Willard weighs in on Morris Fulton clash and plans
Chicago April 28 Jess Willard heavyweight champion says he has little faith in Carl Morris as a drawing card and fears a Morris bout would not attract. He hints he may fight for charity if promoter funds fall short and recalls Morris’s claim he can whip the world with a good referee. Nate Lewis pushes Morris as a heavyweight title challenger amid stalled plans for Fulton bout.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
Carl Morris
Willard
Fulton
Morris
Willard Paw
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Nate Lewis
Nate
Kiderman
Oe Gans
Gans
Tonopah
Nev
Lewis
Charlie White
Willie Ritchie
Ritchie
White
Freddie Welsh
Welsh
Four New Shortstops in Major Leagues
New York April 28 four young infielders vie for major league jobs Billy Kopf Reds Laverne Fabrique Dodgers Swede Risberg White Sox Charley Ward Pirates. Fabrique Kopf Risberg Ward show潜 potential as hitters with solid fielding while Witt Athletics veteran praised for improved defense and .245 average in 142 games.
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New York
Billy Kopf
Reds
Laverne Fabrique
Dodgers
Swede Risberg
White Sox
Charley Ward
Pirates
Bush
Maranville
Fletcher
Hornsby
Scott
Peckinpaugh
Honus Wagner
Honus
Fabrique
Kopf
Providence
Baltimore
Vernon
Whee Ward
Portland
Ward
Risberg
Witt
Athletics
Philadelphia
Mackmen
Pugilist Journeys and Wins Across Continents
The piece follows a fighter who secured two or three knockouts, then boxed in South America before losing to Carl Morris on return but proving superior to Flynn. It highlights De Vere’s clean record, and notes Johnny Schiff, Pacific Coast featherweight champion, traveling globally as a touring boxer and even earning $300 while serving as a steamer cook in Australia. Schiff’s travels include England, France, Havana with Jack Johnson, and plans to reach Canada for more bouts.
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South America
Carl Morris
Flynn
Ben
Devere
Johnny Schiff
Pacific Coast
Schiff
Johnny
Australia
Cook
England
France
Havana
Jack Johnson
Canada
Sunday Schools Open Indoor Ball Series
Opening double headers at the Y M C A feature Calvary Baptist defeating Prospect Hill Baptist 5 to 1 in American League and First Presbyterian overpowering St Mark's Episcopal 12 to 2 in the National League. Pieper pitched for Calvary with Barr and Reimschissel aiding with two hits. Ernest Green starred for the Presbyterians with five hits in five at bats and five runs batted in.
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American League
Psya
W. B
Calvary
Prospect Hill
McKinley
Laurel
National League
W. i
First Presbyterian
St. Mark's
Westminster
Govt Hill
Calvary Baptist
Prospect Hill Baptist
St. Mark's Episcopal
Calvary Lads
Barr
Reimschissel
Pieper
Bailey
Dunning
Norris Stewart
Grant Bechtel
Prospect Hill Boys
Chadwick
First Presbyterians
Ernest Green
Presbyterians
Frank Smyth
R. H. E. Calvary Baptist
Alley
Stewart
Bechtel
R. H. E First Presbyterian
Saterlee
Gish
Gibson
Braves Shut Out Dodgers in 2-0 NL clash
In Brooklyn April 28 the Braves pitcher Tyler struggled but steadied in key moments to blank the Dodgers 2-0. Massey and Magee fueled the early and late runs with singles and a sacrifice, while Pfeffer, Magee and Smith contributed offensive support. Umpires were Byron and Quigley.
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Braves
Dodgers
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tyler
Stallings
Massey
Pfeffer
Magee
Collins
Smith
Maranville
Daubert
Fabrique
Boston
Mieter
Byron
Quigley
Sanders
Pittsburg
Pigtee
Jason
Tae
Carey
Schulte
Hinchman
Essesesess
Baird
Fischer
Ward
Grimes
Cincinnati
Thorpe
Wings
Thor
Wingo
Groh
Chage
C S
Gleason
Wargg
Pittsburgh
Orth
Risler
Sothorn
O'Neil
Morton
O'Loughlin
Hildebrand
Athletics Edge Yankees 1 0 In Tight New York Start
April 28 game notes Athletics defeat the Yankees 1 to 0 in a clever affair. Strunk doubled for the lone run in the seventh as Caldwell and Bush pitched well for the Yanks, while the Athletics capitalized on stray hits and solid defense.
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Pirates
Cincy
Pittsburg
Grimes
Cincinnati
Baird
Fischer
Ward
Athletics
Yanks
New York
Bush
Caldwell
Strunk
Thrasher
McInnis
Philadelphia
A.E
Gilhooley
Maise
Pipp
Baker
Magee
Tee Peckingpaugh
Alexander
Peckingpaugh
Massel
Witt
Grover
Myer
Dineen
Owens
Young Blood Boosts National League Fan Faith
New York April 28. Young blood injected into several National League clubs has revived interest among fans. Promising young players like Walter Holke Ferdie Schupp Laverne Fabrique Leon Cadore Billy Lopez and Ed die Roush are cited as energizing lineups. Spring exhibitions show the NL faster than in years past with a near even split against the American League and hopes the big purple banner may fly in October.
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New York
Governor Tener
Walter Holke
Ferdie Schupp
Giants
Laverne Fabrique
Leon Cadore
Dodgers
Billy Lope
Eddie Rousch
Reds
Pirates
White Sox
Cubs
Yankees
Peter P. Carney
Editr
National Sports Syndicate
George
England
Alfonso
Spain
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Commonwealths
Emmett D. Boyle
Nevada
Walter E. Edge
New Jersey
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Capper
Kansas
Ferguson
Texas
Major
Missouri
Wert
Oregon
Gifford Pinchot
Reed
Edge
John Phillip Sousa
Sousa
Thomas A. Marshall
Tom Mayor
Kiethsburg
Illinois House of Representatives
Marshall
Scotland
Mr. Marshall
Twin Falls
Idaho
United States
Lawn Tennis Association
War Department
United States Golf Association
U. S. N. Atlantic
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
T. E. Doremus
Interstate Association For the Maceurnsement of Trapshooting
Cols Fall to St Paul and Milwaukee Beats Toledo
In Columbus St Paul defeated Columbus 6 to 8 with Griner Williams Up ham Glenn and Brown supporting. In Toledo Milwaukee won 5 to 3 behind Shackleford Murphy Schultz Sweeney and Brennan umpiring.
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Columbus
R. H. E. St. Paul
Griner
Williams
Upham
Glenn
Brown
Coleman
Johnston
Friel
Toledo
R. H. E. Milwaukee
Shackleford
Murphy
Schultz
Sweeney
Brennan
Johnson
Western Association Scores From McAlester Tulsa Muskogee
McAlester defeats Paris 5 to 4 while Tulsa falls 1 to 5 to Denison. Muskogee wins 13 to 7 over Fort Smith and Oklahoma City loses 4 to 7 to Sherman.
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Western Association
McAlester
Paris
Tulsa
Denison
Muskogee
Fort Smith
Oklahoma City
Sherman
St Josephs Bowling League Opens Series Next Week
Beginning next Tuesday night the St. Josephs Bowling League will stage a six team series despite late season. Joe Neigebauer was elected president with Otto Schwegmann as secretary while former presidents Joe Jaeckle and J F Pfeiffer declined nominations. Teams and players listed with matchups set for Tuesday Nos 1 and 2, Wednesday Nos 3 and 4, and Thursday Nos 5 and 6.
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St. Joseph’s Bowling League
Joe Neigebauer
Otto Schwegmann
Joe Jaeckle
J. F. Pfeiffer
Joe Neugabauer
Ed Jaeckle
Gus Richter
al Volmer
John Evans
Steve Seffel
S. Sueltenfuess
A. Schneider
Frank Reiniger
George Mackenroth
H. Windlinger
Frank Nitsch
George Wietzel
Armand Kissling
W. Herring
John Kissling
Chas Schneider
Henry Sueltenfuess
Ed Kissling
A. J. Kissling Sr
E. Emig
J. Sueltenfuess
Stanford to feed athletes Chinese pheasants on farm
The California State Fish and Game Commission presents four pairs of Chinese pheasants to Stanford. Graduate Manager Earl Behrens builds a large bird cage at the athletic fields to rear the birds, which will be used as food for athletes during training seasons.
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San Francisco
Stanford
Earl Co. Behrens
California State Fish and Game Commission
Behrens
Famous Men Now Enrolled in the Trapshooting Army
Trapshooting gains elite backing with governors mayors and leaders from across the country embracing the sport. Teddy Roosevelt and numerous state officials promote trapshooting as prepared ness and recreation amid wartime reporting.
Welsh Kilbane Fight Looms As Featherweight Meets Lightweight
New York April 28 Freddie Welsh and Johnny Kilbane two world champions set for a ten round bout Kilbane seeks the lightweight crown while Welsh defends the featherweight title The clash promises speed and tactics with a possible longer duel and high stakes for both boxers in a major postwar era showdown.
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New York
Freddie Welsh
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
Welsh
Cleveland
Ford
National Championship Event Schedule and Affiliations
The document lists regional locations and dates for upcoming Handicaps and sectional events across states from Minnesota to California and mentions affiliations with Nevada and the District of Columbia. It notes the 1917 championship was shot last October and provides regional sites including Southern Roanoke Virginia and Pacific Coast San Jose California with dates in July August and October.
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Brainerd
Wyoming
Casper Seas
Indiana
Inianapolis
Kentucky
Louisville
Wisconsin
Wausau
Maine
Rockland
Arizona
Phoenix
Nevada
District of Columbia
Southern
Roanoke
Pacific Coast
San Jose
Cal
Eastern
Hartford
Conn
Western
St. Joseph
Tough loss for Walter Johnson in Yankees Senators tilt
Johnson pitched superbly in a 2 to 1 defeat as two costly errors behind him let the Yankees grab the first game of the spring series at the Polo Grounds. Russell matched him well, but luck favored the home club and Washington took the loss.
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Wash
North West Sportsman’s Association
Pacific Coast
Mayor Fleming
R. E. Duval
Belleville
Ill
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George D. Smith
Los Banos
Cal
Far West
William J. Robinson
Alvarado
Canada
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Philadelphia
Lu Lu
Freeland Kendrick
George Dr. Porter
Public Safety
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Porter
Biedeman
Joseph Kamp
Kampsville
Arthur Vance
Capron
W. G. Beck
E. E. Baker
Keane, NL
J. C. Munger
Princeton
R. A. Beise
Brainard
Minn
C. E. Cook
New London
R. W. Jerter
Ashton, Tl
Charles A. Stollberger
Canton
A. C. Coxey
Crystal City Co
J. C. Orr
la Salle Ill
Walter Johnson
Yankees
Washington
Polo Grounds
Johnson
Walter
Hts Puching
Russell
Bill Donovan
Senator
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