Siwashes Hit Strong To Start Season In Review
Len Hunt notes Russ Hall's pitching staff powering the Siwashes with Shields leading the Pacific Coast League at .626 and Hall close behind at .600. The piece outlines team fielding, base positions, and top hitters across Tacoma Los Angeles Seattle and San Francisco with numerous league leaders and averages.
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Russ Hall
Wat
Charles Shields
Siwas
Charles Hall
Sean
Dames
R. Bal
Shields
Mall Vo
Rose Wall
Miller
Praryance
Waan
Burne
Tacoma
Thomas
Lelda
Portland
McCreedie
Shea
Bears
Therg
Oaklands
Tim Flood
Angela
Siwashes
Angels
Tigers
Los Angeles
Seattle
San Francisco
Oakland
Packers
McLean
Dillon
Clark
Nordyke
Nealon
Stretch
Fagan
Seattie
James
Burns
Wheeler
Flood
Casey
Kelly
Mohler
Schafly
Shorty Kane
Charlie Irwin
Kane
Smith
Sheehan
Irwin
Devereaux
Bunkie
Brashear
McHale
Truck Pagan
Gochnaur
Toman
Francks
Rose Hall
Atz
Curtis
Graham
Spies
Byrnes
McMurray
Wilson
Frary
Eagan
Hogan
Lion Clothing House Firet Ave South and Main Street Amusements
Brief notices of events at Lion Clothing House corner of Firet Avenue South and Main Street. Announces Wednesday matinee A Runaway Girl with The Belle of New York and Saturday matinee An American Millionaire. Prices in front row 46e and 50c with other seating details.
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Lion Clothing House
Firet Ave
The
Belle of
New York
Third Avenue Theater Tonight and Week Turns Local Thriller
A graphic story from the Third Avenue Theater describes a real thriller with lively acting and strong scenery. Lennon Russell leads a cast in a wartime era drama praised for good performances and convincing set design.
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Lennon Russell
Saturday results in major leagues with rain postponements
In the Pacific East League the Dodgers beat the Seals 6 to 2 while San Francisco Tacoma and Portland Oakland games were postponed due to rain. In the American League New York defeated Washington 4 to 0 Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 8 to 3 Cleveland won 6 to 2 over Detroit and Chicago edged St. Louis 3 to 2. In the National League Philadelphia toppled Boston 6 to 5 Cincinnati routed Pittsburgh 7 to 0 and St. Louis beat Chicago 2 to 1 while New York crushed Boston 15 to 0.
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Los Angeles
Seattle
San Francisco-Tacoma
Portland
Historic April 17 records from 1880s to 1991
On April 17 two world marks and two notable bouts are recorded. W Cum mings of Preston ran 1 1/2 miles in 6 43. T M Malone of Ireland set a 120 yard sprint record of 12 seconds. Pedlar Palmer defeated Billy Rotchford on a foul in London. Dave Sullivan fought a 20 round draw with Austin Rice in Waterbury Connecticut.
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W. Cummings
Preston
England
T. M. Malone
Ireland
Palmer
Billy Rotchford
London
Dave Sullivan
Austin Rice
Waterbury
The Way Jack Chesbro Throws the Spit Ball
An article by Jack Chessro extols the spit ball as a dominant pitch and outlines its mechanics. It discusses wetting fingers, new grip ideas, and the potential revolution in pitching with more breaking and speed. It also mentions players and teams like Geo Stovall, the Cleveland club, and the Chicago police man John Rooney.
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Geo. Stovall
Cleveland
Alta P McDonald and a life in trotting and baseball
The piece chronicles Alta P. McDonald, a long time harness trainer and driver, highlighting his Goshen nine heat race win, world trotting records with Major Delmar and Dandy, and victory with Sweet Marie 2.4% as a premier stableman. It also references a fan’s playful note about Dugdale’s baseball fever and discusses why pitchers rarely lead teams in batting, citing Mallin as an example.
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Alta P. Mc Donald
Reineman
McDonald
Goshen
N. Y
Daniel
Sweet Marie
Dugdale
Dug
Sian
Dunlap
Bellingham
Jay
Wil
Gabriel
Golden Gate
Baseball notes mix with bids and local sports chatter
Sidney Barnet defeats Tom Davis for 2000 dollars in a wrestling bout as Hastings from the club is released. San Francisco eyes the pennant while Seals field strength grows. Attendance at the opening New York National League game tops 40,000. Father Chadwick teases a star baseball reminiscence series. Spokane hosts a big bowling tournament starting April 24 with Seattle and Tacoma clubs.
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Sidney Barnet
Bisbee
Tom Davis
Engia
Hastings
Gus Klopf
Bal
San Francisco
Seals
Pacific Coast
New York Post
Chadwick
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Thomas
Joe Corbett
Joe
Rafe Turner
Nelson
Os. McLaughlin
Future Greats and Local Baseball: Rustlers and Stars Triumph
The Rustlers beat Kirkland 68 with Leslie of the Rustlers making a one handed grab for a sensational feature. Rainiers lost to Navy Yard 12 to 0 as Gordon held the Rainiers to four. The Stars defeated the Tigers 9 to 2 at the brickyard with Joe Frear fanning 10. both teams seek more Seattle games. Joe Frear can be reached at Main 5592 for scheduling.
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Rustlers
Kirkland
Leslie
Seattle
Bosworth
Rastiers
Burke Building
Rainiers
Hremerton
Navy Yard
Kinnear
The
Gordon
Marines
Brickyard
Fourteenth Avenue South
Stars
Tigers
Joe Frear
What Bosses Say Manager One National League Earn
Frank Selee declares the New York National League club the best in the country and predicts the pennant race will be won by the team that beats New York. He notes Chicago will be strong, and Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis and Philadelphia have all strengthened with a tighter race ahead.
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New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Frank Selee
Seattle Dominates Los Angeles in 7 2 Victory
Los Angeles and Seattle clashed on Sunday with Seattle securing a 7 to 2 win. Umpire Perine drew controversy as Tim Flood challenged calls and was ejected after a late rush toward the official. Seattle sealed the win with a seventh inning rally.
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Los Angeles
Perine
Tim Flood
Flood
Dillon
Seattle
San Francisco Defeats Tacoma in 11-Inning Showdown
In San Francisco, the Tigers edged Tacoma after 11 innings to win the contest Sunday afternoon. Earlier, San Francisco won the morning game 1 to 0 with Fitzgerald and Graham behind the plate and Miller and Shea on offense.
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San Francisco
Tacoton
Tigers
Frisco
R. Hw. E. Tacoma
Fitzgerald
Graham
Miller
Shea
R. W. E. Tacomb
Cocces
Fitzpatrick
Whalen
Henley
Wilson
Oakland takes both games from Portland in shutout doubleheader
Oakland, Cal, April 17. The Commuters blanked Portland in both ends of a Sunday doubleheader. Morning game ended 1 to 0 and afternoon contest finished 3 to 0. Swindies Iberg and Byrnes starred in the pitchers' duel and decisive run support came from Chicago connection.
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Oakland
Cal
Portland
Webbfooters
R. H. E. Prortland
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Cencveee oSee Heart Swindies
Iberg and
Byrnes
R. HB
Fish
Hallard and White Stars Game Ended Early in Ninth
Contested game between Hallard and Seattle White Stars ended in the first half of the ninth inning after a bat injury. Hallard pitcher Smith tested a bat by swinging it near his head when it ripped free and struck Billy Woods causing a gash. Arthur Swim also suffered a minor injury. Proceedings halted with players and officials seeking medical attention.
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Ballard
White Stars
Seattle
Hallard
Smith
Billy
S E S Won The Seattle Electric Baseball Victory At Recreation Park
The Seattle Electric team defeated the Frederick Nelson aggregation 3 to 2 at Recreation Park Sunday afternoon. The decision came in the last inning after a fortunate error by the Furniture men, granting the Electrics the winning run. The contest ranked among the best seen in the city in recent memory.
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Seattle Electric
Frederick & Nelson Aggregation
Recreation Park
Electrics
Luckiess
Arlington Teams Chase Diamond Glory Next Week
Arlington manager J B Riley says his squad will gallop around the diamond with others by next week and seeks Seattle dates by letter to arrange a rewalty. In Bellingham Palmer Dugdale plans a pennant crew signed by Thursday and eyes a first baseman, with Bisbee and Tippy under consideration. The Monopole team beat Kent 8 to 1 as Nelson pitched well for the Monopoles.
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Arlington
J. B. Riley
Seattle
Bellingham
Soldiers Defeat The Superiors In Fort Lawton Tilt
The Fort Lawton soldiers beat the Superiors 3 to 2 on Sunday. The Soldiers trailed 1 to 2 until the ninth inning when a two-base hit drove in two runs. Klause pitched strongly for the soldiers, allowing six hits, while Dickman hurled six for the Superiors.
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Soldier Boys
Fort Lawton
Klause
Siab
Dickman
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Jack Chessro
Spit
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Jabex
John Rooney
Jim Parr
Jack Ch
Mallin
Detroit American
Seattle Mieetrics
Frederick & Nelsons
Port Lawton
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Frederick & Nelsons Hatteries
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Woodworth and Henning
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Jang Pescot
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Aa H. KB
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St. Louia
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St. Louisa
Woods
Arthur
Joe Morrin
Ne “Chase
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Hunday
Ata
Ragley’'S Corner
Max Ragley Drug Co
RITEL
Second and Pike
Raguley
Ernst Bros
S.E.S
Monopole
Kent
Drew
Monopoles
Alti-Tone
Ayer
Potter
Oanea Nyall
Madam Brown
Goldman
Henry
Star
Lewin @ Clark exposition
Seattle Star
Lemis and Clark Exposition
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Hitman
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