Haughton Faces Baseball Transition After Harvard Era
Percy Haughton, Harvard football coach and part owner of the SGoston Braves, must adapt from czar like control to a baseball run with outsiders and press. He reportedly resisted public numbering of players and even talking with local reporters, a stance unlikely to suit a sport reliant on publicity. If he gains public goodwill and media cooperation, his impact could mirror his football success with Jim Gaffney’s club.
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Percy Haughton
Harvard
Sgoston Braves
Haughton
Boston
Jim Gaffney
Conflict Over Nebraska Athletic Records
In Lincoln on January 24, 1913, former coach Ed ward Stiehm faced the university athletic board over possession of athletic records he claims as his property. Dr. R. G. Clapp and Guy Reed visited Stiehm's home, urging surrender, but were told to leave after a brief encounter.
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Lincoln, Neb
Edward Stiehm
University of Nebraska Athletic Board
Stiehm
R. G. Clapp
Guy FE. Reed
Knotty umpire play contest for Seattle Star fans
Readers are invited to propose the hardest baseball play to stump an umpire. Submit a 50 word letter with name and address to Bird of Paradise contest care of the Sporting editor, Seattle Star. Prizes include theater seats and two seat awards for ten runners up, with the Bird of Paradise promoting Luana in The Bird of Paradise.
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Seattle Star
Moore Theatre
Seattle
Mies Carlotta
Monterey
Fair
Luana
Moore
Aggies and U Break Even in Weekend Basketb ALL Series
The University of Oklahoma? Actually U. of W. and the Oro Aggies split two games here on Friday and Saturday. The locals won the first game and the Aggies captured Saturday by a 25 to 22 score.
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U. of W
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Seattle Shooters Go 3 5 in Rifle Club Matches
The Seattle rifle and revolver association won three of five matches in recent shooting events. The results indicate a solid performance by the local team with strong marks from its shooters.
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Seattle
Rifle and Revolver Association
Baseball Returns to Dug's Park This Season
Fans are reminded that baseball games will be held at Dug's Park this season. The team played there during the early portion of last year, signaling a return to the same venue.
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Dug's Park
Washington State and Washington May Clash For Gridiron Schedule
Portland report says Dr. J. E Stewart coach of the Oregon Aggies predicts Washington State may join Washington in a complete fall football schedule. He notes Washington State is willing to bar freshmen and follow Pacific association rules as terms are arranged.
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Washington
Washington State
J. E Stewart
Oregon Aggies
Stewart
May in line to coach Oregon Agricultural College football
Everett May graduate manager at Corvallis campus is mentioned as a potential successor to Doc Stewart as football coach at the Oregon farm school. May is a strong football mind who aided Stewart and is deeply connected to the program and inner workings.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Doc Stewart
Oregon Farm School
May
Washington
Henderson
Broadway High
Oregon
Carbonado Fails to Appear in Scheduled Game
Carbonado once again did not show for a planned match with the Cel tics at Dugdale Park on Sunday. The repeated no shows weary soccer followers as the third missed game in a row, while Rangers and Woodland played to a nonscore draw at Woodland. Tacoma defeated Black Diamond 4 to 0 with Martin scoring twice and Stevenson and Gibson adding one each.
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Tacoma
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City of Destiny
Martin
Stevenson
Gibson
Portland Boxing Meet Promises Home Victory Over Seattle
Jan 24 The inter city boxing tournament between Seattle and Portland draws strong local interest with top Portland fighters lined up led by Jockey Bennett Northwest champion at 116 pounds and Napoleon Mascott at 125 pounds. Portland fans expect to win most bouts as Knowlton Neff and Gordon face Seattle rivals while Abe Gordon and others loom as threats to Seattle boxers in a hoped for Portland triumph.
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Rose City
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Jockey Bennett
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Teath
Charley Davidson
Davidson
Napoleon” Mascott
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Texas
Vernon
Frank Heulat
Coast
Chet Neff
Knowlton
Bam Northern
Walter Knowlton
Neff
Abe Gordon
Abraham
Valley Trambitas
Frank Parslow
Eddie Murphy
Fort Miebus
Early Northwest baseball league bubbles with new teams
TheSport Zone notes the Northwest league may expand to five or six clubs this season with Seattle Spokane Vancouver Tacoma Butte and Aberdeen possible members. Talks of war era changes stir speculation along with coaching job bids and Branch Rickey’s managerial rumors while Les Darcy enlists.
Vancouver versus Seattle Metropolitans Tuesday Night
The Vancouver team will provide the op position for the Seattle Metropolitans Tuesday night at the Arena in a key Pacific Coast league matchup. Peter Muldoon has the squad practicing hard to gain confidence from a recent win over Victoria and a victory could boost standings. Mickey McKay joins the visitors at center strengthening Vancouver, which leads the league in clean play with 65 minutes penalized this season. Seattle trails in penalties with 96, while Victoria has 107 and Portland 149.
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Vancouver
Portland
Seattle
Peter Muldoon
Victoria
Pete
Tealy to Stick With Local Club Tealy Re-signs Seattle Team
Tealy Raymond signs Saturday to again coach the Northwestern league baseball club in Seattle. Rumors of management change are put to rest as writers had sought to sign him with Spokane, but his miracle work last season keeps him with Seattle.
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Tealy Raymond
Seattle
Tealy
Spokane
National Guards Plan Big Smoker at Armory Event
The National Guards schedule a large smoker at the Armory on February 22 with all Seattle companies expected to participate. Private Morrelle La Duet of Company L has accepted a challenge from Jim Hogan of Portland for a six round bout but cannot compete due to a fractured wrist. La Duet previously defeated Hogan in Portland a year ago.
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National Guards
Armory
Seattle
Morrelle la Duet
Company L
Jim Hogan
Portland
la Duet
Hogan
Slumberland
Rudy Unholz Quits Farm Work for Movie Acting Career
Rudy Unholz, known as a Boer lightweight, quits Jim Jeffries' farm to pursue acting in films. About a year ago Stanley Yoakum cracked Rudy on the Adam’s apple, ending his fighting career and voice. He has since been working in Jeff’s alfalfa fields.
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Jim Jeffries
Stanley Yoakum
Rudy
Jeff
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