War Boosts Sports Across Major Games This Summer
War is seen as a stimulant for sports with more baseball and football activity, larger minor leagues, and rising interest in golf tennis harness racing boxing and other events. Officials predict record participation, camps, and patriotic contests fueling recreation rather than shrinking it.
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United States
Fan Johnson
John K. Tener
Inez
Pinehurst
Florida
National Tennis Association
Jess Willard
Heilman Leaves For Training Season In San Francisco
Harry Heilman travels to join Warren Vitt and the Detroit Tigers unit as spring training begins. The report notes Heilman's departure from San Francisco on March 18 and mentions ongoing holdout buzz around the team.
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Harry Heilman
San Francisco
Jan Heilman
Waxa
Detroit
Oscar Vitt
Tiger
Ross Young Breaks In as Giants Right Fielder in New York Camp
JMAERLIN Tex March 18 Ross, a recruit outfielder, will take Robertson's place in right field for the Giants. Training camp indications show he has been performing creditably and joining the squad with promise.
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Jmaerlin
Tex
Ross
Robertson
Giants
Sailors Lose Soccer Melee to Local Lads
The Seattle all star soccer aggregate defeated H. M. S. Rainbow Victoria sailors 9 to 4 at Liberty Park. Rain soaked field amid a melee described in local coverage.
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Seattle All-Star Soccer Aggre
H. M. S. Rainbow
Victoria
Liberty Park
Four Sox Players Hold Out In Fort Worth
White Sox manager Rowland reports four players absent in Fort Worth Texas Reb Russell Hap Felsh Bruno Haas joined aviation service Kid Glease missed the train. Team to begin real work at Mineral Wells today.
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Rowland
White Sox
Reb
Russell
Hap Felsh
Il Neas
Bruno Haas
Kid Glease
Sox
Mineral Wella
Pop Anson in Seattle Vaudeville Week
One baseball celebrity and a near celebrity in Seattle for a week long stay. Adrian "Pop" Anson, famed former leader of the Chicago club, appears with his daughters Mia Blossom Seeley and Rube Marquard in vaudeville at the Moore.
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Seattle
Adrian
Anson
Chicago
Mia
Rube Marquard
Blossom Seeley
the Moore
Nick Williams Likely Spokesman for Semi-Pro Berth
The Portland Shipbuilders Baseball League has offered Nick Williams, Spokane manager, a semi pro managerial berth for the coming season, but Spokane President Farr expects Williams to decline. Portland pitcher Jack Scho ller and infielder Cook join Ross McCredie’s squad as Pendleton training nears launch, with opening dates set for April 3 or 10.
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Portland Shipbuilders’ Baseball League
Nick Williams
Spokane
Rose City
Williams
Farr
Blond Boas
Portland
Nick
Mr. Farr
Ross McCredie
Jack Scholer
Mount Angel College
Cook
Portland Baseball Headquarters
Walter McCredie
Salt Lake
McCredie
Pendleton
Title Insurance—Protection Against Title Defects
A title insurance policy results from a thorough title examination from the government to the present and serves as a bond protecting you from loss due to defects in the title. You are entitled to this protection and will obtain it if you demand it.
Sisler Seen as Potential Heir to Cobb as Baseball Star
The piece argues Ty Cobb's era may fade and elevates George Sisler as a likely successor. It profiles Cobb’s dominance, outlines traits of a super ballplayer, and notes Sisler’s similar skills though uncertain if he will match Cobb’s drive and fire.
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Sisler
TY Cobb
Star
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Tris Speaker
Cobb
Perrorn
George Slater
Delayed Staging of Willard Fulton Boxing Fight
Chicago March 18 promoters Miller and Willard seek Fulton and manager to sign a contract for a Willard Fulton bout. Hinkel Tortorich bid $105,000 for a New Orleans show. they await Willard’s location before firming plans.
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Chicago
Miller
J. Willard
PF. Fulton
Fulton
Willard
Hinkel Tortorich
New Orleans
Matt Hinkel
Dominick Tortorich
Willard Fulton
Col. Miller
Market Report From Springs 1917 Frozen Goods Prices
Market notes show frozen meats and dairy prices at Springs 1917 with prices for butter creamery blocks and bricks from Native Washington and storage in California. Includes references to pork veal cheese and regional suppliers like Hutter kegs and various cream bricks and wheel products.
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Washington
Atorage
California
Cece
Hage
Limburmwer
Oregon
Oregon Y. A
Indians Beat Pelicans In Season Opener
Bobby Roth Joe Wood and Ray Chapman led Cleveland Indians to a 3 to 2 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the season opener. Pitchers Jim Bagby and Bob Groom were missing from the lineup.
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New Orleans
Bobby Roth
Joe Wood
Ray Chapman
Cleveland Indians
New Orleans Pelicans
Jim Bagby
Bob Groom
St. Louis
Professional tops Green Lake trap tourney with perfect 50
L. H. Reid, a professional, shot a flawless 50 for high score at the Green Lake trapshoot Sunday. Barnes led amateurs with 49, Dr. E. Kerr and Templeton each had 48, while Drake and Fisher posted 47.
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L. H. Reid
Blue Rocks
Green Lake
Barnes
Dr. E. Kerr
Templeton
Drake
Fisher
Best All Around Card To Be Seen In Pool Tonight
Muff Bronson, Portland lightweight, defends the Pacific coast title against George Ingle in a four round bout at Crystal Pool. Chet Neff, Langford, Mike Pete, Fred Gilbert, Abe Gordon, Red Gage and Johnny Moore also feature in six bouts. The card promises the best local set of matches in years with no national headliner.
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Muff Bronson
Portland
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Crystal Pool
Chet Neff
Chet
Bronson
Rose City
George Ingle
Sam Langford
Mike Pete
Fred Gilbert Tangle
Fred
Lloyd Madden
Abe Gordon
Abe
Hyman
Red Gage
Johnny Moore
Two Pitchers Signed for Seattle Giants
Bill Kuss a pitcher who had a Pirates trial two seasons ago signs to pitch for the Seattle Giants this coming season. He is now in Boise working as an electrician. Cc. M. Murphy a California slobster also signs with the team.
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Bill Kuss
Pittsburg Pirates
Seattle Giants
Kuss
Boise
Cc. M. Murphy
California
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