Eddie Cochee backs White Sox pennant bid and Seguin plan
Philadelphia February 20 Eddie Cochee said he would forget a proposed master move and help Kid Eason win another pennant. He praised the White Sox under their manager and believed young pitchers could lift them to the title. He noted training would shift to Seguin Texas and expressed no real wish to leave Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
Philadelphia
New York Yanks
Chicago
Eddie Coe
Eason
White Sox
Ollins
Yankees
Seguin
Texas
Astead
New Orleans
New York
Rockne Signs Long Term Contract at Notre Dame
South Bend Ind reports that Knute Rockne remains tied to Notre Dame. The famed coach says he is under contract and will honor it. Despite numerous offers, he states there is no chance of leaving before his contract expires in 1925.
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South Bend
Ind
Big College
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne
Von
Rere Piffie
Merkle Known as Bonehead Yet Brainy Ballplayer
In 1908 Fred Merkle failed to touch second base costing the Giants the NL pennant. He endured years of abuse as fans labeled him a bonehead while his public image contrasted with his noted intelligence and leadership under manager George Stallings at Rochester.
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Fred Merkle
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Merkle
New York
Gostly
Bonehead
George Stallings
Rochester
Stallings
No Hit Hero Kerr Reinstatement Sparks Sox Row
Chicago February 19. Dickey Kerr refuses to sign with the White Sox over salary. Kerr, famed for a 1919 World Series save and later suspension for attempting reinstatement, is tied to Charley Robertson whose no hit game boosted Sox fame and gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dickey Kerr
Chicago White Sox
Kerr
Cincinnati
Charley Robertson
Robertson
Sox
Hobertson
Daubert's 1922 season praised by U S umpire
Umpire Bill Klem names Jake Daubert the best first baseman in the National League after a standout 1922 with Cincinnati. At age 37 he played all 156 games, fielded .993, batted .336 with 205 hits and 22 triples, and continues to advocate proper sleep and diet for athletic longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Evans
Bill Klem
Jake Daubert
Kiem
Jake
Daubert
Cincinnati
Charley Grimm
Cantona's Bowlers Compete In Ohio State Tourney In Toledo
Cantona's crack bowlers join nine five man teams in Toledo for the Ohio State tournament with entrants from Wooster Findlay Cleveland and more. Five man standings list Doherty Meter Readers Toledo 2909 Yellow Cabs 2891 Stags 2875 Kerscher Elevators 2852. singles led by Mullen 674 Haag 672 and Kull 660.
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Toledo
Cantona
Wooster
Findlay
Cleveland
Columbus
Mount Vernon
Hamilton
Napoleon
Tiffin
Yellow Cabs
Tiffin Stags
Funk
Springfield
Doherty Meter Readers
Kerscher Elevators
Otis Superbas
Dayton
Redwing Ice Cream
Pico Cino Cigars
Cincinnati
Rathskeller
Akron
Buckeye Lake Yacht Club
M. Mullen
C. M. Haag
J. Kull
R. Kreft
L. Gaylor
M. Mason
G. Meister
G. Ruff
RK. ‘Hurd
Trio of early American League stars cost owners mighty little
The piece recalls how legends like Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Tris Speaker and Babe Ruth began their careers for small sums. It notes how modern star prices have climbed into five and six figures, contrasting past transfers with today’s cost of talent.
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Tyrous
Raymond Cobb
Detroit
Connie Mack
Atheltics
Eddie Collins
Columbia University
Boston Americans
Tris Speaker
Little Rock Club
Babe Ruth
Bambino
Boston Red Sox
Providence
Walter Johnson
Babe Adams
Joe Wood
Galaxy of Stars
Recruit Refuses Major League Berth Waiting in Minors
Glenn Wright a Kansas City shortstop in the American Association declines a Washington offer reportedly up to 46 900 plus three players. He prefers another year in the minors to ensure readiness. Kansas City owner George Muehlbach backs Wright and signs him for 1923.
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Glenn Wright
Kansas City
Clarke Griffith
Washington
Wright
Missouri University
The
Brush
West
Clark Griffith
Ban Johnson
George Muehlebach
Muehlebach
Muechlebach
Hoppe: A Model of Clean Billiards and Strict Living
Billy Evans praises Hoppe as the epitome of healthy discipline in American billiards. From child prodigy exhibitions to global tours, Hoppe’s career is marked by relentless protection of his hands and a lifelong avoidance of dissipation. He values golf and baseball but avoids them to safeguard his craft, contrasting with Schaefer who plays whenever possible.
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Hoppe
Schaefer
Schafer
Man’s fitness shown as example of sane eating
He is 35 years old and physicians call him a marvel of fitness. They say he is not a marvel but an illustration of what careful adherence to rational eating can achieve, highlighting disciplined diet as key to health.
Hoppe’s simple fitness method stands out for all to follow
The piece argues Hoppe is not a marvel because his approach to staying fit is straightforward and easily replicable, promising personal benefit to anyone who adopts it.
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Hoppe
Pat Duncan Promotes Staylit Cigar in Athens Region
Pat Duncan of the Cincinnati Reds visits Athens after traveling from Jackson to promote the Staylit cigar for Shafer Grocery. He will join spring training in Orlando with the Red pitchers, taking charge of the staff and reporting a perfect sales record so far in the territory.
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Pat Duncan
Cincinnati Reds
Jackson
Athens
Orlando
Fla
Pat
Shafer Grocery Company
Duncan
Man of Moderation in Daily Regimen and Habits
The subject avoids tobacco coffee and tea, abstains from alcohol, eats and sleeps regularly, and favors gentle exercises like walking and long country hikes. He practices drills that avoid tightening the flesh, and his hands are valued for their steady condition.
Phrase about a man who prays yet seeks temptation
A sharp quote describes a man who prays to be led away from temptation but immediately tests others to see if someone nearby will attempt sin. The remark points to hypocrisy and human weakness using concise, observational language.
Youngster Seeks Big Raise in Chicago Club Pitch
Fans across the circuit pressed for the player as Robertson, back from a 1923 contract unsigned, seeks a$1000 raise after a $15 a month rise would total about $100 for the season. The club has been offered $15,000.
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Chicago
Robertson
Miracle Manager Kid Gleason Shapes 1923 White Sox
Chicago Americans manager Kid Gleason, rebuilding after the 1919 scandal, praises three young pitchers Leverette Robertson and Ted Blankenship while planning a stronger lineup. He eyes Taylor as shortstop understudy, Woodworth as Collins successor, Pennington Elsh infield and Willie Kamm at third as pivotal for 1923.
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Chicago
Kid Gleason
Chicago Americans
White Sox
Gleason
Leverette
Robertson
Ted Blankenship
Hoe
Ments
Sox
Taylor
Ernie Johnson
Woodworth
Eddie Collins
Pennington
Elsh
Willie Kamm
Mondt Rises From Colorado Coach To World Title Challenger
Joel Toots Mondt, 26, former Colorado Aggies wrestling coach, has been booked to face Ed Strangler Lewis for the world heavyweight title in Kansas City this February. Mondt has met Lewis twice, with one dispute over a January Kansas City match. Born in Greeley, Cole, Mondt began wrestling while at an agricultural college and later taught the sport before gaining fame on the Pacific Coast.
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Kansas City
Colorado Aggies
Joel Toots Mondt
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Mondt
Lewis
Greeley
Cole
Agricultural College
Pacific Coast
Frazee Holds Decided Edge in Two Latest Big Deals
Boston owner Frazee completed two trades with New York and Washington. Boston received Pennock’s three prospects Murray Mc Millan and Camp Skinner, plus catcher Picinich and Goebel and utility man Howard Shanks. Washington got catcher Ruel and pitcher Stussell. Frazee appears to hold the advantage with cash allegedly involved.
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Frazeek
Boston
Red Sox
Frazee
New York
Washington
Pennock
Murray
McMillan
Camp Skinner
Picinich
Goebel
Howard Shanks
Shanks
Ruel
Stussell
Is Is
Amater Bouts Pleasing Keeps Cleveland Box Office High
Cleveland crowds ballooned to over eleven thousand for a public hall boxing show as amateurs delivered strong performances. John Nisko fell to Mike Wallace in a notable amateur heavyweight bout amid Mayor Kohler's praise of the event.
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Cleveland
Fred Kohler
John Nisko
Mike Wallace
Noble Noble joins Syracuse football outlook brightens
Syracuse New York February 20 Jim Noble crack varsity end has registered for the coming semester and will be in college this Fall to work under Coach Meehan. His return boosts Orange football stock as he battles Paul Jappe for the end berth opposite Captain MacRae.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse University
Jim Noble
Meehan
Noble
University
Cleveland
College Orange
Paul Jappe
MacRae
Jappe
Mechan
Orange Grid
Vjsity
George
Sturdevant
Annapolis
Ten Eyck
Harold B. MacInnes
All Ready for Sledge Derby
Ashton Idaho Feb 20 with partisan crowds watching the American dog derby on Washingtons birthday. Armed guards monitor the camps as teams Shee pac and Mackinaw near the start while thousands race in from the north and south along snow trails and steel rails.
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Ashton
Idaho
Sheepac
Mackinaw
Washington
Fights Round Up Winners and Draws Across Cities
Last night’s boxing results span Lima Columbus Louisville Salt Lake City Newark New York Lansing Detroit Buffalo and more with wins by Willie Ames Ak ron over Babe Bream Iijima and several knockouts including Warren over McAleer and Walsh over Myers Jack Clark beat Krohn and Tod Smith bested Hartman. Draws include Kimm Walcutt O Keefe Bloom and a light weight draw then Tarzan scored a KO in Salt Lake City and multiple 2 round draws in other bouts.
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Lima
Willie Ames
Akron
Babe Bream
Iijima
Don Baxter
Jack White
Toledo
Tommy Warren
Jack McAleer
al Canton
Jackie Clark
Allentown
Harry Krohn
Billy Walsh
Bumbo Myers
Massillon
Tod Smith
Happy Hartman
Billy Mears
Joe Grimm
Columbus
Bud Christiano
Chicago
K. O. Mars
Cincinnati
Billy Kimm
Johnny Walcutt
Johnny O'Keefe
Loui Bloom
Young Tarzan
Sco
Johnny Kenney
Louisville
Joe Pagalina
Dick Mette
Youngstown
Ohio
Oscar Koff
Billy Langford
Phil Keith
Jay Miller
Salt Lake City
John Woodmansee
Midvale
George
K. Qo.) Brown
New York
Terry Martin
Providence
Billy Ryckoft
Lansing
Mich
Ted Marchant
London
England
Joe Burton
Troy
N. Y
Tommy Hughes
Detroit
Young van Ess
Jackson
Jesse Willard
Harry Drake
Buffalo
Charlie O'Connell
Cleveland
Ted Meyers
Harry Cook
Bobby Michaels
Jimmy Slattery
Ray Graham
Jamestown
Harry White
Niagara Falls
Bobby Tracey
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