Braves Seek Edge in Florida Camp as Bancroft Guides
Boston Braves workouts in Florida emphasize controlled bunting and patient batting to protect pitchers. Manager Dave Bancroft pushes a calmer practice, noting pitchers recover better when not overwhelmed by sharp hits. Players Robinson, Knight, Mills, and Holfhauser show early promise.
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Bryan Bell
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Boston Braves
Dave Bancroft
Boston Boys
Florida
Bancroft
Braves
Robinson
Charley Robertson
Chicago White Sox
Smith
Knight
Phillies
Mills
Holfhauser
Benton
Genewich
Wertz
Edwards
Providence
J. F. Francie Hogan
Taylor
Gibson
Boston
Mach
McGraw Trades Stir Gossip Among Baseball Fans
By Billy Evans fans debate manager John McGraw four winter trades. Frankie Frisch for Rogers Hornsby and George Kelly for Ed Roush sparked questions about value. The piece praises McGraw for his bold judgment and seeks reasons behind the moves without second guessing.
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Billy Evans
John McGraw
Connie Mack
McGraw
Frankie Frisch
Rogers Hornsby
George Kelly
Fd Roush
Giants
Frisch
Manager Bancroft Plans Sturdy 1920s Field
The club will retain two first basemen Dick Burrus and Jacques Fournier. Fournier can still hit well though slower than Burrus. Lance Richberg earns his release fee and becomes a regular outfielder with Eddie Brown and Jimmy Welsh. Jack Smith Leslie Mann and Red Barron may be kept.
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Dick Burrus
Jacques Fournier
Brooklyn
Fournier
Burrus
Lance Richberg
Milwaukee
Eddie Brown
Jimmy Welsh
Jack Smith
Leslie Mann
Hundreds Tour New Texan Park in Amarillo
Crowds toured the $75,000 Amarillo Texans ballpark in the city’s eastern section yesterday. The framework for the plant is nearly done with bleachers completed and the clubhouse nearly finished. Fans praised the diamond and outfield built by groundskeeper Jack Cronin as demand for season box tickets remains strong.
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Amarillo Texans
Jack Cronin
McGraw trades Frisch and Kelly amid outfield reshuffle
The article argues McGraw soured on Frisch after a leave of absence and swapped him to St Louis for Hornsby. It notes Hornsby’s contract issues aided the deal and that Kelly left for Cincinnati to bring Ed Roush to Cincinnati. McGraw allegedly aimed to shore up the outfield and first base with Terry.
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Frisch
Giants
McGraw
St. Louis
Hornsby
Kelly
Cincinnati
Red
Ed Roush
Terry
Names and Umpires in Baseball History
The piece reflects on how names affect umpires and fans in baseball. It recalls Tom Crook and the mockery tied to surnames, and revisits Colliflower who became known as Mr Vegetable, noting how a name can shape an official’s career.
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Williams
Pacific Coast League
Tom Crook
Crook
Colliflower
New Browns Manager Eyes Pitching Strength and Prospects
St Louis March 7 Dan Howley new manager of the St Louis Browns says his staff is strong Gaston is ready to hit stardom and Zachary should win 15 games Ballou is a great prospect Nevers has an outside chance He relies on Steve ONeill for smart backstopping while fans wonder where his horse went.
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John McGraw
New York
John
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
McGraw
Finasli J
Rogers Hornsby
Eddie Roush
Veankie Frisch
Giants
Cincinnati
Bob O'Farrell
Hornsby
Cardinals
Frisch
Cobb
Collins
Speaker
Connie Mack
Athletics
Clark Griffith
Dan Howley
St. Louis Browns
Gaston
Tom Zachary
Ballou
Nevers
Howley
Steve O'Neill
Judge Cravath Serves Justice in Laguna Beach
Gabby Cravath, famed home run slugger of old, is now a justice of the peace in Laguna Beach California. Town residents say his court sessions move swiftly like his batting during Phillies days.
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Gabby Cravath
Laguna Beach
Calif
Cravath
Gabby
Phillies
Andy Cohen
University of A
Andy
Sidney
H Tion
Giants
What to do First for Colds and Flu
A dubious health ad touts Klok-Lax as a cure to cleanse the bowel tract claiming it relieves congestion and clears the mind. It asserts constipation causes colds and flu and promises a morning feeling of well being after a single dose with water.
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Lax
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Mr. Vegetable
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Hirsch Wickwire
Cal
Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra
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Panhandle
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Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra
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Goodrich Radio Cord
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