Brown Begins Paring Beavers Roster For Season
Vancouver Beavers president Bob Brown and manager Brashear trimmed about a dozen recruits from the training list as the season starts. Remaining hopefuls include Demaggio a fast outfielder from Southern California and Rustemeyer from Condado the standout youngster. Augus tus a California shortstop shows promise but lacks bat, Arthur Wicks a third baseman from California may serve as utility man. Some veterans like Brink er and Swain remain, with Eagle Cates Belford Gervais Seaton and a host of pitchers to build the staff. Sepulveda a young catcher from Southern California likely backs Lewis behind the plate.
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Baldwin Beats Frenchman in 12 Round Boston Bout
Baldwin, the Boston lightweight, earned a decisive 12 round decision over Louis De Pantheia of France in Redford Massachusetts last night. The French challenger was clearly outclassed throughout the bout.
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Frankie Burns Beats Willie Gibbs in Jersey City Bout
Frankie Burns, the Jersey City bantam, defeats Willie Gibbs in a boxing match. Gibbs landed a few punches but Burns controlled the bout and delivered the decisive blows.
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Willie Gibbs
Slayton Seeks Ticket at Vancouver Camp
Slayton a Seattle southpaw, Whitie Slayton, shows promise at the Vancouver camp this week as Bob Brown scouts his abilities. The 19 year old pitched for the Grown Hulen team and formerly worked for the Seattle Lighting Co as he competes for a payroll spot.
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More Coin for Doc Roller Wrestles Samson in Boston
Dr. B F Roller of Seattle added more money to his haul in Boston after defeating Samson a German wrestler. Roller won the first fall in 30 minutes with a hammerlock and reverse and sent Samson to hospital with a dislocated shoulder ending the match.
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Dillon charges robbery in Klaus decision loss
Jack Dillon of Indianapolis telegraphs Pittsburg claiming he was robbed of a fair decision in a 20 round San Francisco bout with Frank Klaus. He says he dominated all fight and suspects the referee favored Klaus.
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Frank Klaus
Jack Dillon
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Will Remove the Jinx at Doyle's Boxing Camp
In Los Angeles on March 26 Jack Doyle plans to break the jinx at his training quarters Thursday night. He seeks help from local reporters and friends as historic camps like Ketchel and Kilbane failed to produce winners after training there. The article notes past rivals Rivers Wolgast and others trained at Doyle's camp, with pep and equipment promised for the bout.
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Diminutive Joseph Clark Attacks Jack Johnson for Exercise
March 26 report says Joseph Clark, weighing 128 pounds, ran into the street and struck heavyweight champion Jack Johnson twice on the back as Johnson walked to a local theatre. Johnson laughed, ordered his chauffeur to speed away, and did not retaliate.Clark told friends he needed exercise.
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Won't Stand for Rough Stuff in Pacific Coast League This Year
Pacific Coast Baseball League president Al Baum outlines season rules to curb rough play. Ejected players face fines and suspended managers are barred from coaching and grandstands. Managers caught tampering with balls will be fined and suspended.
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Dillon Loos Heads to Home After Player Releases
Three of Captain Dillon's aspiring bushers are released by the Los Angeles management. First baseman Cooney Meyers and catcher Stevens are sent home. Cooney impressed, suggesting Dillon may pick Fenn Laird of Berkeley as his understudy at first base.
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Mantell and Herrick Set for Vernon 20-Round Fight
United Press reports Mantell and Herrick will meet at Vernon on Saturday for a scheduled 20 round bout. The winner advances to face the winner of the Fungan Morrow bout set for April 13. Both contenders nearing completion of training and both at 158 pounds by 10 o clock, Mantell slight favorite.
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Frank Manteil
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Mantell
Three C league formed with four clubs on coast
The Three C league a central coast baseball organization will be a four club league this year. Monterey Salinas Watsonville and Santa Cruz will be represented. Efforts to add traveling teams from San Francisco and San Jose failed. The season opens May 19.
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Lippy Medal Contest Set for Friday Night
The Lippy medal contest will be staged in the gym Friday night with the public admitted The best athletic talent of the YMCA will join in a bid to stop the clock of P Scott who aims to win the medal Scott will challenge all competitors giving them a busy hour or so and no one will leave empty handed
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Frank Coleman eyes Beell title shot in Tacoma bout
Column details Frank Coleman’s return to boxing training at his airship factory gym as he eyes a match with Beell, the recognized champion, in a high stakes bout on Wednesday night. The piece notes Coleman’s improved condition, Beell’s dental discomfort, and a bustling scene at the Savoy with Wolgast and other celebrities.
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Boxing Title Bout Remains Deadlocked Over Weight
Frank Kiaus and Eddie Mc Goorty are tied on weight for the middleweight title as they weigh in at 158 pounds two hours before the scheduled April 13 bout in Daly City. Neither fighter will concede, leaving promoter Coffroth to potentially switch to Grover Hayes vs Jack Britton for a lightweight clash. Jack Brown reports from Rainier that Ireland still shows shamrocks and potatoes, and the night was fine when he departed.
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Kilbane Plans European Tour After Featherweight Title
Johnny Kilbane new featherweight champion announces a European trip in August. He plans bouts in Dublin and England and travels to France and Monte Carlo with manager Jimmy Dunn. No Labor Day return match with Abe Attell in Los Angeles is planned.
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Y M C A Plans Open Air Courts At Fifth and Marion
The Y M C A proposes two clay and cinder tennis courts at Fifth Ave and Marion Sts with two more possible later. Moran property at Fourth Ave and Madison St will host three open air handball courts an indoor baseball court and a basketball court. Tennis courts on Fifth and Marion are for members with a $2 fee and open to all members upon payment.
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Wolgast Ratchets Up Feud With Rivers Fight Offer
Portland match talks heat up as Ad Wolgast the world lightweight champion arrives and proposes a 124 pound ringside bout with Rivers plus a substantial side bet. He taunts Rivers over claims of superiority and vows to defeat him within 20 rounds, challenging Rivers to stake his own money. Wolgast heads into a week of theatre engagements with gymman Ted Griffiths and his father nearby.
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