Baseline Balkline Tournament Draws Seattle Experts
Hilliard experts of Seattle start a balkline tournament at Brown and Hulen’s parlors at 2 30 pm with the winner facing top players from Portland Spokane Everett and Tacoma in early next month. Ray Hogue meets D L Stevens in a 200 point match at 18 2 balkline. Charley Hulen plays tonight without a listed opponent. Five leading Seattle balkline players entered along with possible late entrants.
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Hilliard Experts
Seattle
Brown & Hulen
Portland
Spokane
Everett
Tacoma
Ray Hogue
D. L. Stevens
Charley Hulen
Peter Kline Schmidt
James Loveland
D. J L. Stevens
Ray Cumber
Wm. Cody
Gerber
Youngest baseball manager Magee takes Brooklyn post
Lee Magee the 25 year old former Seattle outfielder becomes manager of the Brooklyn Federals after leaving St Louis. He is praised as aggressive and brainy and is expected to energize the club though he had little prior managerial experience. His move provoked St Louis Cardinals efforts to bring him back into organized baseball.
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Seattle
Brooklyn Federale
Magee
Lee
Seattie
Mageee
Federals
Carda
St. Louis
Cards
The
Roger Bresnahan
Eeee
Chicago
Fred Falkenburg
Indianapolis Federal
Brooklyn Federals
Artie Hofman
Hungary
Tacoma Tigers Swap Adds Heister at Third Base
Tacoma manager Russ Hall trades Tony Brottem to Vancouver for Al Heister. Secretary Red Path says Tacoma has sold enough stock to field a full squad when training begins March 15.
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Tacoma
Russ Hall
Tacoma Tigers
Tony Brottem
Bob Brown
Vancouver
al Heister
Redpath
Jimmy Clark Will Twirl For Barnes
Vancouver Champs president Bob Brown has turned pitcher Jimmy Clark over to John Barnes of the Aberdeen club to start his organization. Brown says another Vancouver player may join, and Barnes expects Seattle and Spokane to release players to help hit the season start.
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Vancouver
B. C
Bob Brown
Vancouver Champs
Jimmy Clark
John Barnes
Aberdeen
Barnes
Brown
Seattle
Spokane
Motorcycle registrations rise in Kansas to 8065 in 1914
In 1914 Kansas registered 8 065 motor cycles up from 7 450 the prior year reflecting growing motorcycle use.
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Kansas
Cadman Signs to Catch for Seattle Team This Season
Walter Cadman attached to a Seattle team contract Saturday will be seen in his usual catching position this season. He handled heavy workload last year and remains an energetic leader, likely receiving rest days from Raymond to maintain his pep and performance.
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Walter Cadman
Seattle
Cadman
Raymond
Northwestern League Raises Monthly Salary Limit
The Northwestern league will raise the Class B salary cap from 2000 to 2500 dollars per month, per word from President Blewett via Secretary Farrell, following a directors' request. Chicago newsboy boxer Willie Schaefer gains momentum as he trains with Clabby White and Welling for a welterweight title bid.
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Blewett
Farrell
Northwestern League
Willie Schaefer
Chicago
Schaefer
Jimmy Clabby
Charlie White
Joe Welling
Leslie Mann Signs Two Year Deal With Chicago Federals
Leslie Mann former Beattie Bell star and Seattle standout signs a two year contract with the Chicago Federals at five thousand dollars per year after receiving a two thousand five hundred bonus for leaving the organized ranks. Mann known as a speedy ground coverage man and hard hitter joins the Federals from the Boston Braves via Lincoln Nebraska wires.
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Leslie Mann
Beattie Bell
Boston Braves
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Mann
Chifeds
Weather Delays Gun Boat Smith Levinsky Bout In New Orleans
Sporting flashes report the 20 round match between Gun boat Smith and Battling Levinsky postponed due to weather. Other notes include Sam Russell defending handball crown, Oregon crushes Willamette, Melrose Jack wins Bakersfield stake, three world pistol marks set in Springfield, and Brooklyn Federals adding Hofman Magee roles.
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Smith
Levinsky
New Orleans
Armed Guards Shoot Helpless Strikers in Back
Wounded striker Carman recalls being shot in the back after a union meeting. Polish worker John Musika among the injured speaks from Carteret New Jersey about his wife and three children as wages are cut amid a Colorado style clash.
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Nicola Greeley-Smith
New Jersey
Colorado Brand
Carman
John Musika
Carteret
Russia
Poland
America
Colorado
Justike Rusala
Celtics Lose Hopes Of Cup In Tacoma Defeat
In Tacoma yesterday Tacoma beat the Seattle Celtics two goals to nil to stay ahead in the McMillan cup race. Seattle played with nine men as two players did not show, Thompson scored the opener for Tacoma, and a second goal came after a foul on Shearer.
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Seattle Celtics
Celtics
Seattle
Thompson
Shearer
Seattle Thistles
Fort Lawton
Charley White May Miss Title Bout Due to Cold
New York January 25 Charley White Chicago lightweight is confined to his room with a cold and his 10 round bout with Freddie Welsh world champion scheduled for tomorrow night may be called off or postponed.
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New York
Charley White
Chicago
Freddie Welsh
A C to Play Eastern Teams in 1915 Schedule
Oregon Aggies coach Dr B J Stewart reveals the 1915 football slate with key games against Michigan Aggies at Lansing on November 7, California at San Francisco on November 26, and Syracuse at Portland on November 30. The plan excludes Washington due to free season passes for 2700 U W students.
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Oregon Aggies
B. J. Stewart
Michigan Aggies
Lansing
University of California
San Francisco
Syracuse University
Northwestern
University of Washingon
Stewart
Washington
U. of W
Sutton Holds Lead in Champion Billiard League Standings
George Sutton leads the Champion Billiard Players' league with 58 wins and 21 losses and a 0.734 record. Demarest sits second at .613, while Cline ranks third at .605 in the latest standings.
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George Sutton
Demarests
Cline
Washington wins second straight over Oregon Aggies
Tony Savage leads Washington to a 25 to 14 victory at the varsity gym securing the conference title clinch. Washington trailed by one at halftime before a strong second half defense and offense, with Savage accounting for all points in the first period and nine fouls shots overall. Tracy Strong refereed a clean game as Washington improved to 2 0 in the series against Oregon Agricultural College.
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Tony Savage
U. of W
Oregon Aggies
Washington Five
Varsity
Aggies
Washinton
Savage
Stewart
Washington
Tracy Strong
OAC
Robinson
Pegs
King Davidson
Mix
Ray Savage
Blagg
Gordon
McFee
Dewey Fancher
G.F. Seiberts
Fancher
Blage
King
Seiberts
Dewey
Printers' League Results On Imperial Alleys
The Minions defeated the Nonpareil 1442 to 1251 as Ross posted a high score of 171 and high average of 167 for the losing side. The Agates beat the Long Primers 1595 to 1465 with Davidson posting a high score of 192 and high average of 179.
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Ross
Agates
Davidson
Trapshooter Practice Tops Harbor Island Day
Seattle Trap shooters club members practiced on Harbor Island ahead of the season opening match on February 7. Pro Fred Berger led with 90 of 100 birds, amateur H Williams posted 88, and pros L Reid and amateur D Reid tied for third with 84.
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Harbor Island
Seattle Trapshooters’ Club
Fred Berger
H. Williams
L. Reid
D. Reid
Morgan Can't Dent Kilbane in World Featherweight Bout
Eddie Morgan of England pressed Johnny Kilbane for six rounds in Philadelphia but yielded a drubbing, with Kilbane dominating early rounds and Morgan rallying late. Both fighters bled from the nose. no knockdowns occurred. Kilbane agreed to meet Johnny Williams on Feb 24 at 122 pounds for a $3,250 purse, 35 percent of the gate.
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Eddie Morgan
England
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
Johnny Williams
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