Lawyer Threatens to Stop Sunday Ball in Seattle
Disgruntled landowners press Seattle officials as Attorney Beechler and three property owners demand a permit dispute over three and a half feet of Douglas court needed for Dugdale's ballpark fence. The Sewers and Streets committee postponed action for a week while Dugdale contemplates moving stands and new park construction in Rainier valley.
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Danish Hall
Council
Qugaale
Seattle Baseball Club
Dugdale
12Th Avenue
Ball Park
Chance to Boss Team From Bench in New York Move
Frank L Chance, new manager of the New York Americans, plans to coach from the bench unless needed on the field. He departs for his California ranch tomorrow and reports to owner Farrell on February 11. A hotel in Hamilton Bermuda is leased for the Americans spring training. Also, Knockout Brown heads to New Orleans with Danny Morgan for a Jan 17 bout with Frankie Russell at Orleans A C.
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Chicago
Frank L Chance
New York American League
Highlanders
California
Farrell
New York
Hamilton
Bermuda
New York Americans
Knockout Brown
New Orleans
Danny Morgan
K. O. Fa
Frankie Russell
Orleans A. C
Clymer's Record Years Highlight Perilous Streaks
The record chronicles Clymer's performance across leagues from 1900 to 1911 including Wilkesbarre and Columbus clubs. It notes multiple first and second place finishes in the Atlantic Association and state leagues, with a mid season resignation in 1909 and varied final standings through 1911.
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Wilkesbarre
Strat
Lauraville
A. A
Louteville
Columbusa
Firat
Columbus
N. Y. State
N.Y
Managerial Lessons for a Pennant Winning Baseball Club
The article stresses that a successful manager must study players and use diplomacy, provide firm leadership, and assemble a strong catching staff. It notes catchers need game sense and throwing ability rather than elite hitting, and that base runners and capable hitters are essential for a pennant contender.
Frank Chance's orange grove hit by frost in California
Mrs. Frank Chance telegraphed her husband in Chicago that frost damaged his Glendora California orange grove. Chance will travel home to save the crop as Frank Farrell returns to New York after talks with Chance about the Highlanders.
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Chicago
Frank Chance
New York Highlanders
Glendora
Cal
Chance
Frank Farrell
The
Highlanders
New York
Portland to Get Harry Krause
Beavers manager Walter McCredie said Harry Krause the Toledo pitcher would sign with Portland if he comes West. The statement followed San Francisco articles claiming Krause would be with the Seals this season.
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United Preas
Portland, Or
Harry Krause
Toledo
Portland
Walter McCredie
Beavers
San Francisco
Krause
Seals
Umpire Brick Owens Seriously Injured in Hotel Fall
St Louis January 10 Umpire Brick Owens of the National League and his wife were injured in a New Year’s Eve elevator fall at the Marquette hotel. Initial reports said injuries were slight but later indicated a serious spinal injury to Owens.
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ST. Louis
Brick’ Owens
Owens
Marquette Hotel
Hia Apine
Tighe Offered Scouting Post by Reds Boss Joe Tinter
Jack Tighe, former Seattle Qtarts scout, is approached by Joe Tinter to scout for the Cincinnati Reds this season. Tighe left Dugdale’s staff after criticism of his coaching and management failures.
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Jack Tighe
Husky
Seattle
Boxing card adds two more bouts at Breamland show
Charley Fox faces Jack McHenry and Charley Givens fights Leo Crevier in two extra bouts for the Austin and Salt smoker at Breamland on January 17. The main event pits Danny O'Brien against Lonnie Austin.
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Charley Fox
Jack McHenry
Charley Givens
Leo Crevier
Austin
Breamland
Danny O'Brien
Lonnie Austin
Rivers to clash with Brown in California ring
Joe Rivers accepted to meet Brown in a 20 round bout at Vernon on February 22. Brown’s manager Dan Morgan wired approval of promoter McCarey offer. Rivers already booked for Washington's Birthday date. McCarey will select the opponent. Brown to depart for California February 1.
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Lotted Press
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Brown
New York
al Wolgast
Cadillac Dutchman
California
Joe Rivers
Vernon
Dan Morgan
McCarey
Rivers
Washington
Irown
Plang
Boxing legends and ages across historic frays
The text recalls multiple boxing events and fighters including Jim Corbett, Jess Willard, Luther McCarty, John L. Sullivan, and Jeffries. It notes ages of Corbett at 46, Sullivan at 64, and Pitzsimmons at 34, referencing exhibitions and championships in New York, Frisco, Carson City, and a Grand Opera House benefit. It mentions early exhibitions in 1891 and a 1892 title defense.
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Jim Corbett
Jess Willard
Luther McCarty
New York
John L. Sullivan
Frisco
Grand Opera House
Sullivan
Corbett
Rob Pitzsimmons
Carson City
Fite
Jeffries
Fire
Inez
New York Keeps After Larry Lajole and OF Vitt
Ban Josh Cal Frank are lanes, former Boston Red Box pitcher and leading slalom skier on the Pacific coast last year, decided to quit baseball and enter business. Charley Sterrett, used by the Yankees in outfield and at first base, may become regular catcher this season after a sensational rookie year.
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Ban Josh
Frank Arelanes
Boston Red Box
Pacific Coast
Sterrett
Hal Chaseig
James Price Appointed to State Athletic Commission
Governor Sulzer follows Sullivan by naming James R. Price of the New York Press as a new member of the New York State Athletic Commission. The three commissioners will each receive a 2000 dollar annual salary, replacing the previous actual expenses system.
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Dy United Prese
Albany
N. Y
James E. Sullivan
State Athletic Commission
Jas. R. Price
Sulzer
Price
New York Press
Harry Davis Returns to Athletics as Advisor and Scout
Har ry Davis former star first baseman for the Athletics and world champions rejoined Connie Mack's club today after managing the Cleveland Naps last season. He will travel with the team as an advisor to young players and is expected to serve as a scout in the near term.
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United Prees
Philadelphia
Harry Davis
Athletics
Connie Mack
Cleveland Naps
Davis
Ad Wolgast Tough Face Said by His Manager
Manager Jones praises Ad Wolgast for his durable face noting he has few black eyes and rarely bleeds. A report says the United States Baseball League may be revived this year with teams in Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis and Kansas City.
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Jones
United States Baseball League
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapoli
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Kansas City
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