Beavers Face Catching Conundrum In Wary Giants Tryouts
Brown weighs options as the Beavers trim to three catchers Cress Baker and Follman while Tealey Raymond and Connolly seek openings. Follman shines at first base and right field, prompting tough calls on two more spots for utility roles within the lineup.
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Willard Moran Dorgan Moran Rivalries Dominate Ring
The era after Willard’s injury hints at Moran facing Fulton or Dillon in key heavyweight clashes. Boxing fans expect rough, no glamour showdowns as Dorgan questions Moran’s future and halfbacks and centers are debated in college football. The piece also surveys Western tennis rising stars versus weaker Eastern contenders.
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Miss Evelyn Du Fresne Heads Thalia Cafe Amateurs Night
Miss Evelyn Du Fresne, Beattie's popular cabaret singer, will present new entertainment ideas at the Thalia Cafe on Second and Union. Amateur Night draws patrons tonight with Billy Jones booked for an extended engagement starting Monday.
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Luke Glavenich Aims to Rebound as Handsome Pitcher
Luke Frank Glavenich, the Seattle twirler known as Handsome Luke, has endured a rocky four year pro career. Born in Jackson, California, he played for Cleveland in 1913 14 and Omaha before injuries slowed him. Now 23, about 200 pounds, he returns to form in semi pro and hopes to rejoin a major league pitching roster.
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Northwestern’s Heaviest Pitcher Shatters Records
Chicago April 19 Northwestern University boasts the heaviest pitcher in captivity known as Baby Smith weighing 255 pounds on the hoof. He starred as center rush on the purple eleven and opened the 1916 season by pitching seven innings vs Armour Institute allowing four hits while fanning 10. He also contributed two singles a double and scored once in Northwestern’s 8 to 3 win.
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Old Favorite to Box Charley Givens and Charley Davtnon
Featherweights Charley Givens and Charley Davtnon will box Friday night at the Elks show.
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Southern boxers depart Los Angeles for Far Western meet
The Los Angeles entries for the Far Western boxing meet proceed north as Southern boxers depart for the event to be staged here on Thursday and Friday the 27th and 28th of the month.
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Seattle Aims to Lead Opening Day Attendance in Northwestern League
The Seattle Commercial Club plans a high profile opening day on Thursday April 27 to boost Seattle attendance for the Northwestern League opener. A committee led by BE Carstens T L Munson and Albro Gardner Jr will organize parades autos and fan support to outdraw Spokane Tacoma and rivals. Seattle set a 1910 record of 7138 fans and rain reduced attendances in recent years.
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Guess Attendance and Get Season Pass
The Star offers two season tickets for all North Western League games at Dugdale Park. Send the nearest attendance figure for the opening game before 6 pm on April 25 to the sport editor. First prize is a season ticket for two. second prize a single season pass.
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Wil lard Tours, Sorts Animals and Juggles Elephants
During his spare moments on tour with the citreus Jess Willard keeps in trim by sorting animals and juggling elephants. Heine Zimmerman seeks the premier male dancing title held by Wassilly Nijinsky, noting his best moves after a mis called strike.
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John E Bush Dies at 85 Once Noted Hunter in Ohio
John E Bush of Shelby County Ohio died aged 85. In youth he was famed as a marksman. During a two month 1860s hunting trip he killed 50 deer and a black bear, a record noted for times of abundant game.
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Kid Broad Goes into Movies in Unlikely Role
The item notes Kid Broad entering cinema with speculation about his part possibly a comic cake of ice in a spoof titled Uncle Tom's Abiding Place.
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Uncle Tom
Managers regret over Tria Speaker sale to Cleveland
Among those sending regrets to President Lannin following the sale of Tria Speaker to Cleveland were Managers Rowland and Jennings. They regretted the deal didn't go through last April.
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Market Report Prices Paid Wholesale Vegetables and Fruit
Wholesale buyers report prices for Yakima and related markets. Entries include Yakima Burbanke at 0.82.00 for 3400 units, Yakima Geme at 0.92.00 for 3400 units, and Early Rose seed potatoes listed at 35.00 with an exclamation mark unclear.
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Yakima Geme
How I Caught a 9-Lb Black Bass on Lake Union
A Seattle angler recounts catching a 9 pound black bass on Labor Day 1909 in Lake Union’s Portage area. In an eight minute battle, the fish measured 22 inches and was landed amid logs and snags, after a bold baiting and casting effort.
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Portland Writers Draw With Romanian Middleweight
In Portland on April 19 a six round bout between Valley Trambitas and Billy Wright ended in a draw amid fan dissatisfaction with Referee Jack Grant s ruling. Chet Neff of Seattle was sidelined by illness preventing his scheduled match with Tommy Clark. Leo Houck and Muff Bronson also drew. Al Mosler lost to Walter Knowlton and Billy Farrell fought Billy Nelson with Farrell gaining advantage. Neff s return home was rushed after medical advice and officials reported he was not seriously hurt.
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Inter State Trapshooting Trophies and Club Growth Report
Sixteen new trapshooting clubs earned Inter state association trophies in April across the United States. Aberdeen Maryland becomes home to a progressive trapshooting club. May saw 126 registered trapshooting tournaments. Charles G. Spencer, champion pro, recovers from pneumonia. Wausau Wisconsin boasts 125 members in its one year old Game and Gun Club. The Pennsylvania Sportsmen association has 185 clubs aiming to affiliate all gun clubs in the state. Virginia enacts a state game department withpaid warden. Earl Melrath of Philadelphia wins a third Pennsylvania shooting title using eyeglasses. Tournament dates shift: Darlington Wisconsin April 11, Topeka Kansas April 11, Fremont Nebraska moved from May 5 to April 28.
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Reds Athletes Chase Speed Against Killifer
If all Cincinnati players keep pace with Red Killifer this season the Herzogian club could win the pennant race. Tommy Griffith of the Reds bet Killifer ten dollars he could not run a third of a mile while a trotting horse covered a mile. Killifer won easily.
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Harvard Princeton Varsity Boat Race Promised Tomorrow
April 19 report states the annual Harvard Princeton varsity boat race will be run here tomorrow, showcasing the long rivalry between the two universities on the river.
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No Pro Lacrosse on Pacific Coast Until War Ends
Vancouver B C April 198. Directors of the Pacific coast professional lacrosse association decided there will be no season this year and none until the war ends. The move aims to keep eligible young men from being diverted to military service.
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Hill's Hits From Many Diamonds
Tenley Raymond secured another two sack swat yesterday when the Giants trimmed Fort Ward 20 to 0. Raymond touts a strong pitching staff, promising one of the best in the Northwestern. The Phillies handed the Red Sox their first defeat of the year as Rath era began. Weather disrupted Brooklyn, hindering Benny Kauff's drive against Ty Cobb. Calvo and Acosta, Cuban signees with Vancouver, trained with the Giants. Duffy Lewis drilled a two bagger but the club fell short.
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Giants Cap Enthusiasts Draw Casey Jones Comparison
A reader suggests calling the Giants the Casey Joneses as their railway engineer style caps draw comparisons to the famed railroad pioneer and his crew. The remark frames team attire as a playful nod to historical railroad imagery.
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Baseball scores from major leagues and minors
National League results show Philadelphia 4 Boston 0 and Cincinnati 4 Pittsburg 3. American League notes Chicago 7 St Louis 2 and New York 4 Philadelphia 2 with Boston 2 Washington 4 and Cleveland 3 Detroit 4. Pacific Coast League results include Salt Lake at Portland wet, Oakland 8 Vernon 2, Los Angeles 7 San Francisco 1. Minor leagues Seattle 20 Fort Ward 0 and other City games settled with various scores.
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Callahan Calls Pennant Race a Pipe for Pirates
Former plumber James J. Callahan argues the pennant chase is a pipe dream for the Pittsburgh Pirates, using a plumbing analogy to question their title chances.
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