Scout Basketball Tournament Invites Valley Troops
Scouts from the Hocking Valley will compete in an Athens organized tournament April 10 1 in a new Athens High School gym. Elimination play divides classes by weight with 200 plus boys to be housed in Athens area hosts sought. Walter Muir Ohio University athlete leads info and drawings set for April 6 10:30 am.
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Hocking Valley
Athens Boy Scouts
Scout
Parkersburg
Marietta
Nelsonville
Lowell
Warner
New Matamoras
McConnellsville
Logan
Glouster
Albany
Marshfield
Beverly
Waterford
Stockport
Canaanville
Guysville
Athens
New
Gymnasi
Reunion of Sam Jones and Steve O'Neill in Baseball Trades
A historical note recalls pitchers Sam Jones and catcher Steve O'Neill who were once roommates with the Cleveland club. Jones moved to New York after a Boston stint, and O'Neill later returned via Cleveland to Boston and then to the Yankees. The piece highlights how baseball trades can unexpectedly reunite players in new roles.
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Damon
Phibias
Sam Jones
Steve O'Neill
Cleveland
Speaker
Boston
Jones
O'Neill
New York Yankees
Yankees
Athletics May Go Long Way or Bust
VT MYERS Fla April 1 The Athletics are the enigma of the American League. Connie Mack says the will to win and confidence are missing but a stronger, first division caliber club could cash in with determination and a few key additions. The writer notes strong plate power and contrasts with the Giants, predicting success depends on mindset and timely recruiting.
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VT. Myers
Fla
Athletics
Connie Mack
Mack
Mackie
New York Giants
Giants
Simmons
Hauser
McGraw
Groves
Cochrane
Fox
Red Smith
Gene Robertson
Babe Pinelli Red Sox to Reds Pitcher and Fielder
Cincinnati Reds signed Babe Pinelli born October 18 1896 in San Francisco California after a career in the Pacific Coast League with Sacramento and Oakland. He played briefly for the Chicago White Sox in 1918 and joined Cincinnati in 1921. Pinelli batted .205 in 1922 and led NL third basemen with 182 putouts in 1924 while noted for the hidden ball trick.
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San Francisco
Calif
Detroit
Sacramento
Pacific Coast League
Oakland
Cincinnati
Chicago White Sox
Nobleman to Test U S Best at Penn Relays
An English nobleman will race at the University of Pennsylvania carnival on April 24 aiming to match U S bests in the 120 yard hurdles. Lord Burghley from Cambridge is invited to compete against Penn State and other top hurdlers as part of a relay carnival with entries from over 460 colleges and schools.
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Philadelphia
Will Pash
University of Penneyivan
British Isles
Tord Burghley
Cambridge University
Moore
Penn State
Wolf
Ten Vantin
Lawson Robertson
Pennsylvania
Lord Burghley
Patc
Caseh Robertson
Middle West
Nurmi Invades Canada Tracks In North American Tour
Paavo Nurmi won the scratch mile and a half at the Elks games in Boston then moved on to Ottawa. His 6:07.5 was 0.73 behind his world mark as J C Connolly of Washington placed second. Joe Ray of Chicago pulled up with an injured leg, and Lloyd Hahn of Boston quit after a long train ride. Willie Ritola set a new two mile handicap record for the Mechanic’s Building track at 9:22.
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Boston
Paavo Nurmi
Ottawa
Nurmi
J. C. Connolly
Washington
Joe Ray
Chicago
Lloyd Hahn
Houston
Texas
Willie Ritola
A. C
New York
Gibbons and Tunney to Sign Up Today
New York April 1. Announcement that Tom Gibbons and Gene Tunney will meet at the Polo Grounds on June 12 is considered a formality after managers meet. Billy Gibson has agreed to terms from Chicago. Eddie Kane’s talks unconfirmed. Paddy Mullins promises a Friday statement regarding Harry Wills. Gibbons and Wills had been set for May 29 for Milk Fund, but Kane halted negotiations.
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New York
Tom Gibbons
Gene Tunney
Polo Grounds
Billy Gibson
Chicago
Eddie Kane
Gibbons
Paddy Mullins
Harry Wills
Walter Hagen to Play at Pinehurst
Walter Hagen arrives at Pinehurst N C to defend the north and south open title in a stacked field. Notable challengers include Gene Sarazen Cyril Walker Jock Hutchinson Joe Kirkwood Leo Diegel Jim Barnes Johnny Farrell and Clarence Hackney as Walker posts a 67 in practice and Hagen faces a 36 hole two day metal play on course number two.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Cyril Walker
Joe Kirkwood
Jock Hutchinson
Leo Diegel
Jim Barnes
Mike Brady
Johnny Farrell
Tom Kerrigan
al Espinosa
Clarence Hackney
Walker
Ruth Easy? Ruth and rivals as strikeout foes
Tris Speaker and Joe Sewell of the Indians are described as the hardest to strike out in the American League. Babe Ruth, the league's top hitter, is portrayed as the most frequent mailer of the atmosphere.
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Tris Speaker
Joe Sewell
Indians
Babe Ruth
Browns Readies Sisler Return and Stronger Infield
In spring touring camps George Sisler shows improved form after a year out with eye trouble. He aims to lift batting by about 40 points as the St. Louis Browns, with a strengthened infield led by Gene Robertson, target a first division finish and better overall performance this season.
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Tarpon Springs
Flia
St. Louis Browns
George Sisler
Browns
Sisler
Hich
Cobb Chooses Strict Rules Over Golf for Players
A quoted view says Cobb enforces harsh discipline on athletes, insisting they follow his line and play by his rules. The piece likens his approach to how Charlie Schwab runs the steel trust, suggesting a rigid control mindset.
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Cobb
al Moist
Charlie Schwab
Steel Trust
Pepper Martin faces suspension over alleged ear bite in bout
New York April 1 Vincent Pepper Martin the local featherweight faced possible suspension by the State Athletic Commission unless he can prove he did not bite the ear of his opponent Joe Colmars in the seventh round last night. Martin was disqualified for the alleged action by referee Jack Dorman.
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New York
Vincent Pepper Martin
State Athletic Commission
Joe Colmars
Martin
Jack Dorman
Giants Star Player From Arkansas Years Ahead
New York Giants player born in Waldo Arkansas on November 2 1902 joined the Giants from the Little Rock club of the Southern Association in 1922. He was one of the youngest regulars in the majors with standout feats including a .275 batting average in 1923 and a .937 fielding percentage in 1924.
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Waldo
Ark
Giants
Little Rock Club
Southern Association
St Louis Browns Outfielder Career Highlights
St Louis Browns outfielder born in St Louis Missouri on May 4 1893 joined the Browns in 1916 after playing for the Federal League. Loaned to Salt Lake in 1917 then recalled in 1918. Set American League single season mark with 179 one base hits in 1921 and had 671 at bats that year. Racked up four straight seasons with 200 or more safe swats.
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St. Louis
Browns
Salt Lake
Distinguished men to speak at Isaac Walton convention
Chicago will host the third annual Isaac Walton League of America convention April 2 3 4 focusing on a Pennsylvania Style plan to restore hunting and fishing. Dr H J Donaldson and Seth Gordon will speak as a three member unpaid commission controls sanctuaries seasons and regulations to adapt to conditions.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
H. J. Donaldson
Pennsylvania Game and Fish Commission
Seth Gordon
Will H. Dilg
Izaak Walton League
Firpo Back in Boxing Talks as Return Looms
Jimmy DeForrest, once Firpo’s trainer, believes Luis Angel Firpo could reclaim heavyweight contention with proper training. DeForrest notes Firpo is 28, strong, and eager to work with a competent coach after a soiled past and a stint abroad.
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Firpo
Strangler Lewis Wins Feature in Cleveland Match
In Cleveland on April 1 Bill Demetral fell to Strangler Lewis by a headlock ending at 44 minutes 15 seconds. Lewis secured the feature victory on the wrestling card.
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Cleveland
Bill Demetral
Ld “Strangler" Lewis
Cleveland Ne pundit predicts Tigers for pennant
Kid Bane of the Cleveland Ne projects the Detroit Tigers to win the American League pennant this year. He also backs the Yankees for second place and Lingien for third, with the Indians claimed to finish third by an optimistic observer.
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Kid Bane
Cleveland
Detroit Tygers
Yankees
Lingien
Indians
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