Wheezer Dell A Major League Pitching Rise From Injury
The tale follows Wheezer Dell, a right handed twirler for Brooklyn, who after a hand injury while teaching in Butte Montana, seizes a chance to pitch, impresses Fred Van Ness, earns a major league slot, and builds a standout Northwestern league record with 41 wins across two seasons, paving the way to Brooklyn drafting him.
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Dave Greeg
Squirrel Food Price Ligns and Waiting for Me
Readable text notes rising costs for squirrel feed and a backlog of items titled Them Waiting For Me. The piece reflects a humorous tone about budgeting and a tower of visa looking silly in contrast.
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Umpire Bill Dinneen a Lemon Pie Legend and Family Man
The piece profiles former baseball pitcher Bill Dinneen also known for lemon pies at home in Syracuse. It notes his popularity, home life with four children, marriage into a brewing family, and post Boston career with the St. Louis Browns including a notable arm injury and demand to pitch during a Bush League exhibition.
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Baseball Season Opens as Coast League Begins
March 28 at Recreation Park a dozen ardent fans bought premium seats for the Pacific Coast League opener signaling the winter league season's close. Weather permitting a capacity crowd is expected for the first game.
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San Francisco
Recreation Park
Freddie Bogan defends rules clash after Everett bout
Freddie Bogan pens a letter from Everett critiquing the recent Elks Club fight. He calls Egan green, bets on a rematch with Mitchell, and challenges the Marquis of Queensberry rule usage while defending his ring commentary.
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Freddie
Brew Coach Bars Candy Candidates After Rowing Debate
Philadelphia March 28 Carty barred by Coach Wright of the Pennsylvania rowing club after spotting several candidates munching chocolates on the way home from practice. He issued ten diet and retirement guidelines posted in the clubhouse.
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Feathers to Fly in Portland Mixed Championship Night
In Portland on March 25 a featherweight championship bill features Tex Vernon versus Billy in six rounds for the Northwest featherweight title. Joe Benjamin meets Bert Forbes in a similar bout as contenders claim the coast title. Abe Gordon faces “Tonight” Winger for the city featherweight crown.
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Billy
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Bert Forbes
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Jimmy Fox
City
Abe Gordon
Tonighy
Winger
Cam
Oakland
Los Angeles
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University of Southern Cal falls to U of C in warmup game
Berkeley reports a preseason contest where the University of California beat Southern California 8 to 2. Tennis and track are awaiting better courts as play is delayed by wet conditions.
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University of Southern Calfornia
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Night On The Hama Hama River Adventure
Fat and I camped on the Hama hama river after a trout hunt. We waded back upstream in darkness, fought a rock falling from a cougar rumor, roasted fish by a fire, and survived a pants burn from a spark. We reached camp soaked and exhausted at daybreak. Fat, say Hama-hama to him. P. J. Scott Scotty Rainier Grand Hotel.
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Training games listed for Tampa and Daytona
In Tampa the lineup includes Adams Fortune and Fish Henderson Bailey and Fisher for the Red Fedeenes. In Daytona Nabors Meyers and W Meyers Perkins Cheney Mails and J Meyers participate in the drills.
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Coach Gordon Prepares West Side Team for Seattle College Practice
West Side coach Gordon plans first year workout by sending the team against fast Seattle College on Saturday at Seattle. The scrimmage aims to test offense and defense early in the season.
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Weat
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Not Entirely Safe Title Insurance Advice
Not Entirely Safe Not Entirely Safe Your real estate investment is not entirely safe unless the title is insured. The title depends on the weakest link in the chain, not the strongest. A defect earlier in transfers may cause title failure. If a tract is worth buying it is worth insuring.
High School Baseball Season Plays Through Coming Week
High schools prepare for a near season start with West Seattle Ballard Franklin Broadway optimistic. West Seattle’s Waller shows form in the box and infield. Franklin backs catching with Lewis Higginbotham, Benson shifts to second. Broadway’s title team to remain intact with Overton likely at third and Peek Lanning Peterson competing for outfield duties. Franklin schedules two games this week against Washington and Seattle College.
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Veteran Detroit skater challenges Bennie Specht on birthday night
Col J L Smith aged 72 of Detroit issues a challenge to Bennie Specht, reigning roller skating champion, for a special race to be held on Smiths 72nd birthday night.
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Bennie Specht
Champion Wilde Retains Flyweight Title In London Bout
Jimmy Wilde, the British flyweight champion, defeated Sid Smith by knockout in the third round of a 15 round match in London to confirm his superior claim to the title.
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Jimmy Wilde
Sid Smith
Wilde
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Moran Eyes Evangelist Path After Loss to Willard
New York March 28 heavyweight Frank Moran, after losing to Jess Willard, contemplates becoming a Roman Catholic Billy Sunday style evangelist. A sports scribe relays Moran saying he believes in his mission and recalls his past of mistakes and hard times, claiming he now has friends, money, and an auto. He rebuts critics and describes his plan to live by his beliefs without pressuring others.
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Frank Moran
Jess Willard
Billy
Frank
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Evergy
Moose Johnsons Absence Darkens Portland Stanley Cup Bid
PORTLAND March 28 The pride of Portland hockey fans was dampened as star defenseman Moose Johnson will not play in the night’s Montreal game with the Canadiens The Wanderers managers have attached all his pay If Montreal wins the Cup goes to the Canadiens If Portland wins a fifth game would be needed to decide the world championship PMID
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Montreal
Canadiens
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Wanderers
Dode Brinker Promises Hitless Wonders at U of W
Dode Brinker boasts a squad of hitless wonders at the University of Washington claiming they can do everything but hit with the ball. He asserts his team has potential despite limited batting success and hints at turning losses into wins.
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U. of W
Dode
No Preseason Conference for Pacific Coast Umpires
President Baum announced no preseason meeting for Pacific Coast League umpires. He states all but one officiated last year and are familiar with league conditions.
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Pacific Coast League
Baum
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