Kid pitchers show class in first few games
Young hurlers in the major leagues display solid form in preseason play. Ten prospects from the Yankees and Tigers are highlighted as potential standouts, with Thormabien and Finneran delivering notable outings against Red Sox and White Sox, while Perry, Conley, and others are eyed as future big league fixtures.
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Connie Mack
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Sox Averages Show Best Run Scoring In Leagues
United Press report from York May 2 notes the White Sox and Cleveland lead American league run scoring with 43 and 54 runs respectively while the Giants top the National league in runs per game. The Yankees and Red Sox trail as the Giants average six runs a game, Cubs and Cincinnati contrast with Phillies closely nearby.
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Joe Jackson Drafted by White Sox
May 2. Joe Jackson, famed White Sox hitter, was informed he had been drafted. He said he was ready to go and would knock in runs if his eye for the ball proves true.
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Joe Jackson
White Sox
Joe Jack
Grover Alexander Joins Rookie Squad in Camp Funston
Grover Alexander is assigned to a rookie squad at Camp Funston as part of initial training. He begins his service learning the first principles of the business in a routine start to soldiers' duties.
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Grover Alexander
Camp Funston
Kan
Er Alexander
Leard Squad Drops Another Jolt in Baseball Loss
Aberdeen falls 8 to 3 to the Giants as Leard's squad shows power at the plate with multiple hits and a double and triple by Le Bourveau. Errors by Aberdeen offset ten hits, while Camozzi and Alexander pitched for the game with Le Bourveau’s three-base and two-base hits highlighted. A separate note mentions Robert Fitzsimmons, son of the former world champion, visiting Wrightown, N J, to train as a soldier.
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Ingle to Meet Tucker in Elks Boxing Smokers
George Ingle the coast lightweight champion and Frankie Tucker from California are signed to meet in the Elks boxing smoker next Wednesday. The card features five bouts with Ingle praised for hot form and Tucker drawing crowds after a strong showing against Chester Neff. Also billed are Mike Pete vs Muff Bronson in Aberdeen and Billy Williams appearing on the Portland Elks card.
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Dempsey to Clash With Miske in St Paul Friday
Jack Dempsey and Hilly Miske will meet in St. Paul Friday in a heavyweight bout. Both fighters are in fine shape and fans expect a great night, with Dempsey favored on weight, power, and boxing skill.
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Sioux Woman Fights U S Drug Law For Indians
Mrs Bonnin a Sioux writer violinist and public speaker travels to Washington to push legislation banning peyote sales to Indians. Her husband serves as a U S Army lieutenant.
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Chicago Cuba catcher Miliott to join Navy service
Chicago Cuba announced catcher Miliott will leave the team on Sunday and report to Mare Island California to enlist in the navy. The move ends his baseball season with the club as he enters military service.
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Col Miller Battles Patriotism Offers for Midway Fight
The article questions Col. J C Miller patriotism as he proposes to donate 12 percent of gate receipts to the Red Cross 10 percent to a tuberculosis fund and 25 percent of movie receipts to a patriotic fund if the fight in Minnesota yields about 100000. He demanded 10000 from Minneapolis businessmen to stage the bout and notes the war tax paid by spectators. The plan is limited by a federal ban on interstate fight pictures and critics suggest Camp Grant could have been a better patriotic venue.
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Willard Returns to Lil Ole Farm for Training Camp
Chicago May 2 Jean Willard broke training today for that homeless match with Fulton He packed his household goods for removal to his farm in Kansas I think there will be a fight It won t be at St Paul but Miller knows other places I m going to stay on my farm until I hear what is coming.
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Kansas
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War tax note on admissions at upcoming fight
The article warns of a 10 percent war tax on all admissions and asks readers to review the implications. It also notes Colonel Miller will donate 12 percent of the fight receipts to a cause.
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Market Report Notes Seasonal Produce Moves
Strawberries are plentiful in Beat tle as gardeners anticipate a good season. Supplies of freed vegetables from local gardens are expected soon and lettuce remains scarce on the street. A shipment, including fruit and nuts, is anticipated within a day or two as prices and varieties such as almonds and walnuts are listed.
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Will Ritchie Struggles to Enter Army as Aviator Hope
Willie Ritchie former lightweight champion cannot join the service after draft board approval. Army physicians at Camp Lewis deny him due to an undisclosed medical issue affecting his boxing career as a trainer. He aimed to become an aviator.
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Run in Ninth Wins Game for Beavers
Vancouver captured the deciding run in the ninth inning to take the second game of the season from Portland. The rally produced the winning score in the final frame yesterday at Portland.
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Pacific Coast League protests over league naming
The local ball circuit may be renamed Pacific Coast International league per National Baseball association word. The name drew strong opposition earlier in spring from the Pacific Coast league amid their protest.
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Pacific Coast International League
National Baseball Association
Pacific Coast League
Not Ready to Restrict Rice Use in Japan
Tokio May 3. Home Minister Haron Goto told the House there is no plan to restrict consumption of food and other necessities as commodity prices soar. He said the present situation does not warrant ri strict measures or riceless days in Japan.
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Tigers Beat Spokane In Second Game At Tacoma
May 2. Bill Speas' Tigers won the second game of the season against Spokane in Tacoma. The Tigers powered to a one sided win with 14 safe hits while Spokane struggled offensively and was unable to muster runs.
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