Tacoma faces uncertain baseball future amid fundraising slump
The Northwest league weighs Tacoma franchise fate as boosters fail to raise funds for a ballpark and season. Bellingham could receive Tacoma players if Tacoma drops out, while Coast League plans and Los Angeles’ last year’s move loom. Mariners tied to lingering schedule and player signings. Hickey’s contract dispute seen affecting regional play. Aberdeen shows third base competition as roster shifts loom.
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Bellingham
Tacoma Ledger
Chamber of Commerce
Teague
Los Angeles
Morley
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
San Frandisce
San Francisco
Galeland
Mack Wins Fortune and Gives It Away
In San Francisco on March 18, Mack the St. Louis crippled horse Dr Scharff wins a race under jockey Leroy Williams with odds moving from 20 to 1 to 15 to 1. Harry, the trainer, nets $10,550 from the win and gives the money to his mother Mrs. Mack after distributing small sums to staff. Mack profits nothing personally.
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Seattle Star
San Francisco
Cal
Mack
St. Louis
Ton Mack
Harry
Dr Scharff
Dr. Scharff
Dee
Leroy Williams
Scharff
Car
Tee Makes
Williama
Meat Prices Pleasing City Hall Market Sale
Market listing shows meat prices at 500 kna avenue near Yealer. Pot roast and Ge to Scrib steaks priced at 10c each, rolled roast beef at 12c. Local shop notes quirky spellings but highlights bargain cuts.
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Yealer
High School Defeats Varsity 3–2 In Saturday Tilt
The high school team turned the tables on the varsity Saturday winning 3 to 2. The contest was above average with strong play from Clemenson the high school pitcher and OMette for the varsity.
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Clemenson
Omette
McGregor Promotes Home Fire Safety Initiative
Local advocate Gregor McGregor at 301 Empire Building announces a home fire safety push including steam baths and Oriental bathe facilities. Efforts focus on improving residential fire protection and public awareness.
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Gregor McGregor
Empire Building
Races Reported with Multiple Thoroughbred Events
A sequence of horse races is listed with winners and placings. Mabel Hollander won the first race at 2 to 1, Convent Bell placed second, Kogo third. Additional races feature Inflamable, Huston, Mamie Algol, Ink, Rotrow, Bo Rogers, Sister Julia, Haneline, San Alvarado, Adenia, Filipia, and Torny Banero among others with times and margins.
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Convent Bell
Kogo
Mentry
Oy Briers
Ae Corrigan
Grote
Huston
Tras
Los Angeleno
Knapp
Mamie Algol
Dr. Leego
Ink
Borel
Rotrow
Flaunt
Coall
Koerner
Bo Rogers
Silverskin
Viena
Revolt
H. Smith
Adenia
Avantelius
Filipia
Boland
Madden
Hi Caul Cap
Torny Banero
Brussels
Bune
Playtit
Markets Activity and Produce Prices Reported in Puebla
Market notes from Puebla report active trade with fruit and vegetables, delayed street delivery, and California cabbage arrivals. Prices show firm orange and lemon markets amid California advances, with butter and other dairy products priced as market conditions shift.
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Puebla
California
Dee
Dean Cigar Opens New Seattle Club With Pool Tables
The Dean Cigar at 1413 Third Ave announces eight new tables including Seattle’s only 5x10 pool table. Described as a place for gentlemen, the establishment markets quality and a refined atmosphere.
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Seattle
Unclear sport feud sparks western city tensions
A fragmented report hints at a brewing baseball skirmish as Western factions refuse Topek a draft. hockey player dead from game injuries. Cornwall paper notes rough play. Merlody and Thomas seek a purse for a finish fight. girls sell tickets at Providence grounds.
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Merlody
Thomas
Providence
Hackenschmwitt
Winter Vacation Actions of Famous Ball Players
The item mentions Harry Lewis paying $2000 in fines to kill Mike Ward, Mike Schreck Jago’s opinion of Tommy Burns, and questions about Mike Donlin’s signing with New York. It notes local basketball results, a manager Ike Pollock fantasy, Keen Bros racing plans, Seattle vs LaCosner in a basketball game, and a Puget Sound YMCA track meet.
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Harry Lewis
Mike Ward
Mike Schreck
Jago
Tommy Burns
Burne
Mike Donlin
New York
Pemane
Colineth Peneang Aa Vim
Heap
Boston Americans
Bellingham
Seattle
LaCosner m
Ike Pollock
Young Corbett
Keen Broa
Oakland
Puget Sound
Kent Team Nearing Championship in High School Basketball
Kent defeats Tacoma YMCA team 42 to 19 and lists season wins over Snohomish West Seattle Seattle Franklin Pullman freshmen Centralia and LaConner. Nelson challenged by LaConner as another claimant. Joe Gans comments on future conditions if he meets Nelson.
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Star Special Service
Kent
Tacoma Y. M. C. A
Snohomish
West Seattle
Seattle Franklin High
Pullman College
Centralia
LaConner
University to Host Varsity Girls Regatta on Lake Washington
Potential regatta on Lake Washington may be staged by university women under Coach Connibear. Four crews appear possible as the team shows steady practice and strong enthusiasm for the event.
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Lake Washington
Uner
Connibear
Vernon Wins Third Long Race at U
Frank L. Vernon proved the university’s top cross country runner by winning his third overall victory in the event. J Knight challenged hard at the finish but could not overtake him. Cart Hall swept the 100 and 220 yard dashes with solid times amid a tough track. Holtman excelled in jumps and vaults while Bantz performed creditably in the weights. Caps were awarded to the winners.
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Frank L. Vernon
J. Knight
Cart Hall
Holtman
Bantz
Tacoma Reopens Amid Wet Sunday Confusion
Tacoma endured a further closure last night, though the day remained wet. Officials claimed one measure to keep the city closed while several candy and cigar stores stayed open for the Sunday.
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Tacoma
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