Major League Dope Casts Giants Cubs In Bunched Race
A seasoned statistician predicts the 1918 National League pennant chase will be tight with the Giants and Cubs leading. He cites pitching depth, infield and outfield strength, and team reforms under McGraw and Stallings as key factors shaping a thrilling season. The Cardinals Reds Braves Pirates Dodgers and Phillies follow in order, with Philadelphia poised for a slide to the cellar.
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Import Debate at Seattle Club Over Team Strengthening
At a Seattle Athletic Club meeting last night three teams voted to import four players to strengthen two weaker steel plant squads. Ames held out as Joe Devine of Duthie opposed opening the league to incoming newsien players after earlier support.
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Alexander to Join Navy as Sailor Not Pitcher
Chicago April 19 Grover Alexander will be a sailor not a world famous pitcher if he joins the Navy. Commandant Moffett announced at Great Lakes after receiving Washington instructions. If he joins here he will be pushed through preliminary training and sent directly to sea.
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Ritchie Plans Big Champ Tournament
Willie Ritchie, boxing instructor at Camp Lewis, announces a May 2024 championship across seven weight divisions from 115 to 175 pounds with arrangements for 10,000 spectators. Tomorrow night features a bout between One-Round Hogan, ex Coast champion, and Eddy Stanley of Bakersfield, California.
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Camp Lewis Opens Season With 150 Teams in Intercompany Leagues
At Camp Lewis 2000 soldiers will compete in regimental intercompany baseball leagues. Baseball dominates cantonment activity as teams prepare for a full season on the diamond with 150 squads in action.
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Baseball Scores From Chicago and Cleveland Games
Yesterday's American League results show Chicago edge Detroit with key players Bieecker Meathern Nunamaker Williams Behalk, and Cleveland’s Boland Htanege Covalesk Onell in a 1st game.
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Smoker Forges Two Top Bouts for Division 10 Drafted Men
Fight card headliners Lloyd Madden and Frankie Pete lead two high class bouts at Greyerbiegl’s hall Friday. Semi windup features Eddie Judson and Ned Gage. Wildcat Leonard faces Frankie Hogers in four rounds. Ames shipyard quartet performs with Lieut. Dave Wightman and Prof Titewett speaking. Proceeds aid Division 10 send off to Camp Lewis. District 10 drafted men admitted free with notices.
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Gibbons and McFarland Set for Inter-Camp Bout
April 19.4 Smith reports Mike Gibbons and Packey McFarland agreed to a bout next week in Des Moines. They have not fought since 1915 at Long Beach. Both are boxing instructors at military camps Camp Dodge and Camp Taylor Louisville respectively, and the event will headline an inter-camp glove tourney.
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Green Lake to Shoot at Tacoma in Northwest Washington Tournament
The Green Lake club will shoot at Tacoma next Sunday for the Northwest Washington trapshooting tournament. Green Lake's weekly shoot has been postponed by one week.
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Market Report From Walnuts on Cal. Softahel
Japanese influence noted in today’s market report focusing on Mack Walnuts No 2 in California. Traders monitor supply shifts and price signals for the commodity amid regional production notes.
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