Washington Must Get Some Hitting If Griff Is to Get in Top Class
Washington faces a hitting shortfall as it rebuilds under Griffith. Pitching strength leads with Johnson and Dumont, but the club’s infield and outfield lack heavy bats. Lavan, McBride, and Shanks form new infield/outfield alignments as the team risks another second division finish.
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Bert Shotten
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Senators
Giants Open Season With Hopes Of Pennant Repeat
New York Giants start the season led by John J w and Heinie Zimmerman as key figures. Doyle and Barnes provide steady support while trade rumors connect Charlie to the Braves before a potential deal. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh loom as early rivals as fans back a repeat title run.
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United Press
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Heinie Zimmerman
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Josh Barnes
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Braves
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Reds
Pirates
Vean Gregg to Pitch for Centralia Benefit
Vean Gregg former star twirler in the league will pitch for ten against Camp Lewis team in Centralia. He plays here Friday and Saturday for the benefit of the Red Cross.
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Vean
Estar
Camp Lewis
Red Cross
Soldier Proposes Sweetheart Service Flag Idea
Eugene Turner of Battery E 63rd artillery Fort Flagler writes to The Star proposing a sweetheart service flag. He details a blue bordered flag with a red heart centered by a blue star and a white field.
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Fort Flagler
Women Register for Food Production Campaign
At the request of the council for national defense the Woman's League for National Service will conduct a food production drive. The effort seeks increased output and will maintain a full enrollment of women who register to garden or raise poultry at the league headquarters.
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Woman's League For National Service
League
Willard Fulton Prizefight Dropped For War Time
Cleveland April 16 heavyweight title bout unlikely to occur during World War I era as war concerns block Independence Day plans. Col J C Miller will announce cancellation and both fighters may instead join efforts against the enemy or stay home to support the war, with governors forbidding such boxing contests.
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America
Willard Fulton
J. C. Miller
Willard
Fulton
Union
Southern team wins Camp Lewis soccer trophy
Knights of Columbus Silver trophy, a soccer ball, will be presented Friday night to the 363rd Infantry California, champions of the lat division after defeating the 362nd Infantry. Two tie games marked the championship series. A San Francisco moving picture house represents an investment of 2,000,000 dollars.
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Knights of Columbus
363Rd Infantry
California
San Francisco
Moving Picture House
Barry King Boxing Show Promises Bell Ringer Card
The Arena opens as a boxing palace Tuesday night with Dan Salt promoting a top season card. Main event pits Fighting Jim Barry from California against Mickey King, while undercard features Wildcat Leonard vs Jack Hartford and other Seattle area bouts. Referees Adolph Schacht and Ted Whitman listed.
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Jim" Barry
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Mickey King
Mickey
Wildcat Leonard
Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Company
Jack Hartford
Tacoma
Alexander May Pitches Today May Join Navy
Grover Alexander and Charley Weeghman arrived in St. Louis and prepared for the Cubs opener against the Cardinals. Alexander might enlist in the Navy before army draft, while Lee Meadows was slated to oppose Chicago in the game.
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Charley Weeghman
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Alexander
St. Louis Cardinals
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National Army
Lee Meadows
McCarty Named Newark Manager in New International League
Former big league player Tommy McCarty will manage the Newark club of the new International League, a decision announced today.
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New York
Tommy McCarty
Newark
Market Report Tangles in Wholesale Produce Prices
Wholesale prices for vegetables and fruit show mixed figures in today’s market. Entries include walnuts, creamery products from Washington and California, cheese varieties, and various dairy items, with several figures listed in per unit terms and weights.
Giants Earn Tie in Ninth Win in Tenth
The Leard managed Giants battled the opposition to a 5 to 4 extra inning victory after tying the game in the ninth on a Perry single and Engle run. Cy Young pitched well allowing one run as Sicott and Alexander joined the roster with practice scheduled to resume Saturday against the naval training team.
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Leard
Laddies
le Bourveau
Smale
Perry
Richie
George Engle
Cy Young
le Coustra
Dobbs
Downey
Naval Training Team
Dentist Offers Free Exam and Child Care at 608 Third Ave
An ad declares relief from tooth pain at 608 Third Ave with 22 years' study of pyorrhea. It offers free examination, estimates, guaranteed work for 15 years, special care for children, and a liberal discount for union members and their families. Phone Elliott 2623.
Dentists Firm Notices Extended Monday Hours
United Painless Dentists Inc announces extended Monday hours at its Cor Jamen location from morning to 8 30 pm. The sign lists the new schedule and street corner for patients seeking late appointments.
Yankees Top Washington In Season Opener
In Washington on April 16, the opening American League game ended in a decisive Yankee win as Walter Johnson faltered and New York defeated Washington. The result set a strong start for the Yankees while Johnson struggled on the mound.
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Washington
Yankees
Walter Johnson
New York
Ballard Coach Joins YMCA Mission to France
George B. Cole former Ballard high school coach and Ernie Wells of Lincoln join 25 other noted coast athletes in a YMCA relief mission to France. Home Run Baker drove in three runs for the Yankees as President Wilson failed to attend the first pitch event.
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Ballard High School
Ernie Wells
Lincoln
France
Baker
Yanks
Wilson
Boston Wins Boston. Phillies Fall 7 to 1 in Opener
Boston defeated Philadelphia 7 to 1 in the opening game, delivering an early win at home. The scoreline marks a strong start for the Boston team in the series.
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