Pete Compton Joins Seattle Club In Coast League Shuffle
Pete Compton, a former New York Giants outfielder, signs with Seattle Purple Sox and heads to Taft California camp. The move stirs Seattle’s outfield as Wilson or Cunningham may be released, with Bowman Fastley and Miles among pitching options under manager Bill Clymer as opening week approaches. New infielder Jack Knight and pitcher Walter Schultz arrive, with Knight potentially moving to second base as Gus Gleichmann contends for first base.
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Pete Compton
New York Giants
Seattle Purple Sox
Taft
Cal
Jimmy Brewster
Seattle
California
Compton
American Association
Wilson
Cunningham
Waleh
Withoit
Bill Clymer
Fastley
Bowman
Cy Falkenbere
Jack Knight
Sox
Walter
Schultz
Gus Gieichmann
The
Coad
Bert Nie
Knight May
Echmann
Wilde to Meet Moore or Herman for World Weight Title
London April 2. Jimmy Wilde agreed to meet Pete or Pat Moore for the world weight championship. Promoter C. B. Cochran said the fight will have a purse of 000 and a 7 pound ringside limit. Wilde is backed to win $10,000, as the British flyweight champion recently beat Joe Lynch and lost to Pat Moore in prior bouts.
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London
Jimmy Wilde
Pete
Pat Moore
C. B. Cochran
Wilde
Joe Lynch
Scrubs Edge St Louis Reg Squad In Tight Practice Meet
In San Antonio on April, the scrubs defeated the St. Louis regulars 5 to 4 in a practice game. The day prior the teams played a seven inning tie.
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St. Louis
San Antonio
Texas
St. Louises
Tie ends greatest ice series as flu halts decisive game
The Ripley Greatest Ice Series ends in a draw as five Canadiens are down with influenza. Seattle Mets were favored to win the last match at the Arena, but illness stopped two visiting players and several Canadiens. The Coast league president declined to award the title and the exhibition tour was canceled.
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Enda
Sea Canadiens
Nerson
Hall
MacDonald
Kennedy
Lalonde
Couture
Merlanquette
Beattie Mets
Canadiens
Frank Patrick
Seattle Mets
Seattle
Golf and the St Andrews Question in U S Golf
The piece surveys tensions between the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews over authority rules such as the putter legality and the stymie. It notes past clashes on amateur status and the need for U S officials to resolve domestic rules before challenging St Andrews.
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United States Golf Association
Royal and Ancient Club of
St. Andrews
British Empire
FL and A
Council of Golf
Walter Travis
Travis
William H. Crocker
United States
Western
Shrine of
Ingle and Schumann Set for Tacoma Title Bout
Helnie Schumann defends Coast lightweight crown against George Ingle in Tacoma Thursday. Ingle's strong defense makes him a tough challenger. Seattle fans travel to Pierce county for the show as Hector meets Ole Anderson in the semi wind-up after recent local bouts.
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Tacoma
Helnie Schumann
George Ingle
Seattle
Ingle
Pierce County
Hector
Ole Anderson
Steve Reynolds
Frank Kendall
Yanks Shut Out Dodgers as Lewis Debuts in Yankee Uniform
In Jacksonville on April 2 the Yankees defeated the Dodgers 4 to 0. Newcomer Lewis went 1 for 2 in his first appearance, boosting his batting average to .500 as Brooklyn suffered a fall from the game.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Yanks
Wilbert Robinson
Dodgers
Lewis
Larry Doyle Slams in Practice for Giants in Gainesville
Larry Doyle posted four at bats and four runs as the Giants held a batting session in Gainesville on April 2. The regulars collected fifteen hits in seven innings, showcasing offensive depth ahead of the season.
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Larry Doyle
Gainesville
Fla
Giants
Miner Ladies' Team Leads Opening Night in Toledo
In Toledo Ohio on April 2 the Miner Ladies' team from Toledo topped the opening night of the women's American Bowling Congress tourney with a 2436 total.
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Toledo
Ohio
Miner
Indians Rookies to Meet Regulars in New Orleans Tilt
New Orleans on April 2 hosts Cleveland Indians as rookies square off against the regulars marking a break in two weeks of routine. The exhibition game pits emerging talent against established players in a pre season matchup.
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New Orleans
Cleveland Indians
Lincoln high school opens athletics with multiple tryouts
Tenols began at Lincoln high as 13 candidates answered Coach Green. Veterans Taylor and Hill seek spots on the squad with Hill aiming for the ball nine. Franklin plans a city meet track team under Coach Roseberg after questions from Mt. Baker enthusiasts. Caccia to coach underclassmen and bolster Franklin track in the city meet. Coach Powers at Broadway has outdoors training as May first week signals season start. Dick Frayn recovers from knee injury and baseball prospects at Queen Anne look bright with Billy Wright and Jim Marquis showing form. Twenty basketball letters awarded at Lincoln.
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Tenols
Lincoln High School
Green
Taylor
Hill
Franklin
Roseberg
Mt. Baker
Caccia
South End
Coach Powers
Broadway
Dick Frayn
First Hill School
Schumann To Box Eastern Glove Artist In Surprise Change
Willie Jackson of New York light weight was to fight Pinkie Mitchell of Milwaukee but illness forced him to withdraw. Promoter Clay Hite quickly signed Heinie Schumann of Tacoma to face Mitchell while Schumann also meets George Ingle in Tacoma. Eddie Pinkman Morrie Lux and Kid Herman may appear on the Arena card April 11 in Seattle.
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Willie Jackson
New York
Pinkie
Mitchell
Milwaukee
Clay Hite
Arena
Hite
Heinie Schumann
Tacoma
Schumann
George Ingle
Eddie Pinkman
Morrie Lux
Eddie
Edward Brewster
Kid
Ex-Twirler Jamieson Joins Cleveland Ball Garden Patrol
Charley Jamieson joins Cleveland’s outfielders alongside Jack Graney and Joe Woods as experienced arms in the American League. The piece recalls Jamieson’s pitching for Washington and Philadelphia, his wins and losses against St Louis Detroit and others, and notes Elmer Smith’s non pitching status while in Milan, Ohio with Arthur.
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Charley Jamieson
Cleveland
Jack Graney
Naps
New York
Neal Ball
Red Cross
J. Gladstone
Joe Woods
Tri Speaker
Hill Carrigan
Red Sox
Washington
Harry Hooper
Jamieson
Philadelphia
Old Fox Griffith
Mack
Connie
Charley
Browns
Allan Sotheron
Mound City
T Rogera
Detroit
Tigers
A's
Rudy Kallio
Larry Gardner
Elmer Smith
Arthur
Crandall to Join Golden Gate Squad
San Francisco April 2 Manager Graham of the Seals receives a telegram from Karl Crandall former Salt Lake Bees third baseman that he will report to Recreation park as soon as possible. Willie Kamm is poised to start the season at third base.
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San Francisco
Graham
Seals
Karl Crandall
Salt Lake Bees
Recreation Park
Willie Kamm
Cubs Wallop Long Beach High In 8-0 Victory
In Long Beach, April 2, the Chicago Cubs defeated the local high school team 8 to 0. The result reaffirms the Cubs as a championship caliber squad, noting last year the high school boys held them to 4 to 1.
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Long Beach
Cal
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Every Team Needs a Lefty Pitcher for Pennant Hope
The piece argues every baseball team must have at least one southpaw to vary pitching and trouble batters. It cites Detroit’s past lack of left-handed starters as a reason for poor pennant chances and notes how stars Ruth Cooper and Leonard benefited from well-timed southpaw appearances to disrupt right-handed sequences.
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Tigers
Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Ruth
Cooper
Leonard
Killefer Named Cubs Field Captain at Pasadena Camp
Captain Bill Killefer of the Chicago Cubs has been chosen to be field captain for the season by manager Fred Mitchell. The catcher, popular in the clubhouse, is praised for knowledge of baseball, leadership, and pep from start to finish, making him a key influence for the Wrigley-Mitchell squad.
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BM Killefer
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Fred Mitchell
Killefer
Cubs
Pasadena
Bill
Mitchell
Wrigley- Mitchell
Pill
Httle
Three Athletes Join Mackmen Roster In Philadelphia
Philadelphia April 2 three more Athletics Bobby Roth Rey Grover and Morris Shannon join the Mackmen roster training earn esty Roth named captain in a developing team lineup with new leadership announced dos.
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Philadelphia
Bobby Roth
Rey Grover
Morris Shannon
Earnesty
Mackmen
Roth
Washington Huskies Meet Asahi Club In Season Opener
The University of Washington baseball team schedules its first practice game against the Asahi club at the universality grounds on Saturday. Coach Dode Brinker evaluates his pitchers as Roy Taylor returns to left field and hopes to settle the opening game lineup. The Asahi team, fresh from a successful Orient tour, is considered one of the coast’s top foreign squads.
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Collegians
Asahi
Universality Grounds
Dode Brinker
Kinker
Roy Taylor
Orient
Angels Look Like Strong Ball Outfit In Coast League
Watch out for the Los Angeles team as Coast league pilots praise Wade Kil lifer’s squad. Paddy Driscoll anchors shortstop after stellar play with the Great Lakes naval training station last fall. Killefer handles keystone defense for his group.
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Los Angeles
Wade Killifer
Angels
Wade
Paddy Driscoll
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Killefer
Keystone
Maggert May Play in Utah with Bees Tieup
Harl Maggert nicknamed Shacker, last season’s Seals outfielder, may join the Salt Lake Bees after San Francisco permission to relocate. Jack Cook wired Eddie Herr about an extra outfielder and suggested Maggert for the Bees. Maggert impressed with the local club before the Pacific Coast League breakup, but San Francisco carries seven proven outfielders under Manager Graham.
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San Francisco
Harl Maggert
Shacker
Seals
Hart
Bees
Jack Cook
Eddie Herr
Maggert
Seattle Coast League camp shifts to Ewingfield
Seattle Coast League training camp relocates to Ewingfield on Thursday due to poor weather at Taft. President Brewster ordered the move as the team plans workouts Thursday through Sunday on the local diamond in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Ewingfield
Brewster
Taft
Rheinhart Competes For CardS As May Rejoins Pitching
8 ST. LOUIS, April 2. Arthur Rheinhart pitched for one St. Louis CardS squad and drew closer to a spot. May was sent in for a workout in the sixth inning as the game progressed.
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ST. Louis
Arthur Rheinhart
Carda
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