Pruning to Trim Seattle Ball Club to Eighteen
The Seattle Ball club plans to carry 18 players in the regular season with seven pitchers two catchers five outfielders and four infielders. Pomona camp shows nine pitchers three catchers seven infielders and five outfielders prompting tough pruning ahead. Frank Tobin faces veterans like Jack Adams and Tub Spencer for a spot while several pitchers including Franek may be traded to land a shortstop. The outfield includes Oldring Cunningham Strand Lane and Eldred with Strand likely to earn his keep. Three infielders must depart leaving Murphy Kenworthy Wisterzi and Bates contending for spots with Stumpf Davidson and Carter also in the mix. Cincinnati may send three players back and Seattle has until May 1 to finalize the roster.
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al Demaree
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Seattle Pilot
Bob Martin Wins by Knockout in Grand Rapids Bout
Bob Martin knocked out Montana Tom McCarthy in the third round of their 16 round scheduled bout in Grand Rapids Michigan on March 19.
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Bob Martin
Montana
Tom McCarthy
Ridley Knocks Forbes Cold in Five at Vancouver Show
Bud Ridley, Pacific coast featherweight champion, defeated Bert Forbes in the 10 round VA C show at Horse Show pavilion Vancouver. Ridley pressed early and finished with a decisive fifth round KO after a solid right to the solar plexus and a left hook. Forbes could not mount a sustained defense after the opening round.
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Crack Jockey Signed Up by Whitney
Whitney signs Havana rider L Penman to light duties at his stable. Youthful Havana success at Oriental Park noted as a strong start. Penman earns praise for his horse sense and encouraging whispers to mounts.
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Chess Masters Draw Again in World Championship
In Havana on March 19 Dr Emanuel Lasker of Germany and Jose Capablanca of Cuba resume the world chess championship after two draws. The second game ended in a draw after 40 moves and the first game, played Tuesday and Wednesday, also halted after 60 moves.
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Weinert Beats Levinsky In 15 Round Bout
Charlie Weinert of Newark defeated Battling Levinsky in a 15 round decision at New York last night. Captain Bob Roper won his 15 round bout against Homer Smith.
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New York Out of Question for Bout Says Walker
Senator James J. Walker, sponsor of the boxing act, says Dempsey versus Carpentier cannot be staged in New York or the state under the current 15 dollar admission limit. He notes the vast money involved makes the bout financially impossible at that price level.
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Harper the Lefty Outfielder Clings to Second Tier
Harry Harper, star outfielder from Little Rock in the Southern League, recalls a restless career of 1913 to 1920 with rooming partners moving up to majors. He led the Southern League in 1920 as a left-handed batter who throws right, and jokes about still chasing a big league uniform.
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Ed Lewis Dominates Le Belge In Dallas Bout
In Dallas last night Ed Lewis credited as Strangler defeated Car Le Belge twice in 41 minutes. Le Belge, who claims the title of Belgium, faced early pressure as Lewis controlled the match with superior holds and strength.
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Seattle Gang Takes Light Workout
The 8i washes held a light practice in Pomona under Tub Spencer and Rube Oldring as Kenworthy strained his back in Thursday's game with the Cubs and may return soon. A cold wind limited work and players felt sore arms from the prior contest while excitement over the game lingered. Alexander may pitch for the second squad as Kopeck’s group faces the Cub Yannigans on Sunday.
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Young Frank O Deul Shaping In Monterey Camp Reports
Frank ODeul, a young pitcher, impresses in the Monterey camp as he nears form, noted for throwing harder than rivals. Williams Christensen, the smallest major leaguer at five four, trains in the Mets camp at Shreveport while hitting 348 with 967 fielding and 26 stolen bases in the Western Canada league. Ray Martin, a left-hander, is moved to the Coltamine farm in the American association after a scout recommendation. Cleveland arms braces for Babe Ruth as pitchers prepare to face him with men on base, while Dick Rudolph of the Boston Braves adopts a barber-base contract for the season. Tom Rice launches a comprehensive record campaign, and trades shift Nooper and the famed Red Sox outfield trio of 1916 era. Tris Speaker remains with the Indians and Duffy Lewis with Washington.
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Davis Returns to Seattle in Promising Comeback
Coast welterweight champion Travie Davis resumes action in Seattle after a decisive four round wins over Buck Holley and Steve Dalton in Los Angeles. He will travel again to Los Angeles to face middleweight Bert Colima in the coming weeks.
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Trambitas Brothers In New York Boxing Scene
Valley Trambitas and Alex Trambitas, the Portland fighting brothers, are in New York under manager Jack Kearns. Alex appears to have the better chance at big money, rated among the Coast’s top welters in recent years.
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Tilden to Sail May 12 to defend Wimbledon title
Boston March 19 William T Tilden national and international singles tennis champion will sail for England May 12. He plans to defend his British nationals title at Wimbledon where he defeated top players last summer.
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White Sox Infielders and Outfielders Practice in Waxahachie
Waxahachie Tex March 15 Ed Murphy an outfielder appeared in batting and fielding practice for the first time as White Sox infielders and outfielders were sent over the jumps yesterday
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Griff Secures Bonus Clause For Pitcher Zachary
Griff, a shrewd businessman, inserts a bonus clause in Zachary's contract requiring 20 wins to earn the bonus.
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Dempsey Faces Smaller Pay in Europe Than Carpentier
The quote notes that Dempsey will earn less abroad than Carpentier did in America, asserting European boxing purses are much smaller.
Opening Day games touch many as Pat Moore learns to close his mitt
The piece notes broad interest in Opening Day events and mentions Pat Moore working to improve his catching technique as he prepares for action.
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Dempsey to Perform In Seattle Vaudeville Act
Seattle boxing fans will glimpse heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in a vaudeville show at Pantages theatre the week of April 4. A sparring exhibition with Terry Kellar is billed as the feature amid questions about Dempsey’s form before the Carpentier bout.
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Wrestling Fans Ponder Headlock Ban Outcome
New York fans discuss an April 4 match where Strangler Lewis defends the heavyweight title against John Pasek. The planned headlock ban raises questions about who will hold the headlock titles if Pasek wins.
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Critics question Johnny Wilson as cheese champion
Foxing critics in the Middle West doubt that Johnny Wilson the middleweight is the cheese champion after his knockout of Navy Rostan at Kenosha Win. One scribe says Mike Gibbon is the only Middleweight in the country who can defeat him judging from Wilson's defeat of Jake O'Dowd.
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Benton Harbor Promoter Sets Colored Heavyweight Title Bout
Floyd Mitasimmons of Benton Harbor is arranging a colored heavyweight world title clash with Jack Johnson and Harry Wills in Benton Harbor Michigan on August 9. The promoter aims to stage the bout as the crowning event for the division.
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Benton Harbor
Jack Johnson
Harry Wills
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Gardiner Runs Garage in Bonesburg Vermont
Larry Gardiner operates a thriving garage business at Bonesburg Vermont. He recalls an early misstep with a cranberry rack that produced raspberries, a quirky anecdote highlighting his experimental approach to entrepreneurship.
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Puck Classic Opens with Vancouver Favorite to Take World Crown
Pilot Pete Muldoon of the Beat tle hockey team predicts Vancouver will beat Ottawa in the world championship series. He says Vancouver’s weight and the Count champions’ tougher play could lead the Millionaires to win in three straight games.
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Vancouver Ottawa World Series Opens In Hockey Final
Vancouver and Ottawa start the best of five world series Monday in Vancouver. If needed games follow Thursday and the next Monday. Ottawa seeks back to back titles after defeating St Patricks and Beattle for the Eastern honors. Eastern formation of six on ice and Western offside rules apply with 60 foot center ice. Officials include referee Mickey Ion.
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Golf results highlight Pacific Northwest convention at Seattle
George Powter won the Onassonge Cup at the municipal links in a medal play final against Harry Phipps and C. O. Myers. A 66-player field competed with 12 stroke handicap allowances. Fowler led with net 70 and 12 stroke allowance, while Phipps and Bilger tied for second. Playoffs determined top nets of 40 41 and 43 for nine holes. Draws for the best ball event at Seattle Golf Club include many matchups. landmarks at Parlington course noted as a large maple tree removal and greens committee plans shifting the seventh putting green south, pending top approval.
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Dodgers Pay Leader Wilbert Robinson Bonus Fueled Salary
Wilbert Robinson will bank about $20,000 as leader of the Dodgers this year. His salary is $15,000 plus bonuses for good behavior.
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Star Plans August City Swimming Meet at Crystal Pool
The Star announces an August swimming meet with preliminaries in the lakes and finals at Crystal pool. A Star swimming committee will be appointed soon to organize the event the newspapers say could be the biggest of the season in the city.
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Outdoor shows eyed again after warm spell
Reports from local media suggest Seattle promoters plan outdoor smokers when warm weather returns. Last year Liberty Park hosted shows that drew fair attendance and may set a similar pattern this season.
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