A Pitfall for Pitchers What I Know of the Pass
Jas McAleer of the Louis Browns argues against the base on balls. He cites that a pitcher should use walks sparingly, noting one in four runners score after a walk and that modern pitching often relies on precise placement over free passes.
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Jas McAleer
Louis Browns
Mac
Ioring
Washington
Nell
Douglas County
Sara Hallowell
Canada
Frank G. Carpenter
Dominion
Laooka
Ore Springs
Charles Dryden
Lilian Bell
New York
Virginia Harned
Henry Biowscom
Lane
Senate
James H. Lane
J.” Horton
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Basketball double header fans pack arena in city league
Tonight the Tigers and the Business Men face off in a fast paced game followed by the Inter mediates and the Olympica clash. Secretary Bob Bushell says the league is organized and teams are building cohesion as two evenly matched sides promise high excitement.
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Perrin
Eisel
Freshhmen
Mabel Seagrave
Seattle
Grammarachooltla
Tigers
Olympica
Bob Bushell
Basketball League
Giant rabbit drive planned at Blacock Island
Dr N G Bilacock of Blacciok Island on the Columbia River plans a Feb 9 rabbit drive inviting 20 gun clubs from eastern Oregon eastern Washington Seattle and Portland. Hunters will travel on the Island Queen to the Wand mad and be divided into squads for a large expedition with about 2000 sportsmen expected to take part.
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N. G. Bilacock
Blacock Island
Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Seattle
Portland
Dr. Biacock
Guests of Dr Blacock Prepare Lodging and Meals
Guests of Dr Blacock are making ample arrangements for lodging and meals as part of a forthcoming visit. The host coordinates accommodations and dining options to ensure comfort for all attendees during the engagement.
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Dr. Blacock
Big Wrestling Tournament Planned in the City
Arrangements are under way for a wrestling tournament featuring competitors from the university eight A C YM C A and Germania club likely to participate. The university plans two classes of 20 with twice weekly practices as adept wrestlers. Final inter class meet to be held at the university gym in a few weeks.
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Germania Club
Seattle
Lindsay
Bagahaw
Way
Thompson
Shaw
MacDonald
Tilley
University Gymnasium
Y M C A Banquet Elects New Officers and Plans Support
The Washington Y M C A Athletic association held its first annual banquet. Officers elected include S S Lee as president John Davia vice president G W Ames secretary and William Howard treasurer. The group will cover expenses for five basketball teams and holds regular meetings on the second Saturday of January and monthly thereafter. H Booth praised clean athletics and cited Arthur Duffy as a controversial figure while noting basketball growth in the northwest.
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Washington
Y. M. C. A. Athletic Association
S&s. Lee
John Davia
G. W. Ames
William Howard
H. Booth
Tacoma Y. M. C. A
Arthur Duffy
Post-prandial Oration and Victory Dinner for Football Team
Club organizers chaired by Claude Meidram prepare a six thirty six evening gathering with a Trojan effort to honor the 1894 A C football squad. Dr Roller and guests will hear expressions of esteem as club members and invited gridiron veterans attend with toy bells in a festive spread to celebrate a fine team.
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A. C
Entil
Claude Meidram
Trojan
Dr. Roller
Draw Again In Colma Between Pite Gerald And Lewis
In Colma California Willie Pite gerald and Willie Lewis battled 23 rounds with no decision. The previous 1905 bout also ended in a draw after 16 rounds. Joe Gans attended Lewts'd corner.
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Willie Pitegerald
Willie Lewis
Little Fellows
Colma
Cal
Joe Gans
Lewts
University to stage musical comedy farce
Preparation for a junior farce at the university proceeds as 44 students prepare to perform a musical comedy. A Monday tryout tests applicants musical ability for the show with Miss Marguerite Sinclair, author of the farce, finalizing production details.
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Marguerite Sinclair
America Faces Olympic Trials Ahead of Athens Games
The article notes American hopes for the Athens Olympics from April 22 to May 2 may be dashed by early timing. College sprinters hold most dash records and eastern groups control weights, while long road race and top runners Hicks or Rose are highlighted for the marathon and other events.
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America
Athens
Greece
Eastern Athletic Associations
Hicks
Rose
Clothing for Charity Receives Used Coats for Missionary Society
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society of Ross asks for coat off clothing donations from the public. People may contact Mrs. M. HL Dutton at West Drabus Street Fremont Sta or call A 7266 Independent Mrs. Co. W. Witteman orphome Red 6644 Bunset, Mra. J. M. Lane 606.
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Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Ross
M. HL Dutton
West Drabus Street
Fremont Sta
Co. W. Witteman
Orphome Red
Bunset
Mra
J. M. Lane
Burns Eyes World Title Shot in Los Angeles Clash
Tommy Burns, born Nash Brus in Hanover Ontario, aims to challenge Marvin Hart for the world heavyweight title in Los Angeles on February 23. Promoters and fans in Philadelphia, Seattle, and other cities expect a surprise as Burns seeks a decisive victory after a noted career including a six round win by knockout and a 24 round draw with Hilly Woods.
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Tommy Byrne
Marvin Hart
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Jase” O'Brien
Gus Rublin
Mike Sehrtock
Hart
Burne Iw
Mr. Hiart
Sleepy Hollow
Herne
Jack O'ffrien
Hilly Woods
Mike Behreck
Kelly
Wighting Trishman
Dave Barry Tire
Tommy Barns
Seattle
Focal
Nash Brus
Detroit
Hrusso
Hanover
Ont
Ball Player Evangelist Reaps Golden Harvest
The story notes Billy Sunday, once a baseball star with the White Stockings, became a famed evangelist. He closed a six week revival at Aledo Illinois for 3407 dollars, claims steady compensation from free will offerings, and conducts meetings on business terms with strict acoustic venue rules and plate donations. Sunday’s early career included play with Anson White and Dalrymple and a street evangelist influence before joining YMCA work.
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Billy
Det
Moody and Sankey
Aledo
Western Field
Belvidere
White Stockings
Anson, White
Sporting Tidbits From An Eccentric Era
Vast clippings note Brooklyn third baseman Jimmy Gasep praised as top since Lavedianer and Irwin. Reports hint baseball barred in town, with fans considering trips to Covington for games. Laws in Pennsylvania require autos to display licenses and obey 10 mph limits, enforcement doubtful. Corbett triumphs in Bernard Shaw play. Tewksbury recovers from typhoid and targets 100 yards at Beranton. Wrestling titles sign for January match between Hothner and Swanson. Penn coach Hy Dickson eyed by Leb University. Nelson and McGovern set March 16 bout. funds pending. Amerten may send athletes to Athens 1906 games. interest weak in U.S. Lipton hopes to lift the cup. Fate debated after Sullivan and OBrien stakes.
Military college team hopeful after bright outlook
The text notes the Military college basketball team as a crack squad this year with Coach Marmeling confident in turning out a winning team. It mentions Australian fighters and fitness, and references a challenger from Nome in 1907 with uncertain details.
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Vushen
Military College Bee
Marmeling
egErege Thon
Baseballs vanished as youth hoarded field treasures
A reminiscence notes that more than 20,000 baseballs were used by league teams nationwide last year. It wonders how many balls were hit over fences and kept by a certain small boy, suggesting Pacific Coast leagues saw thousands disappear.
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Pacific Coast
Krant Steals Spotlight in Stockton Knockout
Seattle boxer Harry Krant, coached by Kafe Turner, defeated Jack Cordell in the fourth round at Stockton California last night. Krant has previously stopped Jimmy Ie v nly in Sacramento and Kid Choynek in jig time, earning coast wide fan support and championship hype.
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Harry Krant
Seattle
Jimmy Ievnly
Kid Choynekt
Sacramento
Jack Cordell
Stockton
Cal
Kafe Turner
Krant
Rero Stead Neon
Rufe
al Whrewd
Swanson Wins Lightweight Title Bout in New York
Last night in New York George Hothner defending champion wrestled Alex Pwaneon for 90 minutes. Hothner injured his arm breaking a hammerlock and could not continue, awarding the fall to Pwaneon.
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George Hothner
Alex, Swanson
New York
Alex Pwaneon
Bothner
Bwaneon
Law School Opens For All To Learn Law Practical
Beattie lawyer Eeward Judd opens an evening law school for young and old men. Offices at 452 New York Block. It aims to teach law principles essential to daily business and the legal profession.
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Eeward Judd
Beattie
Whd
New York Block
Hirmaelf
Football at Park in Seattle Opens With Rivalry
Association football begins in Seattle tomorrow at Woodland Park featuring Seattles versus Port Stiakeley with H. Heeks as referee. A highly anticipated clash may produce a tight contest as Blakeley seeks revenge after recent defeats while Dunham referees the Tacomas Thistle match in Tacoma.
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Seattle
Woodland Park
Seattles
Port Stiakeley
H. Heeks
Alwags
Blakeley
Hearts
Prise
Ona A. Dunham
Tacomas
Thistle
Tacoma
Xaime
Holbrook Stops Cervantes in Four at Olympic Club
Hap py Holbrook defeated Cervantes in four rounds at the Olympic Athletic club in Port Townsend. Both fighters were locals with strong support as Holbrook dominated and his seconds signaled victory in the fourth round.
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Olympic Athletic Club
Port Townsend
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