Baseball Season Opened With Varied Coast Scores
Opening day across the Pacific Coast League featured the Vernon Tigers defeating the San Francisco Seals 7 to 4 in San Francisco. Oakland beat Los Angeles 9 to 4 in a crowd of 10,000, while Salt Lake beat Portland 10 to 6. Sacramento topped Seattle 2 to 0 as the league kicked off.
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San Francisco Seals
Wiliam H. McCarthy
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Jim Scott
Seals
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Dell
Los Angeles
Oakland
Oaks
Angels
M. F P. Snyder
J. T. Cline
Omar Klear
Killefer
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
It Lake Bees
Portland Ravers
Bill Ramier
Portland
Stroud
Sacramento
Cal
Seattle
John Q. Brown
Walter Malls
Senators
Brenton
Orr
Vernon
Promoter Offers Carpentier Bout With Brennan For 20 000
Abrams the local promoter offered Carpentier a 20 000 dollar match with Bill Brennan here. Deschamps noted a 209 000 dollar offer for Georges to meet Phil Brennan in a 15 round heavyweight bout. A 5 000 dollar guarantee was set for a six round match.
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Carpentier
Bill Brennan
British Flyweight Champion Declares Forfeit for Camden Fight
Jimmy Wilde the English flyweight champion arrived with his manager in Philadelphia and posted forfeits for an eight round bout against Pat Mure ray scheduled for April 21 at Camden New Jersey.
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Philadelphia
Jimmy Wilde
Pe ‘'' Oe” Mureray
Camden
N. J
Greatest Fighter He Ever Saw from Pugilist List
A reader lists fighters seen by a colored boxing fan. Notable picks include the cleverest George Dixon, the most aggressive Young Peter Jackson, the greatest of all Joe Gans, and the toughest George Godfrey, among others. Bayside correspondent signs as Horse Smith.
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New York
Tad
George Dixon
Joe Jeanette
Peter Jackson
Jack Blackburn
Leo Johnson
Jack Johnson
George Godfrey
Joe Walcott
Mississippi
Joe Butler
Joe Gans
Poison Oak O Malley Sends Quirky Farewell Note
A whimsical farewell from Poison Oak O Malley addresses rich anti saloon factions and playful fashion fads for the poor. The letter mocks wealth and hats, suggesting odd dress ideas like goldfish outfits and sock suits.
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Tad
Poison Oak O'Malley
Canada Cat's Chirps and the Mexican Bean Jump
A fragmentary conversation touches on Italian workers refusing to toil under Tierney in America, the lure of freedom, and cost items in the United States. The stranger asks about board costs while the native explains lumber and table board prices, noting the shipping board could have cost the country about 100 million dollars if not canceled.
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Tierney
America
Shipping Board
Yale lightweight standout leads boxing title chase
Boxers vying for U S Olympic spots held at the national amateur championship in Boston. Semifinals set after eight class bouts with college and club champions clashing. Yale’s Edward Fagan, the previous heavyweight titlist, defeated Frank Grayber of Pittsburgh, signaling strong college showings.
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Underwood
New York
Helene Pollak
Edith Sigourney
Boston
United States
Edward Fagan
Yale
Frank Grayber
Pittsburg
Fortune 10 Colt That Wins Derby
Man o War to miss the Derby as a possible record breaker. Whitney nominees John P Grier Upset Wildair and Damask loom as Derby contenders. Miss Jemima heads 1919 earnings among fillies with eight wins in twelve starts and 20000 dollars.
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International News
New York
S. D. Riddle
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Sir Barton
Saratoga
Domino
Harry Payne Whitney
James Rowe
Whitney
John P. Grier
Upset
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Damask
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Man of War
Golden Broom
Prince Pal
Miss Jemima
Westwood
Constancy
High Command
Kentucky Rocky Club
Omar Khayyam
Toney -Vaila
C. E. Rowe
Amateur baseball league forms in Vancouver
More than 40 amateur baseball teams applied for league membership organized by the Sunday School association. A. C. Purdy is chairman of the baseball committee. The association also promotes track athletics and swimming with meets planned this season.
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Vancouver
B. C
Sunday School Association
A. C. Purdy
Line o Sport notes on Magee case and boxing updates
Commentary on Lee Magee gambling scandal transparency. Mentions Mexico revolutions, John Evers ejection record, Albany management offer to Evers, Hanlon vs Wallace boxing result, Eddie Fitzsimmons western trip, Seattle boxing limits on heavyweights, Jack Coyne wartime gallantry, Montana Wesleyan relay to Washington carnival, Methodist entry question for NW conference.
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Mexico
John Evers
Buck Herzog Plays Through Injury Despite Hernia Talk
Buck Herzog the Cubs second baseman will try to play hurt rather than undergo surgery. Surgeons warned he would miss three months if operated, but with no ready infield substitutes and a pennant chase looming, he takes the risk.
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Buck” Herzog
Cubs
Mitchell
Buck
Wesleyan seeks win as several colleges join sprint event
Coach Lemon leads a squad of fine sprinters aiming for a strong showing at an upcoming meet. Wesleyan hopes for a place, with participants from Montana State University, Oregon, Co A C, Whitman, Idaho, W S C, and Washington fielding teams. California colleges may also enter.
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Wesleyan
Montana State University
Oregon
Co. A. C
Whitman
Idaho
W. 5S. C
Washington
California
Slobster Grover Lowdermilk Sees Spring Comeback
Grover Lowdermilk of the Chicago White Sox reports his winter tooth extraction surgery a complete success. He is said to be notably effective this spring and could strengthen the Sox pitching staff.
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Grover Lowdermilk
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Debate Over Course for International Cup Races
In New York a dispute rages between the Royal Ulster Yacht Club and the New York Yacht Club over hosting the international cup races next July. The Sandy Hook course is favored by the RUYC while Newport is urged by NYYC, due to expected spectator access.
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Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Sandy Hook
Newport
New York Yacht Club
Bill Wambs ass head ed for ministry as a youth
The Cleveland Indians second baseman Bill Wambsganss studied to be a preacher for the first two decades of his life. His father, a preacher, sent him to Concordia College with that path in mind.
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Bill Wambsass
Cleveland Indians
Bill
Concordia College
Young Wambsganss leaves college to chase baseball career
The infielder Young Wambsganss, noted for shining in college play, chose to pursue baseball over a religious path. He starred for Cedar Rapids in the Central Association in 1913 and 1914, hitting .817 before being purchased by Cleveland to fill Napoleon Lajoie’s second base slot.
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Wambsganss
Cedar Rapids
Cleveland
Napoleon Lajoie
Comeback Bids Lift Wambsganss After Rough Start
The veteran faced early abuse after a shaky debut as crowds booed him for striking out. Lee Fohl urged a second chance and in 1916 Bill Wambsganss staged a dramatic return, gaining popularity with a successful resurgence.
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Lee Fohl
Bill
New Navigation Rules Limit Island Steamer Passenger Lists
After disasters, new Long Island Sound excursion steamers face caps on passenger lists from 1000-2000 down to 350. Many vessels were repurposed for the war and few will be ready by July, stalling the anticipated flotilla that last sailed for the cup races 17 years ago.
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Long Island Sound
Newport Course Visible Across Narragansett Bay
Spectators can view most of the Newport course from Narragansett harbor, Narragansett bay shores, and Newport hills attracting up to a hundred thousand people. American sailors urge Britain to modify its request for the Sandy Hook course.
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Newport
Narragansett Harbor
Narragansett Bay
Point Judith
Sandy Hook
Califor nia Hotel partners plan $500000 Pasadena golf course
Announcement by J. B. Coulston, A. M. Andrews and associates states they will spend $500,000 to build a 54 hole links in Pasadena. Construction has started, with completion expected in two years.
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J. B. Coulston
A. M. Andrews
California Hotel Company
Pasadena
Exhibition tilt shows New York Americans defeating Brooklyn Nationals
In Greenville Delaware on April 7 the New York Americans beat the Brooklyn Nationals 12 to 6 in an exhibition game. Batteries listed include Mays Thormahlen Ruhl and Mitchel Mamoux Beyers Taylor.
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New York
Brooklyn
Greenville
D. C
Altadena Golf Club Site Seized for Expanded Course Work
The old Altadena Golf club area has been taken over with extra ground secured. Water from the Sierra Madres is piped for daily sprinkling on both putting greens and fairways. George O'Neill, a Chicago expert, leads the improvement effort.
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Altadena Golf Club
Sierra Madres
George O'Neill
Chicago
Chicago Americans edge Little Rock in 1933 baseball clash
In Little Rock on April 6 the Chicago Americans defeated the Little Rock Southern team 130 to 133 in a scoreline with Wilkinson and Lynn behind the plate for Chicago and Fields Masters Yellowhorse and Brot tem for Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Ark
Chicago Americans
Little Rock Southern
Wilkinson and Lynn, Fields, Masters, Yellowhorse and Brottem
Irish Boxer Freddie Jacks Hopes European Feather Title
Freddie Jacks of Cork Ireland claims the feather weight championship of Europe. His manager George Mc Donald has posted 2500 dollars challenging Johnny Kilbane either in Jersey City or England. Jacks will appear in a Jersey City show soon with opponent to be chosen.
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Ireland
Thegorry
Europe
George McDonald
Jacks
Johnny Kilbane
England
Jersey City
Pittsburg Nationals Rally in Dallas Texas League
R H B Pittsburg Nationals defeated Dallas in the Texas League game with strong hitting by Batteries Carlson Meador Clarke Dale Wood Shanks and Forrest, contributing to the 14 to 150 score sequence.
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Pittsburg Nationals
Dallas Texas League
Carlson, Meador
Washington Americans vs Cincinnati Nationals score report
Washington Americans 7 Cincinnati Nationals 73 in a PRACT game. Batteries Zachary Schneider and Sallee Bressler and Rari contributed to the list of players in this April Portsmouth Va matchup.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Cincinnati Nationals
Zachary, Schneider
Pract
Calgary Signs Mil ton Steen grafe and Kilhullen
Calgary Alberta reports pitcher Milton Steengrafe a big right hander who pitched all winter and previously worked with independent teams in California has been signed by the Calgary club of the Western Canada league Catcher Kilhullen also signed and is currently in California.
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Eddie Fitzsimmons
Eddie
Calgary
Alberta
Milton Steengrafe
California
Steengrafe
Kilhullen
Brennan Dominates Devere in 10-round Aurora Bout
In Aurora I last week Bill Brennan won all ten rounds against Bob Devere. Devere kept the KO from ending in a tie, delivering a stubborn defense.
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Aurora, I
Bill Brennan
Bob Devere
K. O
Hoppe Dominates Billiards in Marquette Exhibitions
Willie Hoppe wowed crowds at Marquette billiard academy with 600 points in 10 innings and a best 174. Charles C. Peterson countered with dazzling shots, including a famous baseball shot, as both headlined exhibitions. Greenleaf and Jerome Keogh also prepare for a two day stay and matches in Anaconda.
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Willie Hoppe
Marquette Billiard Academy
Charles C. Peterson
Hoppe
Peterson
Butte
Anaconda
Ralph Greenleaf
Jerome Keogh
Challenge matches set for Davis Cup in New Zealand
Christchurch will host the Davis Cup challenge matches at year end after Australasian officials reaffirmed the rotation with Australia and New Zealand. If the United States earns challenger status it must play Australasian defenders on the Christchurch courts used by W. A. Larned in 1911, despite prior weather troubles.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
United States
William A. Larned
Norman KE. Brookes
Austral
W. A. Larned
America
California Track Team Invited to Western Conference Meet
Chicago April 6 The University of California track team which defeated Illinois in a Berkeley dual last Saturday will be tendered a special invitation to compete in the Western Conference track and field games at Ann Arbor in June.
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University of California
Illinois
Berkeley
Cal
Ann Arbor
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