Yanks Dodgers Open Early Spring Training In Florida
The 1927 Yankees and Dodgers report for the first spring drills in Florida with notable veterans and promising rookies on hand. Lou Gehrig, Bob Shawkey, and other 1926 stars join newcomers as Miller Huggins and Wilbert Holmes lead two daily practice sessions.
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Associated Press
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Doug McWeeney
Bob Moran
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Arkansas
Washington Senators
Smoothness of Action in Distance and Sprinting Greats
Writer praises Walter Johnson and Olympic sprinter Jackson Scholz for enduring athletic longevity through efficient technique. Scholz, 32, still fast, showcases a seamless start, stride, and finish. Mentions Scholz’s Missouri background and world travels, with indoor AAA games at Madison Square Garden in New York highlighted.
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Walter Johnson
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Jackson Scholz
Getiow
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Madison Square Garden
New York
University of Missouri
Europe
Cubs Start Spring Workouts in Avalon Ahead of 1927 NL Campaign
The Chicago Cubs, about 30 players, began spring conditioning in Avalon California with baseball only training under Manager Joe McCarthy who disapproves golf and hiking for trim. Three absentees included Elwood English Percy Jones and Floyd Scott with English seeking part of his $50 000 purchase price and Jones asking for a raise while Scott is believed to have signed for 1927.
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Joe McCarthy
Elwood English
Toledo American Association
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Floyd Scott
English
McCarthy
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Scott
Green and gold satin gown with green ostrich fringe
A pale gold satin evening gown for a black haired woman features a fringe of tight green ostrich feathers, creating an exquisite formal look.
The Kiwi Bird as a National Emblem
The Kiwi, a national emblem of New Zealand, is a wingless strange bird with a hairy coat used by native women for adornment.
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New Zealand
Western LcOp Clubs Set for Pennant Chase
Lincoln manager Doc Lavan signs players for the Western league season and prepares to train in Muskogee Oklahoma. Lincoln and Wichita adjust management while Amarillo remains led by St Joseph alumni.
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Oklahoma
Wichita
St. Joseph
Amarillo
Dec” Grandal
Pacific Coast
Luque Eyes Havana Trip After Reds Season Ends
Cincinnati star Adelfo Luque, a Havana native, urges a postseason trip to Cuba for the Reds. He notes Havana’s baseball fervor and cites a government built park as support for the sport. Luque runs a Havana winter semi pro squad.
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Cincinnati
Adelfo Luque
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Cuba
Governmet
Suede Gardenias Set for Ultra-Tailored Lapel
The article notes the correct lapel flower for a sharply tailored suit is a suede gardenia in white gray or beige with black patent leather leaves.
Booze publicity and other scattered notes from Newark
Newark reports say bootles rings hired publicity agents to spread word of a Philadelphia rum running tale claiming 10 000 cases landed locally and 150 000 more may sell. Mauna Loa eruption in April released 16 000 000 tons of lava. Cross stitch embroidery dresses with European style sleeves feature heavy hand work. Several English railroads favor yellow lights for danger signals.
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Bootles
Rel Reeves
Philadelphia
Hawaiian
Mauna Loa
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