Eldred Eyed to Challenge Eldred for Sox Right Field
Reports from Portland and San Francisco discuss Nemo Liebolds push for a right field berth with the Hill's Co and Chicago White Sox while Brick Eldred weighs a return to the Giants. The piece also notes Muff Bronsons sideline clash with Joe Benjamin and Tommy Burns shifting to the stage in Butte.
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Chicago White Sox
Nemo Liebold
Bronson
Portland
Joe Benjamin
Spokane
San Francisco
Ing
Kiddo Wilson Leads Semi-Pros In Ball Melee Exhibition
Seattle Giants lose 3 to 2 to Boilermakers in a heavy field exhibition at Dug’s manor. Kiddo Wilson pitched well for the winners as errors plagued both sides. Frank Hovey impressed on the mound for Seattle while Burns and Meehan headlines drew fan chatter before a planned rematch.
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Kiddo
Wilson
Daniel Edward Dugdale
Seattle Giants
Boston Red Sox
Union Raliermakers
Giants
Dug's Manor
Toledo
American Association
Boilermakers
Seattle
Clock at Beauvais Cathedral Made of 92000 Pieces
A clock at Beauvais cathedral uses 92 000 separate pieces and features S21 dial plates, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship of the historic timepiece.
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Beauvais
Latty McMorran Signs as Spokane Southpaw Prospect
Latty McMorran, a young southpaw formerly with Los Angeles, has accepted terms with the Spokane club of the Northwestern league, confirming his signing and future with the team.
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Latty” McMorran
Los Angeles
Spokane
Flashlight Photo Saves Flynn in Narrow Boxing Victory
Noted referee recounts a Los Angeles bout where Jim Flynn survived a ninth round knockdown after a photographer set off a flashlight. A frightened Battling Johnson retreated as smoke hung over the ring. Flynn went on to outpoint Johnson in the tenth round for the win.
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Los Angeles
Jim Flynn
Fynn
Battling Johnson
Johnson
Jack Sullivan
Flynn
Jim
Snow Delays Opening Day In Major League Storm Delay
New York April 9 The argument for a later major league opener gains traction as snow and swampy fields threaten the Yankees and Dodgers. Brooklyn hopes for a noon start are spoiled by fresh snow while several New York games await suitable weather to proceed.
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H. C. Hamilton
United Press Mail
New York
Yankees
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Pike's Peak
Greater
Coast League scores and training game results
Baseball results from coast league play in San Francisco Vernon and Los Angeles Oakland Salt Lake Portland. Training games include Olympia Great Falls Kansas City Detroit Seattle Boilermakers Minneapolis Chicago Cubs St Paul White Sox Toledo and Red Sox with various scorelines.
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San Francisco
Vernon
Los Angeles
Oakland
Salt Lake
Portland
Olympia
Great Falls
Duthie
Smeltera
Kansas City
Detroit
Giants
Seattle
Boilermakers
Minneapolis
Chicago Cubs
St. Paul
White Sox
Toledo
Red Sox
Chicago Cubs Back in Windy Village
Chicago April 9 The Cubs returned to base and practiced after arriving by train. Regulars worked hard at the lot with emphasis on Jimmy Archer who is counted on to handle catching duties in the opening game.
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Chicago Cubs
Windy Village
Chicago
Cubs
Jimmy My Archer
College Teams Abandon Games Amid War Efforts
Across colleges baseball programs suspend operations as the war between Germany and the United States deepens. Many teams cancel practices and forgo scheduled games, affecting class organizations and athletic schedules nationwide.
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Germany
United States
Many Games Listed for Coast Squads 1917 Schedule Details
The Pacific Coast league 1917 schedule lists $1 games in Portland and 1095 for Portland on road trips. Salt Lake hosts 94 at home with 10 percent on foreign soil. Vernon has 109 on its own lot. Los Angeles shows 197 at home, while Oakland and San Francisco each report 108 on their properties.
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Portland
Salt Lake
Vernon
Los Angeles
Oakland
San Francisco
Campi to Fight Lee Johnson in Portland Boxing Night
Eddie Campi, featherweight, will box Lee Johnson in Portland tomorrow night. Campi plans Seattle move after the bout and faces Johnson at the river city ringside venue.
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Campi
Lee Johnson
Eddie Campi
Seattle
Oakland
Portland
California Youth Signs With Reds
Tom White of Sacramento has been signed to play second base for the Spokane Indians. Outfielder Jackson, who had been holding out, has agreed to terms with the Reds.
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Tom White
Sacramento
Spokane Indians
Jackson
Reds
Three Bushers Set Out by Indian Boss
Portland report notes Nick Williams and his Indians halted in route home from California as releases are issued to Utchig Murray and Taaffee, three bushers.
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Portland
Nick Williams
California
Utchig
Murray
Taaffee
Frisco May Host Wrestling Championship in 1917
San Francisco officials consider hosting the National A. A. U. wrestling championship in 1917 with the Pacific association managing the bouts. The decision hinges on approval by local officials and organizational readiness.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Pacific Association
Evers' Brother Joins Peoria Baseball Club
Joe Evers brother of Johnny Evers of the Boston Braves has signed with the Peoria club of the Three-T league. Evers hails from Troy New York.
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Joe Evers
Johnny Evers
Boston Braves
Han
Peoria Club
Evers Halt
Troy
N. Y
Sontag Again Wins Bout in New York
Val Sontag defeats Al Britton in Brooklyn in a 10 round middleweight bout. Sontag dominates from start to finish with two knockdowns in the sixth round.
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Sontag
New York
Val Sontag
al Britton
Brooklyn
Seattle
Fear Shortage of Apple Pickers in Wenatchee Valley
April 9 report notes growers in the Wenatchee and Methow valleys fear a labor shortage for apple harvests. The Commercial Club plans to petition Gov. Sisters to send troops, possibly three regiments, to pick ripe fruit for a brief period.
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Wenatcher
Wenatches
Methow
Market report price list for produce and grains
Prices for artichokes beets broccoli cabbage carrots cauliflower celery Florida corn cucumbers garlic horseradish lettuce locally grown spinach and tomatoes are listed by region with per crate per pound and per dozen figures. Yakima Oregon California Nebraska and Florida origins are noted alongside local hay and grain wholesaler prices.
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Artichoken
Aaparkens
Hrocchell
Oregon
Winningstead
Rae Ag
Yakima
Florida
Nebraska
Walla Walla
Billy Sullivan Ready for Fracas Returns from Newberg
Billy Sullivan, veteran catcher, signed to receive Seattle pitches this season, arrived from Newberg Oregon. He once started behind the windpad for the White Sox for several years and now plans to play ball while managing an Oregon apple orchard.
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Billy Sullivan
Seattle
Newberg
Sullivan
Oregon
White Sox
Four Trapshots Tie for High Score at Harbor Island and Green Lake
L. H. Reid and C. B E. McKelvey each shot 49 hits out of 50 to lead Sunday's trap shoot at Harbor Island. R. B. Searle and Matt Grossman matched those scores at Green Lake, sharing top honors with 49.
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L. H. Reid
C. B E. McKelvey
Harbor Island
Searle
Matt Grossman
Green Lake
Tiger Boss Hands Out May Releases
Russell Hall, a Tacoma tiger magnate, releases six recruit players after a melee with the Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Boss
Tacoma
Russ Hall
The
Elks
Johnny O'Leary to Battle Pinkman in Four-Round Bout
Johnny O'Leary, Seattle lightweight, arrived from the East Sunday and has begun his preparations for a four round bout with Eddie Pinkman. The match is set for Tod night at Dreamland, a week away.
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Johnny O’leary
Pinkman
Johnny O'Leary
Seattle
Eddie
Dreamland
Todnight
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