Zackert Delivers Solid Debut In Seattle Preseason Win
Zackert pitched well in his first appearance as Seattle defeated Tacoma 4 to 2. Rockenfield’s errors aided Tacoma’s run, while Frisk Johnston and Cecil Thompson sparked a late rally as Hartman provided key doubles.
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Jimmie Johnston
Cecil Thompson
Bert Hall
Emil
Johnston
Rocckenfield
Byrnes
Beattie Beats Beattie in Narrow Baseball Showdown
Beattie earns a run getter title as Johnston capitalizes on fielding errors and rock enfield misplays. Jurmeten stars with three runs while Zackert debuts with a solid pitching display as Seattle’s defense holds firm late.
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Beattie
Rockenfield
Joe Custer
Lynch
Byrnes
Zackert
Flinger
Seattle
Lightning
Raymond
Spokane Beats Beavers In Narrow Baseball Rally
Spokane turned a sixth inning rally into a 6 run surge and topped the Beavers 9 to 6 after Vancouver tied it with a seventh inning counter. Pleed scored on Granville's double in the ninth to seal the win as Holm and Hickey worked on the mound.
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Granville
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Brren
Krapp, Greag and Fisher Update
Unsure names Krapp Greag and Fisher appear with umptres McGreevy and Hildebrand. Fragmentary notes show personnel mentions and possibly a team or committee lineup. No dates or places in readable text.
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Krapp, Greag and Fisher
Umptres -McGreevy and Hildebrand
New York Philadelphia Game Postponed on Wet Grounds
American League action at Philadelphia delayed as grounds were too damp for play. Batteries Stroud and Stanage for New York paired with Lake and Stephens for Philadelphia in the troubled matchup.
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New York Philadelphia
KR. H. EB
Detroit
Stroud
Btanage
Lake and Stephens
Johnson's Exhibition Stirs LA Fans Amid Fat and Flair
Los Angeles critics are puzzled by Champion Jack Johnson's ring performance at Naud Junction. He sparred with partners and teased the crowd while wearing a purple jersey that hid a fat abdomen. Johnson praised by the Blue and Gold club after a reception. may delay trip to San Francisco for Saturday night.
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Walted Prem
Cal
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Johnson
Naud Junction
John Con
George Cotton
Jelaret
Jack
Blue and Gold Club
San Francisco
California
Faithful Fans and a Hot Baseball Dissent in Chicago
A story from a Chicago game recalls fan fervor over Jake Ata of the Naps and a late rival shout for Reilly. An onfield fancy play by Ata and a spirited exchange among fans illustrate the wild, humorous side of baseball devotion.
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Jake
Dia
Reilly
Naps
Forner
Atz
Serous
Jeff Jeffries Restricts Training Due to Back Soreness
Jeffries shows limited activity in California due to back pain and a strained leg tendon. He rests the leg and headaches as trainers urge light work. After a two mile road hike he fished and planned gym work later, aiming to resume sparring next Monday. Papke begins light training for his May 24 Colma bout with Jon Thomas.
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Cal
Jim Jeffries
Bia
Jeffries
Billy Papke
Jon Thomas
Colma
Kling Pays Fine to Restore Cubs Return
Secretary Bruce of the national baseball commission received a $700 check from Johnny Kling. The payment settles the fine assessed after Kling was reinstated into organized baseball and assigned to the Chicago Cubs of the National League.
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Ohio
Bruce
National Baseball Commission
Johnny Kling
Kling
Chicago Cubs
Promoters Circle Langford Ketchel Fight in Frisco
San Francisco promoters Coffroth and Biot race to stage a Langford Ketchel bout for 20 rounds in May or June. Coffroth has terms with Joe Woodman, Langford’s manager, awaiting Ketchel’s decision. Metropolitan Club also weighing a promotion. Biot’s East rep eyes a bid, with $25,000 purse rumored for 20 or 40 rounds.
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Louis Biot
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Ketchel
Coffroth
Joe Woodman
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Blot
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Amateur baseball league invites city teams for Monday games
The Y M C A of this city forms a baseball team and invites amateur teams for Monday games locally or nearby. Communicate with M A at 322 Tenth Ave or Main 6517. Pacific Telephone team opens Sunday morning with A G Spalding at Dugdale's Park. One admission for all, 9 30 says. Call J N Landy North 2999 or East 769 evenings. Some say college players may be coached by pros to learn the game.
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Roscoe Taylor Delivers Disappointing Show In Portland Bout
Roscoe Taylor from Tacoma failed to impress in an exhibition against Abe Label of San Francisco before the Oregon Athletic Club. After six rounds the favorite faded as Label dominated with a sharp early jolting punch. The bout ended with a request for a second, leaving Taylor wary and trailing in laurels.
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Johnson Ready to Train for Jeffries Fight in San Francisco
Jack Johnson told reporters at the Arcade station he will be in camp and working Monday morning. He dismissed claims of lack of preparation, saying he needs only light work to shed excess weight and stay in peak form for the upcoming bout. He also addressed Sam Langford’s push for a title bout, hinting at potential arrangements and prize bets.
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San Francisco
Arcade
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Jack
Sam Langford
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Joe Jeanette
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Bats and Batsmen: Striking Varieties of Baseball Bats
Pittsburg April 30 Baseball players vary in bat size and shape as much as in build. The article notes stars like Rebel Oakes Hans Wagner and Mike Mitchell wield heavy, unbalanced bats. Keeler and Davis favor lighter, well balanced sticks. Cy Seymour and others show a range from long shafted to short handled models.
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