Lane Burns Up Base Path as Vernon Infield Rattled
Lane outruns and pummels the ball while Vernon struggles with key injuries and shifts. Carl Sawyer breaks a leg. Gorman moves to second as Exsick fills in, hurting Vernon defense alongside Mitchel and Fisher. Yankees interest in Epick may yield a shortstop for York Yanks. Portland risks last place after opening losses to San Francisco and Sacramento. The Beavers prepare for a midweek opener with Sacramento weather permitting. Seattle faces calls for improvement as 1920 season comparisons loom.
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Mail Ticket Sales for Demprey Fight Opens May First
York reports tickets for the Demprey versus Nnder fight set for July 2 in New Jersey were released in Madison Square Garden today. Applicants have already paid deposits, with two thousand dollars noted, and tickets go on sale May 1 in order of arrival.
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Illinois pitcher throws no hit no run game in Urbana
Robert s from Illinois University pitched a no hit no run game in Urbana yesterday. Barnes struck out 10 and issued no walks as the team defeated Western.
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Lincoln Park Loses Star League Berth Over Player Age
Lincoln Park must forfeit its Star league franchise after fielding Dan McConnell who was over the league age limit of 22 during last Sunday's game versus Three Brothers Dye Works. The result and standings are being adjusted with Washington Park gaining a Class B franchise and a revised Sunday schedule planned depending on Ballard Merchants entry.
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South Seattle scheduled to host Washington Park at Booth Beattie on May first open league date. Rumors say Rainier A C Firett and Merchante clash at Lincoln Park Sunday plus new signings join teams including Don Hunter and Lefty Hughes for Leule French Dry Cleaners roster. Philadelphias Bancroft walked, Frisch to third, an error on Wrightstone allowed Bancroft to score as Rawlings hit Phillies first safe knock of season.
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Ruth Leads Yankees In Opening At Polo Grounds
In New York on April 14 Babe Ruth doubled and scored on Aaron Ward home run as the Yankees opened against the Athletics before over 34 000 fans. C Walker of Philadelphia made the first hit, while Ruth singled at his first appearance. Police reserves were deployed to maintain order.
Fletcher Quits Game After Attending Father's Funeral
Art Fletcher of the Philadelphia Nationals shortstop said he is considering retirement from baseball. He arrived in Collinsville last week for his father's funeral and declared he wished to settle down.
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Dempsey Plans East Move and Training Bout
Dempsey says he is in condition for a fight and will train in New Jersey with Bill Tate and Jamaica Kid. He disputes a four round bout, predicts a 12 round contest with Carpentier, and vows to win if possible while acknowledging Carpentier's experience and toughness.
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Gardner Declines to Join U S Golfers for Hoylake Trip
Chicago April 14 Robert A Gardner stated he will not be a member of the party of American golfers traveling to England to compete in the championship tournament at Hoylake. He confirmed his decision Wednesday and plans to stay home.
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Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old newspaper ad touts Sloan's Liniment to ease severe pains from exposure stiffness or rheumatic twinges. It claims quick relief without rubbing and urges buying the three sizes 35c 70c and 1.40 to keep workers active on the job.
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Big League Races Open In Early Baseball Day
Opening day crowds swell across multiple parks with record turnout in Cincinnati and strong showings by New York Yankees and Brooklyn Robins. Ragged infield errors hindered the Indians and Pirates while Bohne and Fonseca led strong hitting for the Reds and Moran’s lineup showed depth.
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Seals Ring Straight to Start Season Losses
April 14 report shows the San Franciero Seals suffering their ninth loss with a 13 406 shutout while Sacramento won on the 13th. Bolona players Ryan Pick and Molletta hit homers as San Francisco hammered the Oaks 18 to 5. Salt Lake edged Seattle 3 2 and Vernon blanked Los Angeles 3 0.
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Beels Rally To Edge Beattie In Ninth Inning Thriller
Beels come from behind in the ninth to beat Beattie 3 to 4 at Salt Lake. Pitcher Pimer Jacoba lost control in the final frame, issuing a walk with the bases loaded and the tying run aboard.
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Y W C A Certifies Seattle Life Savers
More than two Seattle women swimmers were certified as life savers by the Y W C A after recent pool training. The ceremony named 17 young women including Helen Gordon the youngest Northwest lifesaver, with news of the Y athletic club season and plans for intercity contests.
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Lewis Flops London and London Flops Pesek in Wrestling Night
Ed Strange Lewis defeats Jim London in a onefall bout with a head lock in Chicago. Stanislaus Zbyenko wins over John Pesek in one hour thirty three minutes, using a half Nelson and crotch hold.
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O Farrell Hits First Home Run of Season for Cubs
Chicago April 14 O Farrell Cub catcher slugged a three run homer off Jeuse Haines St Louis Cardinal hurter reaching the right field fence in the fourth inning with two on base marking the season’s opening long ball.
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Shade and Davis Set to Clash in Tacoma
California welterweight Dave Shade meets Travie Davis of Everett in Tacoma in a six round bout. Davis defends the coast title and has beaten Buck Holley and Steve Dalton in his latest forays. Shade has been scoring wins in Tacoma and Portland, with recent knockouts and a forthcoming six round semi windup cards.
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Judge Landis Attends Cubs Opening With Cardinals
At Cubs Park Chicago on April 14 Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis observed the season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. He arrived with reporters, Reed Landis, his wife and daughter, and watched the warmups with keen interest, noting each play from a front-row seat.
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Cleveland St. Louis Game Opens With Early Hits
Johnston of Cleveland hits a slow roller to third for the first hit of the game as Sisler of St. Louis follows with a triple down the third base line in the first inning. No runners aboard before Sisler.
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Boston Slams Johnson for Three-Base Hit in Season Opener
In Washington on April 14 the Boston batter drilled a Johnson fastball for a three-base hit and scored on Foster’s sacrifice fly to left. Auto Tope Christian, 1408 Eighth.
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Dundee Kansas Bout Signed For April 26 In Milwaukee
Contracts for the Johnny Dundee versus Rocky Kansas match in Milwaukee on April 26 were filed with the state boxing commission this week.
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