Battery C quintet clinches Star Junior title with 19–5 win
Battery C overwhelmed Ben Paris at Collins Play Field 19 to 5 to win The Star Junior Basketball trophy. Armory’s Be Row, Shultz and Bakenhus led scoring while Paris guard Elliott was sidelined by illness. Stacy Shawn beat Yester A. C. 37 to 5 in the preliminary.
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Leo H. Lassen
Ben Billiard
Collins
Armory Boys
Ows
Paris
Ren Paris
Chee
Elliott
Battery C
Dandy Baking Co
Collins Whe
Ben Paris
Battery Five
Row
Army
Bakenhbus
Bie
Battery Club
Enoch Shultz
Don Hipley
Frank Shillistad
Armory
Schultz
Bakenhus
Fen Paris Bilis
Dinanan
Anew Ce
Bakenhave
Etchey Field
Coale
Pakenhus
Ripley
Sehults
Bird
Seaults
Bob Morrin
Spencer Harrie
Intercollegiate Scores Shake Up East Rivalries
Yale led Penn 31 to 16 as New Haven hosted the race while Penn claimed the win in the event. Princeton beat Dartmouth 27 to 19 and Penn Freshmen toppled Lawrenceville 37 to 15. Pittsburgh joined Westminster 52 to 15 and Duquesne defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 59 to 24. Penn Military beat Drexel 36 to 26. South Dakota Wesleyan edged South Dakota 24 to 23. Lafayette fell to Purdue 27 to 37 and Creighton defeated Buffalo 38 to ?
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New Haven
Pennsylvania
Yale
Princeton
Dartmouth
Trenton
Penn
Lawrenceville
Pittsburg—Panthers
West Minster
Pittebure
Duquesne
West Virginia Wesleyans
Penn Military College
Drexel Institute
Sioux Falis
S. D
South Dakota Wesleyan
Sioux Falls
Lafayette
Purdue
Wabash
lo—Creighton
Buffal
Freshman Mat Finals Set for Everett YMCA Meet
Freshmen wrestlers compete this afternoon to earn spots on the team that will meet the Everett YMCA soon. A captain will be elected and a team picked for the tryouts. Coach Artruthnot plans additional tournaments for first year grapplers as many promising men report regularly.
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Everey. M. C. A
Everett
Artruthnot
Brooklyn Semipro Harry Fisher Seeks Dodgers Chance
Harry Fisher, a young Brooklyn semipro, has set a record in perseverance by traveling to Jacksonville Florida with the Dodgers’ first training contingent. He has no contract and funds his trip to show manager Robinson he deserves a shot in the big leagues.
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Harry Fisher
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pring
Jacksonville
Fla
Fisher
Altho
Robinson
Boxing Dead in Australia
Australian reports say boxing is temporarily dead in the Antipodes as there are few capable men available. The scene remains short on ring talent, despite interest from fans.
Belgian Seeks Welter Title In Western Championship
Belgian contender Pete Hobin aims for the welter crown as he challenges Huntton for the western championship. Reports describe Hobin as a European entrant with strong form and determined to seize the title.
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Pete Hobin
Amer
Ng. Hotin
Huntton
Grayson Wins Marathon Derby in The Pas
Grayson drove Canadas dog team to win the 2004 mile marathon in roughly 24 hours in The Pas Manitoba. Theo finished second with a time around 4 hours 16 minutes.
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The
Pas, Man
Iil Grayson
Cgan
Theo
Indiana Youngster Prodigy of Golf Game
A Marion Indiana six year old, nicknamed Chick Harbert, is lauded as golf’s child prodigy. Son of pro E. E. Harbert, he shows natural swing and short, precise judgment on the Marion Country Club course. He drives 15 to 100 yards and has played par on tough holes, aiming to claim the championship for his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Harbert
Billy Evans
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Jones
Bobby
Melvin “Chick” Harbert
Chick
E. E. Harbert
Marion, Ind
Lana
Harbert
Marion
Fishermen announce annual April fishing contest prizes
Piper and Taft unveil a two trout and two bass per season limit for the event opening April 1 with more than 100 dollars in prizes. Water and boat names must be listed on entries and no hotel or resort owners may enter. The Lake Sammamish event features Mundorf’s raft stunt and a Washington sportsmen gathering draws clubs and anglers to Tacoma.
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Earl A. Fry
Piper & Teft
Fammamish
Washington
HK. G. Mundorf
Lake Sammamish Mundorf
Fleerge
Masonic Club
Washington State
Tacoma
Piper
Lrna
Jake Washington
Eperting Goods
Piper & Tett
Taft
Vietting
New Crew Route In Seattle Race Hinges On Weather
The Washington California crew race may use a new four mile straight course across the lake ending in the Lake Washington canal if conditions stay calm. Weather dictates feasibility. spectators would view from canal banks and canal locks would close during the race. Varsity and freshmen have trained on the route this week.
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Lake Washington Lake Union Canal
Lenchi
Madrona
Varsity
Wilson to Fight Mike McTigue in Rhode Island Bout
Johnny Wilson, the middleweight champion, is lined up to meet Mike McTigue in Rhode Island, one of the few places where Wilson can box unbarred. The bout is slated for this month or early April per Eastern chatter.
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Johnny Wiaon
Mike McTigeue
Fihode Island
Wilson
Wallace May Coach Reds Near Unofficial Choice
Robby Wallace long time St. Louis Browns shortstop may join the Cincinnati Reds as assistant coach. Manager Moran seeks a capable man and Wallace is his unofficial pick per an Eastern wire report.
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Robby Wallace
St. Louis Browns
Cincinnati Reds
Moran
Cincy
Wallace
Western Relays Bring West Coast Collages to Carnival
Western and Pacific coast colleges set for the Washington relay carnival on April 29. Invited teams include Washington State, Willamette, Oregon, O A C, Idaho, Reed, Montana, California, Stanford, U S C and British Columbia with more expected. Stanford may bring Morrie Kirksy while California may not compete. Weather will influence training and strength ahead of the early season meet.
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NLY Western
Washington
Hee Edmundson
Darwin Mele Nest
Washington State College
Willamette
Oregon
Idaho
Reed College
Montana
California
Stanford
British Columbia
Morrie Kirksey
UU. 8. C
Edmundson
Altho Washington
Kilgariff Membership Sells for Record Price
The San Francisco Golf and Country Club sold the late John A. Kilgariff membership for 1400 dollars to Cc. H. Barber of San Francisco, the highest price yet recorded for a club membership in the city.
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San Francisco
John A. Kilgariff
San Francisco Golf and Country Club
Cc. H. Barber
Schang Expected to Sign Yankee Contract Here Today
Hot Springs Arkansas reports Wally Schang expected to sign a Yankee contract today as holdouts Sam Jones and Erin Ward remain. Carl Mays signed a new contract yesterday and Babe Ruth has agreed to terms.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Wally Schangin
Sam Jones
Erin Ward
Carl Mays
Babe Ruth
Wills to Fight Kid Norfolk for Shot at Dempsey Title
Harry Wills seeks a comeback chance in a 15 round Madison Square Garden bout with Kid Norfolk. The outcome could restore Wills as a top world championship contender or end his title hopes after recent losses. The match draws nationwide boxing attention as Dempsey options loom.
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Harry Wills
Bill Tate
Portland
Jack Dempsey
Kid Norfolk
Madison Square Garden
New York
Norfolk
Harry Greb
Wills
Eig
Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
Europe
Carpentier
Lkely
Miske
They Never Come Back French Idol Proves Old Ring Axiom
Seaburn Brown argues that top fighters often decline after a career peak. Georges Carpentier, once the European heavyweight star, faded after a knockout loss and now avoids top title challengers. Other veterans like Filly Miske and Willard illustrate varying rebounds, with Welsh transitioning to a health venture and occasional comebacks proving rare.
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Jean Willard
Dempsey
Willard
Freddy Welsh
Welsh
Renny Leonard
Morvich Favored to Win Derby at Churchill Downs
Morvich is priced as a heavy Derby favorite as the Kentucky Derby set for May 13 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The undefeated 3 year old seeks to become the first winter choice to capture the classic since Regret in 1915, with strong backing from oddsmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morvich
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Barnyard Golf Crowned At St Petersburg Championship
The American championship tournament in St. Petersburg, Florida, awarded the Barnyard Golf title to Charles Davis of Columbus, Ohio. Davis, at least 35, is noted as one of the youngest contestants, challenging the notion of golf as an old man's game.
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St. Petersburg
Pla
Charles Davis
Columbus
O. Davis
Curtain to Fall in Woodland Park Soccer Showdown
The Star Soccer league stages two all star games at Woodland Park on Sunday. Juniors meet at 1 p m with Jack Hall refereeing followed by seniors at 2 30 p m officiated by Bob Lemon. Teams drawn from both divisions feature balanced rosters and include Fletcher Purvie Watts Simpson Kelly McGrath W Dowie Bond Fitzpatrick Martinsen Richardson and others. Junior lineups pair Smith South Park versus Barton Peters Walby Hillstad Duffy with West Seattle and Woodland furnishing spare players.
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Woodland Park
Jack Hall
Bob Lemon
Fletcher
Purvie
Watts
Simpson
Kelly
McGrath
W. Dowie
Barnes
Forgin
Cornthwaite
Kempton
Fitzpatrick
Martinesen
Richardson
Bond
Pitt On
Galbraith
Upton
McKilliam
Abbey
White
Strange
Bennett
Weston
Barwicke
Carmicheal
Maroni
Patmore
McKinley
Kirkwood Plans Permanent Residency in United States
Australian golfer Joe Kirkwood and his manager arrived in San Francisco this week. Kirkwood says he intends to take up permanent residence in the United States.
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Kirkwood
Joe Kirkwood
San Francisco
Browns Wing Corps Signed
Mobile, March 2. When Dixie Davis signed his 1922 contract with the St. Louis Browns yesterday, manager Lee Fohl breathed easier as the Browns completed their pitching staff and ended the holdout nightmare for the season.
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Mobile
Ala
Dixie
Davis
St. Louis Browns
Lee Foh
Browns
Fifty Bookmakers Suspended in New York Arrests
More than fifty bookmakers face bonds of 250 dollars after arrests this week for violating the Locke anti gambling act. The suspensions mark a sharp setback for the pony racing scene in the state as investigations continue.
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New York
Seattle Mets Favored for Coast Puck Title
Seattle's hockey team enters the Coast title series against Vancouver as slight favorites 10 to 6 for game one and 10 to some for the series. Jacy Walker returns at rover while Vancouver misses Smokey Harris. The rubber series will settle whether Seattle or Vancouver wins the Coast playoff crown, with Edmonton, Calgary, and Regina battling for positions on the Prairie circuit.
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Seattle
Vancouver
Smokey Harris
Jack Adams
Ernie Parks
Alf Skinner
Coast league chatter on rosters and prospects
The article surveys Coast league roster moves and prospects with talk of Kromett McCann and various players from Portland Seattle San Francisco and New York. It notes shortstop and outfield needs and potential position changes as spring training approaches.
Near Champs to Do Battle in Indy March 13
Bryan Downey, who claims the middleweight title, meets Detroit’s Ted Block in a 10 round bout in Indianapolis on March 13. Block claims the Pacific coast middleweight championship and is seen as a strong challenger for the national title.
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Bryan Downey
Ted Block
Detroit
Indianapolis
Dispatch
Block
Pacific Coast
Date Set For Puck Title Go
March 8 has been set as the opening tilt for the Western hockey tie between the Pacific coast champions and the Prairie champions. The first game will be in the coast champions’ home city and the second two or three days later on the Prairie team’s ice.
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Pacific Coast
Varsity Crew Gets Invite to Intercollegiate Regatta
The University of Washington has received an invitation to participate in the annual intercollegiate crew regatta at Poughkeepsie on June 26. Authorities may approve the trip only if Washington wins the Pacific coast title by defeating the University of California on April 22.
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University of Washington
Poughkeepsie
Washington
Pacific Coast
University of California
Two Yank Jobs Open For Competition On Yankee Squad
The New York Yankees announce two open positions for competition as Babe Ruth and Hob Meusel are expected to return. Judge Landis may lift suspensions. Ruth and Meusel appear cinches for two outfield spots. Charlie Huggins plans deals to fill outfield. Miller may shift from center field. Fewster and Roth are prospects for the job. Everett Scott and Aaron Ward stand to handle infield duties. Pipp remains steady at first base. The pitching staff features Bush Mays Jones Hoyt Shaw key Harper and O'Doul as left-handed options. Schang remains catcher with Devormer and Hoffman sharing duties. Ruth and Meusel back could make the Yanks the team to beat in the league.
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New York Yankee
Babe Ruth
Hob Meusel
Judge Landis
Ruth
Meusel
Young Miller
Chick” Fewster
Roth
Huggins
Mike McNally
Frank Baker
Altho
Yanks
Howard Shanks
Washington
Everett Scott
Aaron Ward
Wally Pipp
Gotham Club
Joe Bush
Carl Mays
Sam Jones
Waite Hoyt
Bob Shawkey
Harry Harper
Lefty O'Doul
Wally Schang J
al 'Devormer
al Hoffman
Eleventh Squad Enters Star Junior League
The Falcon Athletic club team becomes the latest entrant to The Star Junior Baseball league. The squad draws former service testers now living in the University district. Other teams must file entries with The Star sporting editor by phone mail or in person. The league meeting is set for March 10 at The Star. Further details available from the sporting department.
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Falcon Athletic Club
Sporting Editor of the Star
The
Star
Praise Is Killing to New Stars
Aaba article notes how fanciful press praise harms young players. It cites Glenn Killinger and others, from Penn State to the Yankees, showing how hype can ruin prospects like Goldie Rapp and Marty O'Toole.
Layton Retains World Three-Cushion Title in Milwaukee
John Layton of Sedalia Missouri defeated Alfred De Oro by 60 to 44 in 68 innings to retain the world three-cushion billiards title in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John Layton
Sedalia
Alfred de Oro
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