Yankees and Browns seek infield upgrades in spring deals
New York and St Louis clubs push trades to shore up infield defense before the American League opener. Everett Scott’s status at shortstop weighs on the Yankees while the Browns seek a temporary first baseman as Sisler remains sidelined. battered perspectives on Burns and Burns negotiations appear unlikely to advance.
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Can Babe Ruth Return to Baseball's Home Run Lead
New Orleans April 3 Billy Evans weighs Babe Ruth at 261 pounds and notes a six inch waist reduction. He says Ruth is in better shape than ever but comeback depends on psychology and fan support as pitchers regain fear if Ruth starts strong.
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Ego as Key to Champ Mentality Across Sports
A columnist surveys top athletes from Cobb to Ruth and Hagen to Tilden, arguing confidence and self belief fuel greatness while cautioning against excess. It traces how self assurance shaped careers, noting Benny Bengough, Jock Hutchison, and Jose Ray as examples of varying egos and outcomes.
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Ethics of Tennis as Viewed by Richards
B Vincent Richards discusses sportsmanship in tennis, urging players to lose gracefully and win modestly. He emphasizes respect for fans, fair play, and honoring officials, noting top Americans remain engaged and enthusiastic about the game across tournaments and rounds.
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Yale coach Joe Wood Eyes a Big Baseball Year
MACON Ga Apr 3 Yale coach Joe Wood former American League pitcher says he will build a winning baseball program in his first year at Yale. He notes pitching as crucial and aims to develop several pitchers while leveraging his major league experience and guidance from Carrigan and Tris Speaker.
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Sparks Stops Walthers in Fifth Round in Cincinnati Bout
Speedy Sparks of Cincinnati halted A I Walthers of Canton in the early fifth round to avert needless punishment as Walthers stood groggy with hands at his sides. Sparks is slated to box Jack McCarron of Philadelphia in Louisville on April 9.
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Willard Ordered to New York for Johnson Bout Training
Willard was ordered by William Muldoon to travel to New York to complete training for the May 12 bout with Floyd Johnson. Muldoon, chairman of the state athletic commission, wants Willard closer to the scene of the fight after workouts at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, were deemed insufficient.
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Jess Willard
William Muldoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Floyd Johnson
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Muldoon
Dutch Labor Party votes to join Moscow unions
Amsterdam April 3 The Dutch labor party voted today to join the Moscow revolutionary trade unions. For some time agents have been active in this country in behalf of the communists.
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Yankees Will Present Same Lineup in Opening Game
New York fans can expect no changes in the starting infield or outfield for the American League opener. Wally Schang will catch with Pipp Ward and Dugan in the infield, Meusel Ruth and Witt in the outfield, and a veteran trio of pitchers in the rotation. Huggins dismisses shifting Ward and Dugan, citing no objective gain.
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Cream of High School Floor Teams to Compete in National Tournament
Chicago hosts the annual interscholastic basketball tourney at the University of Chicago with forty teams from thirty states. Champions and runners up compete for the national title. semi finals and final games are scheduled for the weekend. Notable entrants include Fitchburg High and Walla Walla with Walla Walla undefeated this season. Other schools span Arkansas to Kentucky with Chicago area participants like Hyde Park and Morton High School and many state champions and runners up.
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Benton Case Reopened After Judge Rules Benton Eligible
Charley Herzog former New York Giants star backs Benton in a case that Judge Landis has ruled eligible. President Heydler plans to defer, leaving Cincinnati to handle the matter. Herzog may issue a public statement soon as the dispute lingers.
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Boxing cards shake Brooklyn and Detroit venues last night
In Brooklyn Harry Kid Brown of Philadelphia won a twelve round decision over Pat Mills of Ireland. In Detroit Sid Barbarian defeated Willie Dolye in ten rounds, White Black fought in Detroit and defeated Dixie Kid of Buffalo in ten rounds.
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Fights Across Cities Highlight Night of Ring Action
In Pittsburgh Marty Burke of New Orleans versus Jack Renault of Canada fought eight rounds and began the ninth before referee Joe Sheally halted the bout for stalling. Other results include Riv ers knocking out McCarthy in Albuquerque in the third, Mac Donald defeating Zuares in Sioux City, and Locklyn stopping Longo in the first. Buffalo saw Goodrich and Callahan go the distance with a decision, while Oakes and Ross were disqualified in the third for lack of pep. Columbus hosts Mars outpointing Zill and Brown beating Mischoud, with Winks and Williams posting victories and Parksdale drawing with Williams. Youngstown saw Jones edge Lazzo over 12, Moore over Knapp in six, and Herman winning in Philadelphia over O Keefe. Draws featured Rochester-Bogash-Downey and a decision for Moore over Dillon. Verde stopped Newman in two.
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Phil Verde
Rochester
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City Bowlers Forecast Record Scores at ABC Meet
Bowling sharpshooters from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and Wheeling travel to Milwaukee for the matinee of the American Bowling Congress tournament Fans expect scores to equal or exceed last week’s marks as unknowns loom as dark horses Last night three teams topped the 2800 class led by the Quakers Philadelphia with 28338 Birks Superbas Chicago 2830 and Excel Candies Fond Du Lac Wisconsin 2820
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