Giants and Yankees Dominate Early Camp Action
At Sarasota and nearby camps the New York Giants routed the Boston Braves 8 0 as Rogers Hornsby sharpens his NL batting hopes. The New York Yankees battered the Orioles 11 2 behind four hit days from Cedric Durst and Ray Morehart.
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Baseball Teams Begin Spring Training in Various Camps
George Moriarity says Detroit prospects look 25 percent stronger as Tigers shape up in San Antonio. Cleveland Indians practice at Lakeland after losses to Columbus club, while Pirates leave Paso Robles for San Francisco. White Sox prune rookies at Shreveport and Cubs prep at Catalina as Senators face Reds in Tampa with Boy Scout proceeds supporting a spring trip.
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New Cardinal Manager Faces Tough National League Challenge
Avon Park Florida March 15 The National League managers consensus pins Bob O Farrell with the hardest job among major managers in a decade He must avoid finishing lower than third as his club struggles after losing a star player Hornsby and relying on Frisch as a substitute manager notes a famed NL pilot.
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Golf ball strike at Maesdu club causes facial injury
While playing the last tee at Llandudno Maesdu Golf Club in Scotland, a golfer drove the ball against a rock. The ball rebounded and struck him in the mouth, requiring hospital treatment and stitches.
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Bobby Jones Turns 25 as First Hole in One Noted
Atlanta March 15 Bobby Jones marks his twenty fifth birthday as a golfing prodigy noted for world titles and a first hole in one. The 1926 Open and Amateur champion plans two majors this year and continues law studies at Emory University while remaining a top figure in golf.
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No fights at Garden for a week ruling
New York March 15 Boxing activities at Madison Square Garden suspended for the week of March 21. State athletic commission finds Tex Rickard guilty of paying Paul Berlenbach an extra two and a half per cent of the gate for the January 28 fight where Berlenbach was knocked out by Mike McTigue. Rickard will not contest the ruling.
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Callahan Wins Quick Welter Showdown At Madison Square Garden
Mushy Callahan of New York scored a two round knockout over Andy Divodi before 9,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. Callahan weighed 138 1/2 pounds and received a $2,500 belt from Rickard after the sensational victory, Divodi suffering his first defeat in more than thirty bouts.
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Panhandle Aggies Name Jim Rudd 1927 Football Captain
Jim Rudd left tackle was elected captain of the Panhandle Aggie football team at a banquet in Goodwell. A 1924 letter winner from Texas, Rudd started every game last season and also plays basketball for the school.
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Carpentier Quits Ring to Go On Stage in May
Georges Carpentier signs a Paris contract to appear in a musical revue opening in May. He will not perform shadow boxing and will sing and dance. He says his voice is decent and is learning the Charleston and Black Bottom from American instructors.
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