Upsets Rule The Sports World As Odds Fail Fans
Open season for upsets spans boxing football hockey and college basketball with unforeseen results. Aligned favorites in Gibbons Greb bout White vs Ndee Seattle Vancouver coast playoff hopes and Washington University all toppled by underdogs in dramatic fashion. Historic finishes include 1921 World Series twists and Giants overcoming a seven game deficit to win the pennant.
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Leonard Praised as Real Champion by James Corbett
James Corbett, famed former heavyweight champion, extols Benny Leonard as the only present great in boxing who can both hit and box. He recalls Leonard's kayo of Johnny Kilbane and dismisses Dempsey as less skilled, predicting the first fighter who can both hit and box may beat him. Corbett notes heavyweight talent is currently lacking and mentions upcoming bouts in Seattle and Tacoma.
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Star Ball Loop Entries Extended to Wednesday
The Star league 17 teams were uneven so entries close moved to Wednesday at 6 PM. Four teams joined over the weekend including the Asahi Cubs Lakewood Three Brothers Dye Works and Ross Juniors. Eggerman Grocery withdrew.
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Ruth Ruth Has New Stick Ambition
Ruth Ruth talks of shifting focus from home runs to leading the American League in batting. He recalls past greatness as a pitcher and outfield slugger, noting a desire to collect more base hits and possibly hit 60 per year while continuing to entertain crowds with power.
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Catcher Shortage Hits Cardinals After Dillhoefer Death
The death of catcher Dillhoefer leaves the St. Louis Cardinals with only Eddie Ainamith and Cremonas. A third string catcher is needed, and Benningshaven is called up to fill the role.
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Traynor Solid With Pirates
Pie Traynor the Pittsburg recruit from the Southern league shows great form that makes it likely he will win a berth on the Pirates' infield roster.
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Pittsburg
Pirate
Colored Sluggers Beat Mac In Extra Innings
The colored All Stars edged the Seattle Coast Leaguers 3 to 2 in the 11th inning of yesterday's practice tilt. Abe Carr hit a fourth inning homer for the Homers. Sean Bell and Burger pitched well for Seattle as arms recover from camp. Brovold nears return from a shoulder issue and Vean Gregg may join today’s tilt for a few innings.
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Roland Postel Breaks Academic Shot Put Record
Roland Postel of St. John’s Military Academy Wisconsin shattered the academic shot put mark with a 43 feet 2 inches throw at a Madison meet featuring top Middle West preparatory schools. A standout in weights and football, Postel’s feat surpassed the former 42 feet 1 inch record.
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Seattle Bowing Tilt Sees Aberdeen Win Purse
The Seattle All-Stars lost to Aberdeen bowling representatives 2,422 to 2,713 on Sunday. Aberdeen claimed the $400 purse after holding a lead from the previous week, finishing 26 pins ahead.
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Seattle
Leschi Juniors Sign Three Hurlers For Star League
Leschi Juniors announce Ralph Lee Virgil Foster and Bob Elliott as pitchers for the Star league season. Jack Harlow Brick Kelly Frank Harrigan and Ted Harrigan fill infield positions with Lynn Kelly Fat Young and George Signenthaler in the outfield. Home grounds likely Walla Walla playfield.
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Ther Leschi
Ralph Lee
Virgil Foster
Bob Elliott
Jack Harlow
Brick Kelly
Ond
Frank Harrigan
Ted Harrigan
Lynn Kelly
Fat Young
George Signenthaler
Walla Walla
Zerolene Juniors Unveil Season Lineup
The Star league club Zerolene Juniors announce their lineup with Manager Walter Hermansen. Catchers Clarence Lund and Ben McNeil. Pitchers Perry Steen and Hermansen. First base Ben McNeill and Bill Stevens. Second base Ralph Pepper. Third base Rip L Arnette and Hermansen. Shortstop Charles Fox. Left field Floyd Hampton. Center field A Hermansen. Right field Gus Gimness.
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Walter Hermansen
Clarence Lund
Ben McNeil
Perry Steen
Scorers Meet Friday for League Official Scorer
A meeting was called for designated scorers Friday with only four attending. A second meeting will be held Friday night to decide on uniform scoring and whether season averages will be published, based on turnout.
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Coorer
Doemot
Thorely
Frosh Track Men Held Up by Bad Weather
Frost track workouts at Washington are under way with a small squad led by Coach Edmundson. Continuous rain has limited frosh practice while the varsity uses all available time. Edmundson fears prospects for the Purple and Gold may dim until sunshine returns. Yearling sprinters have been training on the outside track late.
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Washington
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Various Baseball Losses And Track Plans Noted In News Briefs
New Orleans reports Babe Ruth homers off Babe Haines causing a 15 to 10 Yankees loss while other scores show White Sox beating Giants 12 to 6 and Brooklyn Robins defeating Louisville 4 to 3. Paris covers Carpentier signing to fight this fall as Philadelphia hosts National Brewing races. Kansas City notes training for Lewis as freshmen show potential but lack depth for a future Washington championship track team.
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Jess Haines
Babe Ruth
Homer
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Haines
Taylor Dominates Fort Lawton Clay Shoot
L. A. Taylor shot 47 of 60 clay birds to lead the weekly Fort Lawton range event. Frank Ulvestad placed second with 46 of 60 in the contest held Sunday.
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L. A. Taylor
Fort Lawton Range
Frank Ulvestad
Gainer Settles Salary, Slated to Start for Cardinals
Del Gainer has settled salary differences with the St. Louis Cardinals. He will be used at first base instead of Fournier when the Cardinals face southpaw pitching.
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del Gainer
St. Louis Cardinals
Fournier
Cardinals
Philippines Delayed Challenge For Davis Cup Rise
New York March 17 delayed challenge from the Philippines to compete in the Davis Cup matches was received today and may be accepted by the United States Lawn Tennis Association.
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Philippines
United States Lawn Tennis Association
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