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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1923
Page
6
National League outlook sketches the New York Giants as clear favorites to win the pennant, with stronger pitching from Scott and McQullan and Bentley’s left-hand fire. Other clubs like the Reds, Pirates, Cubs, Cardinals, Dodgers, Phillies, and Braves nerve to challenge, but weaknesses in pitching and defense dampen hopes.
Police state ex-convict Wilson confessed to making a bomb for the Wall Street blast but claims he did not place the device. Officials deny his full involvement and warn details remain under investigation as public safety concerns rise.
The piece chronicles how entertainment and sport, led by YMCA and associated groups, organized massive morale efforts for soldiers in 1917 1918 and beyond. It notes the creation of inter allied games Pershing Stadium and the Over There Theatre League along with cinema support and film outreach shaping morale and civic fitness.
Pro golfers hail 21-year-old John Farrell, pro at Quaker Ridge Club New York, as a future champ. He has beaten Gene Sarazen and Jack Hutchinson in recent matches and, with 25 pro-showdowns, Sarazen and Hutchinson were defeated only five times, suggesting Farrell’s rise may displace Sarazen by summer’s end.
New York reports stir as rumors spread that Jimmy Wilde may quit fighting as a flyweight and not defend his world title. Jack Sharkey inflamed talk by claiming Wilde’s family opposes more bouts. The boxing world watches how Wilde will respond to speculation on his future.
Pinehurst April 2 Willie Hunter former British amateur champion Gardiner W White metropolitan title holder 1921 Henry J Topping and Warren K Wood among entrants in the North and South amateur championship qualifying round today Topping last year’s winner.
New York April 2 profile of French featherweight contender Criqui detailing his world title bid against Johnny Kilbane. Includes career arc from 15 to 30, 105 bouts with eight losses, jaw injury in war, comeback to European champion, training, meals, sleep, and cautious odds notes.
Detroit castoffs have become stars with the Cincinnati Reds. Jim Roberts, a husky pitcher, has a fine chance to make the staff if precedent means anything. Roberts spent months with Detroit before being sent back to the minors. Babe Pinelli, deemed weak at third base in Detroit, found new life with the Reds and is now rated among the NL’s best at the position. Johnny Couch had a big 1922 season and got his first big league chance with Detroit before returning, while George Harper, praised as a top NL hitter by the Reds, stayed with Detroit then left. Cobb, seen by Caveney in the Winter Coast League, drew a high bid but Reds won him. Ballplayers’ superstition ties Roberts’s Detroit failure to a hopeful Cincinnati outcome.
Lakeland Apr 2 George Metevier and Dan Boone are the two recruit pitchers Speaker is banking on to lift Cleveland. Both showed promise in brief trials last year and come from Jersey City in the International League and Chattanooga in the Southern Association. Boone, the tallest on the staff, relies on a fast dip delivery akin to Ernie Shore. Metevier offers a change of pace, a solid curve, and a capable fast ball.
Rickey scouts spring training in Gradentown Florida finds one standout rookie, Fred Wigington, a right handed pitcher from the Nebraska State League. Left hander Eddie Dyer from Rice Institute is being groomed as an outfielder to use his speed and bat. Veterans Pfeffer Sherdell Toney Haines Doak North Pertha and Barfoot are relied upon to carry pitching.
New York Yankees shortstop Everett Scott is approaching his 1000th consecutive game as the American League season opens. Critics warn continued focus on records may hurt team balance and his own longevity, urging steady day to day play over chasing milestones.
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