Victoria Pack Men Rally Past Mets in Coast Clash
Victoria beats Seattle 2 to 0 at Victoria B C as Oatman and Loughlin score. Frederickson shines with assists and steady work. Mets struggle to find rhythm in Coast race setback. Substitutions and period details fill the awkward recap of the game.
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Brooklyn Robins Head to New Orleans Spring Camp
The Brookyn Robins will train in New Orleans while the ponies race there. President Ebbets doubts the track will attract players more than the ballpark as training begins under Ebbets and the manager.
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Baseball magnates to meet in Chicago on peace plan
Major and minor league leaders gather with Federal Judge Landis to draft a peace agreement and schedule for 1923 with a conference led by Ban Johnson and John Heydler. Minor leagues seek separate terms over draft rights and pricing amid talks of major league trades and Comiskey’s cash offers.
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Ban Johnson
John Heydler
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Judge Landis
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
Charlee H.tts
Brooklyn
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Pittsburg
James Dunn
Cleveland
Tom Shibe
Philadelphia
Frank Navin
Detroit
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Peychler
Bantam Champ Believes Crucifix Won Title for Him
New York reporter recalls Joe Lynch winning the bantamweight title after keeping a crucifix given by his mother on his right hand during fights with Sharkey and Herman. Lynch says he cannot lose while wearing the crucifix and will wear it in defense of his title.
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New York
Joe Lynch
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Jack Sharkey
Sharkey
Pete Herman
Chauncey Wright Five Faces Rugged City League Rivals
Welter Wood an all around center for the galf team shows early season form as he fills the goal range. Jamieson at center and Cook at guard are not Washington veterans. Lowa forward scores five field goals in first start amid strong refereeing by Walter and Kenny Thomas. Tacoma City league opens with 10 teams in play.
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Five Meet Sign Cage Team in City Basketball Night
Two strong teams clash in Seattle headlined by System Sign Co. versus Northern Life Insurance in a city league matchup at Crystal Pool. The doublebill opens with Y M C A One meeting Puget Sound Paper Box Co, both debuting new lineups as Box players hail from Queen Anne High School.
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City Cage League Playing Conditions Need Improvement
City basketball games at Crystal Pool require three changes to raise play quality. Shorten the floor and remove slipping residue, wash the area, and improve lighting by reconfiguring redraped fixtures to avoid hiding lights.
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Washington and Jefferson 1921 football schedule announced
Washington and Jefferson reveals its 1921 football slate with games against Syracuse Pitt West Virginia Carnegie Tech Bucknell Westminster and Lehigh. Only two open dates remain on the schedule, September 24 and October 8.
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Ruth Receives Enormous Mailbag in New York
Babe Ruth receives a flood of letters and notes but throws most away and answers few. When asked why he ignores letters he jokingly says he has no printing press.
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Babe Ruth
Ice race course changed for Wednesday heats
The Star lce races at the Arena will switch to a new layout for the heats on Wednesday night to improve passing. The event decides the city championship with eight lap heats and a ten lap finale. Defending favorite Phil Donahue and Buster Brown head a list of entrants for the mid game races.
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Burton Godfrey
G. O. Washburn
Cyril Wales
F. J. Taby
Paul Chapin
Tilden the tennis master who studied his game
Twenty years of study shaped William YT To den Jr into the recognized master of tennis. His relentless practice, invention of new strokes, and theoretical insight mix to outthink opponents. In six months he defeated France, Britain, Argentina, and Australia champions, proving that dedication yields success.
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Boxing Promoters Announce Several January Fights Across Cities
Promoter in Benton Harbor announces a January 15 bout in Grand Rapids between Billy Miske of St Peal and Faddie Mellorty of Oshkosh. Promoter Frank Mulkern has matched Jen Tencher and William Jackson for Milwaukee January in a third pairing. Captain Rob Roper meets Bill Brennan in Kanene City January 17 for 10 rounds after Brennan’s 12 round stint with Jack Dempsey. Australian Tracey plans to invade the Northwest after a Pacific crossing. Denman O Keefe suffers hand injuries ending his boxing run for a time in Chicago. Pinkey Mitchell and Richie travel to New York with manager Billy. Pinkey faces Willie Jackson while Richie faces Benny Leonard pending Leonard’s health.
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Seattle Acquires Pitcher Schwartz in Bohne Deal
Seattle obtains pitcher Schwartz from Cincinnati Nationals as part of the Brenton Bohne trade. The Cincy product joins Seattle's roster yesterday to strengthen the rotation.
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Color and Charisma Drive Sports Fame Across Eras
The essay argues color and personality sell in athletics and entertainment. It cites Carpentier Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and others as vivid performers who attract fans and wealth, contrasting with colorless stars like Huggins Wheat Daubert and Sisler. It notes managers players and promoters benefit from public appeal and stage presence.
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Vernon Best Fielding Club Tops Coast League in 1920
Coast league officials release official fielding percentages. Vernon leads with 972 games fielded. Massel Portland and High Vernon top 993 among 56+ game players. Killifer Los Angeles and Gaffigan Sacramento high among infielders. Cady Sacramento best catcher at 983. Fromme Vernon and four others log 1900+ putouts with no errors.
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White Sox Give Up Hope of Pennant
Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey said the club cannot field a winning team next year after firing eight stars amid alleged crookedness. He lamented failed attempts to replace Joe Jackson Buck Weaver Ed Cleotte Claude Williams and other suspended players with major league talent and indicated heavy cash offers were rejected.
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Rudolph Transfer to Detroit Stirs Baseball Trade Talks
Boston January report states Dick Rudolph, part of the Braves pennant pitching trio, has been authorized to negotiate a transfer and aims to join the Detroit Tigers, signaling a potential major league move.
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Jan
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Mat Star to Have His Chance in Heavyweight Bout
Marin Pleatina, a longtime heavyweight contender, finally earns a shot at the sport’s elite after years of near-misses with Caddock Lewis Stecher and Zbyszko. Zbyszko also seeks matches abroad and may face Pleatina. a win could force the giants to grant Pleatina a title chance. Pleatina’s notoriety has grown, with his neck collar noted as a size No. 22 that can slide over his head without unfastening.
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New Year Golf Crowds Boost Seattle Courses
A large New Year day match at Seattle Golf Club drew over 60 players with a three way tie for first as Fred Ayer Alex Fraser and Jack Ballinger finished two up on the bogey. Attendance for 1920 reached 73 342 up from 66 392 in 1919 and plans for a new nine hole municipal course west of Beacon Hill will ease crowding at the 18 hole course.
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Visalia Oil Venture Taps Ex Cubs Pitcher
Orval Overall, once a noted Chicago Cubs pitcher, has entered the oil business in Visalia after government sanctioned his off lease operation in the Lost THN country. The move marks a program shift as he seeks to establish an oil venture in California.
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Orval Overall
Chicago Cubs
Yankees stock up as rooks mix with old guard in shift
The text notes Bobby Roth and Duffy Lewis joining Clark Griffith’s lineup plans with George Mogridge, Ed Barrow and Ruth tangled in Boston Red Sox fate, plus Jack Dunn nearing Baltimore pennant signatures and contract waves among 1921 players. It mentions Wallie Schang reconnecting with Carl Maye, and Ray Caldwell warning pitchers with Steve O'Neill catching.
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Clark Griffith
Duffy Lewis
George Mogridge
Carl Maye
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Wallie Schang
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Hoppe Plans Train‑Your‑Son Line to Succeed Him
Willie Hoppe wins another championship defeating Welker Cochran and Jake Schaefer twice each. He posts a grand average near 29 and aims to train his son Billy to someday perhaps win the title, citing his long rule as billiard world champion.
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Connecticut Boxing Bill Outlined In Waterbury Meeting
A seven member committee will draft a proposed Connecticut boxing law. The bill, modeled after Massachusetts and New York laws, would set bouts at 15 rounds.
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