Red Sox Outlook Hinges on Infield Strength in 1918
Purman predicts Boston must rely more on hitting and less on defense as 1918 rosters shift. Barrow reshapes positions with McInnis to third, Evers at short, and Scott at shortstop. Ruth, Leonard, Bush, Mays anchor a strong pitching staff while Hooper Strunk head the outfield.
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Herzog Takes Dollies Home With Him Again
Charley Herzog, famed for fiery temper, returns to stay with the Giants after rejecting a 3000 dollar bonus and a renewed contract for 1918. Braves president Percy Haughton failed to shift him to the Braves. Herzog also notes the Pennsylvania RR station he fell at in Philadelphia last summer.
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High Schools Begin Schedule on Friday
Baseball fans anticipate the 1918 Interscholastic league series opening Friday afternoon with Lincoln Franklin Broadway and Ballard at Mercer field Queen Anne and Ballard had an early start as the Shingle Weavers were defeated by the Quays 11 to 4 on Friday April 6 at Mercer field.
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Aberdeen Names Hill as Secretary
Edward Hill sporting editor of The Star is named secretary of the new Aberdeen club in the Pacific Coast International League.
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MecGoorty Favored In 10 Round Racine Bout
Eddie MecGoorty returns to American rings after three years and is a slight favorite over K Brennan in a 10 round scheduled bout at Racine Wisconsin tonight.
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Wolters Sought by Seals After Trade
San Francisco April 8 Harry Wolters was badly wanted by the Seals today but could not be found. Last week the Seals bought Wolters from the Chicago Cubs but Wolters has not been located to date. Attempts to reach him at Merced and at Taft California both failed.
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Stanford Track Captain Ordered to Report for Duty
Art Williams, captain of Stanford's track team, ordered to report for duty in the signal corps aviation section ahead of a meeting with the University of California Saturday.
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Willard Fulton Prize Fight Sparks Public Debate
A vintage wartime editorial contrasts heavyweight champion Jess Willards proposed Independence Day bout with Fred Fulton against a nation at war. Willard seeks 75 percent of net receipts while American troops fight in France, drawing protests that the nation should honor sacrifice rather than staging a fight amid conflict. Colonel Russell B Harrison voices solemn reflection on liberty.
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Indiana Daily Times
Market report notes various nuts and dairy prices
Readable items list multiple commodities with fluctuating prices including almonds peanuts walnuts butter cheese and eggs. Entries mention domestic and regional origins such as Washington Oregon California and Maine with vague unit details and price cues.
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Mayme McDonald Heads to Chicago for Conference
Mayme McDonald, noted all around woman athlete and Northwest champion, travels from Seattle to Chicago to represent the University of Washington Woman's Athletic League at the American Athletic Conference for Women held April 12 to 33. She will speak on "The Allies" at the event.
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Shipyards Plan Twilight Baseball Schedule in Seattle
Shipyards announce twilight baseball for summer with six games weekly. The Seattle Wood Shipbuilders Association will play two games Sundays and two on Thursdays while Wednesdays and Saturdays host the old league. Joe Devine leads talks with Pist Division at Camp Lewis.
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King and Barry to open arena with star card
An all star boxing card is planned to open the boxing arena on April 16 if building alterations finish. Austin and Salt lease the arena basement. fighters include Fighting Jim Barry of San Francisco and Mickey King with Claire Bromeo likely facing Frankie Tucker. Chet Neff Mike Pete Leo Houck and Cuff Reed are also listed on the bill.
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Camp Lewis to Stage Horse Racing Under Military Oversight
Camp Lewis will host horse racing events supervised by military authorities. The Northwest Fair and Racing association runs the program featuring running and harness races with officers from cavalry regiments racing in steeplechases. Receipts go to the cantonment athletic fund.
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Frats Open Season With Opening Wins In Baseball
Burke pitched for Pai Upsilon as they beat Delta Chi 6 to 2 in the opening game at the University of Washington. Phi Gamma Delta defeated Theta Delta Chi 7 to 1, and Alpha Sigma Phi edged Alpha Tau Omega 4 to 3 on Friday.
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Northwest Golf Decision Standoff Under Club Session
The fate of the Pacific Northwest Golf association hung in balance as President W. J. Patterson of Aberdeen Secretary K. Magill of Seattle and club trustees met Monday noon with the Seattle Golf club handicap committee to decide the outcome.
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Searle Shines As City Elimination Stages Set
Searle Sun Day thrilled Green Lake club by breaking fifty straight and posting 197 of 200 over two weeks. Dr C B Templeton scored 48 to take second. Beattle and Spokane were eliminated, leaving Portland and Bellingham to contest the final championship next Sunday. Portland and Bellingham both made perfect scores in their Sunday shoots. Buy Thrift Stamps.
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Jess Willard Begins Gym Grind for Fulton Fight
Chicago April 8 Jess Willard started preparations for the July 4 Fulton bout by a five round gym session at Arcade gym surprising onlookers. He sparred with Tony Melchoir and Carl Miller and then aided in a home fire alarm and extinguisher effort. Jack Curley met Col Miller promoter in New York discussions as Willard Fulton fight negotiations continue.
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U of W Opens Spring Football Training Under Coach Hunt
The University of Washington begins spring football work with limbering drills led by Coach Hunt. Veteran lettermen Gillaly and Theisen have been practicing since the early call, joining the squad as preparations accelerate next week.
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