Boxing and baseball notes from Portland and Vancouver cards
Local boxing cards at Vancouver with Frankie Sullivan, Henry Glen, and George Clements plus Eddie Campi and Dan Salts highlighted. Portland boxing reports mention Joe Flansigan and Moff Bronson, with officials enforcing city ordinances. Oakland roster includes Moerray Zamioch Menor, Myphy, Arlett, and other Pacific Coast League players. Bigbee brothers sign up for army service. Car 0 in Pittsburgh Pirates system. Lyle Bigbee with Spokane. third brother seeking commission.
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Oaks
Das Moerray
Spokane
Portland
Bigbee Brothers
Car
Pittsberg Pirates
Russ Hall
Tacoma Gab
Lyle
Leste
Kilbane Welsh Title Bout Predicted As Greatest Lightweight Clash
New York May 1 The lightweight world title is on the line tonight as Johnny Kilbane featherweight king challenges Freddie Welsh lightweight champion. Kilbane, famed for speed and power, outweighs by at least 12 pounds and is described as the era’s shrewdest ring general. Welsh faces his sternest test since beating Willie Ritchie in London as Kilbane’s career peak scrutiny looms.
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New York
Johnny Kilbane
Freddie Welsh
Kilbane
Welsh
Willie Ritchie
London
Johnny
Richie Mitchell
Benny Leonard
Joe Mandot
Jose Rivers
Eastern Olympics Set to Open May 8
The Far Eastern Olympic games begin May 8 with the State and Stripes and Japan's Rising Sun banners facing China in a regional athletic contest. The Filipino team under American coaches aims for top, led by about 100 entrants. Japan plans about 150. China about 75. Siam and the Malay States unable to compete due to wartime transport shortages.
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Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Tokio
State and Stripes
Rising Sun
Japan
China
Husky Filpino
Uncle Sam
Altho
Philippines
Siam
Coast League Readies to Release Youth Players
In San Francisco on May 11, President Baum announced that with the army conscription bill taking effect an estimated 30 to 40 players from Coast League teams will be eligible for duty. The league is prepared to contribute its players for the country.
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San Francisco
Baum
Southern Victor Gouthern Triumphs in Billiards Duel
Southern victor Bill Gouthern of Bellingham defeated Walter Johnson in three cushion billiards at Brown & Hulen's last night, edging 35 to 29 in a tight matchup.
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Bill Gouthern
Bellingham
Walter Johnson
Brown & Hulen’s
Seattle Team Defeated by Vancouver in Opening Game
Vancouver, B. C. May 1. Seattle outhit Vancouver but lost 6 to 5 as Bob Brown's boys fell in the ninth inning double play dampening a late Seattle rally. Final score Vancouver 6 Seattle 5 with Russell credited victory.
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Bob Brown
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Stokke
Brown
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Boattle
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Anyder
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Deerifies Hite
Catman T. Cunningbas
More
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Thunsall
Ofbean
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USA
Babe Ruth Builds A Case As Best Southpaw Pitcher
New York May 1 Babe Ruth of the Red Sox is gaining fame as the leading left handed pitcher he has five wins this season with a zero against him in the left column critics place him with the greats like Grover Alexander Walter Johnson and Jim Schott He also bats well and contributed two hits in yesterday s defeat of the Athletics marking another strong start to the campaign after last fall s World Series glory.
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H. C. Hamilton United
New York
Babe Ruth
Red Sox
Mingers
Ruth
Grover Alexander
Walter Johnson
Jim Schott
Athletics
Big League Results in American League Standings
American League results show Boston and New York leads and Cleveland, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington struggle. Monday scores include Boston 6 to 12 losses and Philadelphia 10 to 8, with Ruth, Thomas, and Shecker among noted players.
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Boston Soccesecees
Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Ruth
Thomas
Iebold
J. Johnson
Shane
Cleveland
St. Louie
Covelerkin
Lambeth
Morton
O'Neill
Pavenport
Park
Mamillon
Sotheran
Keverold
Cincinnati
Drooklyn
Frank Troech Loses State Shoot Title
Frank Troech lost the amateur trapshooting title at the Green Lake Trophy yesterday. J H Mopkine of Seattle cracked 97 of 100 birds to win the championship. Pred Call won the J L Smith Cup and George Miller the Rainier Trophy.
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Prank Troech
Washincton
Green Lake
J. H. Mopkine
Seattle
Hopking
George Miller
Willie Ritchie Enlists in Army Aviation Ambitions
Willie Ritchie announced in San Francisco on May 1 that he is joining the army. He visited headquarters seeking entry into the aviation service or the officer reserve corps opening May 15. Ritchie trained four weeks last summer at the Monterey camp with focus on aviation.
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San Francisco
Willie Ritchie
Army
Ritchie
Monterey
Kurt Ready Soon for Government Service
Astoria May 1 One of the first seized German ships on the Pacific coast will be the Kurt expected to leave for Portland tonight for general repairs. The Arnoldus Vinnen at Clifton and the Dalbek at Linn ton will be towed here in a few days for drydocking and overhaul.
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Astoria
Pacific Coast
Kurt
Portland
Arnoldus Vinnen
Clifton
Dalbek
Linnton
Knights Templar Conclave Cancelled in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on May 1 the Knights Templar cancelled all arrangements for their May 21 to 28 conclave by order of the Grand Commandery. The convention was indefinitely postponed because of the war.
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Pittsburg
Knights Templar
Grand Commandery
Gibbons Boys to Box This Evening
Tonight's boxing card features Mike Gibbons vs. Dick Wells and Tom Gibbons vs. Chet McIntyre with Frankie Sullivan replacing Eddie Pinkman to face Henry Gleason at the Arena. Promoters tout two top contenders in a mutt slinging bill as St Paul champions clash in a bout that could rock a favorite. Bernie Manning and Dillon meet Meade in additional showdowns.
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Tacorma
Mike Gibbons
Wil Stow
Ver. B.C
Harry Thomas
Australia
George Chipp
Vancouver
Hich
Frankie Sullivan
Henry Glen
Dick Wells
Tom Gibbons
Chet McIntyre
Henry Gleason
Muff
Bronson
Harry Anderson
Bernie Manning
Eddie Pinkman
St. Paul Gladiators
Jes
Mike
Lapping Earl Gardner in Dodgers fall to Seattle rivals
Earl Gardner, second sacker for Frank Chance's Los Angeles club, packs his grip after a call-down. Seattle looks like a new outfit with a hard-hitting outfielder and another pitcher. Urban Shocker bested the Yankees young rookie in ten innings 4 to 3 with a Magee throwout. Lawton Witt beaned Elmer Myers. Vancouver reports fielding stunts as Alexander and Rudolph argued but Grover won. The Browns’ triple play fuels a third straight win over Cleveland. Tris Speaker’s teammates suffer through four pitchers and a pinch hitter bid.
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Earl Gardner
Frank Chance
Los Angeles
Seattle
Western Intercollegiate Track Meet Set for May 9
The outdoor championship track and field meet of the Western Intercollegiate Conference will be held May 9 as planned. Many teams have been weakened by enlistments.
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Western Intercollegiate Conference
Fill Out and Mail Seattle War Era Message to Congress
A 1917 Seattle message titled Fill Out and Mail urges U S Congress to conscript large incomes for war funding and to cap profits from munitions and necessities. The note targets members of Congress and emphasizes revenue equity during wartime.
Dr. Shelabarger Ovalist Bidg Fourth and Pike address
Dr Shelabarger associated with the Ovalist at 81416 Northern Bank Bidg located near the intersection of 4th and Pike. The fragment lists a person and an address but lacks context.
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Shelabarger
Northern Bank Bidg
4Th and Pike
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