Essick Men Lead Tigers Strong Start In 1919 Series
Essick and his Tigers open the season with a strong pitching staff led by Weiser Dell and Art, aiming to secure the pennant. The lineup features Shelley Shelton, Pete Snyder, Willie Mitch, Red Smith, and Chadbourne with Edington in right and High in left, projecting a solid defense and a 300 hitting outfield.
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Tigers Seek Catcher and Pitcher to Boost Pennant Chase
De Vormer will handle catching for the Tigers for a year and must find a solid helper. Clarence Brooks, who batted well last year, has quit the diamond, Basick trails after a strong season, and the team needs a top pitcher to beat the Easick family in the pennant race.
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Thomas Sold to St Louis Cards Spurs Seattle Fans’ Backlash
The article discusses Thomas, Seattle’s star pitcher, being traded to the St Louis Cardinals in exchange for Jack Fournier. Proxy Bill Klepper of the local club notes a pitcher may be sent to Seattle soon, but Thomas’s departure angers fans who hope to raise funds to buy his return.
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Moore Drives Title Bid in Seattle Coast Debut
Promoter Northwest Athletic Club schedules bantamweight contender Pat Moore to face Billy Mascott at Arena in Seattle. Moore, aiming to force Pete Herman into a title bout, tours the country and faces top foes while Wilde demands 25 000 for a rematch. Mascott trains with Moore ahead of additional bouts to complete the program.
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Portland
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Baseball Franchise Application for The Star City League
The team submits a formal application to join The Star City baseball league. The notice identifies the team name and an assigned contact number for the manager.
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Registration for Star League to Close April 24
Entries for The Star League must be in by April 24 with two leagues planned junior under 22 and senior. A big league meeting Monday will finalize details and rules. Fifteen players per team can be registered and teams start May 2 playing three games monthly through September. The American Legion team meets tonight at Northwest Athletic Club offices for interested members.
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Northwestern Heavyweight Outpoints Clem Johnson in Oakland
In Oakland last night Tiny Herman outpointed Clem Johnson in a slow main bout. Bud Ridley won with ease over Georgie Spencer. Georgie Lee defeated Al Walker in another lightweight clash.
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Boxing Notes From the Northwest Coast Rings
Bremerton bantam George Steet heads Friday to the Great Lakes station for bantam trials of the navy and Olympic Games at Antwerp. Tacoma and Seattle boxers including Heinie Schumann and Eddie Jackson plan futuros bouts as coast talent keeps the competition hot with six rounders and city-name matchups across Vancouver, San Francisco, and Portland.
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Anderson Keeps On Win List in Star Three Cushion Tourney
Johnny Anderson extended his winning streak at Brown & Hulen's with a 26 to 18 victory over Gene Roberts in 66 innings, marking his third straight win. Rudolph Erlichmann defeated Louis Teepe 25 to 6 in 65 innings, tying Anderson for first as the tourney proceeds tonight at Second Ave parlors.
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Smith Takes Dive a La Young in Milwaukee Arena Bout
Portland reports Gunboat Smith knocked out in the second round as Fred Fulton delivering a sharp right hook after a left jab. Smith hit the canvas twice in the first round before the decisive finish. Fulton impressed the crowd with quick combos and control throughout the bout.
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High School Baseball Opens With Mixed Fortunes Across City League
Six city league teams start the season with Lincoln, Franklin, Broadway, Queen Anne, West Seattle and Ballard in action. Broadway suffers a setback as Spencer Harris is out with a foot injury, leaving Turner to name a successor. Lineups name Hunter, Racker for Broadway and other batteries across Lincoln, West Seattle, Franklin, Queen Anne, and Mercer fields.
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Sparred With Georges, Says He Will Win
Henry L. Farrell reports Sparring partner Jack Blumenfeld describes Georges Carpentier freeing a hurt right arm to KO Joe Beckett. Blumenfeld praises Carpentier’s power speed and stamina and predicts he will beat Dempsey if given a chance.
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Fromme Hurls Smart Ball as Tigers Win Opener
Art Fromme dominated the mound allowing Seals a quiet day as Vernon posted a 2 to 0 victory in San Francisco. Batteries were Fromme and De Vormer for Vernon and L Smith and Anfinson for Seals as Vernon notched its second win of the season.
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Renegade Seattle rallies to tie series with Sacramento
Seattle connected for a 7 to 3 victory to even the series. Gardner delivered key hits for the Swashes in the contest.
Baseball and Love Don’t Mix for Portlander
Portlander nicknamed Baby Blue, a top Pacific Coast league first baseman, bans his best girl from games to avoid distractions. He claims her presence unsettles him and leads to high error counts, a superstition that has strained, but not ended, his romance.
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Salt Lake Beaten as Leverenz Falters in Portland Tilt
Lefty Leverenz struggled on the mound for Salt Lake as Portland pounded his pitches to win the second game of the series 8 to 4. The Bees tied the count early but were unable to hold the lead while Sutherland, Koehler, Thurston and Jenkins worked the batteries.
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New Infielder Hits Homer as Oaks Win
Oakland's new shortstop Gingiardi drove a homer high into left field to break up a long game against Los Angeles. The Oaks claimed their second straight win of the series 6 to 5 as Ragan and Arnett matched Crandall and Bassler on the mound.
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New Jersey Senate OKs Twelve Round Pro Boxing Bill
The New Jersey senate passed a bill extending professional boxing bouts from eight to twelve rounds. The measure now goes to the governor for signature.
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Farewell Dinner for Coach Page in Chicago
Chicago students and alumni plan a farewell banquet for Coach Page on Friday night. Page will leave his post as a top assistant to Coach Singeg to become head of Butler University in Indianapolis.
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Tribe Slips Over Win on Yipper Crew
In Sacramento April, the Smashires of Puget Sound defeated Sacramento 7 to 3 as Harry Gardner pitched well for Seattle. Penner started for Sacramento, lasting until the fifth inning before Cunningham’s hit and subsequent drives produced four runs. Wares may start Geary next, with Rodgers' starter still unconfirmed.
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