Baseball talk and players in a noisy mix
The snippet discusses Tom Longboat challenging Germans, Frank Gotch and Ad Santell, Frank Baker projected batting power, Johnny Evers’ Braves contract and incentives, the Indians name linked to Nap Lajoie, a golf maxim about eyes on the ball, and players holding out as teams move fast to regain control of their “meal ticket.”
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Frank Gotch
Ad Santell
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Egan Draws With Weeks In Canadian Bout
Charley Egan fought Billy Weeks to a four round draw, with Egan trailing early rounds but rallying late. The undercard featured Leo Houck drawing Bert Forbes, Casey defeating Delaney, and Reeves losing to Davidson.
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Freddie Bogan
Charley Egan
Billy Weeks
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Aggie Grapplers Set to Welcome OCC and UW Wrestlers
Oregon Agricultural College and University of Washington wrestlers visit for a Saturday meet. A seven man OAC squad will head north. The OAC basketball team defeated Willamette Tuesday night 17 to 13.
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Oregon
Willamette
Market Report Prices Paid Wholesale Dealers for Vegetables and Fruit
Wholesale dealers report current prices for vegetables and fruit. The market shows varied rates across categories with stock availability influencing bids and asks. Prices reflect supply from regional farms and demand from retailers, with notable shifts in peppers and apples.
Japanese cue wiz Kofi Yamada to meet Hoppe in exhibition
R B Benjamin praises Kofi Yamada the Japanese cue virtuoso ahead of an eight block 400 point exhibition against Willie Hoppe at Brown and Hulen parlors. Yamada, born Tokyo 1888, trained in Germany, defeated Hoppe in prior events and is noted for precise, graceful cue work and steady, dedicated practice.
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Willie Hoppe
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Germany
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Giants Claim Rights Over Jude Moreland Amid Trade Feud
President Dugdale of the Giants contests Salt Lake to control recruit pitcher Jude Moreland after a rocky contract history. Seattle accepted Moreland’s deal and Blankenship’s ownership claims are disputed. Ely’s status as a free agent and potential trials with Oakland are noted along with early moves by Nick Williams and Evan Evans regarding spring training and Spokane team affairs.
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Bresnahan Weighs $10,000 Offer to Join Cubs
Chicago Cubs owner Chas Weechman offers $10,000 cash to catcher Roger Bresnahan for surrender of his two year contract to play with the club. Bresnahan is expected to accept the proposal today.
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Mascott Won’t Come To Fight In Portland
Local boxing scene expects limited action as Billy Mascott, the Portland featherweight, is unlikely to appear. Billy Wan offered to fight Leo Houck in Portland but sought a visit from the Smith building. Meanwhile Jimmy Fox, the Coast champion, is set to arrive soon.
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Harstad to Portland in Cleveland deal
Pitcher Harstad a former Northwestern leaguer has been turned over to Portland by Cleveland. He pitched for the American league club last year.
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Broadway's ball team to welcome Ed Hunt back
Ed Hunt returns to Broadway's ball team boosting a lineup that has included some of the city's top tour clubs. Hunt's recent play with leading local clubs signals a strengthening of the squad as the season advances.
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Ed Hunt
When the first spring hits and ghosts of the old gods rise
The narrative recalls baseball legends and spring fever as players and events unfold. Fritz Maisel Lee Magee and Hughie High join the Yankees outfield while Home Run Baker takes third base. Honus Wagner turns 42 and eyes more seasons with Pirates. A South Bend soup incident linked to a waitress mirrors old sports lore.
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Hughie High
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John H
Honus”) Wagner
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Bresnahan Still Cubs Property Despite Release Reports
Cubs president Weeghman states Roger Bresnahan remains under Cubs ownership as two clubs seek his services. Fans will remember Cy Williams’s defense and may see Bresnahan in a Cubs uniform again. Fred Hart joins Brooklyn as trainer and will report to Daytona. Wild Bill Donovan and 15 Yankees are training at Macon, Ga. Baker tied to $7,500-$10,000 salary. Benny Kauff to prove his hitting against lefties. Boston rumor lists Smoky Joe Wood and three others as being released. Chet Thomas Forrest Cady and Col Collins named.
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Boston
Smoky Joe” Wood
Chet Thomas
Portland
Forrest Cady
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UC football outlook sparks joy for coach Andy Smith
March 1 report from San Francisco notes University of California coach Andy Smith is highly elated about the football material available for the coming season. The piece highlights optimism around the squad and potential performances.
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Locals Rout Portlanders in Coast Hockey League clash
Seattle's seven dispatch the Portland champs 14 to 6 as Cully Wilson leads the scoring with eight goals. The first two periods were one sided, while Portland rallied for six in the final period. Ed Savage expects a possible title bid pairing with the NHL winner.
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Portland
Ed Savage
High School Broadway Extends Lead With Big Win Over Ballard
Broadway defeats Ballard 85 to 1 to maintain pace in the basketball race while Queen Anne edges Lincoln 27 26 in a tight contest Lincoln beats Queen Anne 24 10 in midget game Franklin down West Seattle 39 29 West Seattle shows improvement Lincoln midgets top Queen Anne 24 10 Clothier the Franklin pitcher in good form for season opener Paul Duryea, city track star, returning to register at Broadway.
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Miller Holds World Middleweight Crown After Long Bout
Walter Miller retained the world middleweight wrestling title in Portland on March 1 after a 68 minute bout with Eddie O Connell. Miller won the first fall quickly and secured the second after 36 minutes with a reverse bar leg hold and head lock. O Connell injured a shoulder and was helped from the mat as fans surged onto the floor.
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Dog Show At Madison Square Garden Sets New Breed Records
The Westminster Kennel Club event at Madison Square Garden features 2,584 dogs with 192 fox terriers and 116 German sheep dogs setting new records. Other top counts include 140 Doberman? bulldogs 136 collies 133 beagles 126 and Airedale terriers 120, while toy breeds led by Pomeranians Pekinese and Brussels Griffons.
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Westminster Kennel Club
Frisco Sees Good Tussle On Mat
Frisco fans saw a stormy draw between Ad and Jess Westergaard in San Francisco last night. After two hours and 24 minutes of holds neither could down the other, the police halted the match at its peak.
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March
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Prince Henry First Public Royal Mile Run at Eton
Prince Henry third son of King George ran the junior mile at Eton in 4 minutes 54 seconds finishing fourth despite a gale like wind and heavy rain. The royal youth ran with other schoolboys as part of the annual event. La Fray, the Broadway fo j is going to turn out for baseball.
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