Northwest League managers hustle for opening season
Oscar Thompson reports Northwest League managers in Spokane Spokane Tacoma Aberdeen Vancouver rush to sign players as opening day nears. Veterans like Casey and Ganley shape rosters while disputes over pay and contracts surface. Fans anticipate surprises as teams prepare and aim to boost fan excitement.
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Russ Hall
Butte
Middle Quinn
Spokaane
Spokane
Perm
Thoee
Dugdale
Sassien
Lat
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Vancouver
Portland
MccCredie
Pearl Casey
Preano
Casey
Sacramento
Mike Fisher
Presne
Poker Trick Traps St Louis Outfielder De Groff
Veterans set a rigged poker deck to swindle De Groff of the St Louis Cardinals outfielder during a training session. He was victimized as cards were dealt and bets raised, leaving him short before Grady returned his losses with cash, sparking relief and jokes among teammates.
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de Groff
St. Louie Cardinals
Howe
Mike Gredge
Grady
Northwest racing dates set across multiple cities
Dates for racing in the Northwest were announced by the North Pacific Pair association at its annual meet. Races span from September in Waash to October in Walla Walla with venues including Yakima Spokane and Botne. Officers elected include Hi G Stemmil president Spokane W F Matlock vice president Pendleton and M P Wisdom Portland secretary treasurer.
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North Pacific Pair Association
Waash
Wash
Us Ore
Yakima
Spokane
Lewistom
Ida
Walla Walla
Botne
Hi. G. Stemmil
W. F. Matlock
Pendleton
Ore
M. PD. Wisdom
Portland
Hoard of Appeals
James B. McCrane
Lewle Ton
Robert Cosgrove
G. A Graham
North Yamhill
Daniel Currie
Everett
Waah
W. H. Downing
Saiem
Ora
Uneven race results from yesterday's meet at Vienna Dye Works track
First race half mile Bona beats Beatmania eight to five with Time 49.4. Second race one mile and 26 aeons Rice wins 99 Hunter with Fairy Street 102 and Duke of Orleans 104 in third. Time 1:45.14. Third race eleven sixteenths mileoolsandals 106 Koerner two to one wins Sam Barber 197 and Johnny Lyons 100 place. Time 1:08.2. Fourth race eleven sixteenths mile Shot Gun 130 Graham three to one. Phone A 2468 for Cleaning and Preventing. Vienna Dye Works 1409 Fourth Ave.
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Bona
Valoski
Monice
Aeons Rice
Hunter
Fairy Street
Duke of Orleans
Oolsandals
Koerner
Sam Barber
Horse Racing Card Recaps Fast Late Meet
Summary covers multiple races with winners and placings. Andrew Mack Mandator and Von Tromp headline a slate with times for each event. Notable entries include Yellow Kid Capable Prouet and Elizabeth F in respective races with positional results.
American League clubs salaries listed for 1905 season
The article states eight American League clubs salaries: Cleveland 60000, Boston 76000, New York 656000, Chicago 360000, Detroit 54000, J Leyla 65000, Washington 49000, Philadelphia 44600. These figures show payroll variation among teams.
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Cleveland
Boston
New York
Chicago
Detroit
J. Leyla
Washington
Phlladelphia
Cubs Star Writes On Spring Training Methods
Chas W. Murphy president of the Chicago club known as the Cuba discusses how spring practice shapes a pennant chase. He cites training ethics from McGraw Chance and McGrew, praises preparation, and outlines minor leagues, individual plans, and the need for proper conditioning before the 1906 season.
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CUBS
The
Star
Chas. W. Murphy
Chicago National League Club
Daily Star
Maroh
Southland
Btar
Chen
W. Murphy
Murphy
Chicago
Boxing bouts and events listed for week across cities
The week lists boxing matches including Honey Meillory versus Joe Thomas in Philadelphia and Billy Rhodes versus Hilly Papke in Peoria, plus Topeka club show, 20 rounds in Los Angeles, and regional tournaments. Also notes openings of a Boston automobile show and a Midwinter Athletic Carnival in Cincinnati by the M C A.
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Honey” Meillory
Joe Thomas
National Athletic
Philadelphia
Topeka
Keene! Club
Billy Rhodes
Hilly Papke
Peoria
Cali
Welch 10 Play for Locals in Seattle Signings
From Monroe comes word that Paddy Welch has signed with Seattle and will join the local staff. Dog Ale reportedly discovered Welch last year and he showed improving fielding after joining Prisco, though early reports noted rough defense.
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Monroe
Dog@ale
Peddy Welch
Seattle
Dog
Paddy
Welch
Rose Hell
Beattie
Felding
Prisco
Indoor meet preview and league notes from diverse sports
A sprawling roundup notes Seattle Athletic Club hopes for a strong indoor meet at the Coliseum on the 29th, Cleveland pitchers and Joss in racing, A Y P Stake at Meadows, Meadows tracks rivaling California, Whitney plans a Yankee polo tour to England, Detroit laughs at Cleveland high salaries, Dug’s new park nearing opening, Western Bowling Congress starts in Denver, Seattle teams eyed for excitement, St Louis counts on 275 five-man bowling teams, Giants trip to California to cost over 16000 dollars. exhibition games expected to balance costs.
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Seatle Athletic Club
Coliseum
New York Giants
California
Exclusive patterns by Mr White tailor at 208 Coltina didg
Gentlemen seeking superior epring stilt with distinct characteristics are urged to view White's swell line of exclusive patterns. The tailor’s fit and finish are praised as perfect due to many years of high grade work, with right prices making the suite popular.
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White
Boers Win at Polls to Rule in Peace
A March report from London states Louis Botha will become premier and native affairs minister in Transvaal after elections. The Boer party controls the ministry. Het Volk and allies held 23 seats, while English-speaking parties totaled 71. Botha, a Boer leader, led forces at Spion Kop and rejects terms offered by Lord Kitchener.
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Genttle Star
London
Mareh
Louis Botha
Bosen
Transvaal
Tranevaal
Leis
Het Volk
Proor British
Te Labor Party
Nationale 6
Lewis Botha
Splen Hop
Terrible
Lord
Columbia Will Annex by Near Unanimous Vote
Columbia votes to annex into Seattle area as part of the Twelfth ward with only three No counts. The old Rainier Valley town, population near 3000, will gain heat car service via a franchise for a loop line and two extensions from Seattle Electric.
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Columbia City
Seattle
Columbia
Rainier Valley
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Seattle Electric Company
Australian holds world sculling title in Australia
George Towns retains his world sculling championship after defeating Eddie Durnan of Toronto on the Neapal river in Australia. The race drew global interest with Canada hoping Durnan could win the title.
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George Towns
Eddie Durnan
Toronto
Canada
Neapal River
Australia
Benng
Durnan
Champion J Ro He’s Not B Champion Jo
Baltimore reports light heavyweight fighter Champion J Ro comments on earnings and plans. He asserts $20,000 saved and details personal expenses. He delays the Brittin bout until April and hints at one more fight with Battling Nelson if negotiable, or retirement otherwise.
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Baltimore
Battling Nelson
Brittin
Nelson
Terme
Investment chance at German Savings Building & Loan
There is a man in Seattle who would invest cash for large quick returns. The German Savings Building & Loan Association offers opportunities with large dividends. Talk with Chas. Omner, secretary, 416 Bailey Building, to become a member.
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Seattle
German Savings, Building & Loan Association
Chas. Omner
Bailey
Freight blocks tunnels in westbound freight test
Northern Pacific Stampede tunnel and Great Northern Cascade bore undergo load tests as freight traffic increases. Men of the Northern Pacific report surpassing previous return in the amount of freight handled.
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Northern Pa
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Sutton Faces Forfeit If He Leaves Title Contests
World champion punerdice Sutton may lose both titles if he departs for Paris to play at an academy in Parne after accepting $20 per day and expenses. He plans to leave New York after a match with Jake Schaefer in Chicago on March 11 for the 15.1 emblem. Ora Morningstar challenged Button for the 18.2 title before his Paris decision. Button would need to delay his trip and face Morningstar to retain the 16.2 title. Sutton holds the 18.1 title obtained when Witte Hoppe forfeited the emblem.
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Punerdice
Hae
Parne
New York
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
Sutton
America
Ora Morningstar
Button
Paris
Morningstar
Witte Hoppe
Holland
Ryan Ready to Fight Gans After Sterling KO
Tommy Ryan, who defeated Hugo Kelly in Rochester, N Y, agrees to meet Joe Gans on Labor Day for a $30 000 purse at Tonopah Athletic Club. The decision leaves Gans to accept or refuse.
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Tommy Ryan
Joe Gans
Ryan
Hugo Kelly
Rochester
N. Y
Tonopah Athletic Club
Gane
Missing Spokane Woman Taura Lee Sought In City
Mrs. G V Com of Spokane seeks information about her daughter Taura Lee believed in this city. The 28 year old woman is 5 feet 5 inches, 120 pounds, brown eyes brown hair with fur complexion. She was last seen Feb 27 wearing a black dress and hat.
City to hear petition on Woodland cemetery vacation
Judge Albertson appointed H. Ewing F. DeVol and M. F. Backus as appraisers of the estate of the late T. D. Hinckey. A hearing on the city council's petition to vacation Woodland cemetery north of the city is set for April 1 at 2 p.m.
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Albertson
H. ©. Ewing
F. 8. DeVol
M. F. Backus
T. D. Hinckey
At & P
Woodland Cemetery
Get Back When you go out in your beat
Buffalo engine ad promotes reliability with a promise you will get back after use. mentions Geo. NH Woodhouse Co location on University street rear Arcade.
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Buffalo
Geo
Woodhouse Co
University St
Market Notes Reflect Sugar Rally and Mixed Produce
Eastern sugar advance to 40 cents a hundred is met with stocking by jobbers. California shipments arriving today include various green produce while potatoes remain scarce and unlikely to rise soon. A damaged carload of cabbage arrived yesterday and is largely unsellable. prices for potatoes, onions, peppers, and others are listed in rough daily quotes.
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California
Pianos Good Ones Pianos on the Coast
Advertises piano sales claiming the same grade and quality instruments offered at a third to a fourth of the price elsewhere. States they sell over half of all pianos sold on the coast.
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von Tromp
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Spirit of
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Harry Payne Whitney
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Extile
Stil
J Ro
Scrippe Telegraphene
Gans
Tie
Wether
Cole
Cuetec
Peor
Rees Pen Juan & Hartew
Johnston Co
Bec
Grecond Avenue
Victor and Edison Talking Machines
Inrer Music
Novelty Skirt Mfg. Co
Geeend Ave
Seattle Watch
I. Hoffman
Edware
C Neufrider
KR M. Dene
Jo Greeteat
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Teem
Pacenee Cor ML Co
S'ikeet
Genttle and
Ti Denny
Jon Facets
Nesble
Perret
Sami Mil
Garvey-Busanaw Og
Am Garvey-Buchanan Quality
Second Avenue
Zak
Steinway
Knahe
Honest Methoda
Sherman Clay & Co
Seattle, Wash
Sandwall Co
Abund
le Pike
Dr. Clark Co
Second Ave. South
Corner
Kohler & Chase
Avenua Arcade
Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Company
Keystone Liquor
Firetave
Corner Main
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