Clubs Turn Staging Shows Spark Sparks Boxing Row
Edward Hill reports Seattle boxing clubs jockey for influence as promoters clash over scheduling. A club asserts it will fight on its own terms, risking harmony in the local scene. Charley Burns signs with Austin & Salt for Dreamland bout versus Harry Casey.
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Seattle
Othis
Arley Burns
Australia
Charley Burns
Canada
Austin & Salt
Dreamland
Harry Casey
West Seattle
Lioyrd Madden
Chet Neff
Tlingo Bunker
Tacoma
Bat
Bunker
Darcy
Lonnie Austin
Salts
Belt Line Resubmission Hearing Scheduled Tuesday
Port commissioners call a public hearing Tuesday at 2 PM at Bell Street dock headquarters to decide if belt line bonds should go to a vote again in March. Voters previously approved the belt line in two pre elections, but failed to meet the 60 percent requirement. The council is urged to rescind the current franchise and transfer it to the railways.
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Bell St. Dock
Railways
Tales From The Poor Bush League Of A Local Slugger
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls early baseball misfires and boxing nights. George Capron faces a self described outfielder who plans to outwork him with a lesson book. Bouncer Bat Bunker battles in Tacoma while dreaming of stiffer foes and bigger stages in boxing lore.
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George Capron
Seattle
George
Busher
Mike Lynch
Ad Wolgast Still Drawing Pay Despite Condemnations
CHICAGO January 29. Ad Wolgast remains a drawing card as manager Larney Lichtenstein says he could headline single night stands across the East if offers are accepted. Wolgast is set to fight Young Brooks before the Armory Athletic Club in Boston on February 20.
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Chicago
Ad Wolgast
Michigan Bearcat
Larney Lichtenstein
Wolgast
East
Woig
Young Brooks
Armory Athletic Club
Boston
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Paskert’s Weight Trick Aims to Fool Outfielders
Phillies outfielder Dode Paskert uses a heavier bat to alter his swing and fool NL outfielders. By swinging lighter he hits to left field. by switching to a heavier bat he drives balls to right field. The tactic hopes to boost his batting average by 40 to 50 points.
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Dode Paskert
Philly
Cobb
Anther
Paskert
Paskett
Heta
Pasket
Seattle Ice Crew Prepares for Spokane Canaries Clash
Pete Muldoon, manager, trained the Seattle Ice Crew on the rink as they ready for tomorrow night's game against the Spokane Canaries. Seattle trails Vancouver by half a game in the Pacific Coast association standings with nine wins and six losses. Ernie Morris leads the league with 20 goals and 13 assists while Portland's Tommy Dunderdale has 83 penalty minutes in 15 games.
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Pete Muldoon
Spokane Canaries
Vancouver
Seattle
Pacific Coast Association
Millionaires
Ernie Morris
Tommy Dunderdale
Portland
Corvallis Track Opens As 60 Athletes Train Indoors
In Corvallis Oregon Agricultural College enters week four of track work with 60 scantily clad athletes training daily under Coach Pipal and Capt Coleman in the Armoury. The 220 yard dirt track allows year round practice as athletes limber up and steadily gain speed preparing for the season on the oval.
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Corvallis
Oregon Agricultural College
Pipal
Capt. Coleman
Frankie Burns Returns to California After Seattle Wins
Frankie Burns an Oakland lightweight left yesterday for his California home. He beat Lloyd Madden and knocked out Eddie McLarney in two battles here and says he will return to Seattle soon.
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K Burns
Francisco
Frank Burns
Seattle
Frisco
Frank
Battling Ortega
California
Frankie Burns
Oakland
Burns
Lloyd Madden
Eddie McLarney
Illinois lawmakers eye another ten round boxing bill
The Illinois legislature may pass another ten round boxing measure, creating yet another stage for Eddie Welsh to pursue boxing action.
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Illinois
Eddie Welsh
Fielders Fail to See Dode Paskett Bat Change
A Chicago baseball note describes Dode Paskett using a heavy bat to fool fielders and shift tactics. It explains batters alter stance to pull or punch and that pitchers, outfielders, and catchers often fail to detect Paskett’s switch.
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Dode Paskett
Paskett
Dode
Washington basketball squad reshuffled for Southern trip
Washington aims for a Southern invasion against Oregon and Oregon State with a revised lineup. Ralph Smith is out due to blood poisoning, Maurice Patten has left school for work, and Balmer is sidelined by shin splints. Ted Faulk starts at center while Davidson shifts to guard to study opponent plays.
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Ington
Oregon
Davidson
Ralph Smith
Maurice Patten
Vancouver Island
Bal
Mer
Ted Faulk
Ted
Riddle
Ross Williams
Queen Anne High
Bob Able
Market notes on Western avenue produce and prices
Merchants anticipate a price rise when the weather breaks with onions at 6 to 7 cents a pound and cabbage scarce. Eggs and hen fruit demand firm as colder weather could lift prices. Activity in vegetables includes a range of items with varied regional sources and notable price movements. Snow halted Sunday soccer games at Woodland Park and Black Diamond.
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Woodland Park
Black Diamond
Four Club Baseball League Planned for Cuba by Ball Stars
In Havana a four club baseball league is under way with Hans Lobert Mike Gonzales and Armando Marsani guiding three teams. American players wintering in Cuba were recruited to keep fit and earn money ahead of the 1917 season.
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Ball Stars
Havana
Hans Lobert
Mike Gonzales
Armando Marsani
Duffy Lewis Denies Intention to Strike
In San Francisco on January 29 Duffy Lewis Red Sox outfielder says he does not intend to strike though he has not signed the offered contract. He explains the delay is unrelated to any strike plan.
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Duffy Lewis
San Francisco
Red Sox
Larney Signs Promising Lightweight Charlie Metrie
Chicago report states Larney Lichtenstein promoter and manager of Ad Wolgast signed Charlie Metrie of Milwaukee. Metrie is set to meet Sailor Kirke of the Coast lightweight before the National Athletic Club at Denver on February 5.
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Chicago
Larney Lichtenstein
Ad Wolgast
Charlie Metrie
Metrie
Sailor Kirke
National Athletic Club
Denver
Trapshooting Event See Top Scores At Harbor Island
Despite poor weather a crowd gathered at Harbor Island for the 53rd Sumtay trapshoot. Follerich and C. B. McKelvey led with high scores in the 50 target round while Sach hit 48 of 50. In the 100 target event L. H. Reid posted a top 97.
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C. BE. McKelvey
Sumtay
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L. H. Reid
Ritchie Becomes Welter and Manager in Chicago
Willie Ritchie has developed into a welterweight and challenged opponents at 142 or 145 pounds. He also manages George Thompson, Pacific coast bantam, who defeated Johnny Coulton twice, and has established headquarters in Chicago.
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Chicago
Willie Ritchie
George Thompson
Pacific Coast Bantam
Johnny Coulton
Hulen to Face Latshaw in Steamboat League Match
Seattle billiard fans get a first look at the Steamboat league series tonight at Brown and Hulen parlors. Charlie Hulen of Seattle meets Portland star George Latshaw in the featured encounter.
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Hulen
Magnates Still Very Much Up in Air
United Press reports early spring training draws near as Dave Fultz and players threaten a strike. Few stars in the American League are fully committed. Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Walter Johnson Eddie Collins Ray Schalk among those not with Fultz. In the National League Jake Daubert leads signed stars while the New York Giants field free from union members.
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United Press
New York
Dave Fultz
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Walter Johnson
Eddie Collins
Ray Schalk
Fultz
Jake Daubert
New York Giants
Charley Herzog
Benny Kauff
Obituary referenced sparks interest in I Know Him When Club
The I Know Him When club predicts a surge in members after the late lamented Federal League obituary mention. Wil lie Jackson’s appearance is noted as a factor driving new interest.
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Dave Fultz
Federal League
Willie Jackson
Rinkey voting in local batting averages contest
The piece lists leaders Rube Walden, Charlie Hulen, Gene Hatton, with R Junker, Joe Walsh, and C B Paulson in pursuit. Final standings to be printed Wednesday after votes due by 6 PM tomorrow to the sporting editor.
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Rube” Walden
Charlie Hulen
Seattle Billiard Star
Gene Hatton
Holy Smoke
Ecorer
Del Howard Eyes 1917 Talent for Oakland Oaks
Del Howard the Oaks manager returned to Oakland to oversee contract offers. He expects all players under contract by mid February and is evaluating available talent for the 1917 season.
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Oakland
del Howard
The
Oaks
Home boxers to head Cleveland shows by Matt Hinkle
Cleveland promoter Matt Hinkle will present popular priced home talent boxing, following the Philadelphia example set by Jack McGuigan and Harry Edwards as the sport seeks local fighters due to mounting difficulties in matching famous opponents.
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Cleveland
Matt Hinkle
Philadelphia
Jack McGuigan
Harry Edwards
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