Lack of good players deters Pacific Coast hockey league expansion
Paramount among the reasons for not adding a fourth team in the Pacific Coast hockey league is the dearth of top players, says President Frank Patrick of the Manet circuit. He notes a weekly rhythm of games in Vancouver Seattle and Victoria would be disrupted, hurting attendance and the Coast champions' strength for Eastern showdowns.
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Pacific Coast Hockey League
Frank Patrick
Manet
Patrick
Vancouver
Seattle
Victoria
League eyes coast cities for arena and coast league caliber team
Patrick doubts any coast city can meet the needs now due to player shortages. He favors Tacoma over Portland for a possible fourth franchise, citing the shorter travel. He argues four teams would aid fan interest, but three strong teams are necessary today, as amateur players face a tough pro transition in hockey.
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Patrick
Tacoma
Portland
No Immediate Reduction in Cost of Athletic Goods
A Star survey finds sporting goods prices largely steady this summer with minor shifts by item. Golf clubs and baseballs mainly hold last year’s prices, while tennis outfits and suits show small reductions. fall prospects hint at broader cuts, though tax and materials shortages keep overall costs elevated.
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Peoples Savings Bank Adds New Boxes for Vault Safety
Peoples Savings Bank announces 1500 new safety deposit boxes for storing bonds and valuable papers. Visitors can inspect the upgraded vault equipment at the Ave. and Pike Street location.
Davis Cup Drawings Set For Preliminaries
New York March 11 The Davis Cup preliminary pairings show Spain vs United Kingdom and the United States drawing to begin with four rounds of ties before Forest Hills when the challenge round will be played. Teams may pick match times and locations, with August 15 as a likely completion deadline set by the USTA. no further entries are expected. Julian J. Myrick, president, says only default could alter plans.
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City Pin Men Bowl Tonight
The regular weekly matches will be played in the City bowling league tonight. Schedule lists matches at Ideal Alleys Cheasty's vs Rabe's Cafe, Bikes No. 2 vs Union, Tallora Orpheums vs Rivope's Cafe, Elks' Alleys Palo Cigars vs Lambermen, Kiks No. 3 vs FE. N. Brooke, Orpheum Alleys Kike No. 1 vs Bagiee.
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Herman Boxes Barry Again in Tacoma Title Bout
Tiny Herman of Tacoma to fight Jimy Harry of California in a six round main event a week from tonight after their four round draw. Frankie Britt of Tacoma meets Jimmy Brenton of Los Angeles in the semi windup.
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Jimmy Brenton
Los Angeles
Baseball News From Spring Training Camps
Reports from the Texas camp say Johnny Wasster nears a regular berth with the Detroit Americans while Ty Cobb is pleased with Massler's hitting. Dave Roberts faces uncertainty with Chicago as Johnny Evers suspends him under the new spring rule. East trades hint Steffy Melonis to the Yanks for Wally Pipp and Chick Fewster to replace Ping Bodie in New York. Ford slated as Boston Pirates shortstop with Rabbit Maranville now with Pittsburgh. Yale’s Frank Talcott signs with the Heston Red Sox and Art Wilson moves from the Braves to Columbus in the American Association.
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American Association
O Dowd Battle For Title
Henry L. Farrell reports from New York on the middleweight title bout between Johnny Wilson and Mike O Dowd. Wilson enters as an 8 to 5 favorite with backers doubting O Dowd despite his former champion status.
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O'Dowd
Casey to Box Willis in Aberdeen Smoker Card
Harry Casey of Seattle and Stanley Willis of Portland will boxing six rounds in the main event at the Grays Harbor smoker March 22 staged by Harry Druxinmann and Nick Randich. Seattle lightweights Pat Williams and Bud Fitzgerald meet in the semi windup while Kid Johnson and Bobby Repp of Aberdeen box in the special event.
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Seattle
Stanley Willis
Portland
Harry Druxinmann
Nick Randich
Grays Harbor City
Pat Williams
Bud Fitzgerald
Kid Johnson
Bobby Repp
Aberdeen
Coast league star joins White Sox training camp
Karl Sheely, coast league batting champion and former first baseman for Salt Lake, reported to the Chicago White Sox spring training camp yesterday Marking a move to the American League club and a new start for the player.
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Texan
Karl Sheely
Ealt Lake
White Sox
Broadway Tigers Prep Ball Outlook Reflects Return of Mentor
The Broadway Tigers, led by Coach Regie Christensen, build a strong pitching corps headlined by Charley Zolla with two teammates Ray Willis and Rob Saunders. Infield centers around Captain Larry Carmody and Spencer Marrin with newcomers Ralph Peterson and Claire Gordon vying for shortstop and second base. Outfield prospects include Ray Willis and Hay, while backup roles feature Noy Meteter, Armstrong, and Meister.
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Rob Saunders
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Spencer Marrin
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Ralph Peterson
Port Orchard
Claire Gordon
Walla Walla
Bill Griffith
Madison Park
Hay
Tigera
Noy Meteter
Armstrong
Meister
Vancouver Puck Men Sweep Mets In Final
The Vancouver Millionaires defeated the Mets 6 to 2 after beating Seattle 7 to 6 in Vancouver to clinch the series. Beattie scored twice in the third as Vancouver pulled away, setting up a best three out of five title series with the Ottawa champions of the Pastern league next week.
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Beattie
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Howe
Siwashes Open Series Against Cubs in Pomona
Siwashes face the Chicago Cubs in the opening game of a series in Pomona California with fans from across the Southland arriving. Kenworthy’s lineup features Murphy Eldred and Cunningham in key spots as the Duke plans to start Gardiner and push bats around the order.
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Siwashes
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Comiskey Releases White Sox Players in 1919 Scandal
Chicago March 17 United Press President Charities A Comiskey formally notified seven indicted White Sox players of unconditional release Charlie Risberg Fred McMullin Joe Jackson Oscar Felsch George Weaver Jaud Williams and Eddie Cicotte were notified Chick Gandil remained ineligible after refusing to report and playing outlaw ball Judge William Dever to set trial date for the defendants.
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Charlies Risberg
Fred McMullin
Joe Jackson
Oscar Felnch
George Weaver
Jaude Williams
Eddie Cicotte
Chick Gandil
William Dever
New Catchers for Portland in 1921 Conat League
Portland will field a nearly new catching corps in the 1921 season. Del Baker returns as chief of the 1920 staff while Gus Fisher and a newcomer named King from the East compete for the backup role.
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del Baker
Gus Fisher
King
U S Golf Champion in London
London March 17 United Press Mine Alexa Stirling, the women golf champion of America, arrived today on the Carmania. She was greeted by a large delegation of golf players and enthusiasts. Stirling said she would face difficulties in her mission to win the Hunttieh championship and that she believed she had a fighting chance to win the title.
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Alexa Stirling
England
Chess Masters Draw in Havana Between Lasker and Capablanca
In Havana on March 17 two chess masters finished a 50 move draw. Champion Lasker attacked Capablanca throughout, shedding his defensive approach. A second game was to begin at Casino La Playa tonight as twenty round bouts are now legal in the Philippines. no promoter had contacted Rickard yet.
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The Star to Organize Junior Baseball League This Summer
The Star plans a city junior baseball league this summer depending on team interest. A meeting is set for March 24 at The Star to gauge numbers and outline a strict rule governed league with franchise forfeiture for violations. Teams are urged to respond, and those seeking support should contact The Star’s sporting editor.
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Roller hockey teams near finals as three games remain
The junior leagues feature Bulldogs and Minor Midgets tied with a 1.000 percentage in Section 1, while Madrona Midgets Fremont and Beacon Hill Juniors share top slot in Section 2. With three games left, Mt. Baker could upset leaders as schedules list matchups across Mt. Baker Capitol Hill Denny Blaine and other avenues.
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Shade to Box Murphy in Portland Tonight
Dave Shade the San Francisco welterweight will box 10 rounds with Frankie Murphy of Denver in Portland Oregon tonight. Shade has two Northwest bouts including a draw with Young France in Seattle and a knockout of Jimmy Storey in Tacoma.
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San Francisco
Frankie Murphy
Denver
Portland
Ore
Shade
Northwest
Young France
Seattle
Jimmy Storey
Tacoma
Former Broadway Star Tries Out With Cincy Reds
Gale Staley, a former Broadway baseball star who played for Yakima in the Pacific International league last year, is trying out for an infield berth with the Cincinnati Reds at their training camp in Cleco, Texas.
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Yakima
Cincy Reds
Cleco
Tex
Junior Tennis Boost Effort Aims for Seattle Youth
A movement in Seattle aims to develop junior tennis by forming a regular junior division at Beattie Tennis Club and engaging the Woodland Park event. A committee from The Star, the tennis club, athletic departments and playfields will meet to plan the Woodland Park meet and a city junior club. Ty Cobb is noted for a 1911 season batting line of 420.
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Beattie Tennis Club
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Star
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