Seattle Wins Great Game From Beavers
A chaotic yet thrilling contest saw Seattle edge Vancouver Beavers 2 to 1 as Dreidheke and Chinault fought a pitching duel. Lind’s center-field catch and Dunn–like plays energized the crowd while Raymond’s fielding and Shea’s ninth-inning hit sealed the dramatic victory.
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Baseball Notes with Shea and Vancou ver Batters
Danny Shea endured multiple foul tips from Dretchko and the Vancouver batters including a blow to the head and a shot off his leg as Bobby James homered late to tie the game. Capron and Streib produced moments but could not convert.
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Dretchko
Vancouver
Shea
Tigers Win Game in Third Inning
Tacoma won the game yesterday with three runs in the second off Collins. Keener pitched well in relief but could not close the gap as Hlakkenship doubled, drove in two more runs with support from three Tigers, and a single. Ranty Wright issued a $16 fine to Ostdlek for disputing a decision.
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Battery Johnson and Street Triumph in Ten innings
A compact scorecard note highlights Batteries Johnson and Street defeating Vaughn Warhop and Sweeney Mitchell in ten innings in New York. The fragment references a baseball contest with a marathon ten-inning finish.
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Tragedy May Stop Fight Says Dinge
Chicago May 2 a friend of Jack Johnson received a telegram from San Francisco advising him not to bet on the Jeffries Johnson fight until further advised Johnson said he feared the death of Tommy McCarthy in the Moran bout would prevent the big battle Bicycle repairing Hall Illinois Lat
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Weston Triumphs in 77 Day Continental Walk
Edward Payson Weston completed a Los Angeles to New York walk in 77 days, arriving at city hall with a police escort and cheering crowds. He traveled about 3480 miles, beating his 100 day goal and planning lectures and a possible book tour in the U.S. and Europe.
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Mrs Jeffries Recovery Prompts Boxing Return
From Oakland news comes that Mrs. Jeffries has fully recovered from the operation two weeks ago and is ready to join her husband Jim Jeffries. He resumes work eagerly and shows improved spirits, starting the day with his usual grind and a gym session after breakfast.
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Ringsiders Gossip Delays Referee Selection for Jeffries Johnson Fight
San Francisco May 3 ringside reports a postponement of selecting the referee for the Jeffries Johnson bout at the request of George Little. Sam Berger seeks clarity with promoters while Johnson trains, Berger pledges daily workouts as he eyes all candidates.
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Wolgast Fights In Two Glasses For Lightweight Title
Lightweight champion Wolgast may fight Phil Brock next if a purse is offered Brock has challenged for the title and even pledged 6000 in a bet. Brock recently beat Dick Hyland and, despite a strong record, was outpaced by Freddy Welch in past bouts. The photo shows Wolgast boxing with partner Young Dougherty as he weighs in at both light and feather limits under ongoing title pressure.
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DA Hints on Legal Status of Jeffries Johnson Fight
Oakland district attorney Donahue stated that if the proposed Jeffries Johnson bout is deemed a prizefight rather than a boxing contest under the law, the big fight may not occur. The remark came as officials reviewed legal definitions and implications.
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Gleason pleads for fair play in Johnson Jeffries fight
Jack Gleason aligned with Tex Rickard appeals to the public for a square deal in the nationwide movement to block the big Johnson Jeffries bout. He argues many oppose it for notoriety rather than sport and notes numerous California fights occur without similar backlash.
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Sky Pilots Begin Mission Baseball Team
Beattie ministers at a YMCA meeting organized a baseball team comprised entirely of ministers. Rev. Joseph L. Garvin conceived the idea and will likely play third base. The group plans to challenge professional teams and the city to a series while staying nonprofessional.
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