Tiger Squad Arrives for Local Games
Vernon Tigers led by Hitt Beswick arrive in Seattle to play the Rainiers next week. The team, currently near the league cellar, hopes a stronger lineup including Patty Arbuckle funded players and veteran Weiser Dell will lift fortunes.
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Rainiers
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Los Angeles
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Angels
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Til
Patty” Arbuckle
Vernon
Revival of National Pastime Shines in Opening Games
The season opener sparks bright enthusiasm as players show revived pep and fans return to the game. Salt Lake adds strength with a big leaguer in the infield, while Mitchell, Meusel, Chadbourne, Fiddington, Alcock, and De Vermer headline a diverse Coast lineup. Miles Mains and Weiser Dell expected to pitch the first game against an Oakland slate, with Gould and Stroud among the pitching options.
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Cave Man Mix Is Billed for Arena Smoker
Heavyweight boxing notes from the Arena show headline Soldier Bartfield facing Frank Barrieau in a four round bout. Barrieau praised as top ring man, while Bud Ridley and Georgie Adams are paired in a bantamweight clash. Mad den Hart ford drawn, two mile men clash, and intercollegiate A A. formed with Springfield event planned for May 9 and 10.
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Bantam Star Ridley to Box California Fighter Tonight
After a two week layoff Bud Ridley the Seattle bantamweight returns to the ring to meet Georgie Franklin a California import in a four round semi windup at the Arena emoker tonight.
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Notable boxing bouts listed for Amertes May schedule
The article lists upcoming matches in Amertes with dates and rounds: May 1 Joe Burman vs Kid Wolfe in Cleveland (10), May 3 Dick O'Brien vs Joe Bonds in Charlestown (10), May 6 Larry Williams vs Harry Greb in Lancaster (4), May 19 Mike Gibbons vs George Brown in Memphis (4), May 19 Dick O'Brien vs Jack Geyer in Columbus (10), May 26 Jack Britten vs Johnny Griffiths in Memphis (4), May 71 Jack Dillon vs Phil Harrison in Memphis (4), May 31 Joe Burman vs Pete Herman in Cedar Point (20).
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Kid Wolfe
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Dick O'Brien
Joe Bonds
Charlestown
Larry Williams
Harry Greb
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Mike Gibbons
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Jack Britten
Johnny Griffiths
Memphis
Jack Dillon
Phil Harrison
Pete Herman
Cedar Point
OBrien May Fight Semi Windup With Dempsey Clash Looms
In Cincinnati on April 29 Dick OBrien of the local boxing scene is targeted for a semi windup as a potential challenger to the Willard Dempsey title bout. The Pocatello club offers a $5,000 purse for OBrien and an opponent, contingent on securing the big match. OBrien is slated to box Joe Bonds in Charleston on May 3 and Jack Geyer in Columbus on May 19. success there could lead to the Pocatello deal.
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Ritchie Fights On: Leonard Stops Bout For Ritchie’s Safety
Willie Ritchie, former lightweight champion, was saved by the referee 40 seconds from the final bell as Beony Leonard retained the title by technical knockout. Ritchie endured a brutal barrage, landing a sharp counter that momentarily staggered Leonard, but the pace and punishment overwhelmed him. Ruehle showed resilience but fell short as Leonard’s wild assault dominated from start to finish.
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Baseball notes from early April scores and delays
In AMERICAN LEAGUE and NATIONAL LEAGUE dispatches from New York and Philadelphia the day’s lines show postponed games due to wet grounds, with teams including Cleveland Detroit Chicago and Cincinnati affected. Batter names Perry Perkins Quinn Bhawkey Kort and Johnson Pieititen appear in rosters and box notes.
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Tigers Hand Oregon Club Bad Beating
Portland entered the seventh inning trailing but Vernon erupted with five runs to walk off the final game of the series, winning 8 to 6. Fromme homered for the Tigers in the third, with Fromme and Cook as battery for Portland and Oldham and Baker behind Oregon.
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Rainiers Fall to Oaks in Wild 9th Inning Setback
In a chaotic game Seattle Rainiers lost 109 to Oakland as Bunny Fabrique misplayed in the fourth allowing seven Oaks runs. Beattie rallied with a late surge scoring three in the ninth but a key baserunning error by Gus Greichmann and a sharp defense by Elliott doomed Seattle. Colwell earned the win, Bowman took the loss, with Finney and Hedford officiating.
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Frush and Wing Set to Box in Portland Smok er Event
English boxer Danny Frush and Portland’s Weldon Wing are booked for the main event at the Portland boxing commission smoker in Portland Ore with fans eager to see them clash. Other bouts include Joe Gorman vs Lee Johnson Freddie Anderson vs Johnny Schauer Neal Zimmerman vs Ted Hoke and Billy George vs Billy Emke.
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Giant Pole Wins Over Lewis Again
Wladek Zboyecko threw Ed Strangler Lewis after two hours fourteen minutes in Chicago. Lewis led early with headlocks and controlled much of the bout before the Pole bled and secured the fall in the final moments, making it a rematch outcome in a one fall match if no decision was reached.
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Gibbons Defeats Roper In Ten Rounds At Waterloo
Tom Gibbons of St. Paul defeated Bob Roper of Chicago in ten rounds here last night in Waterloo, displaying unusual cleverness to win the decision.
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Catholic high schools hold national track meet in Newark
The national track and field championships for Catholic high schools will be staged in Newark on May 10 under the sponsorship of St Benedict Prep School.
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St. Benedict Prep School
English Henley Regatta Set for Thames July 3 4 and 6
The English Henley regatta is scheduled on the River Thames with races planned for July 3 4 and 6. Participants and spectators anticipate a showcase of rowing events across multiple days.
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Vernon Tigers Pilot Leads Series Opener Against Rainiers
Bill Bentek, Vernon Tigers pilot, opens the first game of the series with the Seattle Rainiers at the local field. He fields a strong squad hoping to finish toward the top as the season progresses toward its finale.
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Vernon Crew
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Burman to Box Herman in Twenty Round Bout
Joe Burman of Chicago will sign for a 20 round title bout with Pete Herman, bantamweight champion. The fight is set for May 31 at Cedar Point Ohio with a decision expected after the full twenty rounds.
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Joe Burman
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World 1000 Yard Record Set in Brooklyn Night
New York April 29 Jolie Ray set a new world record for 1000 yards in Brooklyn night clocking 2 minutes 13 seconds. Homer Baker and Jack ers were badly outdistanced in the event.
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Miske Beats Brenn in Fourteenth Round Showdown
In Tulsa last night Billy St Paul defeated Biller Chicago in a 15 round bout that reached the fourteenth round. Miske surged with steam in the final moments as the bell rang ending the round. Toronto touts 11 playgrounds and plans a national sites push.
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