Rise and fall of early baseball figure George Stovall
The piece traces the rapid ascent and decline of a durable early 1900s baseball figure. It covers his arm trouble in 1902, a firing in Pendleton Oregon, a stint as Bartington nine manager, sale to Cleveland for 300 dollars to play first base, a potential 7000 dollar Detroit offer, and his later hitting and fielding rankings with Cleveland. It credits Silent Tim O Rourke for guiding the acquisition of the first baseman.
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Dugdale
Brush
Pendleton
Ore
Bartington
Iowa
Cleveland
Detroit
Wis
George Stovall
Joss
Tim
O'Rourke
Hett
Clevelandites
Cnt
Hoppe set for world billiards title clash
Willie Hoppe the boy wizard faces Hine in a 1S inch balk world championship match for 600 points. Billiard fans worldwide await a tense contest though some predict Hoppe’s defeat while Schaefer and Americana back him. if Hoppe wins, George Slosson will challenge for the title. Hoppe previously appeared in Seattle with an exhibition at a local saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoppe
Rewuke
Comaider
Hoppe
Americana
Schaefer
George Slosson
Seattle
Terrible Swede warns Seattle on fake wrestlers from Idaho
The Terrible Swede alias Jack Aliens, writing from Bonners Ferry Idaho, claims Seattle and Bellingham wrestlers are fake and that many use assumed names. He cites a backer to confront Coleman who lost to Tom Davies last Thursday at the armory and says crook ed wrestlers head for Seattle. He predicts his Seattle visit and comments on wrestling figures in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Aliens
Bonner’s Ferry
Idaho
Seattle
Bellingham
Wreati Coleman
Tom Davies
Armory
Aliene
Frank Coleman
Sand Point
16 Pound Shot Put Record Holder William C Coe
The article chronicles William C Coe of Horton Ralph Rowse California as holder of the 16 pound shot put record with a distance of 47 feet inch. It details his early training starting in 188% and notes his growth from a 5 foot 10 inch youth to a stronger athlete who progressively increased his throws each year reaching the highest mark recorded. The narrative credits his constant practice and discipline, cites years and measurements, and contrasts with other contemporaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Coe
Horton
Ralpt Rowse
California
Coe
Ehine
Coo
Fils
Thistles Win Narrow Seattle Club Match In Tacoma
The Thistles, a Seattle team, migrated to Tacoma yesterday and defeated the Tacomas 3 to 1 in a desperate league game. Hoyle and Tivello starred as left half and spear brigade members amid a crowd of onlookers, with legal bluster around breach of promise and public interest in love affairs.
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The
Sopho
Seattle
Tacoma
Tacomas
Hoyle
Tivtello
Spear Brigade
Setrege
Nelson Promoter Promises Gertie Demilt Spotlight
A press agent spins the tale that Gertie Demilt, a notable figure in theater circles, will play a leading role as Battling Nelson’s draw power wanes in the current stage card.
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Nelson
Gertie Demilt
Morley to guard Nashville initial in Southern League
Morley, a former Little Rock captain known for his speed and defense, will join Nashville this season as shortstop. He will receive 276 bonelets per, and reports to Nashville on March 20 after leaving for Kansas City to prepare.
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Hill
Naeahville
Geattle
Southern
Morley
Nashville
Mia
Muriey
Kansas City
Wanderers and Lawtons Tie in Fort Lawton Soccer Game
The Wanderers and Ort Lawtons played a close soccer match at Fort Lawton ending in a 1-1 draw. The Fort Lawton squad, new to the sport, shows rapid progress under Col. Noble and coach support.
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Wanderers
Ort Lawtons
Fort Lawton
Col. Noble
Local boys race to win in league tilt
Beattie and Heattie led Woodland Park to a fast game against Port Blakeley in a new league. Beattie showed superior skill with fine points as HH. Reeks, the league referee, officiated tightly and justified the call.
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Port Blakeley
Heattie
Beattie
Milltown
Beattie Boys
HH. Reeks
Vary Tory
Dorothy Dodd Shoe Store Opens in Seattle
A new Dorothy Dodd store held a reception and sale last Friday and Saturday with strong customer turnout. The ad promises future growth, offering marked-down prices on women and children footwear and locating the store in temporary downstairs quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Dorothy Dodd
America
Sale of Trunks for the Strenuous Life
Saturday the trunk sale scored a triumph with metal bound canvas covered trunks reinforced with hardwood slats and locks. Priced at 2.88 in the Annex Basement, trunks compare to 5.00 to 6.00 elsewhere and are not for dealers.
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Joy
Sapien
EB Randolph
Diana
Morie
Mise
H. Qhageten
Soph
M. Close
C. McDonald
A. Ataett
Gore
HM . Kingston
G. Substitutes
M. Bur. Kean
Juniora
F. Taylor
Cankey
W. Henry
M. Muncaster
A. Quegrey
G. Subsitutes
M. Furry
G. Lota
M. Deg
Shahan
M. Rucker
B. Randolf
G. Subetitetes
Atlantic Park
George
Stovall
Carr
Dabney & Woodhouse
Pike Street
Charter Oak Ranges
John
J. Aronson
First Ave
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
George Bothner
Princeton
Thistles Won
Heipp
State Bank
Money Back
Boston
Hurley
Bame Posi
Tion
Naughville
Marley
Mil
Little Rock
Ark
Hill Hurley
Mike Kelley
Minneapolis
American Association
Saya Watkins
Indianapolis
Association
George Tebeau
Louteville
Kelley
Stone Fisher Co
University Street
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