Hill's column outlines Seattle sport scene and boxing notes
The piece describes Dugdale's Seattle baseball training, bad weather delaying practice, and local boxing events. It highlights Rarl Baird winning the 125 pound American amateur title, Seattle fans' concerns over funding his Boston trip, and league optimism before an April 24 opener. It also mentions Chet Melvin preparing to fight Willie Meehan and a sparring session with Harry Anderson.
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Seattle Athletic Club
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Seattle
Baril
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Sity
Earl
Oregon Aggies Will Suspend Sports in War With Germany
Eugene April 4 The Aggies and the University of Oregon will suspend athletic activities if war with Germany occurs. The move reflects wartime patriotism and a commitment to national service.
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Aggies
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Germany
Boxing Card Set for Friday at the Arena
Matchmaker Walsh has finalized the Friday boxing card at the Metropolitan Jumbersmen Club Arena aside from a prelim and curtain raiser. Matches include Sammy Good versus George Ingle, Willie Meehan versus Chet McIntyre, Earl Conner against Shell McCool, Joe Harrahan versus Muggsy Marshall, and Jimmy Cole facing Johnny Moore. Secretary Culver notes 50 and 75 cent seats will be available for the summer show.
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Jumbermen's Club
Walsh
Sammy Good
George
Willie Meehan
Chet McIntyre
Earl Conner
Shell McCool
Joe Harrahan
Muggsy Marshall
Jimmy Cole
Johnny Moore
Culver
Cale
Montreal Refuses to Sell Player Corbeau
Frank Patrick of Vancouver sought to replace himself in hockey by trading for Corbeau of Montreal. Patrick offered to swap George Kennedy for Corbeau after watching the youngster in Seattle, but Kennedy refused to listen.
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Corbeau
Frank Patrick
Vancouver
Seattle
George Kennedy
Patrick
Kennedy
Cuban Pitcher Joins Butte Forager Team In Puyallup
Senor Ignacio Rojas, a Spaniard, will join Joe McGinnity's Butte Miners in Puyallup next month as a prospective pitcher. Rojas reported to the Oakland club this spring and remained with them for several weeks.
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Ignacio Rojas
Joe McGinnity
Butte
Puyallup
Miners
Rojas
Oakland
Chief Bender Signs to Coach Penn Baseball Team
"Chief" Bender, famed for starring on the mound for Athletica, has signed to coach the University of Pennsylvania baseball squad for the upcoming season. The Indian legend takes the helm as Penn aims for strong performance under his leadership.
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Penn
Perder
The
Athletica
University of Pennsylvania
Fohl’s 50 50 Indians Face Season With Big Ifs
The Star’s Paul Purman surveys the 1915 Indians noting Fohl’s club has standout hitters and fielders but weak spots in pitching. Morton Wood Coveleskie and Bagby must carry the rotation. Guisto or Cavanaugh competes at first. ONeill Daley Billings catch. Wamby Turner Chapman infield. Speaker and Graney in the outfield.
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Joe Wood
Coveleskie
Jim Bagby
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Dickerson
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Chapman
Terry Turner
Speaker
Graney
Washington Ball Nine Leaves for Vancouver Series
Coach Dode Brinker takes Washington Ball Nine from Seattle for a four game series in Vancouver. The lineup remains unsettled after Tuesday practice with Charley Rogers likely starting on the mound and Coffman to follow. Percy Chamberlain and Roy Taylor are slated to pitch and receive. The squad lists Wilson Rogers Chamberlain Coffman Ladner Davis Beem Ralph Smith George Smith Woodyard and Taylor among travelers returning Saturday night.
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Seattle
Vancouver
Charley Rogers
Coffman
Percy Chamberlain
Ross Wilson
Rogers
Chamberlain
Roy Taylor
Wilson
Ladner
Davis
Beem
Short
Ralph Smith
George Smith
Woodyard
Wilton
Bellingham
Taylor
Buckley
Pigott
Miles Cary
New York Police Mobilize Extra Force For Duty
In New York City every policeman not on patrol joined station house duties today, boosting available personnel beyond the regular force. An advertisement promises Haynes repair services for watch values.
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New York
N. Y
Brick Eldred Lands Job With White Sox
"Brick" Eldred, who began the season with Seattle, reportedly secured a berth with the Chicago White Sox. He and Nemo Liebold are expected to share duty in right field this season as the Indians previously acquired Joe Wood from the world champions last year to boost their lineup.
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Indians
Joe Wood
Brick” Eldred
Seattle
Chicago White Sox
Nemo Liebold
Honore
Morris Tanglers With Fulton In East This Eve
United Press reports a bout tonight as Fred Fulton faces Carl Morris in an 10 round match in the east. Fulton must win decisively to prove readiness for a Willard clash, while Morris seeks to even the series after a Fulton victory.
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Fulton
H. C. Hamilton
United Press
New York
Fleet
Fred Fulton
Jess Willard
Carl Morris
Willard
Baseball Coast League Scores and Training Games
Coast League games in San Francisco Vernon 5 and Portland 0 Salt Lake. Los Angeles 5 Oakland 1. Training games include Peoria-Brooklyn 13 Red Sox 5 St Louis Cards 5 Browns 3 New Orleans 2 Pittsburg 3 Jacksonville 3 Phillies 2 Cincinnati 1 Columbus 4.
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Norwood Chiefs Open Season With Potato Admission
In Cincinnati on April 3 the Norwood team stage a charity practice at Norwood Park. Two Norwood squads led by Earl Yingling and Red White will play, with one potato or one onion serving as admission. Boy Scouts collect at gates and later head distribution to Norwood’s poor.
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Norwood Ball Park
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Norwood
Earl Yingling
Red White
Boy Scoute
Rain Halls Giants in Spring Training at Dugdale's
Rain halted the first practice session at Dugdale Park as the Seattle teamWeather dampened turnout with showers. The camp features a battle for the second string catcher spot among Cumberland Hayes Corlette, while Billy Sullivan remains unattached at first base.
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Spokane Indians
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Telana
Al Sommers Wins Easily Over Bend Middleweight
PORTLAND April 4 Al Sommers won an easy decision over Billy George Bend Or middleweight here last night Stanley Clements Seattle and Frankie Huelat boxed four fast rounds to a draw and Joe Gorman Oakland secured a decision over Frankie Saunders New Jersey
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al Sommers
Billy George
Bend, Or
Stanley Clements
Seattle
Frankie Huelat
Joe Gorman
Oakland
Frankie Saunders
New Jersey
Seattle Training Games Schedule for April Highlights
A historical listing shows Seattle scheduled for multiple training games in April against various teams including Policemen model squads, Dry Sox, Pacific Coast Steel Co, Roiler Makers, Duthe Ship Yard, Ancient Order of Hiberniana, University of Washington, and Great Falls to open the Northwestern league season.
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Boller Makera
Great Falls
Kid McCoy Seeks Air War Service Despite Offer
McCoy applies at U S recruiting offices in New York for enlistment as an aviator. The officer, recognizing him, offered a post as orderly to a colonel, but McCoy declined saying he craved excitement and believed flying would supply it.
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U. S
New York
McCoy
Erderly
Trapshooters Gather for Harbor Island Midweek Shoot
Trapshooters turned out at Harbor Island traps for a regular midweek state shoot this afternoon.
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Harbor Island
Market Report on Vegetables and Dairy Prices
Prices paid wholesalers for assorted produce and dairy items across regions. Artichokes asparagus beets and broccoli listed with per unit or crate pricing. cabbage lettuce peppers cucumbers onions squash rhubarb popcorn and spinach shown by unit weight crate or box, plus a Wisconsin dairy note for Limburger and a trailed line of dairy and fruit entries.
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