Delaney Upsets Berlenbach in Edge of Fate Fight
Jack Delaney, stepping into the spotlight, knocked Paul Berlenbach cold with a right cross to the chin after a loose plan in Newark. The bout, chosen as a replacement for an Estridge clash, propels Delaney from obscurity to a headline act as he battles Jackie Clark tonight.
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Davis J. Walsh
N. S
York
Jack Delaney
Jack
Chances
Bridgeport
Broad- M
Griffiths backs Ruel as top catcher in Ban League
Clarke Griffith, owner of the Washington club, declares Muddy Ruel the best catcher in the American League after signing him to a contract. He notes Ruel will handle nearly all receiving duties, aligning with Connie Mack who praised Ruel earlier for his standout year.
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Tampa
Fla
Connnie Mack
Muddy Ruel
Washington
Ruel
New York
Boston
Mack
Clarke Griffith
Nationals
Griffith
Bradley to Report to Saginaw Squad
Rodney Bradley of Cincinnati with his wife will join the Michigan Ontario Saginaw squad for spring training in Columbus and report on April 1. He is spending a few weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Bradley in Chauncey Lexington Avenue.
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Saginaw
Rodney Bradley
Cincin
Leo Bradley
Lexington Avenue
Chauncey
Bradley
Columbus
Boxer Tony Dennis Sues Milwaukee Auditorium for 2000
Pro boxer Tony Dennis sues Milwaukee Auditorium Co for 2000 claiming a fight fan attacked him after he left the ring at a boxing show. He alleges a damaged left hand and says the injury hinders his professional boxing career.
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Milwaukee
Tony Dennis
Milwaukee Auditorium Co
Dennis
Three Rookies Win Regular Berths In MLB Lineup
Willie Kamm secured a regular spot for the Chicago White Sox as Summa of Cleveland and Manush of Detroit also claimed regular outfield duties.
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Willie Kamm
Chicago White Sox
Summa
Cleveland
Manush
Detroit
Huggins Foresees Yankees Fourth Pennant Bid
New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins predicts his club can win a fourth pennant despite acknowledging some weakness. He outlines key players planned for catching pitching and infield, notes potential shortstop changes, and highlights prospects Gazella McNally Johnson and Witt and Combs as reserves.
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Yankee
Huggins
Colt. McNally
Red Sox
Johnson State
White Sox
Gazelle
Gazella
Lafayette
Donie Bush
Detroit
Tiger
Pipgras
Roettger
Witt
Yankees
Louisville
Combs
World Series Article Syndicate Sparks Controversy
A New York newspaper syndicate once paid star players to lend their names to World Series articles. The scheme, popular for a time, led to friction when writers added punch to tales. Players like Whitey Witt faced job concerns amid signed stories by Marquard and Mathewson.
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New York
Rube Marquard
Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Frank Baker
Baker
Mathewson
Marquard
Fogl
Hoffman to Share Catching Duties With Schang for Yankees
New Orleans reports Wally Schang and Hank Hoffman will split catching duties for the champion Yankees. Schang 84 games last season, Hoffman 72, with Hoffman emerging as a top option to become the regular catcher. Bengough returns as third string. Autry and Urban may not stay long.
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New Orleans
Wally Schang
Yankees
Schang
Hoffman
Huggns
Bengough
Autry
Urban
International
Marquard Raves at Critics Amid Debate
It is said Marquard raved at the criticism and could hardly be blamed, reflecting a heated reaction to the exchange. The report notes strong emotion and a defensive stance during the dispute.
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Marquard
Peculiar Break In Game Ends In Extra Innings
Matty pitched into the ninth with a 1–0 lead as Baker belted a homer into the Polo Grounds stands to tie the game. The Athletics won in extras. The piece notes a growing trend of star athletes writing about sports and new bans on athlete writers in tennis and the Olympics.
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Matty
Baker
Polo Grounds
Athletics
Bill Tilden
Vincent Richards
Olympic Committee
Loren Murchison
Charley Paddock
America
Mack Flexes Presence As Aces In Montgomery Camp
Connie Mack hints at surprising the Athletics roster this year while managing weight adults and keeping training in Montgomery Alabama. The piece notes Mr Blackstone the magician performing and pitcher George Walberg involved in a stage trick with card numbers.
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George Franklin Walberg
Blackstone
Health Hints and Athletic Offseason Changes
Health hints praise the Father of Physical Culture as an example of effort. The Athletics will add three new regulars next summer, with several irregulars also lingering around the club.
Walking cures many diseases and boosts vitality
A claim extols walking as a remedy for numerous conditions from rheumatism to cancer in early stages. Barefoot walking is said to accelerate strength, improve lungs and digestion, and quicken cell renewal, with casual notes on a left handed person and a football team mention amid fragmented text.
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Bright
Police seek driver after fatal hit run in Bridgeport
Police pursue an unidentified motorist whose car struck and fatally injured 4 year old Edward Muselak on the national road in Bridgeport last night. The vehicle fled the scene.
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Bridgeport
Edward Muselak
Yankees Open Training With Meusel In Primary Camp
Southern training camps report New York Yankees show star Jr. Meusel at first workout of the season with Earl Combs competing for his spot. In Sarasota John McGraw confirms Mayland Dean will start against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland and Cincinnati open the season with Cleveland’s first string catcher Luke Sewell replacing Steve O Neill amid a major lineup change.
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Bob Meusel
New York Yankees
Earl Combs
Louisville
Meusel
Sarasota
Fla
John McGraw
Mayland Dean
Chicago White Sox
Ohue
Sheehan
Reds
Uhle
Coveleskie
Shaute
Indians
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Luke Sewell
Steve O'Neill
Boston
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Fia
Rixey
Barrett fails in comeback as Sox shortstop in spring
Johnny Evers in Winter Haven, Florida, rules out Bill Barrett as White Sox shortstop after a trial. Barrett, once a pitcher and shortstop, had been moved from center field, where he excelled last season, to cover short in spring training. Evers says there is no chance Barrett becomes the shortstop again.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Johnny Evers
Frank Chase
White Sox
Florida
Bill Barrett
Barrett
Connie Mack
Connie
Chicago
McClellan
Evers
Betless Meetings Aim to Boost Coast Racing Revival
The Tanforan betless gathering in Frisco was led by a sportsman seeking to revive racing on the coast. They expected initial losses before opening gates but aimed to prove public interest and support for a high standard of racing.
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Frisco
Sportsman
Erratic at the Bat With Cubs Star Gratham
George Grantham of the Chicago Cubs posted a .280 batting average and 7 RBIs for the season while leading the league in strikeouts. Babe Ruth of the American League struck out 83 times in 1923.
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George Grantham
Chicago Cubs
Ley
Babe Ruth
Avalon Catalina Island club nails string of wins
Regulars and recruits on Avalon Catalina Island shifted a3 three straight losses with victories over the Los Angeles and Seattle clubs. The team prepared on the island, building momentum for upcoming matchups.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Los Angeles
Seattle
Hooper Rumor Clouds White Sox Giants Game in Sarasota
In Sarasota Eddie Collins arrived late to view the White Sox and Giants in a spring training tilt. A persistent rumor suggested Harry Hooper has quit baseball over contract dissatisfaction.
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Sarasota
Fla
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Giants
Harry Hooper
Nationals aim at Giants as camp nears
Tampa exhibition notes say Manager Harris keeps a winning streak alive and targets the Giants this week. The Senators want to take McGraw's team into camp after a string of exhibition victories.
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Tampa
Fla
Harris
Nationals
Giants
Senators
McGraw
Pirates Ready Lineup for Batting Practice
Paso Robles California reports the Pirates regulars were sent out for batting practice at dawn as Manager McKechnie prefers sharper hitting. The second game with the Alaska team is set for this afternoon.
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Cal
Pirate
McKechnie
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