Giants Need .300 Slugger to Strengthen Club
Washington writers say the Giants seek a .300 hitter to bolster the roster as many Western League graduates remain in the majors or in the pipeline. Several ex Western League stars like Haworth, Raymer, Callahan, Barth, Smith, Brottem, Williams, McKenry and others are already making noise in the big leagues or with affiliates. Scouts back East may watch Northwestern leaguers this season. Dutch Reuther’s left handed bat and base running could anchor first base with proper coaching.
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Braves Outfielder Sherwood Hit, Wrist Fracture Endangers Season
Boston report says Sherwood, Braves outfielder, was struck on the wrist while batting Wednesday. The impact caused a fracture and will sideline him as Bender pitched. The article notes the game result with at least one win for the Braves.
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Lightweight Lloyd Madden Returns for Far Western Meet
Lloyd Madden a crack 8 A C lightweight has returned to Seattle from Great Falls and will likely box under the local club at the Far Western meet staged next week with the event bringing top regional contenders.
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Pacific Coast Rowing Earns Warm Welcome for Visiting Crews
New York journalist James P. Sinnott notes Pacific coast rowing teams Washington State and Stanford may enter the Poughkeepsie intercollegiate regatta. He recalls Washington’s strong showing last year and praises coast crews for sportsmanship and pluck, predicting a warm reception and secret rooting for the visitors from the Sunset Coast.
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Featherweight showdowns headline Elks club card tonight
Frankie Sullivan of Los Angeles faces local featherweight Leo Houck in the main bout. Charley Givena meets Charley Davison, and Steve Reynolds fights Roy Lively. Bert Forbes and Barney Williams also square off in featherweight action at the Elks club with Billy Weeks and Sid Mitchell promoting.
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Prison League Plays Ball Behind Charleston Walls
Inmates at Charleston Prison Massachusetts pursue baseball as a national pastime despite confinement. The yard offers a solid infield with a smooth surface as one man daily rakes pebbles and debris to keep the field playable for spring training and games.
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Seattle Baseball Boosters plan Bill Hurley day
The Seattle Baseball Boosters' club meets Monday at its headquarters to devise plans for honoring Bill Hurley when his Great Falls team visits Seattle for a May 1 to 7 series. The club will recognize Hurley's arrival as he takes on club manager duties.
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Baum Disappointed by Rain Delayed Pacific Coast Opening
President A. T. Baum of the Pacific Coast League expressed disappointment over the season opening in Portland. Rain canceled the initial game on Tuesday and postponement to Wednesday reduced attendance to 8,851 at the home grounds in Portland, Oregon.
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Leonard Dominates Bloom In Ten Round Victory
Benny Leonard outboxed and outgenerated Phil Bloom throughout ten rounds in New York. The champion controlled the action from start to finish, securing a decisive win.
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Hitting Strength Needed to Bolster Seattle Giants
Edward Hill argues Seattle Giants require stronger batting to back up ace pitching. He recommends moving Abe Finegold to utility and adding an experienced slugger, noting upstart outfielders Tenley Raymond and Bill Cunningham lack proven impact. Roy Wolfe’s arrival is in doubt as Dugdale confirms he won’t be available.
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Guess Opening Attendance for Dugdale Park Game
The Star awards two season tickets to the North Western League games at Dugdale Park to the fan guessing the opening attendance nearest to the figure before 6 o clock April 25. Second closest wins a single season ticket. Send your guess to The Star sport editor.
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Opening Day Forecast At Dugdale Park
The Star’s sporting editor reveals fan guesses for opening day attendance at Dugdale Park next Thursday. A note from Rooters of the Sterling Hat Co reports twenty employees sending guesses ranging from 4 000 to 16 180. With six days to go, fans are urged to guess.
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Oregon Golf Title Matches in June
The state championship golf tournament will be held on the Waverly course during Rose Festival week in June. Men's qualifying rounds are Monday June 5 with finals Saturday June 10, while women's qualifying occur Tuesday and finals Friday. Benny Kauff notes his name is pronounced Cowf not Cough.
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Tacoma Tigers Try For More Pitching In Beavers Bees Talk
In Portland on April 21 manager Russ Hall of the Tacoma Tigers completed an unannounced talent hunt for two pitchers and an infielder from Beavers and Bees squads. He reported 19 players still vying for spots with eight pitchers among them and expects to drop about five of his current hopefuls.
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Francis Oulmet Turned Pro After Amateur Title
Professional golfer Francis Oulmet, once national amateur champion, has been informed he has turned professional. The Boston report notes the move after his past amateur acclaim.
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Forty Teams Enter Northwestern Bowling Tourney
Entries for the Northwestern bowling tournament closed last night with about 40 teams entered. Secretary P. P. Robinson notes that practically every city and large town in the Northwest that bowls will be represented.
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Baseball results from national and west coast games
National league scores: Pittsburg 0 St. Louis 5. New York 6 Philadelphia 7. Boston 8 Brooklyn 0. Chicago 7 Brooklyn 6. American games: Detroit 2 Chicago 1. Philadelphia 1 Boston 7. Washington 12 New York 4. Pacific Coast Vernon 2 Oakland 1. Portland 6 Salt Lake 5. San Francisco 9 Los Angeles 6. American Association Indianapolis 3 St. Paul 1. Columbus 6 Kansas City 4. Rain halted other games.
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