Willie Ritchie set for July bout at $20,000 seek
Billy Nolan, manager of lightweight champion Willie Ritchie, says terms for a July 4 fight are near. Promoters from California and New York have offered money, with Rivers or Cross as likely opponents depending on location. Ritchie will not accept less than $20,000, and Nolan expects a top bid to be sealed before week’s end.
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Nolan
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New York
Ritchie
What’s the Reason Behind His Leaden Work Jacket
A cryptic caption questions why this man wears a heavy leaden jacket to his daily job. The note hints at weather or safety concerns driving the unusual attire, with no further details provided.
Seattle Man Wins Trophy at Portland Gun Club Shoot
H. E. Poston of Seattle, a professional, won the Chingren trophy by breaking 96 of 100 targets at the first annual Portland Gun Club trap shoot. Don Morrison of Portland, an amateur, placed second with 96 targets, and had a standout three days with 389 hits of 400. Morrison had previously claimed the Chingren trophy from F. C. Riehl of Tacoma on Sunday, but Poston retained it after Monday's competition.
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Portland
H. E. Poston
Seattle
Don Morrison
Morrison
F. C. Riehl
Tacoma
Poston
Cleveland Mascot In Jail Upends Baseball Title Race
The Cleveland Naps rely on a court decision by Justice Marrow to resolve a dispute over their mascot Larry the dog. Prince Hunley claims Larry is his, while Jack Graney asserts ownership. A hearing in Cleveland tests whether the dog will affect the pennant race and 20,000 fans' hopes.
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Ohio
Justice Marrow
Cleveland American League Baseball Club
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Naps
Larry
Prince Hunley
Chicago
Jack Graney
Graney
Vean Gregg's Brother With the Naps Too
Cleveland letters report Hy United Prees leased Jim Baskette to Toledo for Dave Gregg formerly with Portland Coast League. Dave joins his brother Von Gregg on the Cleveland team, a noted southpaw.
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Jim Basckette
Toledo
American Association
Dave Greeg
Dave
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Boston Nationals Trade Infielder Bues to Minors
A jumble of baseball notes reports the Boston Nationals sending infielder Bues, formerly of Seattle, to the minors for lacking the proper spirit. Other items mention old New York Americans park dismantling, bosses denying permits for display shafts, Cobb signing aiding Detroit auto design, and various player movements with light editorial framing.
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Bues
Seattle
New York
Old Park
Gaynor
Boston
Jack Chesbro
Card Set for Friday Night Boxing Features White MacParland
In San Francisco on May 14 a four bout show is planned for Friday night headlined by Jack White of Chicago and Tommy MacParland. The feature event pairs Young Abe Attell of Denver with Sally Salvatore of Sacramento.
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Jack White
Chicago
Tommy MacParland
Abe Attell
Denver
Sally Salvatore
Sacramento
Mandot Friends doubt boxer’s withdrawal ahead of May 20 bout
Los Angeles fans deny reports that Joe Mandot has pulled out of the Vernon clash with Bud Anderson on May 20. Mandot trains in Los Angeles and appears in top condition, while Anderson works hard under Earl Mohan and says he is now about 20 percent stronger than in his previous fight with Brown.
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Leaved Wire
Angeles
Joe Mandot
Los Angeles
Bud Anderson
Vernon
California crew sails to Seattle for Washington duel
The eight oared crew from the University of California has sailed for Seattle to face the University of Washington on Lake Washington. The meeting date is to be set on arrival, with May 22 or 24 as possibilities. Graduates Young and Eaton remain behind today but will depart north on Thursday.
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Cal
University of California
Seattle
University of Washington
Lake Washington
Young
Eaton
North
Dobie Calls Out Football Squad for 1913 Term
Coach Doble has begun preparing the 1913 varsity football squad. On Tuesday aspirants for positions assembled in the track suite and practiced on the track, marking the first early season turnout ordered by the coach.
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Vancouver Athletic club to send seven boxers and three wrestlers
Vancouver B C May 14 seven boxers and three wrestlers will represent the Vancouver Athletic club in the P N A championship in Seattle Friday and Saturday. Mc Intyre is confident of a general cleanup by his men.
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B. C
Vancouver Athletic Club
Seattle
Mc.Intyre
Gunboat Smithdess Willard Umpire Clash Sparks Protest
United Press Leased Wire reports in San Francisco on May 14 that manager Tom Jones opposes Jim Griffin as referee for the upcoming match. Jones says Griffin is no good fellow but faults his refereeing style and vows to resist his selection.
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Jim Griffin
Willard
Griffin
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Taie's Cabaret Vaudeville Show Evening Hours
Taie's Cabaret presents vaudeville entertainment from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring a lineup of acts in a downtown venue.
Baseball Scores and League Standings Vary Across Regions
A sprawling recap lists game results and standings from multiple leagues and regions. It notes key hits, outs, and innings with player names such as Kippert and Dell, mentions Vancouver and Portland games, and includes two views by players and a Los Angeles Examiner remark about champions.
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Gladmee
Gqremt
Dell
Kilifiay
Crum
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Mennett
Heleter
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Rosten Uw
Pittebure Ty
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Oakland
Francisco
Venice
Portland
Ant Sacramento
Interbay Magnolias Open Season With 20 0 Victory
The newly organized Interbay Magnolias opened at Keneydale against the home club winning 20 to 0. Battery work by Redmond and Hays led the attack with Redmond fanning 15 batters. Spencer leads in a San Francisco popularity contest.
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Interbay Magnolias
Keneydale
Redmond
Hays
Magnolias
Owen Dishman
Interbay
Tubby” Spencer
San Francisco
Umpire's Close Call Decides Seattle Victory
Seattle edges Vancouver 1–0 in a tense ninth inning after a disputed call at first. Raymond was ruled out at first and Fullerton safe at second, giving Seattle first place in the league race amid fan debate.
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Bob Ingersoll
Bob
Ingersoll
Weilser Dell
Dell
Nil
Gersolf
Oro
Crum
McMurdo
Bennett
Walsh
Scharney
Brown
Eddinger
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