Must Use Brains as Well as Ams on Chicago Team
New Cub manager Fred Mitchell begins building a spring lineup from Charley Weeghman’s disorganized roster. He prioritizes teaching pitchers to pitch with control and deception, study batters, and avoid overreliance on power. Mitchell cites Rudolph and past greats like Joss, Mathewson, Young, and Rhodes to support smart pitching over brute strength.
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Dick Ralph
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Dhatters
Addie Joss
Kers
Walterson
Alexander
Matthewson
Cy Young
Dusty Rhodes
Altho Rhodes
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Western Athletes Break Records in New York Meet
New York January 25 Two Western athletes Robert Simpson and Jose Ray set records at the Miltose Athletic association event. Ray captured a world mark in the mile and a half in 6 45, beating the previous by two fifths of a second. Simpson lowered the 70 yard low hurdles record to 8 15 seconds, shaving a fifth of a second from Jack Eller’s record.
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New York
Robert Simpson
Jose Ray
Ray
Simpson
Jack Eller
Ion Reinstated as Referee After Resignation
Mickey Ion, Pacific Coast Hockey association referee, resumes duties after resigning amid charges of unfair officiating by the Portland club. He will not referee in any Portland games for now.
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Mickey Ion
Pacific Coast Hockey
Portland
Ion
CHIP FIRST TO MEET DARCY
Obadiah Hunter, a Seattle recruit catcher, faced early doubts but claimed he secured the job last November. George Capron's antics entertained Vancouver and Seattle during a tense Canucks win as Capron joked about the game.
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Walter Cadman
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Kastley
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Darcy
Richie Mitchell Calls Off Melee Due to Hand Injury
Milwaukee boxer Richie Mitchell cancels his ten round bout with Johnny Kilbane set for February 8 in Cleveland because of a broken knuckle in his right hand. He is expected to be inactive at least six weeks.
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Five Votes For Seattle's Most Popular Sports Man
Five voters select Seattle sports figure as the city’s most popular man, with rounds of voting highlighting his broad appeal across teams and events. Officials note strong support from fans and community leaders.
Greatest Australian Boxer Now Appearing as Actor in Local Theatre
The article profiles Robert Fitzsimmons appearing at the Pantages with his son Dob Jr, claiming Fitzsimmons as possibly superior to Les Darcy and noting his heavyweight claim, Dempsey knockout, and his views on modern boxing compared with past champions.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Pantages
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Moha to Box Gibbons in Milwaukee on February 6
Milwaukee light-heavy Bob Moha signed to meet Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul in Milwaukee on February 6. The Moha Jeff Smith bout scheduled for that date is canceled.
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Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Jeff Smith
Co-ed Hurdle Record Set by Northwestern Student
Miss Mabel McConnell a junior at Northwestern University set a world record for the 50 yard women's hurdles in 81.5 seconds and shortly after equaled the school record 220 yard dash in 33.4 seconds at Chicago meet.
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Chicago
Mabel McConnell
Northwestern University
Market Report Prices for Fruits Dairy Eggs and Poultry
The page lists wholesale and retail prices for fruits vegetables and dairy items including oranges pineapples apples and Spitzenberg and Rome beauty apples. It also shows prepared foods like butter eggs cheese and various grains and feeds with price ranges and unit details.
Standings Shift as Walden Surges in Contested Race
In a tight contest lead changes as Rube Walden moves atop the field, with Ralph Junker second and Paulson third. Notables include Charlie Hulen edging Joe Walsh, and Battling Bunker breaking into the running. Final scores list varied placements and totals for dozens of entrants.
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Tommy Burns to referee Dreamland boxing show tomorrow
Former world heavyweight champion Tommy Burns will referee the two main bouts at the Moose show in Dreamland with no judges assisting. Advance ticket sales are heavy and a large crowd is expected as doors open tomorrow night. Local fighters Eddie Pinkman and Frankie Burns are mentioned in talks of weigh ins and title prospects.
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Dreamland
Tommy Clare
Burns
Uuslingers
Dave Hillyard Eyes More Kale In Butte Tryout
Butte on January 25 reports outfielder Dave Hillyard of the Northwest league club is a holdout after a trial with Vernon last fall. He was sent back to Butte.
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North Yakima Race Program Set for State Fair
North Yakima reports a state fair racing program with total prize money of 6000 dollars. No money will be offered for running races. The event is planned for the third week in September at North Yakima.
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North Yakima
Charlie Hulen to Play Everett Man in Billiard Match
Seattle billiard crack Charlie Hulen will travel to Everett tonight to meet Wallgren the Everett representative in the Steamboat Billiard league. The play shifts to Seattle next week.
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Seattle Billiard Crack
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Everett
Wallgren
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Charley Jordon Wins with One Night at Pope Sibley Park
Charley Jordon defeated Walter Johnson to win the Northwest billiard title with a score of 100 to 93. The final block of the match was set to conclude the event as Jordon surged ahead.
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Walter Johnson
Jordon
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