Vancouver Daily World from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Page 12

THE VANCOUVER DAILY WORLD. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1920. BRIGHT AND GOLF BASKETBALL HOOKEY BOXINO BREEZY WRESTLING RUGBY BOWLING SOOCEB SPORT NEWS INITIAL CONTESTS IN MAJOR LEAGUE SEASON TO TAKE PLACE TODAY HARVARD STAR TRAINING FOR OLYMPIC TRYOUTS BEAVERS ENJOY GOOD WORKOUT In 12 IROQUOIS CUP OPENING ROUND CANADIAN TRACK AND FIELD OLYMPIC TEAM ARRANGED TO EMBARK ON JULY I MZ3 is Year is Expected to he One of the Most Successful in the Neutral Board of V. D. Made Draw for Initial Encounters for Silverware Last Nght Other Games.

At a meeting of the Vancouver and District Football League Veutrnl Board, held last night, the d. aw for the first round of the Iroquois Cup 24 TORONTO, April 14. (By Canadian Press). Tha Canadian Olympic track and field team will sail for Belgium on July 24 on the Mellta, the vessel that took ths Falcons, Canadian hockey champions, over. The provincial' trials will be held In this city on July 1.

The semifinal contests will be held In Winnipeg on July 10 and the finals are to be decided in Montreal on July 17. AU preparations for the Canadians' headquarters and training axe to be made by W. A. Hewitt, who accompanied the Falcons. A meeting of the Olymplo commission will be held on Thursday night In this city to make further arrangements.

It also will be decided whether to hold the Marathon trial over the Hamilton course on May 24 or July 1. History of the Professional Organizations Expect Big Turnout of the Fans at the Seven Cities Where First Games Are Played Fair Weather Yesterday Result ed in Great Activity at Athletic Park and Fine Practice Got in. As a result of the weather improvement yesterday the diamond at Ath cessful season In the history of the sport. WW. I'i letic Park was the scene of great activity.

All of Bob Brown's stalwarts I were out like a swarm of bees on a summer's day, and succeeded in ork In addition to the pennant races, onco the clubs reach their full piuy Ing strength, games are expected to lie closer und more exciting than has was made as follows: Cedar Cottage Rangers vs. Papperton; Westminster been the case In somo post seusons. In both tho National arid American leagues every tnum manager has made strenuous efforts to Improve the FORMATION OF LACROSSE TEAM bu ta. im wi ev bu tiU Eh ca re of lit hO It! ta tl( til il (I I lc th 1 th al fl It TANTs'ED and hardener! hy six weeks' of extensive training under southern suns, the liaseball trams of the National and American Leagues open the 1920 baseball season this afternoon, weather permlttiiiB. There appeurs to be every indication that tho contests In mast places will be conducted Under favorable conditions.

National Leafrui; Dvriits. In the National League, Hoston plays at New York, I'htladelphla at Brooklyn, Chlcugo at ClnclnnuU and Pittsburg at St Louis, while the American League clubs will elfish as follows: New York at I'htladelphla, Detroit at Chicago and tit. LoiiIh at Cleve strength or IiIh club during the winter and some have apparently achieved success STARTED BY HARRY PICKERING True Strength In June. While It will be close to Juno before the true strength of the clubs can be United vs. Thistles; Coquitlam vs.

Kltsllano; G. W. V. A. vs.

I. L. A. All players taking part In this competition must be duly signed and registered with the secrotary at least 24 hours previous to the game. Saturday Matches The following are the matches arranged for Saturday first: Imperial Cup, semi final replay, Kltsllano vs.

Westminster, at Powell Street. Kick off, 3:00 p.m. Iroquots Cup, first round. Cedar Cottage Rangers vs. Sapperton, at Recreation Ground.

G. W. V. vs. I.

L. A. at North Vancouver. Kick accurately gauged It Is the consensus of opinion among baseball sharps that Cleveland, Now York, I'hiladelphia ft 3. MA p4 mm THE active organization of the Vancouver lacrosse team was started by Harry Pickering yesterday, when he signed up Harry Painter and land.

Washington was scheduled at ing off a considerable quantity of the winter's cobwebs. "Ruby" Robert was delighted with the display made and is feeling quite optimistic tegaiding the future. Bert Purtell, the new shortstop, brought from Toronto, was out for his first session yesterday and greatly excited the ttdmnat.on of the onlookers by his snappy work. Bob Brown is now In good shape to meet the Edmonton Eskimos when they arrive here on Friday. He has fifteen men on hand and several more are expected in before Friday.

He anticipates being able to put up a fast and efficient nine for the exhibition games. VANCOUVER RIFLE ASSOC. GENERAL MEETING FRIDAY At a recent meeting of the Vancouver Rifle Association officers were appointed for the current year. The usual government Issue of rifles and ammunition Is expected shortly, but in order that an adequate supply may unci naMiingion uro oil stronger in the American Leuguo than waH the case a your ugo, while Detroit, 8L Louis and Chicago can be expected to equal their 1 91 form. The lioston club Is considered an uncertainty.

In the National League. I'hlladelohla. Everett McLaren for the season. These are the first two men to attach their signatures to a contract this year and others are expected to follow soon. Both men have good reputations as stickhandlers.

Harry Painter was off, 8:00 p.m. at both games. MRllRESULTS last season's fixtures. Harry Pickering considers he will be a decided acquisition to the Greenshlrt squad of this year. The latest word from Pete Muldoon is that he Is laid up with rheumatism down east somewhere and won't be back on the coast until about next Tuesday.

In reference to Lalondo, Pete has written that the star veteran has found the terms, offered by the Vancouver club satisfactory, but he has not yet finally decided whether to sign up or not. Pete writes that Newsy Is anxious to go into business and he has a strong Inclination for the Pacific Coast as the scene of his activities tn that direction. If he decides to establish his business here there seems little doubt that he will play for Vancouver this year. out last year, playing acceptably on Detroit and Chicago are thought to be more powerful and hotter balunced than last year. New York, Pittsburgh mid t.

Louis uppcar on a par with tholr Initial strength a year ago, while Boston end Cincinnati do not aonear Boston, but the game was postponed on aooount of wet grounds. Usual IYtlls. Zb ach city special ceremonies will mark the birth of another baseball season and although there do not appear to be any novelties In sight, the fans will welcome the parades, bund concerts and other formalities with the usual enthusiasm as tho harbingers of diamond doings, more Important, to come. That they will not disappointed Is the prediction of close followers of the national game, for, according to these baseball prophets the big and little leagues are facing the most prosperous and suc the defence of the Greenshlrts. Everett McLaren Is one of the most promising Iklrir 11 FROM SEATTLE to huvo Improved as perceptibly as tl HI fc ir cl rr centre fielders In the national gamo.

He combines all these very fine qualities young, fast and husky. McLaren was overseas with the Canadian army and returned last fall Just a little too late to participate In other teams in Jtie senior leagues. I (lutein Game Postponed. POSTON. April 1 4.

Wsiihlngton Boston game In the American League postponed, wet grounds. Sound City Cafe Team Climbs assure success of the game. He de EIGHT SENIOR LACROSSE TEAMS FOR ONTARIO clared that operating expenses since the organization of the American Association nineteen years ago had doubled and In some Instances were three times as high, whereas the price of Into First Place in Five Men Event Outside Men Play Tonight. PEATTLE. April 14.

Rlppe's Cafe ARRANGEMENTS ARE COMPLETED FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY TORONTO, April 14 (Caiadlan Press). No fewer than eight senior be assured it Is best that the enrollment of memDors be not delayed. A general meeting has therefore been called for Friday evening this week, April 16. at 8 o'clock. In Room 7 in the O'Brien Hall, Homer Street, oft Hastings.

Everybody Interested in rifle shooting Is cordially Invited, as matters both of Importance to the association and marksmen generally will be discussed. When the Detroit Tigers hit Indianapolis neit week on their way home, John Old hum, the Pacific const pitcher, will Join them. He recently accepted a contract. Two major league clubs, tho Braves and rhlllles, look worse than the Mack men in the days of their greatest degradation, if the travelling "exppna" are to be tlclleveil. admission had remained the same.

clubs have signified their Intention of team, Seattle, climbed Into first place playing In the Ontario Lacro asso GEORGE BT.AMJNGS PLANS TO RESIGN NEXT YEAR In the five man events at the Northwest International bowling tourna As tte Brooklyn lnflnld has been playing it Is a 20 per cent better outfit than last year. Johnaton at third la quick on recoveries after furablea and has a strong arm. Ward and Olson work together coverlet after fumbles and has a strong thnt he can attend to as much territory as a first class shortstop. ment here last night, rolling a scoie ciation this year. At an exeoutive meeting held last night, preliminary groupings were made, but these are subject to revision with aJditional entries.

The final schedule draft will be made on April 23. if 2776. Oriole Candy company, is oma, took second place with 2684, ind Elks No. 1, Seattle, third, with 'C77 Twpiv tfnms. eleven of them VPTArV Captain O'Connell of the Harvard track team, one of the best rnllers In the country, training at tho Harvard stadium for the coming Olympic try outs.

All the men of the Harvard team are putting In strenuous training licks In an effort to win a place on the American team. NTTtV TOMC. April 14. George Stalling, manager of the Boston National League Boehall Club for seven months, announced today that this will be his last year In baseball. Cattle and cotton Interests In Georgia will demand all his attention, he said.

Gtalllngs, a major and minor league manager for 28 years, formerly was a catcher. from Seattle, bowled last nlghu Today outside teams will bowl on the night courses. In the afternoon Individuals and two man events will begin. WALLACES AND WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIANS IN CUP FINAL TWO BIT BALL TIfle Honors for Province in Amateur Wrestling and Box ing Will be Decided on April 28. BRITISH Columbia boxing and wrestling championships will be staged at the Dominion Hall on the night of April S8 under the auspices of the Ollmour Amateur Athletlo Club.

ThU decision was reached at a meeting of the local board of the B. C. A. A. U.

held last night Entries from Victoria, Nanatmo and othor provincial point are expected, and It Is planned to make this tournament the most successful yet conducted In Vancouver. Dave 1Mth Resigns. All arrangements for the tournament are In the hands of the officials of the GUmour Athletlo Club, with the exception of the appointing ot the officials. Dave Lclth, chairman of the local board, will look after this matter. Mr.

Lelth tendered his resignation as chairman at the meeting, which vu regretfully accepted, to take effect on April It was decided to hold another meeting of the board on April 26, when final details for the tournament will be arranged. In the meantime a commit THING OF PAST American Association Finds It TRACK ANDFIELD MEET SATURDAY Arrangements Progressing Satisfactorily for Handicap Events Under Greater Vancouver A.A.A. Arrangements are progressing in a satisfactory way In connection with Necessary to Put Up the Prices to Meet Bigger Costs. Boys Spring Clothing "We have no hesitation in saying that the present season's clothing is specially well designed, and the materials employed are equal to the best of pre war days. Navy Blue Serges are of tho highest standard long stapled yarn, glove fitting with Beam and belt, a paira bloomers and sizes to 33.

Tweeds and Worsteds One of the most Important games In B. C. F. A. circles will be staged on Saturday at Gamble Street grounds at 8 p.m.

This Is the final of the D. Mainland challonge cup, the competing teams being Wallaces and Westinlnnter Presbyterians. Arrangements for the game were announced last night by Dave Lelth, who Is now back actively working In the Interests of the Ii.CF.A after a period of convalescence spent In the Upper Country. The winner of Saturday's game will meet the victors of a forthcoming Victoria Cumberland match for the McBrlde shield and the provincial championship. The shield Is at present hold by tho Wallace aggregation, and they do not Intend to let It go If at all possible.

For this and other reasons a good contest Is expected on Saturday. AMERICAN UrGGEK TE IMS. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, April 14. Twenty flvo cent basebail In the American absoci etion Is no more. The high cost pf (he national game will be usflerea in with the opening of the lil su cam paign.

I I President Hlckey has Just announced that with the start of the ipennant race April 14 the prices of i all seats In every park In the league Iwlll be slightly raised to meet the April 14. Coach Harry W. Maloney tns Greater Vancouver A. A. A.

track and field handicap meet to be held at Brockton Point on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, "Everything points to a successful meet and we expect a good turnout," stated Mr. John W. Storey, president of the association to The World yesterday. The meet Is a sort of preliminary to tho visit of Walter F. Knox, Olymplo coach, who will be out here mounting costs of operations ana uie LiEher salaries paid baseball players.

last night announced that the amateur uthlotlo union has approved the proposed entry of an American rugby team In the Olympic games at Ant tee was appointed to iook hum matter of securing trophies for the winners of the various evenU. Harry Kay, formerly connected with the Ollmour Club, announced that ho owuld donate a set of medals. Boxers and Wrestlers. The following Is a list of the borers and wrestlers of Vancouver and New Westminster who have qualified to enter the flnalsi Wrestling T. Rtmmer.

ollmour A Ci R. D. Clarke, Gllmour A.C.; K. J. Manuel, Y.M.C.A.; A.

Manuel. T.M.C.A.; Bell, New Westminster; R. C. Macdonald, New Westminster; IS. Andcrdon, Y.M.CJL Boxing J.

NeBtman, Gllmonr A.C.; W. Colclough, F. Colclough. B. Mo Ponald, J.

Colclough, M. Craig, J. Pharpe, W. Main, Craig. IL Colclough, T.

Ganns, all of Gllmour C. werp If the necessary funds are provided by the California Rugby Union. The fan who last season paid thirty uts, war tax Included, for a favorite Fiiot In the bleachers, will be obliged 1o lay down fifty cents this season. This includes the war tax. The price ci grand stand seats will be advanced oin 60 to 76 cents, war tax Included.

Hut there Is solace for the fan who ir In the reserved seats. The price about April 27 to look over the local Donegals, Ilarris effects, heather mixtures and best Canadian and British products.Hght and dark shadrs, exclusive designs sizes to 38 all prices. Junior Nortolks 3 to 7 years, smart spring suits for the little chaps, with plain knee knickors. athletio material and select any Individuals rnnnlrtarAri fit fn KTn will remain the same, 85 cents. The tional Olymplo eliminations.

BRITISH FOOTBALL REStTrs. LONDON, April 14 (Canadian Associated Tress). Football games played yesterday resulted as follow: Southern Ioaentn, Huddersf Id 5, Stockport 0. Scottish Lmunin. Ft Mlrren 8, Aberdeen It Morton 1.

Pnmharton 0. ice ot box seats, however, will be, f.xed bv each Individual club. I President Hlckey, In his statement iMr. Morey reports that a cycling event may be staged In connection with the meet, certain Interested parties having approachod him on the subject 1 noiinc'ng the Increase, declaed that a readjustment of the prices of ad a i was absolutely necessary to BOXING Quit a lot of favorable comment has been heard In respect to Charley 3 Sailor Suits Regulation British made, detachable collars and lanyards, short and long pants, 3 to 9 years middy caps to match. Spring Reefers and overcoats, Navy and Red Serge covert coatings and tweeds, all prices.

McCarthy a against Frenchy Vaise at the last V. A. C. tourney. Although the bout was not a smash up affair, McCarthy was admired for his scientific style and form.

Noodles Knox has not been discouraged by his "taking the count" experience In the last V. A. C. tourney and Is anxious to meet Boldler Woods in a return match. He regards Woods' kayoe blew as a lucky one and figures on altering the tune should they meet again.

Knox declares It was not a right cross to the chin that put htm out, but a downward blow on the heart, which organ.he says, has been affected by the gassing on the western front. It Is possible that Knox may meet Woods in the next V. A. C. card.

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