Giants Beat Butte in Muddy Northwestern League Opener
In Seattle yesterday the Giants trounced Butte 8 to 1 on a mud drenched field. Abe Finegold and Bill Cunningham led with strong hitting while McGinnity’s staff struggled to adapt to the downpour and the sloppy diamond.
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Raisin Day Classic Set For Fresno Cal Race
Fresno Cal April 28 Seventeen drivers will guide speed cars for 200 miles on a seven mile course in the Raisin day classic racing for purses totaling 6500. Notable entrants include rivals from Corona where Bob Burman and his mechanician were killed. First prize 3000, second 2000, third 1000, fourth 500. Raisin classic trophy to the winner. Gov. Johnson named honorary referee.
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Opening Day Ceremonies Set Amid Tacoma Rain
In Tacoma on April 28 the opening ceremonies are planned for today with Great Falls visiting for a game after a young cloudburst dampened yesterday's festivities.
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Lightweight contenders set for Welsh bid in world title chase
Promoters plan a preliminary bout featuring Benny Leonard and Charlie White to crown officially the next challenger to Freddie Welsh. Leonard and White have defeated Welsh in recent clashes and are billed as the likely contenders for a world lightweight title shot after the winner meets Harry Pollok’s challenger in distance bouts. White’s power is favored to topple Welsh as Leonard’s speed and White’s punching prowess clash for the shot at the Pontypridd champion.
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Baseball results from college games reported
Georgetown defeated North Carolina university 8 to 3 as West Virginia beat Maryland Aggies 6 to 0. Harvard topped Colby 4 to 0 and Penn State won 13 to 8 against Lafayette.
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Land bargains spotlight in Star Want Ads
In Star Want Ads readers are urged to explore land bargains and property listings offering solid opportunities for buyers seeking value. The brief promotes the Star classified section as a resource for property deals and investment chances.
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Far Western Meet Stages Two Slugging Lightweights
Twelve bouts at the Far Western meet in the Arena produced swift showdowns with Archie Wyard of Beattie Athletic Club and Willie Hughes of the Olympic club in the 185-pound class delivering the night's marquee duel. Others included Baird, Woodward, and Hughes in close four-round or decisive three-round clashes, with Seattle and Los Angeles clubs heavily represented in the finals setup.
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Spokane Opens Season with 6 4 Win Over Vancouver
Spokane defeated Vancouver 6 to 4 to start the season. The game featured 23 hits with Spokane collecting 12 and Vancouver 11, signaling a strong offensive showing for the home team.
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Seattle Church League Opens Season With Six Games
The Seattle Church Athletic League launches its season today presenting six games across two divisions. The city is split into two sections with six teams per section and teams play twice weekly.
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Opening Day Crowd Sets Local Record Low
1 114 paid admissions attended the opener between Seattle and Butte. Wet weather dampened festivities and made it the smallest opening day crowd at the local ball park. Judges will pick two winners from the guesses, to be announced on tomorrow’s sport page.
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Butte
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Walter Mails Injured. Dodgers Consider Montreal Farming
Tenley Raymond reports Walter Mails, the young pitcher who moved from Geattie to Brooklyn last year, is sidelined by an injured side. The doctor orders rest until warmer weather arrives, and the Dodgers may farm him out to the Montreal club in the International League.
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