Opening of 1923 National League season at New York
The 1923 baseball season begins with eight National League teams scheduled to start play tomorrow. The New York Giants, defending champions, open on the road as New Stadium dedication looms. Giants vs Boston while Phillies and Dodgers host at Ebbets Field. West division features Pittsburgh facing Chicago and St Louis at Cincinnati.
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East Il
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Iin
New York Giants
Yanks
Giants
Boston
Phillies
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Criqui Seen As Best French Boxer Yet Invasion Rings
Eugene Criqui arrives in America hailed as France’s top boxing export yet critics doubt his impact. The piece notes his lack of resistance to body shots, his tournament peers like Journee Papin Ledoux and de Ponthieu, and mentions Criqui’s knockout loss to Pat Moore as evidence against his prowess.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Eugene Criqui
America
France
Criqui
Carpentier
Porte-Cochere
Jersey
Avith
Paul Journee
Charley Weinert
Paul
Georges Papin
Descamps
Charley Ledoux
Ledoux
Kid Williams
Tom McCarey
Vernon Arena
Louis
Louis de Ponthieu
Shrapfiel
Pat Moore
Memphis
New Coal Company Formed in Columbus
To day s new incorporations The Nel oonville Consolidated Coal Co Nel Bonville 25000 D. H. Armstrong UR 8. Oxley.
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NEW Coal Company
Columbus
Early Bird Plans Early Crop of Tubers
Defiance C N G Woodard has planted pots in his home garden and will be the first locally to insure an early tuber crop, taking steps to secure an early harvest.
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Defiance
N. G. Woodard
Geist
Champ Dempsey Watches Runners at Tia Juana
Champion Jack Dempsey is seen watching horses at the Tia Juana, Mexico track with promoter James Coffroth. Coffroth, once a boxing promoter, moved to racing after California banned decisive bouts. The Coffroth Handicap at Tia Juana, named for him, was recently won by Rebuke.
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Champ Dempsey
Tia Juana
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Tia Juana, Mex
James W. Coffroth
Dempsey
Coffroth
California
Mex
Rebuke
James Coffroth
Winter golf rules apply at Athens Country Club
The Athens Country Club course opened last summer yet hosted many players Sunday for the first run this year. Heavy rain forced cancellation of Saturday play, so chair man Swanson of the greens committee announced that for several weeks winter golf rules must be observed on the regular course to protect the fairways.
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Athens
Swanson
Greens Committee
Cleveland All Set for Opener
Cleveland arrives from the South for the season opener against Chicago after a 9 3 win over New Orleans in the final spring game. Metevier starred on the mound, and Covelskie or Sherrod Smith, a former Dodger, are expected to pitch the opener. All reserved seats were sold out except a few unclaimed reservations.
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Cleveland
South
New Orleans
Metevier
Covelskie
Sherrod Smith
Dodger
Chicago
National League Chiefs Size Up their Teams
New York Giants manager John McGraw previews the season, pledging to win the pennant with strong fielding and pitching. He notes plans to add O Connell to bolster the outfield and cautions against over confidence from past successes.
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National League Chiefs
John McGraw
New York Giants
O'Connell
Moran Eyes Cincinnati Rais For National League Pennant
Pat Moran, manager of Cincinnati, reflects on last season as a poor start left the club second. He projects a stronger campaign with better pitching depth, praising Donahue as a top star and likening him to Mathewson in impact.
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Pat Moran
Cincinnati Rais
Donahue
Mathewson
Branch Rickey Optimistic On Cardinals 1923 Prospects
Branch Rickey, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, expresses cautious optimism for the 1923 season. He cites past setbacks from McHenry’s departure and Doak’s losses, praising pitcher Toney and outfielder Hi Myers as key helps and foresees the team as a strong contender with pennant potential.
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Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
McHenry
Doak
Toney
Hi Myers
Cardinals
Pirates players pledge stronger lineup this season
Pittsburg Pirates manager claims his club is at least 20 percent stronger than last year with Reb Russell adding batting punch and Travis Traynor arriving at third to field a real star in the infield, predicting a tougher finish against the New York Giants.
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Bill McKechnife
Pittsburg Pirates
New York Giants
Pirates
McGraw
Reb” Russell
Traynor
Exiled Turkish ruler rejects Angora Caliphate decree
The former Sultan of Turkey, who fled to Malta then Mecca as a guest of the Hedjaz king, refuses to accept the Angora government’s decree separating the caliphate from the sultanate.
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London
Turkey
Malta
Mecca
Supreme Court Rules Against NY Telephone Rate Fight
The U S Supreme Court on April 16 ruled against efforts by the New York public service commission to force reduced rates on the New York Telephone Co. The decision ends the bid to lower telephone charges in New York.
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New York Public Service Commission
New York Telephone Co
Supreme Court of the United States
Removing twigs and ball movement in golf rules
A player removes loose twigs around a ball on an incline and the ball rolls several inches after removal. The twigs are loose impediments and may be removed without penalty, but the resulting movement could raise a question of penalty if the ball moved after the removal.
Cubs Poised for Strong Season After Surprising Finish
I aim for the first division this coming season after finishing fifth last year with an average over .590. Improved pitching, including younger arms gaining experience and Osborne as a top pitcher, could push the Cubs to danger in the league.
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Osborne
Cubs
Manager predicts pennantless season and rebuilds squad
The manager says pennant hopes are unlikely this year and a first division berth would suffice. He plans to rely on several untried recruits, acknowledges expected mistakes, and believes strong pitching is essential though not enough alone. He adds the staff is the best in the National League.
Boston Braves vow to avoid last place in 1923 season
The Boston Braves deny finishing last, citing severe injuries that left only 14 fit players at times and noting 50 injuries hampered last year. They claim to have added promising talent to shore up weak spots and project a stronger campaign.
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Boston Braves
Braves
Fletcher Outlines Plan for Phillies Rise to Sixth Place
ART FLETCHER says in his first year as Phillies manager he aims to finish one place higher than last season. After a 1922 last place finish, he targets sixth. He cites Sands at short, Meadows, and Weinert as keys for improved pitching and fielding.
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Art Fletcher
Philadelphia Nationals
Phillies
Sands
Meadows
Weinert
Golf rule on ball lodged in grass cutter
When a ball played from the tee lodges in an electric grass cutter, the ball is dropped from near the cutter’s location at the moment of lodging. No penalty applies and play resumes from the nearest feasible spot.
Spankane Pulls Off Triple Steal vs Portland 1913
In a Northwestern League game on April 16 1913 Spankane executes a rare triple steal against Portland showcasing early baseball baserunning flair.
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Spankane
Portland
Naps Beat Reds 3 1 as Wallace Shines in Cincinnati
Twenty five years ago on April 16 1898 Charlie Wallace pitched for the Cleveland Naps and defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 1 at Cincinnati A small riot erupted at the Polo Grounds in New York during the New York Boston game as spectators argued umpire decisions.
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Naps
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
New York
Bright College Days is Giants Latest Yell
John McGraw once scoffed at collegian players now twelve Rah Rah boys form the New York Giants squad. Morrison and Blume study before practice. Clinton Blume of Colgate is seen as the best prospect and McGraw believes he will develop into a great pitcher.
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John McGraw
New York Giants
Collegians
Dia
Morrison
Blume
Clinton Blume
Colgate
McGraw
Hutchison Nearly Holes Out Again At St Andrews
In a Miami Country Club round Jock Hutchison recalls two career holes in one both on the eighth at St Andrews links. He notes his 1921 British Open win featured an eighth hole ace and almost repeats on the ninth while a crowd watched. Hutchison reflects on luck and the rarity of the feat.
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Miami
Fla
Jock Hutchison
Hutchison
Jock
St. Andrews Links
Scotland
New York
St. Andrews
Tut Tut Team Beats Glouster Five at Bashara Alleys
The Tut Tut Bowling Club of Murray City defeated the Gormley five of Glouster on the Bashara alleys in Murray by a total of 47 pins. Murray team invites other clubs to respond.
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TUT Tut
Murray City
Gormley
Glouster
Bashara
Ridiay
Murray
Collins Hails Willie Kamm as Great Player
Eddie Collins praises Willie Kamm as a superb third baseman equaling the star, saying Kamm does everything well and has strengthened the White Sox. Collins predicts a pennant chase, noting improvements since Kamm joined and stressing focus on winning each game.
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Davis J. Walsh
I. N
New York
Eddie Collins
Willie Kamm
Collins
Kamm
Eddie
Harding
SOX
Giants
Gormley Averages And Team Pins In Strand Alleys Meet
Gormley records show averages 47 47 44 46 46 51 45 43 56 48 with totals 927 pins. Vernon C Lunsford and Storer are noted with multiple scores and final totals 974 pins and a 495 average. The squad travels to Nelsonville on Monday April 16 to compete at the Strand Alleys.
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Gormley
Vernon C. Lunsford
Nelsonville
Strand
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