End of the Great Baseball Peace Talks
A regional column recounts the push for peace between organized baseball and the Federal league as Ban Johnson and Philip Ball seek settlement. It notes political pressure, minor league influence, and the hope that a compromise can salvage the sport while detailing team chatter and upcoming matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal League
Boston
Ban Johnson
American League
Philip Ball
Ban
O. B
National League
Charles A. Comiskey
Murphy-Taft
Robinson- Ebbetts
St. Louis
Britton
Chicago
Murphy
Taft
Clabby Wins Newspaper Decision Over McCoy in Brooklyn Bout
Jimmy Clabby earned a newspaper decision over Al McCoy after a 10 round bout in Brooklyn. Clabby outboxed McCoy from the start but failed to stop him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Clabby
al McCoy
Brooklyn
Clabby
McCoy
Black Cats Victory Over Giants in Ram Game
Aberdeen and Beattle clashed in a high scoring ram game at Dugdale's lot with Seattle's fieldingErrors and weak pitching from Smith and Maila. Aberdeen surged to nine runs in five innings before a late defense slowed the onslaught. The same teams meet again at 3 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Beattle
Dugdale
Giants
Altho
Smith
Tigers defeat Victoria team to win series game
In Tacoma on May 6 the Tigers beat Victoria 5 to 2 in the second game of the series. The score was tied 0 0 until the fifth inning when the Tigers pulled away, scoring five runs in the eighth to seal the game. Hitting was plentiful for both sides as Victoria struggled late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Tigers
Victoria
Galbraith Bacon & Co Win Land Contest in Snohomish County
Galbraith Bacon and Co secure a contest outcome for land in Snohomish County that contains valuable lime deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith, Bacon & Co
Snohomish County
Ballard Tigers rout Comets as eighth straight win
Ballard Tigers beat Green Lake Comets 7 to 2 on strong pitching by McLaughlin who fanned 20. Andreson supplied power as Ballard extended their winning streak to eight. Poulsbo and Silverdale split wins with key performances by Bill Yohe and Hanson respectively. O'Brien pitcher dominates Seattle Aerials in 16 to 1 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard Tigers
Green Lake Comets
McLaughlin
Tigers
Andreson
Phone Hallard
Silverdale
Poulsbo
Bill Y. Yohe
Tacoma
T and
Hanson
Iverson
Lindquist
Sibley
McDonald
O'Brien
Seattle
Aeriala
Pepper
Williamson
Sharkey
Cochrane
Scheld
Gleason
British Army Ready for the Slaughter A Marvel of Efficiency
United Press correspondent describes the British lines at Calais and Neuve Chapelle, praising Sir John French’s forces for quiet discipline and high efficiency. He notes signboards, ladders, and bridges aiding rapid movement, with combat calm masking underlying tension among aviators and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
Nog
French
Battle of Neuve Chapelle
Neuve Chapelle
South Park Charter Team Defeats Anacortes in Big Win
The South Park ball club chartered the steamer Potlatch with 300 supporters and a 12 piece band to Anacortes Sunday, winning 10 to 4 after a rally in the ninth inning. Brown hit his second homer, and South Park's Smith pitched well with strong fielding support. Next Sunday South Park hosts the Lion Liquor Co. all star Northwest castoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Anacortes
Washington
Vike
Brown
Smith
Pike
Stokke
Harry Smith
Wally
Lion Liquor Co
Allstar Northwest
Y M C A Builds Two Tennis Courts Plan
Work began on two first class tennis courts at Fourth and Madison under the Y M C A department. Courts open 6 am to 9 pm with an attendant in charge. Access limited to the first 100 men filing applications with Physical Director Sherry Berthiaume.
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Fourth
Madison
2. Department of the Y. M A
Sherry Berthiaume
Association
Seward Peninsula
Mt. Rainier
Seabeck
Orcasteland
How They Stand In the Leagues
National League update shows KRAINS at Vittabura 4 with others postponed due to rain. American League notes Howton 6 Washington 6 and Detroit Cleveland Chicago game postponed from cold weather. Federal League results Baltimore and Chicago 2 with remaining games postponed. Coast League reports Balt Lake 6 Oakland 6 and San Francisco 1 Portland ?
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Vittabura
T. Loule
Howton
Washington
Loula
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Baltimore &, Chicago
Balt Lake
Oakland
San Francisco
Portland
Northwestern League
Tacoma Ti
Vancouver
Spokane
Victoria
Seattle Ee
Aberdeen
Enens Um
Heston Oan
Eeeneee
Eze
Louisse Eereee
Brooklyn
Pitteburge
New York
Chicago A
Boston
Seeareae
Philadelphia Tener
Louis
Newark
Seewnee Il
Pittebure
Kanene City
Venice
Vancouver shuts out Indians in 2-0 win
In Vancouver on May 4, Ben Hunt twirled a masterful game backed by strong support as the hometown nine blanked the Spokane Indians 2 to 0. Spokane managed only scattered trouble while Vancouver tallied runs in the second and fifth innings to seal the shutout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Ben Hunt
Spokane Indians
Spokane
Mandot and Watson Set for Ten Round Match May 28
In Superior Wisconsin Joe Mandot of New Orleans and Red Watson of California are signed to a ten round lightweight bout on May 28. Both fighters will weigh in at 134 pounds.
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Superior
Wis
Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Red Watson
California
Ginnold Wins It In City Three Cushion Tourney Title
Ginnold captures the city title in a three cushion billiards tournament held at Brown venue, edging rivals to secure the top prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cfty
Brown
Varsity 11 May Meet U of C Team
Manager Art Younger of the University of Washington seeks a football game with California and considers a California trip if faculty consent and expenses are guaranteed. The rift between Stanford and California over freshmen eligibility threatens the famed Stanford California clash this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. OF C
Art Younger
U. of W
University of California
Washington
Younger
California
Stanford
Homing Pigeons Race 100 Mile Contest Winners
Seattle Racing Pigeon club held a 100 mile race from Castle Rock Washington with 13 entries from seven lofts. The winner C Bauwens reached the loft at 9 49 in foggy conditions for 1025 19 yards per minute. A 245 mile race is substituted for a 300 mile event to be flown May 9 from Eugene Oregon with the 300 mile race set for Roseburg Oregon on May 16.
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Seattle Racing Pigeon Club
Castle Rock
Wash
C. Bauwens
N.seeees
H. L. P. Vv. Lobberagt
R. T. Gwilym
J. B. Lukens
Aceee
B. Hoffman
Eugene
Oregon
Roseburg
Hulen Upsets Ginnold, Leary Triumphs In Final Games
In a close finish Ginnold defeats Wolfe 25 to 17 at Hulen's last night while Leary overcomes Bostwick 25 to 8. Leary scored a four point run, completing a 28 inch string in wings.
Doctor Jordan Wins License Restored by Court
In January the State Medical Board revoked Doctor J Eugene Jordan’s license over ads claiming cures. In Superior Court Judge Walter M French ruled the advertisements were not grossly untrue and not morally turpitudinous, restoring the license after witness testimony of cured patients.
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J. Eugene Jordan
State Medical Board
Doctor Jordan
Courta
Walter M. French
French
Jordan
Medical Board
Peetor Jordan
Right
State of
Washington
Hahnemann College and Hospital of
Chicago
Beattie
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H. B. Kennedy
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Edwin J. Brown
Santis Dentral Dental Department
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United States
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Wasserman Hlrood
DK. Donaway
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