The Alaska citizen., 1914-04-06
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RAIN STOPS GAME.

RAIN STOPS GAME.
PHILADELPHIA, March 30.-The
opening game of the scheduled ser
les between the Athletics and the
University OF Pennsylvania baseball
of rain.
TRIP SOUTH ABANDONED.
SEATTLE. March 80. There 10
the probability that neither the Var
sity nor the Freshman crew of the
University Of Washington will go
to California in April to contest
with the Berkeley oarsmen. The
change OF plans was occasioned by
the postponement Of the regatta
from morning to afternoon, which
would make it impossible for tho
northern crews to catch a steamer
home on the same day. They would
have to wait three days for anoth.
or boat. and the boys cannot stay
away that long
PLAYERS RECEIVED.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 30.
The members OF the Brooklyn Ma.
tional baseball club called at the
White House this afternoon and
were received by the President
sNoDGRAsS A FAILURE.
HOUSTON. Tex. March 3O-The
report Is In circulation here this
afternoon that Fred Snodgrass, the
veteran baseman of the New York
Giants. will occupy a position on the
bench during the coming season as
the result Of his failure 70 make
good since the close OF last season
His old-time ginger has almost en-.
tirely disappeared-enou so. It is
said, to make 1t certain that be
will not be seen on third base again.
The Giants left field position has
been made vacant by the retirement
Of Art Sha3er.
ATHLETICS WIN.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3l.-The
Athletics. the worlds champions.
had an easy time winning their
first game Of the season at home
today. The University Of Pennsyl-
vania was defeated by a score OF
IA to 4. the American leaguers u.s.
ing only their second string OF
pitchers
FIRST GAMES PLAYED.
LOS ANGELES, March 3l-The
first games regularly scheduled In
the Coast league were played to-
day. fine weather in this city in.
ducing a large turnout OF fans.
FIGHT CREATES INTEREST.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 81
Much interest is being taken In
the fight scheduled for Friday night
between Jimmy Clabby and Billy
Murray. Clabby rules the favorite
in the betting, 10 to being wagered
on his chances. The fight Ia billed
for twenty rounds.
NOTED PITCHER DIES.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April l.
RUDE Waddell, the famous left-hand-
ed baseball pitcher, died here today
OF tuberculosis. after an illness Of
several months duration. A few
years ago Waddell was considered
one of the most effective pitchers
in the country. but his eccentricities
led to incessant trouble with man
ayers For several years he starred
in the American league. particular
ly with Philadelphia. His last en-
gagement was with Minneapolis, in
the American association
MANAGER GETS BEATING.
HOUSTON. Tex. April MAN
ager "Muggsy" McGraw, OF the New
York Giants. who are in training at
this place, got the worst Of fistic
argument with Pat Newman, the
manager OF the local ball club, this
afternoon. McGraw called Newman
1oft Ynf IN.
ated by giving the New Yorker
hard blow in the face. Interference
on the part OF bystanders saved
McGraw from a severe beating.
NATIONALS BEAT ATHLETICS.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April q
Two young pitchers, Marshall and
Oeschger, made their debut In the
game which was played here this
afternoon between the Philadelphia
Nationals and the Athletics, and be-
tween them they held the Athletics
down to three hits, which is re-
garded as a splendid showing. The
Nationals won the game with .
score OF 1 to 0.
WASHINGTON TO TAKE PART.
SEATTLE. April Unsatisfactory
having OeeH mauo lo1
an early return to this city, tho
University OF Washington crews Will
sail for San Francisco tonight to
enter the races with the Berkeley
oarsmen. which are scheduled for
next week.
Clyde Rose and Clarence Ander.
son, both OF Fairbanks. are GOING
along as members OF the two local
crews.
PUGlLisT KILLED.
ATLANTA, Ca, April 3.-Jimmy
Grant, a Chicago pugilist died in
this city late this afternoon as the
result Of injuries received in 4 10.
round fight with Knockout Eggers.
which took place here on Tuesday.
Eggers, who had been under sur.
veillance pending the final outcome
Of the contest. was taken into Gus.
tody tonight. and will be formally
charged with manslaughter tomor'
row.