Athletics Plan Offensive Punch To Challenge Yankees
Baseball columnist outlines Connie Mack’s strategy to add power by pairing Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, creating a feared Athletics lineup to rival the New York Yankees. The piece weighs Cobb and Speaker as dominant batsmen and bases runners, with defensive concerns acknowledged but not decisive.
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Exhibition Games Across Cities With Mixed Rain Delays
Scorelines from exhibition actions in Washington Indianapolis Columbus Wichita Falls Philadelphia New York St Louis Toledo and Cincinnati. Rain and cold interrupted several matches while players such as Ferguson Baecht Sheland Wilson Cochrane and Grover featured for various clubs.
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Boxing commissions and curious sporting oddities headlined
A fragmented report critiques boxing commissions in Porto Rico and New York, alleging focus on money over sport. It notes strange headlines about pitchers, golfers caught in a windstorm, and a chaotic scene as Cambridge players struggle at Walton Heath.
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Wheeling Five Victors Over N C Five 43 3
Report from Chicago on intercollegiate basketball tourney with Wheeling West Virginia teams leading in multiple games. Mentions Canton Ashland Vienna Grand Forks and other opponents, quarterfinals and semifinals results, and various scores and matchups across cities.
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Pyle Racers Complete 36 Mile Trek Sat
United Press reports C C Pyle's Racers ran another 36 mile course to McLean. Arne Suominen from Detroit and Jinn Waitinen from Newark sparked a strong effort as the caravan set out from Groow. Finish order had Salo of Isalo, N J second with Suominen ahead in a tight display of cross country endurance.
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United States Davis Cup Wins First Doubles Match
United States team defeated Mexico 6-2 4-6 6-3 6-4 in doubles with William Traden and Arnold Jones beating Robert Kiists and Alfonso Anda. Hennessy beat Ricardo Trpia 6-2 4-7 4-1 and Tide defeated Robert Feinges 6-1 6-2 6-4 in opening singles. Mexico forfeited Sunday matches if the U S failed in early ties.
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Mexico
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Tide
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China
Loughran Gains Persona Similar to Gene in Ring Tactics
Frank Getty reports Loughran's rising influence mirrors Gene Tunney with ring control and opponent selection. The piece notes Lomanski’s blacklisting, Dulaney and Delaney adoptions, Packard and Mullen fights, and ongoing speculation about future title routes and match-ups.
Baseball Opens as Leagues Begin 58rd and 29th Seasons
The National League launches its 58th season and the American League its 29th as baseball returns. Washington Senators face Boston Red Sox in the first official game, arranged to include President Coolidge in the opening ceremonies before a second opening in Boston the next day.
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Chicago Cubs Stronger says McCarthy on pennant race
Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy says the club has strengthened for a sustained drive and predicts a return to the top after leading the NL race last August. He cites improved infield with Cuyler, stronger pitching, and a boosted lineup as the team eyes the pennant.
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Red Headed Alice Stars In Wet Griswold Debut
In Griswold, Alice Buckman played right field in a rain soggy opener against Oakland. She made several positive plays including fielding flies and forcing a runner at second. Buckman batted three times, was retired twice, and scored on a hit despite the 13 to 1 defeat.
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Today’s Game Yesterday’s Scores in Busy Southern City
Reported line scores show LRIDALS INSULIS defeating Charlotte hot Lake eos 4 to 0 and Cleveland beating Loulexul 8 to 6. Also notes Raldinh over Rete’sh i goblyn 12 to 4 and White Sox past Tndianapolis 6 to 4 with Cubs 13 in Kansas City and Pirates 3 in Vallas. Weather caused the Kansas City game to be cancelled.
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Woman Enters Big Ten Golf Adizeson Wisconsin
Wisconsin teen Dorothy Page announces plans to join the University of Wisconsin golf team and seek early season competition. The 18 year old Wisconsin women's champion aims for a strong season with BuffaloInvitation and state, western, and national championships on her schedule this summer and fall.
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Tex Negotiates Renewal of Championship Fight Contract
Tex Rickard and Gene Tunney held a conference in Miami Beach to discuss renewing the contract for Tunney to defend his title against Rickard on October 1. Tunney said talks covered possible opponents and a decision was expected within a week.
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Shaffer Loses On Points In Ohio State Wrestling Tryouts
Columbus April 7 results from the American Olympic wrestling tryouts at Ohio State University list fourteen bouts. Notably Shaffer of Ohio University Athens was outpointed by Swain of Indiana in a lightweight clash, while Cirrat Cleveland pinned Keck in a welterweight bout. Several Ohio State performers earned decision wins in a crowded semi final and final slate.
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Dempsey to Leave for New York as Courts Hear Boxing Suit
The heavyweight title claimant Will Dempsey heads to New York to face a pile of lawsuits and a New Orleans defendant as the Portnam League case proceeds. Boxing writers expect a pennant for Dempsey, though opinion is mixed on his current form amid legal battles.
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