Opening Day Boost for Northwestern League Opener at Dugdale’s Park
The Seattle Giants faced the Great Falls Electrics in the season opener at Dugdale’s Park. A large booster crowd, the mayor, and a brass band celebrated as Seattle hoped supporters continue beyond Christmas. Local lightweight Eddie Pinkman eyes a win over Muff Bronson in Portland, while Sol Levinson’s San Francisco trip stirs old rivalries. Dempsey’s San Francisco setback rumors surface after a Utah bout payout and wife’s disclosure of travel and debt.
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Dugdale’s Park
Seattle Giants
Great Falls
Eddie Pinkman
Portland
Muff Bronson
Oregon
Eddie
Bronson
Lford Madden
Johnny O'Leary
Madden
O'Leary
Sol Levinson
Sol
San Francisco
Joe Walsh
Lot
Willie Meehan
Jack Dempsey
Salt Lake
Dempsey
Jim Flynn
Murray
Utah
Frisco
Reuther Tops NL Hitters With 364 Average
Chicago Cubs star Reuther lands among league leaders after last season in Spokane. His .364 batting average places him with the majors heavy hitters in the National League. Philadelphia’s Dave Bancroft hits .333 for comparison.
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Dutch Reuther
Chicago Cubs
Spokane
Reuther
Dave Bancroft
Portland
Philadelphia
Athletes Enlist in Navy Reducing College Freshman Talent
The article notes promising freshmen athletes Harry Lindley Kitchin and Iver Peterson have enlisted in the United States Navy to prepare for aviation corps training. Kitchin, from Long Beach High, excelled in tennis, baseball, and football and was seen as a top prep athlete in Southern California. Peterson, from Broadway High, earned all city honors in 1915 and starred in baseball and football, with a famed long homer at Lincoln Park in 1916 and strong crew performance under Coach Contbear.
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Harry Lindley Kitchin
Iver Peterson
United States Navy
Aviation Corps
Kitchin
California
Long Beach High
Seattle
Broadway
Peterson
Broadway High
All City Guard
Lincoln Park
Ballard
University
Contbear
Showns Lose First Melee In Opening City League Game
A large crowd at Lincoln Park watched the Shawn club fall to New Systems in their season opener. Barton pitched well for nine innings but poor late support allowed eight runs. Chamberlain kept the Shawns scoreless until the eighth when a string of hits an error and walks produced two runs.
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Lincoln Park
Shawn
Altho Barton
Chamberlain
Shawns
Allentown Boxer Outpoints Brennan in Ten Rounds
Jack McCarron of Allentown defeats K. O. Brennan of Buffalo in ten rounds here. George Brown of Toledo knocks out Ernie Barrieau of Detroit in forty six seconds.
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Toledo
Jack McCarron
Allentown
K. O. Brannan
Buffalo
George Brown
Ernie Barrieau
Detroit
Fire Lads Win Melee Victory Over O B Williams Crew
The fire department ball team defeated the O B Williams crew 6 to 5 on Sunday in a tight melee. The contest showcased defensive work and late scoring to seal the win for the Fire Lads.
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Fire Department
O. B. Williams
Giants Manager Sees Pennant Hope With Strong Start
Manager Gill Leard of the Giants expressed optimism about the upcoming season noting the club has a stronger roster than Seattle did last year. He believes if things go well they will have a fair shot at winning the pennant alongside the league rivals.
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Seattle
Gill Leard
Giants
Cooper Shines as Cardinals Blank Giants 2 0
Yesterday Cooper pitched brilliantly allowing only three hits as the Cardinals shutout the Giants 2 to 0. Miller Huggins used 14 players with little effect while crowds at Polo Grounds waited. The Senators blew a lead to the Athletics in the final inning and Walter Pipp noted as Yankee first base. Cadore steadied as Phillies fell to the Dodgers 3 to 1.
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Cardinals
St. Louisans
Miller Huggins
Senators
Athletics
Joe Bush
Philadelphia
Walter Pipp
Leon Cadore
Phillies
Dodgers
Jim Thorpe Sold to Reds May Boost Cincinnati Reach
New York April 4 Jim Thorpe the famous Indian athlete was on his way to Cincinnati to join the Reds John McGraw believes Thorpe may become a regular in Cincinnati and will have more opportunity to improve He joined the Giants in 1913.
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New York
Jim Thorpe
Cincinnati
Reds
John McGraw
Thorpe
Giants
Market Report Prices Paid Wholesale Dessers for Vegetables and Fruit
Prices paid at wholesale for vegetables and fruit list several items with per unit or per bulk pricing. The report notes specifics for artichokes asparagus broccoli cabbage carrots cauliflower celery cucumbers peppers and more, including regional sources like Oregon Florida California Washington and Yakima. Strawberry and grape prices alongside dairy and cheese surcharges appear, with hay and grain pricing also included.
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Oregon
Australia
Majestica Beats Mikado 10 to 8 on Sunday
Majestica defeated Mikado 10 to 8 Sunday. Mid dingdorf hit the apple on the nose for the winners, collecting four singles in five trips to the platter.
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Majestica
Middingdorf
Good Business Policy on Title Insurance Protection
A Title Insurance policy protects against loss or costly litigation from undiscovered title defects. The rule, if sensible for fire loss, applies equally to real property investments to secure investors from unknown title risks.
Boxing card at 8S features Baird Gleason and Fortner bout
Boxing fans tune to the 8S gym card directed by Chet McIntyre. Karl Baird fresh from Poston defends his lightweight title against Henry Gleason. Claude Fortner wrestles Tom Woodhouse while Oscar Benson faces Judean and other bouts include Scott Sontag Pantley Harper Gleason Amundsen Mitchell Manning.
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Chet McIntyre
Karl Baird
Poston
Henry Gleason
Rango
Claude Fortner
Battling Copper
Tom Woodhouse
Campi to Box With Gleason in Seattle Card
Boxing card led by Eddi Campi and Henry Gleason in the club gymnasium. George Adams, match maker for the Flks, promotes a show with Cin cinnati singer Dick Wells facing Harry Bishop in the semi windup. Other bouts include Ross vs Saunders Cole vs Allen Riley vs Rogers.
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Flks
Eddi Campi
California
Henry Gleason
Earl Baird
Reaton
Dick Wells
Cincinnati
Singer
Harry Bishop
Tacoma
Seattle
George Ross
Frankie Saunders
Jimmy Cole
Charley Allen
Tom Riley
Frank Rogers
Spokane Boy Lands Job With Brooklyn Robins
Spokane native secures position with Brooklyn Robins as MLB season games report show teams like Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New York in early results. Notable players mentioned include Toney Wingo Prendergast Hendris Wileen Bibott and others as match logs note scores and lineups across major league venues.
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St Roston
Cimelanaul
Ccseeves
Chicago
Philadelphia
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Cincinnat
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Cadore
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Et Louie
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Snyder
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Three Cushion Bout Scheduled This Eve
Walter Johnson, former N W three cushion billiard champion, faces Chase Sibley in the first block tonight at Pope Sibley parlors as he seeks to regain the title.
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Walter Johnson
N. W
Pope-Sibley
Chase Sibley
Carl Morris Draws With Coffey In Ten Rounds
In New York on April 24 Carl Morris fought Jim Coffey to a ten round draw. Morris roughness failed to yield a decision as Coffey neutralized him throughout.
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New York
Carl Morris
Jess Willard
Jim Coffey
Dulong's Pigeon Wins In Castle Rock Race
A 190 mile pigeon race from Castle Rock to Seattle saw seventy one birds from sixteen lofts compete. A. Dulong's pigeon won with an average of 1065.85 yards per minute.
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Dulong
Castle Rock
Seattle
A. Dulong
Ohio State to Build Major Stadium Near Campus
Ohio State university plans a large concrete stadium for athletic and military use. Trustees outline a 50 thousand seat facility facing a 90 acre tract near the agricultural farm, estimated at 400000 dollars. The project includes 15 baseball diamonds 48 tennis courts and a military drill field.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Dye Works Fall 7 to 5 Against Seattle Nine
The Belmont Dye Works baseball team lost to Seattle on Sunday by seven runs to five. Seattle built an early lead and held on as Belmont tried to rally in the late innings.
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Belmont Dye Works
Seattle
Cadore Breaks In With Dodgers In Debut Victory
Wilbert Cadore, making his first big league start, limited the Phillies to one run and six hits as he joined a rising group of young Dodgers pitchers. Manager Wilbert Robinson has sought fresh arms for years and Cadore's performance, along with Jeff Pfeffer's return to form, gives the Dodgers a steady if not champion level rotation. Cadore, a Spokane native, began pitching at Gonzaga University before turning pro.
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H. C. Hamilton
Phillies
Wilbert Robinson
Cadore
S. Robinson
Giants
Dodgers
Jeff Pfeffer
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