Downs Send Out Contracts to San Francisco Players
Downs releases contracts to nearly all San Francisco ball club players as part of a midseason reshaping. Proposals surface for suspensions and changes across leagues, with Sacramento and Fresno figures engaging in talks to bolster rosters and future prospects. Merl Bettis, longtime Texas league secretary and statistician, has died in Minneapolis.
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St. Francis Debating and Domino Society
J. He. Barcel
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Aimers
Farre! Tlns
Rammusaion
Lengeuy
Bam
Dim Rodgers
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Gneat
Fresno
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Bil Camo
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Presa
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Liat
Los Angeles
Merl Bettis
Short Weiter
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Walter Morris
Texas Jimpuc
League
Alinneapolis
Minneapolis Journal
Detdle
Texas Teague
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Ban on spitballs by magnates in Chicago clash
A Chicago dispatch reports the National League moves to outlaw spitball and other foreign substances. Barneys Dreyfuss and Ebbetts back the rule, Hutchins backs manufacturing purity, while Mitchell and Johnson caution balance between fairness and pitching variety. Rowland's Cubs era, Giocotto and Parafin allegations loom as the plan gains steam.
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Chicago
National League
Charles 11
Ebbete
Brookly
Barney Dreyfuss
Pilsburg
Hla
Utckey
Jack Hendricks
Indianapolis
Thia
Mitch
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Rowland
Eddie Cicotte
Cieatte
Rowus
The
White Boy
Eddie Plank Traded to New York from St Louis
St Louis Mo January 22 Eddie Mauk veteran of Deft Pratt and second baseman were traded to the New York Americans by the St Louis Americans for two players. The New York club gave in exchange for the listed players.
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ST .Louis, Mo
Eddie Mauk
Pratt
Bheeuilin
New York Americansy
St. Louie Americans
Tve
Eagh
Waw York
Gayé
Wall
Questionnaira
Association
Pitchers Shocker and Cutley Involved In Club Offer
Pitchers Shocker and Cutley, catcher Newmaker, and Iutfelder Mabel with Gedeom Acash receive consideration. The amount, not slated to rise, was given to the $1 Lauls club.
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Shocker
Cutley
Newmaker
Lone Star Dietz Rumor As California Coach Prospect
Rumor spread among California football followers claims Lone Star Dietz, Washington State coach and former California figurehead, may replace Andy Smith at California. Amid doubts over 1916 performance, reports link Dietz with the job as rumors swirl among fans and insiders.
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Lonestar Dietz
California Sporans
Willisia
University of California
Aucece
Addy Smith
California
Andy Smith
Dietz
Washington Stato College
Berti
Saith
Seomo
California Fang
Smith
St. Mary's
Oregon
University of Southern California
U. of C
Washington
Ty California
Gua Biegler
Callifornia
Braich
Railroad Situation Delays White Sox Exhibition Dates
Chicago January reports delay the White Sox spring exhibition as final Texas league schedule hinges on railroad situation clarification. Manager Clarence Rowland back from Excelsior Springs to discuss 1918 prospects with Owner Comiskey. Weeghman proposes Coast League tie while Texas league specifics await transport clarity.
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Chicago
White Sox
Clarence Rowland
Exculsior Springs
Comiskey
Stermorrow
Weeghman
Targell
Firet Case
Mse
Teslia
Tarry Waltz
Lovelygrain
Portland
Ore
Cub
Leslie
Joe Tena
White Box
Benz
Heelieves
Oldest club claims major status in United States
Bakersfield date line reports the Coast Field Trials Club claims to be the oldest of its kind in the country as the current meet runs across several days with entrants from the Pacific coast region and the northwest. Also noted are dates for the Grand American Handicap in Chicago August 6 to 8 with $150 added money and prizes for top five finishers.
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United States
Bakersfield
Dateific Coast
Elaima
Mheoclub
Togs
Pacific Coast
Northwest
New York
Interstate Trap Shooting Association
Houck Discontent With Contract after Portland Draft
Portland pitcher Byron Houck, drafted by St Louis, resists the terms of his contract as manager Pietar Jones winter talks continue. Houck, with major league experience, disputes the offer and anticipates a possible holdout. The dispute centers on a lower upfront payment and a midseason payment plan typical of coast league deals.
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Portland
Byron Houck
St Louis Americans
Lagi
Pietdar Jones
Aston
St. Tante
Erland
Sui
Houckhop
St. Lois
Laxebail
Houck
Jones
Todge McCredie H
Joe Walley
Joes
Canin
Joseph E. Johnston
Uacksonville
Datey
Judge McCredie
Seattle
Bani
Austrian vs Turk Title Bout Friday Night
Austrian heavyweight champion Martin Pies Una will face Bob Minagon the Turk Friday night in OMCaAco. The match is a best two of three falls bout with a finish watch.
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Omcaaco
Jan
Martin Pies Una
Bob Minagon
Stars and Stripes to Serve American Troops in France
Patis January 2. A weekly newspaper for American troops in France will be titled The Stars and Stripes. General Pershing will have the connection. It will be edited and directed by men in American uniform.
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Patis
France
the Stars and Stripes
Pershley
Well Equipped Clubs for Men in War Camp Area
Two comfortable clubs serving soldiers and sailors are active in the Los Angeles area as part of the war camp recreation program. The newest club at San Pedro hosts hundreds daily, offering a library lodging music rooms billiards and a dining room. Hostesses from Pasadena run the operations, aiming to provide a home like atmosphere and friendly companionship for servicemen.
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Los Angeles
San Pedro
Trent
Wanen
Pasadena
Gal
Normal Wihi
Normal School
Trotsky Arrested in Spain in 1916
The Spanish newspapers report that Leon Trotsky, Bolshevik leader, was arrested in Vigo during a stay in 1916 after arriving from France that October. He was taken to Madrid for judgment as authorities deemed him a dangerous anarchist.
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Maprid
Bee
Ncwopapnes
Leon Trotsky
Bolsheviks
Spain
France
Pallee
Vigo
Madrid
Jodgert
Clouds of Woe Over Our Boy and Girl Citizens
The city faces disappointment as the circus season collapses due to rail transport constraints. No elephants, no general acts, no street parade, and no side shows this year. Some circuses hope to tour by wagon, reviving older acts in winter quarters.
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Uncle Sam
Ines
Agait
Coveral Circusea
Prison to Prison Transfer and Release Report
An individual was held at Central prison from no vember to 13 during an investigation. He was later released but required to depart the area amid inquires linked to a United States action involving men carbucked at Barcelona.
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Central Prison
Nending Investigaton
Barcelona
United States
French Classes Expanded at Fort Collins School
At the state agricultural school in Fort Collins a new French class was recently opened under Miss Sarah J. Kettle, professor of modern languages. The course, offered without charge, aims to provide working knowledge of French for those preparing to sail to France, with no draft limitations on membership.
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Loast
San Francisco
Judge McGredie
J. Cal Ewing
Woo
Ewing
Boyd
Wallace O'Connor
Oakland
N’dlonnor
J. Gal Ewing
Cal
Weis
Miss O'Connor
Fort Collins
Cala
Fii
Sarah J. Kettle
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