Beattie squad eyes major league help for Seattle season
Beattie baseball fans await Seattle's opening camp as catcher shortstop and two top pitchers still not secured. Promises from proxy bill Klepper and big league waivers to fill in, with hopes veterans Ray Bates and Murphy solidifying infield and outfield options. Team aims for strong outfield trio led by Harry Walter and Bill Cunningham, plus a solid catching staff pending big league signing.
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Bill Klepper
Seattle Ball Club
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Murphy
Ray Bates
Los Angeles
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Ernie Schorr
Elmer Reiger
Lynn
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Seattie
Martin Offers Bout With Gene Tunney
York January 22 Denver has offered ten thousand dollars for a boxing bout between Bob Martin eight champion of the A F E and Gene Tunney light heavy champion of the army, as reported by Billy Roche. The purse would be shared with the winner receiving the larger portion upon the referee's decision.
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Denver
Bob Martin
A. FE. m
Gene Tunney
Army
Billy Roche
Tunney
Baseball Judge Landis Lauded For National Commission Post
Judge Landis who settled the Federal League upheaval and helped organize baseball is being boosted for chairman of the national baseball commission. He is a strong baseball fan and a wise judge with support from many eastern diamond critics and baseball men.
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Judge Landis
National Baseball Commission
Ice Race Registration Letter for The Star
Ice race registration note to The Star's Sporting Editor for the mile ice race at the Arena. The writer states no prize money ever received for ice racing or ice games and provides name and address fields.
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Mank and Mati Tt
Sporting Editor
Star
Baseball Notes From A Busy Offseason In 1917
Rumors and reports from the baseball world as teams plan winter moves. Pender plans a three week stay in Richmond before the interregional start. New Haven fields a strong battery led by Meyers and catcher. indoor teams list Murphy and others. Reports deny Hage Nestek retirement. Deadek open to offers. Garnet Push dies. Leslie Mann retires and serves at Rice. Detroit adds Devie to scouts. Yankees boast veteran contracts. Wood cites Caldwell for Indians pennant hope. Maranville coaches two basketball squads in Springfield. Browne training camp location unsettled with Texas options.
Chicago Wins Pro Golf Championship Bid
New York announces Chicago has been awarded the championship tournament of the Professional Golfers Association. The event was moved from New York to accommodate the national open in Toledo, as stated by Alexander Pirie, secretary of the association.
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Chicago
Professional Golf Association
Alexander Pirie
Ensociation
Toledo
Sharkey Defeats White In Ten Rounds In Detroit
Jack Sharkey outpointed Jack White of Albany in a ten round bout held in Detroit. White fought well but could not overcome the New York Italian challenger.
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Midh
Jack Sharkey
Jack White
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White
New York
Strangler Lewis Defeats Karniloff in Two Falls
Kansas City report says Strangler Lewis used his hefiliock to defeat Ivan Karniloff in two straight falls. Karniloff did not block the headlock.
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Strangler Lewis
Ivan Karniloff
Karnioff
Title Bout Promises a Thrilling Welterweight Clash
Boxing fans anticipate a lively card headlined by Billy Wright and Lux in a rematch in Tacoma past weeks Wright fell ill with flu after their last meeting Lux won on a close decision Fans expect both fighters in prime form with several supporting bouts featuring Young Mason Eddie Jackson Roscoe Taylor Soldier Woods and others in Seattle entry card action
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Lux
Tacoma
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William
Luxia
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Young Mason
East
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Harry Gillum
Eddie Jackson
Bam Langford
Roscoe Taylor
Soldier McCauslin
Soldier Woods
Red Mellenry
Pesek Defeats Howard Twice In Kearney Wrestling
John Pesek of Shelton Nebraska earned a pair of straight falls over Mike Howard of the Pacific coast in Kearney last night. The first fall lasted 46 minutes 25 seconds and the second six minutes, both ending with toe holds.
Meehan Named Head Coach at Syracuse Football
Syracuse announces John F. Meehan as head football coach to succeed Frank O Neil who left to take the football chair at Columbia. Meehan previously served as assistant coach for the Orange last season.
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Chick") Meehan
Syracuse Eleven
Frank O'Neil
Columbia
Griffiths Knocks Out Glover in Third Round Bout
Johnny Griffiths of Akron stopped English Bill Glover in the third round at Patus last night in a decisive boxing win.
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Johnny Griffiths
Akron
Bill Glover
Toronto Soldier Groups Form Unified Boxing Commission
Four organizations the Great War Veterans Grand Army of Canada Army and Navy and Citizens Veterans joined to form a boxing commission and set a single prize scale to honor their service.
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Geat War Veterans
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Army and Navy
Cit Veterans
Foyston, Riley shine as Vietorts edge Meattle hockey clash
Frank Foyston at center and Jim Riley with surprising skill dominate play as the Vietorts beat Meattle. Dunderdale Mecking and Johnson provide secondary defense while Fowler stands out in goal. Tobin and Loughlin suffer minor injuries but return. penalties mount as referee Mickey Son eyes the action.
Cleveland Boxer Downs Fights White Fitzgerald To Draw
Portland Missouri saw John ny Downs of Cleveland and White Fitzgerald battle in a six round bout that ended in a four draw after a disputed finish.
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Johnny Downs
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White
Fitzgerald
Washington Oregon Meet Tonight in Intercollegiate Game
The University of Washington basketball team faces Oregon at Gin university komvasion tonight at 8 oclock. The Webfoot era remains strong with 1919 champions and a deep bench, while coach Allison fears a tough test. Washington routed College of Puget Sound 48 to 12 in a recent practice, with star Dick Munson and guards Shannon Jamieson leading the effort. The probable UW lineup includes Jamieson, Baunders, Solena, Amith, Shannon, and others, with possible substitutions Kellog Mellin Talbott Nicholson Staats Cook. The Huskies also plan another game against Oregon Friday and head to Eugene February 6–7 to meet the Webfoots in their territory.
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Nicholson
Staats
Cook
Eugene
Footera
Local Puck Squad Wins Fast Melee
The Mets beat Victoria 2 1 at the Arena in a hard fought game. Tobin scored twice for the Mets with Riley creating the first goal, while Foyston netted the later winner. Holmes starred in goal as Seattle, Victoria, and Vancouver sit at four wins four losses.
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Fulton Stops Cowler in Early Heavyweight Bout
Fred Fulton knocks down Tom Cowler four times in the first three rounds in Philadelphia. The English heavyweight's bout is stopped by the referee, giving Fulton a decisive stoppage victory.
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Cage Scores Perview P owsters Poastes
A partial game report lists players such as Turner Bhiveley Potts Smith and Davidson with scoring notes and free throws. The piece includes referees, lineups, and substitutions amid a garbled roster of names and numbers.
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Veteran fireman complains of limited chance in boxing match
Jim Figen says referee Douglass forced breaks, denying infighting despite long reach advantage of Young Heetor at the Armory. He notes he can’t show inside skills due to one arm free rule and frequent beatings to breach a guard. Earl Traird and Marry Peleinger scheduled for a nine round bout in Milwaukie, Oregon.
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Young Heetor
Armory
Douglass
Heetor
Jim
Hector
Knights of Columbus overwhelm Elka 41 to 31 in Star League clash
Knights of Columbus built a 41 31 win over the Elks on their home floor as MacDougall Southwicks defeated the Cigar Co squad. Brewster and Elks traded leads with solid defense, while top scorers included Moss for the Elks and Davidson for Brewster.
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