Umpire Longevity Highlighted in Old Canadian Trap Shoot noted
Emilie recalls the phrase Kill the umps while discussing Lester Bob Pimali who has umpired for 24 years. The piece mentions Hieuwiden leading the Life in the big cartridge and a wig wearing umpire who received $500 in gold from National league management after producing an almanac showing a quarter century of umpiring.
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Seattle Moguls Spend Big to Buy Real Ball Players
Seattle baseball magnates open wallets for star talent as the Seattle club stacks a roster of slugging outfielders and solid infielders. Bill Clymer scouts the players while questions linger over Niehoff and pitching depth as the opening game in San Francisco looms.
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Bill Clymer
Seattle Baseball
Jgentais Uae Transportation and Board
Liberty
Portland in Need of Missing Men in Camp
Portland in sad need of missing men as McCredie and Sigtin clash over terms. Maisel and Sielin hoped for early deals, leaving Portland short of top talent at second base and outfield. Pitching strength centers on Cooper Pennington, with Sam Lewis limited by arm issues. Lukanovic shines in camp.
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Paddy Sigtin
George Maisel
McCredies
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Tommy Lukanovic
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Derby Favorites Billy Kelly and Eternal Leading Kentucky Derby Field
The Kentucky racing scene centers on Billy Kelly and Eternal as top contenders. Billy Kelly, a bay gelding bred in Kentucky, started 17 times with 14 wins and earned major stakes including the United States Hotel at Saratoga. Eternal, a brown colt by Sweep Hazel Burke, won six of eight starts including the Hopeful at Saratoga and the John R. McLean Memorial at Laurel. Trainers are H. G. Bedwell for Billy Kelly and Kimball Patterson for Eternal.
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Jerome Kerpems
Kentucky
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Toronto
Lexington
Louis Ville
New York
Saratoga
Annapolis
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Payette County
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Edward F. Aime
Texas
F. W. McClelland
Henry Oliver
Pittsburg
Oakdale
John R. McLean
Laurel
H. G. Bedwell
Ternal
Kimball Patterson
Umpires Named by Baum for 1919 Season
Proxy Allan T. Baum selects eight umpires for the Coast league season including Mal W. Eason R. FE. Bedford W. J. Guthrie Ed Fenney W. J. Phyle Pearl Casey H. R. Held and Ralph Frary. Eason a former National League player Hedford worked in the Shipyard league last year Casey and Frary ex Northwestern league umpires. Guthrie is well regarded in the Coast circuit. Phyle a former first baseman previously stood behind the plate for several Coast league clubs.
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Ed Fenney
W. J. Phyle
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May Decide Puck Title in Vancouver
In Vancouver Bt C on April 3 plans by local hockey fans to decide the world title may proceed. Recovery of Canadian players from the flu prompts talk the final game may be played Tuesday night and the rink may stay open another month for a curling bonspiel April 21 to 24. President Patrick of the Coast league will consider the suggestion on his return from Seattle.
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Bt. C
Canadien
Patrick
Coast League
Seattle
Ballard Team Clinches Cage League Wins
Ballard players secure early Cage League victories as standings show clear lead in the CLtts Major League. Team performance highlights strong offense and defense through opening games.
Cleghorn Joins Flu Stricken Canadiens
Oddie Cleghorn forward on the Canadiens hockey squad becomes the latest to fall ill with influenza. The rest of the team were taken sick Tuesday forcing cancellation of the final game of the series. Joe Hall Jack MacDonald are hospitalized Newsy Lalonde and Berlanquette battle the disease.
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Les Canadiens
Joe Hall
Jack MacDonald
Tifl
Newsy” Lalond
Berlanquette
Cardinals Prepare for Practice Games in Indiana and Evansville
ST LOUIS April 3 The Cardinals were to complete practice today before traveling to Indianapolis and Evansville for exhibition games. Regulars were to face Jack Hendricks crew Saturday and Sunday while the Yankees? were at BE.
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Yannigane
Hite Plans New Arena Smoker Card
Promoter Hite prepares the first season smoker at the local Arena with Coast lightweight champion Heinie Schumann vs Pinkie Mitchell as the main bout. Schumann may be replaced if he loses to George Ingle in Tacoma. Eddie Pinkman faces Morrie Lux in the semi windup as improved tiered seating is promised.
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George Ingle
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Arena
Eddie Pinkman
Morrie Lux
Eddie
Schumann Defends Lightweight Crown in Tacoma Fight
Heinie Schumann sacrosanct Coast lightweight champion defends against George Ingle in Tacoma in the main event of a strong boxing card. The rival is known for tough defense and a hard right, promising a keen six round battle amid a slate of undercards featuring Anderson vs Hector and Conners vs Quinn. Local fighters Patsey Clacco and Kid Mason open, with Seattle fans expected to travel for the show.
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City of Destiny
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Mitchie
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George
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Rookies Elevate Goop in St Louis Browns Prospecting
In San Antonio on April 3 Eugene Robinson, a Browns prospect, hit a three-bagger that won a game for the team and earned him a regular berth. Despite the strong start, he may not remain in the regular lineup.
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Tex
Eugene Robinson
St Louis Browns
Taft Catches Release of Tom Cunningham by Bill Clymer
Tom Cunningham, catcher, was released by Bill Clymer at Taft yesterday.
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Bill Clymer
Taft
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