Big Star League Ball Meeting Billed for Tonight
The Seattle Star plans a city baseball league meeting at 8 p m tonight to adopt a constitution and log, elect officers, and decide entry by all teams. A tentative constitution and rules will be presented, with games slated to begin in May and season end in September.
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Baseball Franchise Application for The Star City League
The team submits a formal application to join The Star City Baseball League. The document designates a manager and requests franchise inclusion in the league's next season.
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The Fence Buster by Charles Dryden
A humorous portrait of Ping Bodie as a famed fence buster with tall tales about his home runs and roguish exploits. The piece recounts exaggerated feats, spoof mail, and playful anecdotes involving Ed Walsh and a talking parrot, framed as period sports wit.
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Canada
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Ed Walsh
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Beets? Bees Hit Rampage in 13 6 Victory at Santa Rosa
Salt Lake Bees defeated Santa Rosa 13 to 6 in a slug fest after noon. Ernie Johnson led the Bees as they pounded 16 hits while fielding woes dampened play.
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Cal
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Salt Lake Bees
Seattle Siwashes to Play Cubs Today in Sampler of Spring
Seattle manager Clyde Wares plans to use the same lineup that beat Fresno as Seattle faces the Chicago Cubs in Hanford California. Grover Alexander likely rests for the Cubs while Beattie club options Geary or Demaree on the mound. Dutch Leonard of the Tigers struggled in Freeno practice against Beattie yielding 11 to 1.
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Dutch” Leonard
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KB Kirk
Jewett
Leonard
Ro Kopp
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Bohne
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Murphy
O . Rohrer
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Babe Ruth ballot ends with guess for first pitcher strikeout
The Seattle Star runs its last Babe Ruth ballot asking readers to name the pitcher who first strikes out Ruth this season. Ballots must be submitted to the Babe Ruth editor today with a chance to win Coast League game tickets.
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Shade Set to Fight Wright in Coast Card Windup at Arena
California welterweight Billy Shade, seeking a shot at Morrie Lax for the Coast title, faces Hilly Wright Wednesday at the Arena in the Veterans' association show. Shade has defeated Jimmy Storey and Travie Davis and drew with Lax. a Wright win advances his claim. Roy McCormick heads home to England after a strong season on the Coast.
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Hilly Wright
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Travie Davis
Roy McCormick
England
Frank Farmer
Portland
Tommy Gibbons
South
McCormick
Bates retires from coast league after injury and family needs
Ray Bates formerly the Los Angeles Coast league third baseman has retired from professional baseball while under contract with Seattle. Manager Wares says Bates is not quitting the contract but returning to Dinuba for a business opportunity to be with his ailing wife.
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Baseball Skyline Shifts Hit Major Leagues This Season
The era brings new names to the Yankees and Giants as Frank Kase risks a return with New York in the American league opener. George Kelly replaces Hal Chase at first for the Giants, while Doyle starts at second and Heinie Zimmerman may miss third. Les Mann joins the Horton Braves in the National League, and Regina adds Strand Dalley and Whaling from Beattie. Meusel, Williams, and Tengel headline an Philadelphia outfield, with Oldham joining Detroit and Meusel linking to the Vernon era.
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Frank Baker
New York
George Kelly
Victoria Club
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Giante
Texas
Hal Chase
Bert McCann Named Captain of Broadway Football Team
Bert McCann guard elected to captain Broadway football squad for next year. He was placed on the All City eleven last fall.
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Bert McCann
Star's Angle Tourney Opens Tonight With Top Players
Ten of Seattle's best cut players enter The Star's Class A three cushion meet at Brown & Hulen's tonight. Drawings at p.m. Second Ave parlors. Players include Jess White Jim Davin Louis Teepe T C Kramer Rudolph Erlichmann Bill Southern Johnny Anderson Dr Lake Gene Roberts Filmer Larson. Matches to 25 points with initial five games eliminated followed by a round robin for the title. A silver loving cup awaits the winner.
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Jess White
Jim Davin
Louis Teepe
T. C. Kramer
Rudolph Erlichmann
Bill Southern
Johnny Anderson
Dr. Lake
Gene Roberts
Filmer Larson
Oaks Win Brace of Games Sunday
Oakland reports a doubleheader sweep as Del Howards Oaks defeated Calgary 6 to 1 in the morning with Carl Solling tossing nine innings, then routed Mare Island Naval Training 11 to 1 in the afternoon.
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Calgary
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Mare Island
Prep Nines Settle Down to Training
High school baseball teams work through spring vacation with six squads preparing. They begin away games on April 9 and will conduct heavy practice over the coming week, mostly morning sessions on local playfields.
Beavers Triumph as Beavers Beat LA Semi Pros 5 to 4
Heavy hitting by Blue Cox and Schaller led the Portland Beavers to a 5 to 4 win over Stahl and Dean of Los Angeles in Ontario Cal. Manager McCredie umpired and earned some credit for the victory.
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Blue
Cox
Schaller
Portland Beavers
Stahl and Dean
Los Angeles
McCredie
Seals Break Camp and Prepare for Cubs Clash
Stockton California March 29 The training season is over and tomorrow the Seals face the Chicago Cubs in a game after a double header. Injuries put catcher prospects in doubt as Sam Agnew suffers a hand injury.
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Sam Agnew
Senators Sweep Rah Rahs In Weekend Bursts
In Sacramento the Senators defeated St. Mary's in two games. Saturday 11 to 8 and Sunday 3 to 1, the Senators clinch the weekend series. Also noted is the opening of the grammar school baseball season for April 7 with 65 teams and 800 players in city play. Johnny Cole is named captain of Franklin high school basketball next year.
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Franklin High School
Transfer Ice Tilts Locals Need Two Wins
Seattle hockey teams remain in the world puck race as the Mets won 3 1 in Ottawa to even the series and push the series to Toronto and Ottawa on artificial ice. Tuesday's game under Western rules favors the Mets with Morris Riley Foyston Wintrove Rowe Rickey and Holmes in goal. Ottawa fields their original lineup for the remainder.
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Pope Aims for Olympic Shot at Gross Greek Weight
Washington track fans await Gus Pope's early discus workouts as he eyes a spot on the U S Olympic team. Pope has thrown the Greek weight 137 feet in practice, signaling strong form for the season.
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Grid Star Tries for Washington Baseball Debut
George Smith, known for football and ball skills, will attempt a tryout at the University of Washington. The first baseman will join practice with the Sun Dodgers, aiming for a place on the diamond and a debut with the team.
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University of Washington
Sun Dodgers
Billiards Star George Sutton to Perform at Brown and Hulen
George Sutton famed for billiards will perform at Brown and Hulen's starting today. Gore, Chicago balkline star, will join for afternoon and evening bilions at 3 30 and 8 30.
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Brown & Hulen's
Gore
Chicago Balkline Star
Cambridge Beats Oxford in Annual Crew Classic
Cambridge defeated Oxford by three lengths in the annual crew classic here on Saturday. Johnny Kilbane earned $9,500 after losing to Benny Walger, and received a $1,000 forfeit from Joom.
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