Athletics face training gap as Mack vents concern
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack admits the Athletics are far behind in training and struggling to settle an infield lineup. He notes injuries, roster fit issues at first and third base, and uncertain performance from players like Joe Boley, Joe Hassler, Nick Borelli, and Mulo Haas while praising outfielders Al Simmons and Bing Miller.
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Muhlenberg College
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Ty Cobb
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Indians
Cubs Top Tigers in Exhibition Clash 13 to 8
United Press dispatches report the Chicago Cubs defeating the Detroit Tigers 13 to 8 in an exhibition game led by timely hitting from Cuyler and Wilson. Pirates overpower Seals 4 to 1 with Kremer and French fanning eleven. Giants labor through rain causing another workout pause in San Antonio. Haines listed ill with a shoulder cold in Avon Park. Dugan holdout third baseman appears close to agreement in St Petersburg.
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U S Strong In Steeplechase At Aintree Race
The Associated Press reports on the Grand National at Aintree with American interest high. Billy Barton leads among favorites alongside Easter Hero and Brights Boy as as many as 60 horses may start, with odds and past winners noted. American entrants and past upsets color the build up to Friday's race with potential prize around $60,000.
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Brights Bay
Gar Wood Struggles to Overcome Speed Boat Handicap
On Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach, Gar Wood faces a tough day as Miss America VII trails Miss England after a crash forced Wood to retire from yesterday's race. If Segrave encounters misfortune in today's 12 mile heat, a two point tie could shift on elapsed time, with J. T. Herbst winning the opening outboard class A race in nine minutes five seconds.
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United Press
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America
Maj. O. D. Segrave
Biscayne Bay
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Segrave
J. T. Herbst
Wilmington
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Boston Braves spring moves and rookies released
Dugan plans to start at third base in the season opener and is near signing. Four rookies Vlansky Messner Walker and Jones were released to Providence in the Eastern League. Brooklyn and Philadelphia split results in Clearwater as the Phillies edged the Dodgers 6 to 5 and committed four errors to Brooklyn’s three.
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Reds seek win to even series with Athletics in Orlando
Connie Mack aims to mix lineup as Cincinnati Reds resume their series with the Philadelphia Athletics in Orlando to avenge yesterday's 7 to 6 defeat. Goose Goslin expected to play for Washington in Clearwater as he rehabs his arm before facing the Brooklyn Robins. The St Louis Browns return to spring quarters in West Palm Beach ahead of April 1 northward move after a 3 to 2 loss to Columbus of the American Association in Oakland.
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Fights Last Night in Huron Feature Local Boxers
In Huron, Billy Petrolle of Fargo knocked out Jose Gonzalez of Cuba in the second round. Eddie Danielson of Huron defeated Kid Lester of Omaha by points in four rounds.
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Kid Lester
Omaha
Five Rookie Pitchers in Majors Were Gluttons for Work
Five hard working rookie pitchers from the minors in 1923 are in spring training with major league clubs. Guy Cantrell led the International circuit with nearly 300 innings for Baltimore and is with Washington. Indians trio Jimmy Zinn 323 innings Clint Brown 272 Jim Moore 290. Bill Hallahan 276 innings for Houston then post season work with St Louis. Reports suggest these five will spend the summer in the big leagues.
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American Association
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Houston
Quarter final tennis play starts today
New York March 21 Quarter final play in the National Open Tennis championships got under way with most favorites still in contention Jean Borotra of France won yesterday’s third round 6 1 6 3 over Merritt Butler Frank Hunter ranked fourth won three straight sets William Aydelotte defending champion defeated S J Harte 8 6 6 3 Doubles began yesterday Borotra and Watson Washburn reached the third round and Bill Tilden with Frank Tunter were to begin their first round today.
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New York
Jean Borotra
France
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Frank Hunter
Borotra
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S. J. Harte
Watson Washburn
Bill Tilden
Frank Tunter
Pros Qualify In 15000 Dollar La Gorce Open
At La Gorce golf course in Miami Beach Florida top professional talent from across America competed in the qualifying round for Florida's $15,000 La Gorce open. After 36 holes the low 64 finishers advance to the championship rounds tomorrow and Saturday.
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United Press
Miami Beach
Fla
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Florida
Mustang Rally Fails in Lions Game Tie
In Commerce Texas on March 21 the Southern Methodist University Mustangs built an eight run surge in the fourth inning but could not gain the lead and finished with an 11 to 11 tie against the East Texas Teachers Lions.
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Associated Press
Commerce
Texas
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Dallas
East Texas Teachers Lions
Farley Walsh Match Seemed Headed for Kansas City
The Farley Walsh bout was nearly staged in Kansas City on a card with Gus Kallio and Dick Davis court. Al Anderson arranged Walsh to Amarillo after Gabe Kauffman proposed the double main event with Sonnenberg. Walsh, after beating Tony Ross for Kansas title, had 17 straight wins since a Kalio setback, with signings pending Chesty Smith and Pat Reagan for a fuller show tomorrow.
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Walsh
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Dick Daviscourt
Parley
al Anderson
Amarillo
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Tony Ross
Gate Seen For Goin Chi March 23
Chicago promoter Paddy Harmon expects a net gate surpassing a quarter of a million dollars for the Tommy Loughran Mickey Walker light heavy clash on March 28 at Harmon’s new Chicago stadium. Officials estimate a 26 000 capacity, 7 000 more than Madison Square Garden, with a sell-out gross near $500 000 as boxing enthusiasm surges in the Middle West and the stadium opens.
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Bert Demby
United Press
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Paddy Harmon
Tommy Loughran
Mickey Walker
Madison Square Garden
New York
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Earl Averill Says He Missed Only Two Games
Cleveland rookie out fielder Earl Averill states he missed just two games in two seasons of Pacific Coast League play. He reflects on his durability and early career pace with the league's clubs.
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