Moriarity Detroit To Lead Tigers In 1927 Rebuild
Detroit notes three of Ty Cobb era’s top hitters will anchor Moriarity’s 1927 Tigers with Heinie Manush Bob Pothergill and Harry Heilmann returning. Marty McManus joins at third base Jack Taver to shortstop Lou Boudreau at first base and Charlie Gehringer may move to second. Pitching staff to be rebuilt with veterans Jess Boyle Owen Carroll Jarl Hubbell and three Texas League recruits Owens Watt Walkup.
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Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
George Moriarity
Georgia Beach
Heinie Manush
Bob Pothergill
Harry Heilmann
Babe Ruth
Moriarity
Tiger
Marty McManug
St. Louis
Browns
McManus
Jack Tavener
Lou Blue
Charlie Gehringer
Moriarty
San Antonio
Jess Boyle
Owen Carroll
Jarl Hubbell
Feronto
Bush Brings Pirates to Favor with Home Support
Donie Bush named new Pirates manager following notable run as Indianapolis American Association skipper. He began playing in Indianapolis in 1915 at age 16, later moved to Detroit and Washington before entering the National League managerial ranks with a talented roster. Archery replaces golf in Cleveland winter scene as players shoot arrows to targets, Seaton Vasser’s 73 course record noted.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Indianapolis
American Association
Bush
Detroit
Washington
Nationaleague
Cleveland
Mayfield
Seaton Vasser
Cubs Pitcher Charles Root Bright Future Ahead
Feg Murray profiles Charles Root known as Cube, a rookie Cubs pitcher from Ohio born March 17 1899. He won 18 games in his first season and ranked high in ERA and strikeouts, with a career path from minors to major leagues and a comment on his speed control and nervous poise.
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Chicago Cubs
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Ohio
St. Patrick's Day
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German Olympic Committee seeks US visit and funding
The German Olympic committee plans an official visit to the United States to size up sports strength for next year’s Olympic Games. They request a $50,000 federal appropriation, forming a four member delegation led by Dr Otto Lewald, with a physician trainer and secretary Dr Dien. The trip would be first German athletic official visit since the war, probably sailing in May.
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United States
Chinese reformers challenge arranged marriage practice
Following the suicide of an 18 year old girl who learned she was sold for marriage to an old married man, Chinese reformers launch a campaign against the ancient custom that denies a girl the right to choose her husband.
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Peking
Calo Tabs Promise Quick Cure for Colds and Flu
Doctors and druggists endorse Calo tabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe symptoms. One or two tablets at bedtime with water purports to purge without salts or nausea, leaving you ready for breakfast and a renewed appetite. Family package with directions available for 35 cents at any drug store.
Pesek Defeats Londos In Five Hour Wrestling Test
John Pesek of Ravenna Nebraska defeated Greek heavyweight Jim Londos in a gruelling five hour match in St Louis. The decisive third fall came after forty nine minutes of grappling. Pesek won the first and third falls with head scissors and bar arm lock while Londos took the second with a headlock.
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Women not good losers says tennis star Molla Mallory
Miami Beach, January 26. Molla Mallory, former national women's champion, says women are not suited to tennis and will not pretend to be good losers. She calls women nasty and jealous and argues feminine temperament clashes with hot fast competition. She admits she never studied tennis theory, preferring to play instinctively.
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Miami Beach
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New York
Dyer Recalled To Boost Cardinals Pitching Staff
Eddie Dyer, once sent to Syracuse by manager Rogers Hornsby, returns to the St. Louis Cardinals as Bob O’Farrell believes he will strengthen the pitching corps after Hornsby’s departure. Dyer had a big season in the International League.
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Rogers Hornsby
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Dyer
Bob O’farrell
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City Drug Store Pyorrhea Remedy Ad
A damaged ad copy promotes Leto's Pyorrhea remedy for sore gums and foul breath. The text claims strong effectiveness and urges readers to try the product, though it contains unclear endorsements and questionable spelling.
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Leto
Léadine Deniers
Fight Champions of Yesterday in a Busy Modern World
A retrospective on past boxing greats like Kid Lavigne Johnny Coulon Ad Wolgast Jack Johnson Jess Willard and Jack Britton once famed champions now aging or retired in modest circumstances. The piece notes their post boxing lives and fading public recognition.
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Kid Lavigne
Saginaw
Michigan
Spors
Lavigne
Detroit
Johnny Coulon
Johnny
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
Pacific Coast
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Kansas
California
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Coe and Parks Lumber raises capital stock to 250000
The Coe and Parks Lumber Company increased capital stock from 75000 to 250000 during a special meeting held this month. An expansion plan includes new office building and additional lumber shed facilities at 1007 1009 Lincoln Street. J B Coe and J L Parks, mentioned as long-time Amarillo lumber figures, lead the company with yards in Amarillo and Panhandle serving the oil fields.
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Vy Company
Mont
Lincoln Street
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Coe and Parks Company
Amarillo
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J. L. Parks
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Panhandle
Florida line of Benny Leonard marks retirement undefeated
Florida remains his line as Benny Leonard retires undefeated as lightweights champion. Vanville notes his continued appeal at odd times. Jim Jeffries once ruled heavyweights but now lives west pursuing various activities. Jack McAuliffe pens papers. Carpentier diversifies into business and film. Pancho Villa and Harry Greb, two notable champions, have died.
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Benny Leonard
Vanville
Benny
Jim Jeffries
Jack McAuliffe
Carpentier
Busness
Panchoilx
Little Fellows
Herry Greb
Sisler's Worst Year Highlights 1926 Batting Woes
The piece outlines George Sisler's painful 1926 season marked by managerial woes and a drop in performance as his batting average fell 11 points short of .400, reflecting a troubling year for the star hitter Sielap.
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Sele
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