in hand may fight Richie Mitchell for the lightweight crown in a 10 round bout set for January 30 Mitchell fights Champion Welsh in a 10 round bout on January 16 in the same city
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Johnny Kilbane
Richie Mitchell
Mitchell
Welsh
Skinner & Eddy Team Still Wins
Skinner & Eddy and the Seattle Construction and Drydock Co both won their Sunday soccer matches. Skinner & Eddy defeated the Celtics 7 to 1, while Seattle Construction & Drydock Co beat Woodland Park 3 to 1.
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Skinner & Eddy
Whitman Beats Montana 29 to 21 in Missoula Hoops
Whitman defeated the University of Montana in Missoula on Saturday with a 29 to 21 basketball victory.
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Mont
Whitman
University of Montana
10M Cowler to Take on Fred Fulton in New York Card
In New York this week boxing fans await a dense schedule headlined by a 10 round bout between 10M Cowler and Fred Fulton. The card features welterweight champion Jack Britton, Billy Miske, Tom Cowler, and Les Darcy’s likely debut, with heavyweights Weinert and Badoud also in action. Fulton seeks a win to press a title challenge while Cowler aims to halt that path.
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New York
Jan
Jack Britton
Billy Miske
Tom Cowler
Fred Fulton
Les Darcy
Cowler
Fulton
Jess Willard
Albert Badoud
Priday
Charlies Weinert
Cub Purse Strings United to Mitchell
Fred Mitchell, Cub leader, will depart tonight for the Boat. In a Chicago bank, Weeshman has deposited 100000 dollars and another 100000 dollars will follow if Mitchell needs it for stars, the Cub officer said.
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Fred Mitchell
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Mitchell
Three Referees For Nebraska Boxing Bout Plan
Nebraska lawmakers draft a boxing bill to use an umpire with two side judges instead of a single referee. The trio would apply AAU style officiating and decisions, with all boxers on a percentage basis and no guaranteed purses.
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Nebraska
Seattle
Market Report Shows Vegetable Price Surges In Region
Yakima spuds top 50 dollars a ton marking the season high while onions climb to four cents amid scarcity. Cabbages grow scarce as overall vegetable demand rises in Portland area markets with fresh checks fading and ranch eggs fetching premium.
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Portland
Market Prices And Livestock Listing From Local Creamery
A damaged OCR item shows prices and items for wholesale dairy and livestock. It lists turkeys veal pork roosters and cheese products with storage terms and regional references including Washington Oregon Wisconsin and Young America. The fragment references farm goods and prices paid wholesalers.
Contest leads swap places in most popular sportsman vote
Friends of contestants boosted their standings Sunday as Charlie Halen surged to the lead while R H Van Nostern moved up. Charles now sits first with Joe Walsh in third. the top vote getter on Wednesday earns two ringside tickets to the Metropolitan club boxing show in Dreamland that night. The second place contestant receives one free seat. Voting runs until 6 pm Tuesday January 30.
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R. H. van Nostern
Charles
Joe Walsh
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