Big League Races Begin with East Openers
Sixteen big league clubs start the season in the East as top teams battle for the flag. Babe Ruth, George Lister, Tris Speaker and last year’s stars remain center stage while new heroes emerge. National league slate has New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston St Louis vs Chicago and Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati. American league opens with Philadelphia vs New York Washington vs Boston Detroit vs Chicago and Cleveland in St Louis.
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Reverend Billy Sunday on baseball reform and national mood
In Cincinnati on April 13 the preacher praises Judge Landis as chief umpire to curb gamblers and restore fair play. He says the Monroe doctrine remains, and the game will be played honestly with renewed enthusiasm as Harding leads the nation.
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Play on Level Landis Opens Chicago Season
Landis urges fair play as baseball begins with the Chicago Cubs homecoming. He warns fans and players alike that scrutiny will be intense and nicknames and whispers may test the sport.
Opening Yankees Athletics Tilt In Clear April Weather
New York opened under clear skies with a mild 70 degree day as the Yankees faced the Philadelphia Athletics. Mays and Perry were expected to be the opposing pitchers.
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Klem Out With Fractured Leg In Exhibition Game
National League umpire William Klem will miss about three weeks with a fractured leg from a Yankee Brooklyn exhibition. The report notes New York will keep its battery regardless of team fate and mentions lingering spring training bravado about stars and the A's upset of the Giants.
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Ty Cobb Debuts First Squeeze Play Of New Baseball Year
Ty Cobb delivers the first squeeze play of the season amid summer hot talk about players and managers. Old legends like Babe Ruth are referenced as doing less than reported while Dave Bancroft joke notes on throat and alcohol echo in playful sport chatter.
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Opening Day Cheer Sets Tone for Baseball Season
A 1921 column by H. C. Witwer celebrates the start of the major league season as a unifying national pastime. It contrasts baseball’s appeal with politics and foreign affairs, noting fans passionately support players while a larger world scene includes the League of Nations.
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Regatta plans and sports clubs from early 20th century notes
EPA and LER Jack Kelly to coach four crews at the American Henley regatta on May 8. Governor Miller of Oregon purportedly plans a three headed non salaried sports commission. Edouard Woeremans to return to Belgium in June. New York promoters discuss an international tour while Philadelphia schools drop billiards.
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Star Swim Session Sets City Meet Dates
The Star swimming committee will meet at The Star office on April 25 to set preliminaries and finals dates for the city meet. Events include boys and girls under 12 and under 16, open events for men and women, and novice races. Preliminary venues are Green Lake at Woodland Park and Lake Washington at Mt. Baker Park, with finals at the Crystal Pool.
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Cubs Open With Cards In Rain Affected Chicago Game
Weather delays possible as the Chicago Cubs meet the St. Louis Cardinals at home. Cloudy cool conditions forecast with possible showers. Alexander and Haines likely to start on the mound.
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Rain Threatens Opening AL Game in St Louis
Rain threatened to postpone the American league opener between Cleveland and St. Louis in St Louis as forecast showers moved in.
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Waverly Course Lengthened for Northwest Golf Classic
Portland April 13 Part of the Waverly Country Club course will be lengthened for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association championships to be held the week of June 20. Yardage will exceed 6,200 with the fifth seventh and eighth holes altered notably and bunkers improved. California players are expected to join the field with about 12 to 15 Californians anticipated and clubs from Tacoma Vancouver and other northwest cities showing interest.
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Cobb Gathers Coast Talent for Detroit Tigers
Cobb aims to finish atop the American League with a Detroit roster built from former Conant players and Coast regulars. Lew Blue and Bobby Jones join infield duties, Harry Heilmann in the outfield, while Sutherland Oldham Holling and Leonard anchor the pitching staff.
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Connie Mack Praises Frank Walker as Natural Outfielder
Connie Mack credits Harry Davia for discovering Frank Walker the center fielder who will start for the regulars. Mack compares Walker to Tris Speaker noting his uncanny ability to read the ball and his quick fielding, calling him one of the sweetest outfielders to debut in a major league box score.
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Have You Overcome Your Handicap
A persuasive sports feature notes players George Toporcer and Lee Mead ows who, despite poor eyesight requiring glasses, mastered baseball and rose to major league level. It urges readers to test their own perseverance to overcome handicaps in sport.
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Baseball Talent Moves and Managerial Shifts Across Leagues
Willie Kamm shines as a strong third baseman in San Francisco mirroring Roger Hormsby's start while Dede Paskett anchors Cincinnati's outfield. Beattie signs, Nencroft dies as a pioneer of the game. Vancouver hires Billy Porter as manager joining Charney Mullen at Tacoma and Raymond at Yakima. Trades send Whaling to Beaumont, Lindemore to the Angels, Plagetead to short with Detroit, Nobberteen ships back to Dallas, Lee eyed for Salt Lake as Oakland fixes catchers.
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Seattle Becomes Batterin Bees in Wild Game
Seattle rapped Salt Lake yesterday scoring 24 hits led by the Bees. Seattle collected 16 singles and eight extra bases to build a big early lead. Vernon beat Los Angeles 6 to 2, Portland defeated by Sacramento 10 to 6, and San Francisco toppled by the Seals 12 to 5.
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Umpires Lose Authority to Fine Players This Season
American Association umpires will not have power to fine players this season. They can eject players and recommend fines to President Mickey, but Mickey will personally handle any fines.
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Cincinnati Open Day Draws 26000 Fans at Redland Field
The April 13 opener at Redland Field will be bright with temperatures above 70. Cincinnati's battery features Luque and Wingo while Pittsburg fields Adams and Schmidt in the opposing lineup.
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Opening Day in Nost on Brooklyn Robins vs Braves
Partly cloudy weather was in prospect for the season opener in Nost on April 13. The game featured pitchers Dendiger and Cadore as the Brooklyn Robins faced the Braves with temperatures around 60 degrees.
Ed Lewis retains heavyweight title in Des Moines
In Des Moines Ed Lewis defeated Earl Caddock with a vicious headlock to win in straight falls. The first fall lasted 1 hour 35 minutes and Caddock fell unconscious. the second fell in 7 minutes 20 seconds.
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Park Net Courts Ready for Star Tournament At Woodland Park
Woodland park hosts the second annual Star tournament with 14 courts in use. Entry for Woodland meet opens May 1 and closes May 18. First rounds May 23. Five events in open tournament plus junior singles on June 1. No entry fee. players supply balls. Trophies require two wins to claim title.
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Phillies Open Season in Sunny Tilt With Giants
In Philadelphia the early season opener between the Phillies and the New York Giants featured ideal weather with a 70 degree temperature. Money was expected to pitch for the Giants and Meadows for the Phillies as the teams faced off this afternoon.
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London vs Lewis in Chicago wrestling bout
Greek wrestling wonder Jim London squares off with Fad Lewis in Chicago tonight. Stan Zbyazko the giant Pole will clash with John Pezsek as part of the card headlined by the London bout.
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Fair in Washington for Washington-Boston opener
The sun broke through clouds in Washington today as the Washington Boston opener is set to feature fair weather conditions for the game.
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Dodgers Hope to Reproduce 1920 Form This Spring
Wilbert Robinson sits on the coaching lines this spring as the Dodgers seek a return to their 1920 form. The manager looks for immediate improvements and renewed club confidence in early trials.
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Wilbert Robinson Shifts Spring Training to Florida
Uncle Wilbert Robinson favors Florida for next spring training after enjoying New Orleans climate this year. The decision signals a relocation plan affecting his team’s preseason setup and potential adjustments to schedule and logistics.
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Boldt's French Pastry Ad Urges Pickup
A brief advertisement requests customers to bring home Boldt's French pastries, urging action and suggesting availability for takeaway purchases.
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Wise Bargain Talk Behind The Rialto Store
Grace notes Bert plans a new coat while Cherry's advertises season wear at prices no higher than cash stores. The pair discuss saving for clothing with easy credit at 207 Rialto on Second Ave near Spring, over the Pig n' Advertisement.
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Opening Day Cloudy Forecast for Sox Tigers in Detroit
In Detroit on April 13 the weather was cloudy with showers expected this afternoon as the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers prepared to open the season.
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