Slosson Leads Japanese Expert In First Night Pool Match
George Slosson defeated Yamada 872 to 400 in the opening block of their 800-ball exhibition at Brown & Hulen's room. Slosson ran 30 innings with an 18 13 average while Yamada averaged 12 24.29 as the Japanese player faced distractions from a full stomach and a noisy crowd.
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George Sloason
Brown & Hulen
United States
New York
Balla
Slosson
Httle Jap
Dental ad touts low prices and painless care in Beattie
A Beattie dental office promotes full sets for five dollars with superior finish and fit. It claims a pain free system that guarantees no pain, high volume of business, and unswerving honesty about prices. Dr L R Clark invites readers to visit at 1405 Third Ave NW corner Union and bring the ad.
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Beattie
L. R. Clark
DO. D. S
Third Ave
N. W. Cor. Union
Rangers face clash with Rainiers amid suspensions
Fred Simpson faces censure by Rangers management for last Sunday's chase incident. Buckman’s suspension weakens Celtic ahead of next Sunday's match versus Rainiers, while Bill Cochrane has strong substitutes. A Black Diamond special train to Seattle will carry supporters, with mascot Miss Edna Davies joining in. Harry Kerr debuted for the Rangers last Sunday scoring the Light Blues only goal, hoping to improve next week. Pete Robertson hailed as the league’s cleanest back and captaincy honors for the Scotch team on February 9.
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Rainiers
Buckman
Bill Cochrane
Greens
Black Diamond
Seattle
Rangers
Edna Davies
Harry Kerr
Light Blues
Pete Robertson
Selecton
Rainier Team Reader Debut Expected Next Sunday
Kicks mo se healing up and aims to wear the Rainier jersey in a few weeks. Russell Boyle’s bum knee flared last Sunday forcing him to act as goalkeeper in a finished performance. He is expected to reclaim his left back spot next Sunday.
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Russell Boyle
Bits of .Sports. Fred Clark tops 1000 wins in majors
Fred Clark the Pittsburg Pirates manager holds the record for most wins among active leaders with 1 201 since 1900. A younger Johnny Evers brother joins the Giants training squad as an infielder at 22. Taff and Stevenson sign with Connie Mack infield and outfield roles. Wray wins 26 signatures for a Washington voting bill. Tinker suspects Kid Jinx in Reds hosiery change. Vincent Campbell offered to Josh Devore as outfielder trade bait. Larry Lajoie signs with the Naps for the season. 18th major league year, salary $9 000.
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Fred Clark
Pittsburg Pirates
Clark
Giants
Johnny Evers
Mehan
Larry Lajoie
Naps
Lajoie
Wagner
Best Short Stories of the Day Too many of us
A Washington Star column contrasts rich and poor drinkers with two men seen leaving a mansion gate, Gobsa Golde and his chauffeur, then shifts to Elihu Root on perceptions of chambers of commerce. Root notes a misgiving about manufacturers and merchants, predicting eventual correction.
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Gobsa Golde
Elihu Root
Changer of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Root
Woman Sets Ocean Swim Mark From Venice Bay
Nelly Miynn, president of a women's club and reader of the Ven Browning club, establishes a Pacific coast open sea record by swimming a mile in 87 minutes near Venice California. The prior record for women stood at 37 minutes seconds. Four male companions who started with Misa Flynn were distanced.
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Cal
Nelly Miynn
A*women's Club
Ven Browning Club
Pacific
Misa Flynn
Mexican may play with Los Angeles
Oliver Mendenes from Sonora may join the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League club in 1918. He plays shortstop for the Muniches mines club at Conde Caliente and has been named by Mexico as the fastest infielder. A Angels scout will watch him work out after a recommendation to President Berry.
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Oliver Mendenes
Sonora
Mendenes
Muniches Mines Club
Cande Caliente
Berry
The
Angels
Mexico
Herry
Conde Caliente
Jeffries bets $2800 on yearlong abstinence challenge
In Los Angeles on January 31 Jim Jeffries and Barney Oldfield bet $2,800 over Jeffries staying off the water wagon for a year and quitting cigarettes. Oldfield and others watched as the former champion pledged abstinence amid doubts and taunting wagers.
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Matt Spertal
LOS Angels
Jim Jeffries
Barney Oldfield
Jeffries
Oldfield
Portland Gives Wolgast Weight For Bout
Portland Or January 31 Ad Wolgast announced he weighed 129 pounds, four pounds heavier than ever before and planned to remain in Portland while he continued to gain flesh. He said he had to shed weight earlier to face 133 pounders and could train fully up to the contest day.
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Portland, Or
Ad Wolgast
Portland
Wolgast
Mallibu
Wolgant
Browns may move spring camp to Venice
Stovall of the St. Louis Browns discusses Venice as a potential spring training site for the club. If the Vernon Pacific Coast League franchise is moved to Venice, there is a chance the Browns could conduct their spring work there. A franchise decision is expected this week.
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Los Angeles
Stovall
St. Louis
Venice
Browns
Castleton Sold to Nashville in Southern League Move
Roy Castleton a left handed pitcher for Vernon of the Pacific Coast League is sold today to Nashville in the Southern League. Castleton who pitched for Vernon two years will report to Nashville for spring practice.
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Los Angeles
Roy Castleton
Vernon Club
Nashville
Castleton
Vernon
Thorpe Hopes to Turn Pro as Pugilist in Plans
Philadelphia Feb 1 James Thorpe the discredited athlete may turn professional boxer if promoter Harry Davis finalizes plans today Officials say Edwards would seek a five year contract for Thorpe to fight opponents Thorpe has not been approached on the subject
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Philadelphia
James Thorpe
Harry Davis Mature
Edwards
Thorpe
Telpnothera
Talking QF Pitchers Russell Ford Highlighted
Baseball fans praise top pitchers like Smoky Joe Wood and Walter Johnson while Russell Ford of the New York Highlanders earns mention for 48 wins and 17 losses over two seasons. He is noted for a wild but potent delivery, with a Rochester bowling note citing a three-game pin total of 2,497.
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Smoky
Joe Wood
Christy Mathewsen
Walter Johnson
Rube
Ed Walsh
Russell Ford
New York Highlanders
Ford
Walah
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