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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1919
Page
2
Oakland experts with the Cleveland players in New Orleans note that George Able, a semi pro on trial with the Indians, has a delivery likened to Christy Mathewson and resembles Tris Speaker or Ty Cobb as an outfielder potential.
Vernon Philadelphia reports that the Philadelphia Phillies added another potential first baseman, a sailor named Walter Rhoesinger, who was released. The move suggests competition for the position as the team builds its roster.
A fragment recalls a sailor sent to join a unit after arriving in the South. He remained in navy blue uniform when dispatched, indicating immediate deployment with his comrades. The text preserves a brief glimpse of military movement and attire.
San Francisco April 8 The Pacific Coast League opens the 16th season with two new clubs Portland and Seattle. El Clymer’s Seattleites face Charney Graham’s Seals while Portland and Walter McCredie meet Red Killifer’s Angels in Los Angeles. Oakland plays Sacramento as Vernon Tigers travel to Salt Lake. War-affected attendance rises as Cubs exhibitions draw large crowds, signaling a strong coast revival and a record opening day.
The Pacific Coast league begins its 1919 season with eight teams, ending October 5 after 26 weeks. Matches include Seattle at San Francisco, Oakland at Sacramento, Portland at Los Angeles, and Vernon at Salt Lake, with varied batteries and umpires listed. Weather is described as clear or brisk across venues.
Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn Nationals denies any plan to dispose of star left-hander Rube Marquard. He will stay with the Dodgers and serve as a handy worker around Ebbetsfield this season per a report from the Jacksonville training camp.
First baseman Wally Pipp of the Yankees is about 20 pounds heavier than last year. If the added heft helps his bat, a new home run record could be in sight this season.
Multiple city briefs note early season baseball action. Indians loan Red Torkelson to New Orleans for a midweek game while Quinn and Russell handle Brooklyn Dodgers in Jacksonville. Boston beats McGraw’s crew 4 2 in Gainesville as Tigers win again in Columbia. Orioles look to even series in Philadelphia after 5 2 loss. Cubs coach Mitchell praises showing in Fresno area results as Bruins win 6 2.
Nevada passes a 25 round boxing exhibition bill over Gov. Royle despite a color line restriction. Harry F. Stewart, now a mayoral candidate, explains the passage as a lucky, merits-driven result with two-thirds support and last minute voting shifts.
August Herrmann told a Baltimore Federal league damages case that the National Baseball Commission aimed to consolidate clubs and form an international league. He said the Federal league was not a competitor and peace payments were for business reasons, despite claims of antitrust violations.
In Texas and other cities on April 8 reports show mixed baseball results. Dallas, Memphis, Gainesville, Austin, Fresno and other sites recorded scores with multiple pitchers and batters contributing, including Chicago White Box and New York Nationals efforts.
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