Coast League Cuts Look Ahead to 20-Man Limit
Alter McCredife of Seattle Indians begins trimming the roster ahead of the Coast league 20-man limit. The club likely carries eight pitchers, four outfielders, five infielders, and three catchers, with several players from last year retained amid injuries and squad reshuffling.
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Jack Adams
Tub Spencer
Frank ___ Tobin
Adams
Elmer Jacobs
Airy Gardner
Joe Dailey
Vean Gregg
Ernie Schorr
Joe Finneman
Stubby Mack
le Burger
Arthur Henke
McCredie
Rod Murphy
Manuel Cueto
Spencer Adams
Bill Stumpf
Tex Wisterzi
Tom Connolly
Billy Lana Brick Eldred
Frank Schulte
Ed Barney
Barney
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Bell
May
Ritchie
Vancouver
Brovold
Johnson Leads White Sox With Aggressive Baserunning
Ernie Johnson bats lead off for the Chicago White Sox in Windy City reports, collecting hits and stealing bases as he shines on the base paths and contributes to the offense.
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Chicago White Sox
Windy City
Salt Lake Pilot
Kenneth Williams Hits Seventh Home Run in Browns Rally
St Louis center fielder Kenneth Williams hit his seventh homer of the American League season, all in the last six days, off Waller Mails of Cleveland. The seventh inning blast broke a 3 to 3 tie and gave St Louis a 3 to 3 victory.
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Waller Mails
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Keneth Williams
Brownie
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Kenneth Williams
Browns
Indians
Double-Header Start Time Shift in Seattle Coast League
Seattle officials move coast league double headers to start at 1 o clock due to shorter days. The change takes effect today to accommodate limited daylight hours.
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Oakland
Ed Seata
Iturday
Elliott
McClellan Delivers as White Sox Top Tigers 8 6
Yesterday's hero McClellan hit a homer with two on to lift the White Sox over the Tigers 8 to 6. Williams hit his seventh homer for the Browns in a 2 run margin over the Indians. Pipp missed his first game in two years as the Yanks beat the Red Sox 10 3.
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Golf club championship heats at Jefferson Park links
The first round matches of the Jefferson Park club championship produced tight scores with several matches reaching 23 holes. Watson defeated Doran and Ward beat Lippy while Scarlett edged Haakons one up. Speirs and Anderson, Haw and Collins, and other pairings advanced as the field narrows toward May with the eclectic trophy at Inglewood Country Club looming.
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Ward
Lippy
Scarlett
Haakons
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Hewett
Hjert
van Winkle
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Forrest Watson
Walt
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Annual Pennsylvania Relay Carnival Opens in Philly
Philadelphia hosts the Penn relay carnival with favorable weather and a full slate of events. Readouts cover interscholastic and college relays from pole vault to distance medleys, with Legendre of Georgetown starring in multiple pentathlon events and Georgetown leading notable results.
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Thompson
Hamilton
Romig
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Rathbun
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Clapp
Cleargetown
Maroney
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Muehrenberg
Relay Carnival Opens At Washington Stadium
The third annual Relay Carnival at the University of Washington opens this afternoon on the Stadium field. Entries include Oregon, O A C, Western Washington College, Montana, British Columbia, Idaho, Gonzaga, Pacific, Puget Sound. Events listed cover Class A and B races plus high school and intramural relays. starter’s gun expected at 2:30.
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Montana
British Columbia
Idaho
Gonzaga
Pacific
Puget Sound
University of Washington
Stadium Field
Washington
Seattle
King County
Speidel Wins National Junior AAU 160 Yard Backstroke
Harry Speidel of Crystal Swimming Club won the 160 yard backstroke at Crystal Pool in 2 01 2 5 beating Boelde Wascher and Jack Pobochanko. Hester Eastman starred in women's sprints while Lambert Sternbergh swept the 60 yard dash and 60 yard breaststroke.
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Boeldel
Altho
Borkes Waecher
Wascher
Jack Pobochanko
Portland
Johnathan Trumbull
Trumbull
Speidel
Lambert Sternbergh
Harry McWhattera
Sternbergh
Marie Konowaloff
Hester
Hester Eastman
Guer Vie See Com
Merlin Fadden
Boye
Bureon Thompsen
Orrin Witter
Billy Miret
Moye
Griffith McDonell Firet
Donald Mcfienaid
Robert Thompson
M.ward Deeb
Girle Coder
Agnes Rpeider Firet
Mary Fuller
Mary Trumbull
M. Vard Hreast
Madeline Pices
Eleanor Carey
Peet Dash
Katherine Melean
Dorothy Loewe
Wernice Clinton
Beye
Johnnstone
Donald Davie
Maurice Murphy
Hester Eastman Firet
Agnes Boelde
Mary Futter
Ter Mastman
Ruby Bheiten
Lambert Stern
Bereh Firet
Harry McWhattere
Kenneth Speide
Hob Smith
Thire
Mirrie Konowaloft
Harry MeWhattere
Robert Smith
Girte Ueder
Nera Hrowfield
Louise Little
Madeline Press
Tunney to meet Greb for light heavyweight title at MSG
Gene Tunney signs to face Jack Greb for the light heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden on May 16. Tunney agrees to 11 76 pounds limit and 12 rounds, with earlier Seattle bout notes and several undercard matches on the Tacoma card including Mike Mallerine and Joe Fagan.
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Tommy Gibbons
Gene Tunner
Gibbons
Greb
Madison Square Garden
Mike Gibbons
Mike O'Dowd
Steenth
Queensboro Stadium
Brooklyn
Yale and Columbia Crews Meet on Harlem River
Yale and Columbia rowing crews contest on the Harlem river this afternoon. Juniors set to the mark at 6 o'clock followed by the varsity at 6 30. The event features a competitive clash between the two universities on a clear day.
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New York
Yale
Columbia
Harlem
Penn Prepares Favorite For Harvard Varsity Eight
Cambridge reports that the University of Pennsylvania crew is a 10 to 7 favorite over Harvard in a Charles River race this afternoon according to the betting odds.
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University of Pennsylvania
Harvard
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Braves Protest Game Against Giants Over Call
April 29 report says Boston will protest yesterday's Giants victory, alleging Giants shortstop Dave Bancroft stopped a relayed throw from the outfield while a Brave baserunner advanced, prompting the protest led by manager Fred Mitchell.
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Miss Burling Debuts as Eastern Player with 98 at Cherry Valley
New York reports Miss Alexa Burling, former women’s golf champion, won the first Cherry Valley club event as an Eastern player finishing with a score of 98 for 18 holes.
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Alexa Burling
Cherry Valley Club
Huddersfield Wins Cup Final 1-0 Over Preston North End
Huddersfield defeated Preston North End 1-0 in the final game for the football cup in London. The win caps the cup competition with Huddersfield claiming the trophy.
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Ring Referee excludes Valgar and Lisse in third round bout
In Fall River on April 29 the referee disqualified Benny Valgar and Johnny Lisse both from New York in the 10 round duel for failing to do their best, ending the match in the third round.
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Johnny Lisse
New York
Star League Sunday Schedule Loud and Disorderly
The Star League lists Sunday games for Leagues 1 and 5 with matches at Walla Walla Washington Park South Park Hiawatha and Lincoln parks. Ground permits must be arranged by the Mids. if unavailable the sporting editor must be informed for schedule revision.
Rogers Faces Michaels in Arena Welter Bout Return
Seaburn Brown reports Rogers must prove a healed jaw before next week's Arena main event against hard-hitting Bobby Michaels. Weigh-in set at 141 pounds. Michaels cites past ring resolve as he prepares for the bout. Local card also features Marty Casey vs Larry Coleman and Irving Gleason vs Harry LaBare, with other bouts TBA.
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Wade
Marty Casey
Joe Dunn
Larry Coleman
Mike Gibbons
Coleman
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Harry la Bare
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Women Enter Swim Classic As International Championship
New York announces the annual 3 1/2 mile swim from Point Breeze to Manhattan Beach Brighton Beach becomes an international championship event. Open to women of all nations, the race aims to attract foreign champions and feature the summer aquatic season. The New York Women’s Swimming Association will supervise with Psycho Beach and Manhattan Beach baths in cooperation.
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Americans Invited to 1924 British Empire Meet in London
American athletes were invited by Britain to compete in a major 1924 meet in London. The event, tied to the British Empire exposition, will be held in a new arena with seating for about 100,000.
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New York
London
Game Welter Returns for First Local Start in Years
Frankie Rogers makes his first local ring appearance in a long time at the Arena Tuesday facing Hobby Michaels. Davis defeated Rogers in the second round of their prior encounter last winter, but Rogers rallied to earn a drive in the rematch.
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Postponed Games Scramble for Ground Rules and Rescheduling
The Rose Glante and Weet and Wheeler Liberty Park teams delay a South Park 3:30 PM game. Asahi Cube cites a ground dispute with Rows Glante last week and prep at 4 PM. A 2 PM tentative start may move if feasible to avoid forfeits, as several league games must be played. West Seattle Dye Works slated for Hiawatha next week at 2 PM. West Woodland Merchants versus Green Lake set for Lower Woodland Park at noon. Coaches must report home grounds to The Star by Tuesday each week to avoid last minute cancellations.
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Brave Captain Injures Hand in Braves Game
Boston April 29 Captain Southworth of the Boston Braves sprained his hand badly in yesterday's game. He carries his hand in a sling and may be out for the rest of the season.
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Southworth
Boston Braves
Rain Halts Prep Games In Seattle High School Loop
Friday's rain postponed all Seattle prep games as fields became quagmires. Coaches decided postponed games will be played after the season, not between scheduled games, due to the unusual, stiff schedule.
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Diamonds
Bantam Fight Ends In Four Round Draw In Hollywood
Teddy Silva and Georgie Marks, bantams, fought a fast four-round draw at Hollywood in Los Angeles on April 29.
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Cal
Teddy Silva
Georgie Marks
Hollywood
Loughran Defeats Darcy in 12 Rounds for Middleweight Win
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia won the decision over Jimmy Darcy of Portland in a 12 round middleweight bout on April 29 in Syracuse New York.
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Syracuse
Gibbons defeats Fitzsimmons in 10 round bout
Mike Gibbons from St Paul out pointed young Fitzsimmons in a 10 round boxing bout in Oklahoma City last night. Gibbons earned decision over the challenger with accurate jabs and controlled the pace throughout the bout.
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Okla
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Young Fitzsimmons
Letters for the Boys by The Star Sporting Editor
The Star's sporting editor writes letters addressed to Rube Finn and Frank Purcell, sharing thoughts on local baseball and athletic matters. It highlights fan interest and names two prominent figures in the local sports scene.
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Rube Finn
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Big Games on Books Tomorrow in Junior Baseball
The Star Junior Baseball league features four undefeated teams of 22 in a divisional format. Best Shoe Shop faces Three Brothers Dye Works in Walla Walla while Washington Park meets West & Wheeler at South Park. Louie’s French Dry Cleaners battles Fremont Cyclones in League No. 3 as teams eye final round robin bids.
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Final Star League registration changes due Wednesday
Managers must call the office Wednesday to review lists before year end. A player must log nine innings in a preliminary game to be eligible for the finals.
Schedule for finals set after six teams chosen
The six finalist teams will be drawn into a round robin with each team playing every other on neutral grounds. If two teams hail from the same grounds, innings choice will be by draw and The Star will appoint the official umpires for all matches.
Umpire Assignments For Friday Baseball Games
Joe Kokash to umpire Three Brothers Best Shoe Shop at Walla Walla tomorrow. Joe Berg assigned to Louie's French Dry Cleaners Fremont game. Bob Bonner appointed for Washington Park West Wheeler at South Park. Fred Hauck to work West Woodland Green Lake at Lower Woodland Park.
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Walla Walla
Joe Berg
Louie
Fremont
Bob Bonner
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West & Wheeler
South Park
Fred Hauck
Green Lake
Lower Woodland Park
Billy Miske Stages Real Comeback in Ring
Billy Miske, once in a slump and moved to the semi-windup class, resumes top form in a notable comeback. He claims his past spinal illness is ended and has defeated Weinert Renault Roberts and Shade as he eyes a possible match with Harry Greb in New Jersey.
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Illy Miske
St. Paul
Jack Dempesey
Miske
Charley Weinert
Jack Renault
al Roberts
Billy Shade
Harry Greb
New Jersey
Quill defeats Carney in Brockton one-round bout
Frankie Quill of Brockton stops Billy Carney of New Bedford in the first round in Brockton Massachusetts. The match on April 29 highlights Quill’s swift victory in a short boxing bout.
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Carney
Weissmuller Shatters 500 Yard Swim World Record
Weissmuller’s leisurely pace in the 500 yard event belied a world record performance recording a time 218 seconds faster than Norman Ross. He swam amidst four prior races, paused at turns to survey his field, and exchanged words with lap callers yet still proved unrivaled speed and stamina.
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Norman Ross
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