Old Timers and the Call of Baseball Fame
An opinion piece argues that true baseball greatness requires disciplined living. It cites Eddie Plank and John Tener as examples of success through integrity, contrasting them with players lured by alcohol, cigars, and reckless folly. It challenges young players to choose the right path for lasting independence.
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Red Corpuscles
Mathewson
Lajoie
Wagner
Eddie Plank
Athletics
Plank
Pennsylvania
John K. Tener
Tener
Kane Wagner
Boxing and sports notes from New York to Nice and beyond
The piece lists fixed boxing matches including Kid McCoy versus Georges Carpentier and Tommy Burns versus Brandt, with mention of the New York boxing commission. It also notes Sid Chase Sibley versus Lloyd Jevne in a three block 50 point cushion event, plus remarks on players Lee Magee Max Carey and others, and a National League stance about Federals and umpires.
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Tommy Burne Ve
Battling Brandt
Kid McCoy
Georges Carpentier
Bob Fitzsimmonson
New York Boxing Commission
Tommy Burns
Taft
Cal
Brandt
Georgie
Pat O'Keefe
Ireland
Nice
France
Carpentier
Rob
Supreme Court
Commission
Chase Sibley
Sid
Lloyd Jevne
Brown & Hulen
Bill Sweeney
Boston Braves
Lee Magee
Seattle
Zach Wheat
Brooklyn
Max Carey
The
Pirates
Baseball gossip sparks trades and ads in Chicago scene
Charles Murphy of Chicago proposes disposing of Schulte Bresnahan Zimmerman and Murphy in exchange for a column of advertising. A Federal League favorite song mocks players inviting them over to a house to play.
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Charles Murphy
Chicago
Schulte
Bresnahan
Zimmerman
Murphy
The
Federal League
Barrieau Gets Another Chance in Steveston Return Match
Vancouver reports Bud Anderson has agreed to a 15 round return bout with Frank Barrieau of this city at Steveston on February 30. Anderson is due in by February 1.
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Vancouver
Steveston
Bud Anderson
Frank Barrieau
Anderson
Bowlers post multiple leagues scores in Seattle Monday night
Busy night for Seattle bowlers yielded mixed team and individual results across leagues. Notable totals include National Bank of Commerce 728 847 823, Seattle Nationals 766 840 746, and Chippewas 823 864 834. Perry achieved an eight game high on Imperial and Bismarck alleys with 114 126 122.
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Seattle
Heffernan Engine Works
Hulette Grocery Co
National Bank of Commerce
Seattle Nationals
Beattie Florists
Tacoma Florists
Perry
Imperial
Bismarck
Cccescesercess
Lincoln High School boys club plans annual athletic mixer
Plans are laid for the Lincoln High School boys club annual athletic mixer to be held early next semester. The program will include wrestling and fencing among other athletic stunts, and a ban on boxing is in effect.
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Lincoln High School
Rematch Set for Petroskey Clabby in Vernon Arena
Promoter McCarey announced a February 12 rematch at Vernon arena between Ed Petroskey and Jimmy Clabby after a postponement caused by illness. The bout follows their prior stalled schedule in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
McCarey
Ed Petroskey
Jimmy Clabby
Gaiter
Vernon Arena
Ritchie and Murphy agree to 20 round title bout at Coffroth's
Willie Ritchie the champion and Harlem Tommy Murphy have signed for a 20 round fight at Coffroth's on April 3. Murphy, his manager Jim Buckley and supporters were angered by postponements but Ritchie now says he will quit the ring and surrender the title to Murphy if he does not fulfill the agreement for their next meeting.
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San Francisco
Willie Ritchie
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Coffroth’s
Murphy
Jim Buckley
Ritchie
Pelkey to Fight Kid Kenneth. Borns to Face Battling Brand
In Taft California Arthur Pelkey the heavyweight is set to fight next Saturday night at the local arena. Two days later his manager Tommy Borns will appear in a bout at the same venue. Pelkey is matched with Kid Kenneth a local fighter while Borns faces Battling Brand on Monday night. Uncle Sam seeks an expert needlewoman to mend battle flags and will hold an open competitive exam soon.
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Taft
Cal
Arthur Pelkey
Tommy Borns
Pelkey
Kid Kenneth
Horns
Battling Brand
Washington
Uncle Sam
Complete Report of Market Today
The Complete Report of Market Today provides a concise look at trading activity across key sectors. It highlights early gains in equities, with notable moves in technology and energy shares as investors weigh global signals and domestic data.
Two Teams Tie For First Place In Church League
Plymouth Congregationals and Fremont Baptists share first after Monday games. Plymouth defeated the Pilgrims 22 to 20 while Fremont beat the First Presbyterians 24 to 14. Other results include Queen Anne Christian 28 United Lutheran 17 First M B 17 Yesler Presbyterian 10 and First Christian forfeited to First Baptists. Next week’s games postponed. date to be announced.
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Plymouth Congregationals
Fremont Baptists
Plymouth
Pilgrims
Fremont
First Presbyterians
Queen Anne Christian
United Lutheran
First M. B
Yesler Presbyterian
First Christian
First Baptista
Britton Defeats Glover On Points In Ten Round Bout
Jack Britton of Chicago wins a ten round decision over Mike Glover of Boston at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Britton dominates most rounds, with Glover weighing around 134 pounds and Britton close to 134 percent? not exact.
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New York
Jack Britton
Chicago
Mike Glover
Boston
Britton
Bhritton
Glover
Bantamweights Camp and Williams Agree for Vernon Bout
Eddie Camp of San Francisco and Kid Williams of Baltimore, leading bantamweights, sign to fight a 20 round bout at Vernon on January 31. They will meet at 116 pounds ringside with both camps confirming the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Eddie Camp
San Francisco
Kid Williams
Baltimore
America
Vernon
Arkansas Bans Shared Shaving Cups in Parlors
Arkansas enforces a new law effective January 1 requiring barbers or customers to provide a personal cup and brush for each shave. The piece also reports on the Federal League’s ongoing contract scrutiny with Joe Tinker and Chicago promoters, noting projected salaries and gate receipts amid baseball’s league rivalry.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Chicago
Joe Tinker
Windy City Federals
Gilmore
Weeghman
Tinker
United States League
Federal League
Joe
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