Baseball managers vary on signaling and run strategies
A rambling look at major and minor league managers reveals debates over hit and run versus sacrifices, signaling systems, and players' off-field hobbies such as golf. It highlights Kid Elberfeld's need for clear signals, Conroy and Warhop’s third base miscue, and Yankees golf in spring training.
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Kid Elberfeld
New York Americans
Eberfeld
Mberfeld
Jack Whop
New York
Coftroy
Warhon
Conroy
Manicy Harris
Glacker
Washington Nationals
Tampa
Pis
Tom
Harris
Nationals
Dempsey's Home Town Produces Another Star
In Denver on February 1 the San Luis Valley, birthplace of boxing great Jack Dempsey, adds a featherweight talent named Eddie Mack or Pete Quitanta. The young fighter, still in high school, is praised as one of the district's top battlers, with roots suggesting Spanish or Mexican heritage.
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NEA Service
Denver
Ustic Gardens
San Luis Valley
Jack Dempsey
Eddie Mack
Pete Quitanta
Mack
John Morrison Emerges as NL Curve Ball Star
Star pitcher John Morrison of the Pittsburgh Pirates gains fame as a top National League curve ball artist. His rapid rise from minor leagues after World War I and a 25-win season mark him as a future long-term star and potential trade target for clubs like the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs.
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Billy Evans
John Morrison
Pittabureirates
Mordecai Brown
Chicago Cubs
At Moran
Cincinnati
Morrison
Pat Pinean
Walter Johnson
Cincinnati Reds
Bhrovel
Pat Tiinean
Birmingham
Pittsburg
John McGraw
Polo Grounds
Passing of Catcher Steve ONeill Alters Indians Outlook
Veteran players note Cleveland faces a handicap without a seasoned backstop as Luke Sewell and Glenn Myatt vie for the catching job. Myatt showed early promise last season before slumping, while ONeill carried duties late. Cleveland also features young arms Jim Edwards and Joe Shaute, whose success behind the plate remains unproven.
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Steve O'Neill
Steve O Neill
Cleveland
Indians
Glenn Myatt
Milwaukee
Yneill
O'Neil
Myatt
O'Neill
Jim Edwards
Joe Shaute
Luke Sewell
Speaker
Connie Mack backs golf as summer routine for Athletics
Connie Mack, famed Philadelphia Athletics leader, defends golf during road trips. He notes morning golf sessions can sap energy for afternoon baseball work and says he prefers players to focus on baseball in summer, though many still enjoy games and practice.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Connie
National League pitchers reach 20 wins in a tight race
The National League saw seven pitchers reach or exceed 20 wins in a tight race led by Morrison of Pittsburgh and Grimes of Brooklyn with 22 and 25 wins respectively. Others reaching 20 include Donohue, Luque, Alexander, Haines, and Grimes. The group pitched across 29 to 44 games, showing similar workload patterns.
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Lowis
Circlevet
Boston Braves
Phillies
New York
Scott
McQuillen
Cincinnati
Luque
Donolhu
Rixey
Pdonohue
Thixeys
Red
Alexander
Cubs
Morrison
Pitts-burgh
Haines
St. Louis
Grimes
Brooklyn
Donohue
Jonnard
Giants
Oeschger
Braves
Promoters Hurt Game Blow to Boxing in Cleveland and St Louis
An irresponsible promoter damaged boxing by failing to meet guarantees to George Chaney and Johnny Dundee in Cleveland several months ago. Now St Louis suffers a body blow as Kid Wagner and Pat Moran refuse payment, undermining the sport.
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Cleveland
George Chaney
Johnny Dundee
St. Louis
Kid Wagner
Pat Moran
Yankees May Bid Modest Offer for Eddie Collins
New York reports say the Yankees will present a modest bid for Eddie Collins at the American League meetings next week, in response to Washington dispatches about Chicago White Sox negotiations. The White Sox previously asked for Aaron Ward Bob Meusel and either Walterly or Sam Jones in the deal.
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New York
Washington
Senators
Chicago White Sox
Eddie Collins
Yankees
Collins
White Sox
Aaron Ward
Bob Meusel
Waiterleyt
Sam Jones
Sunday School League Basketball Schedule for Feb 10
The Kiowas face Futures No 2 at 1 00 PM Futures No 1 plays Futures No 4 at 1 30 PM Futures No 3 meets Pathfinders at 2 00 PM Mohmoks vs Baptist at 2 20 PM Junior division has Futures No 1 against Futures No 2 at 3 00 PM Winners meet TBD List Pack Kiowas vs Pathfinders at 4 00 PM
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Kniowas
Pathinders
F.M. Mohmoks
Baptist
Kiowas
Pathfinders
Senior Division Mutures No. 1 Versus Futures No
A senior division game sees Mutures No 1 facing Futures No with a 4 40 p m start. Winners meet Pathfinders at 5 00 p m in the later contest.
Maranville On Market Still Pirates Possession
Pirates hold Rabbit Maranville as trade rumors swirl. Barney Dreyfus has not accepted offers as nations league interest rises, though no deal is imminent.
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Rabbit Maranville
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfus
Moonshiners Battle Leaves Four Dead Near Sparta
In the mountains 20 miles south of Sparta Tennessee officers clashed with moonshiners late yesterday. Two deputy sheriffs and two moonshiners were killed in the battle. Passes from Sparta and Cookeville report the incident.
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Sparta
Tenn
Cooke- Ville
Yale Student To Escort Gloria Swanson To Prom
New Haven Conn Feb 1 Yale student John J Houch of Chicago says he will take film star Gloria Swanson to the Junior Prom. The announcement follows earlier school reactions to a similar partnership and notes faculty cautions over outside celebrity partners at the dance.
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YALE
New Haven
Conn
John J. Houch
Chicago
Gloria Swanson
WITD Luke Sails North Pole Flight Boosted by Williams
Notables including Artes Possil Minnie Gielos Valentina and Bill Wiggerhead comment on betting odds and space tea debates as One Punch OGeoffy and the Insomnia Brothers perform in a vaudeville showcase.
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Luke
Comedy Gallery of The Island Radio Characters
Hair Of Harry boasts he could die dancing but lives to double cross. Whadda Bore proclaims your life completes with Yap on his Radio last night. Straight Dope Benny inserts a crack as T spoke with Coolidge, sparking a light controversy.
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Hair
Harry
Whadda Bore
Benny
Coolidge
Tildens Amateur Standing To Be Decided This Weekend
New York Feb 1 William Tilden and the United States Lawn Tennis association will discuss when a player ceases to be a writer at their annual meeting in New York. The group will consider the executive recommendation that after January 1 no ranking player may write tennis articles for pecuniary gain without losing amateur status.
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New York
William T. Tilden
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Tilden
America
Dictator Van Secht Suppresses Deut sche Zeitung Briefly
National dictator Van Secht orders three day suppression of the Deut sche Zeitung after a vicious attack on the first committees of international reparations experts now meeting.
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Aberlin
van Secht
Deutsche Zeitung
Belmont County Taxpayers Meet On County Real Estate Value
Belmont County commissioners call a February 11 meeting of taxpayers to review reappriasement of county real estate. Auditor Homer G Finley notes that Vowhaten is the only district among 69 taxing areas showing property values near real value, while others lag.
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St. Clatksville
Belmont County
Homer G. Finley
Book Gamblers in Capital Seized by Police
Columbus Feb 1 police enforce Safety Director McCune and Chief French orders to curb bookmaking for races and betting. About a dozen suspected bookmakers were ordered to stop violating the law and warned against using paddock law on their establishments.
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Columbus
McCune
French
SUSY YEAR ROUND SPORT OFFICIAL QUIGLEY OF KANSAS
C. Quigley of St Marys Kansas stands as a rare three sport official. He refereed the 1925 Harvard Yale game and works as umpire in football and baseball while also officiating basketball across the country. He plans to officiate basketball nightly Jan 4 to Mar 17 except for three road trips. He serves as chairman of the St Marys College athletic advisory committee and is a golf enthusiast.
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Kb. C. Quigley
St. Mary's
Kas
Quigley
St. Mary's College
Kansas
Armory Team To Meet New Lexington In Local Basketball Clash
Armory Team faces strong New Lexington quintet at home this Saturday with the same starting five as the Nelsonville game. Sharp, Devlin and McKinsey start at forwards, Barnes and McKinley at center, Shefer Watkins and Strauss at guards. Futures team opens against the Nelsonville Intermedials at 7 34. The unit has beaten Ohio University fraternities in practice and aims to challenge Perry County’s crack squad.
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Letic
Nelsonville
Armory
Sharp
Devlin
MecKinsey
Barnes
McKinley
Shefer
Watkins
Strauss
New Lexington
Ohio
Shawnes
New Straitsville
Columbus Paahandies
Ohio University
Perry County
Wild Cats
Armory Ag
Moran Favored to Whip Dundee in 15 Round Bout
Odds of six to five were quoted today on Pat Moran of New Orleans to beat Johnny Dundee, world featherweight champion, in their anticipated 15 round fight tonight. Both fighters seek a shot at Benny Leonard for the lightweight title next summer, and ticket sales indicated a capacity crowd despite no title at stake.
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New York
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Johnny Dundee
Benny Leonard
Enterprise Enamel to Start Third Furnace Next Week
BELLAIRE Ohio reports rising employment as Enterprise Enamel plans a third furnace start next week. Workers idle since before Christmas are expected to return to work soon, signaling improved production and local economic activity.
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Bellaire
Enterprise Enamel Company
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