Sisler Regains Old Batting Eye In Spring Return
New York dispatch reports St Louis Browns star George Sisler, 1922 batting ace, shows no sight loss signs during early spring drills in Mobile. He adapts with a head shift to counter vision changes and hopes to rejoin the Browns this season with improving hitting and fielding.
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David J. Walsh
I. N.S
New York
St. Louis Browns
George Sisler
Rat Porson
Sisler
Crit- 1
Tapite
George
Mobile
Shea Brothers Shine as World Junior Skating Champions
Edmund Shea ten years old, Eugene twelve, and John fourteen are described as the top skaters in the world for their respective ages. The three Shea brothers are highlighted as international skating champions, each excelling in junior competition.
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Shea Brothers
Edmund
Eugene
John
Ditto
Dempsey to Leave Hospital Today After Operation
Jack Dempsey plans to leave the hospital today after an operation for fistula and hemorrhoids. His manager Jack Kearns and Dr. Robert E. Brennan say he will undergo a thorough medical check before discharge and receive daily treatment for several days. He appeared to suffer no negative aftereffects from yesterday’s airing, his first time outside since the surgery over a week ago.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Robert E. Brennan
Dempsey
Indians Star Twirler Bans Relief Roles
Cleveland pitcher Stanley Coveleskie plans to stop serving as a relief pitcher to protect his arm. The veteran star aims to work every fourth day with full rest between starts, hoping for a stronger return in the coming season. He will discuss the change with manager Tris Speaker.
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NBA Service
Hot Springs
Ark
Stanley Coveleskie
Cleveland
Coveleskie
Epiball
Coveleski
Tris Speaker
Colesekie
Cleveland Players Sign All Contracts For Cleveland Club
Cleveland, O March 4 Every player who received a Cleveland contract has signed it and sent it back to the club offices. The club has not had a holdout since the days of Joe Harris who now plays with Boston.
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Cleveland
Joe Harris
Boston
Red Sox optimistic after Burns trade with Burns to bolster offense
Cleveland acquired first baseman George Burns to boost batting. Manager Lee Foh of the Boston Red Sox remains confident that Burns' departure will not weaken his club. Harris will play first and Veach, from Detroit, should provide as much punch as Burns.
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Cleveland
George Burns
Lee Foh
Boston Red Sox
Burns
Harris
Veach
Detroit
Burne
Kohl
Berlenbach Emerges as Punching Contender in Boxing Spotlight
Boxer Berlenbach, the sensational young middleweight, gains fame for knockout power and a string of 26 straight knockouts as a pro and 16 as an amateur. Critics compare him to Ketchel and Ketchen, noting managerial risks and a cautious plan for future big fights.
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Perrinhach
Berlenbach
Ring
Hayo
Barrett's Career Dented After Two Bouts
The text notes that two bouts ruined Barrett's career and mentions he had been hurried.
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Barrett
Few brilliant left-handed pitchers in baseball today
The article laments the decline of top southpaws once led by Nap Rucker, Rube Waddell, Doc White, Eddie Plank, and Jesse Tannehill. It notes current left-handers are scarce and often not of the same caliber, citing Brooklyn’s weak staff and Waddell’s inconsistency as examples.
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Yesteryear
Nap Rucker
Rube Waddell
Doc White
Eddie Plank
Jesse Tannehill
Rucker
Brooklyn
Waddell
Plank
Tannehill
Nelsonville High Team Earns Final Bid in Athens Tourney
Nelsonville skilled squad reaches Class A final against Chillicothe in Athens at Ohio University gym. Local fans cheer as coach Moore earns praise for progress and plans state tournament in Columbus March 14 and 15 with next season’s roster and a new high school gym anticipated to boost future success.
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Nelsonville
Athens
Chillicothe
Ohio University
Ohio
Moore
Columbus
Nelsonville Boys
Bacon
Berlenbach Wins 26th Straight Knockout Victory
New York March 4 Paul Berlenbach the local knockout king extended his streak to 26 straight knockouts by stopping Jimmy Darcy of Portland Oregon in the third round. Darcy was knocked down five times and the referee stopped the bout to protect him.
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New York
Paul Berjlenbach
Jimmy Darcy
Portland
Ore
Carcy
Mack Critics Red Sox as Joke Ballclub
Connie Mack voices strong disapproval of the Red Sox saying Boston fans deserve a better club. He also praises the managerial skill of Lee Fohl and his own Philadelphia Athletics for their leadership.
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Boston
Connie Mack
Athletics
Lee Fohl
Comedy Stops Contest On Rainy Day Baseball Wit
In 1906 at Cleveland Detroit a rain soaked game drew humor as Ite Germany Schaefer drew attention with his rain gear and antics. Umpire Jack Sheridan and Billy Evans kept play going despite downpour and threats of rainouts.
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Billy Evans
Ite
Germany
Schaefer
Detroit
Cleveland
Larry Lajoi
Bill Armour
Jack Sheridan
Sheridan
Dugan Finds Knee Injury Healed After Winter Surgery
Joe Dugan’s troublesome trick knee, which caused frequent slips and pain last season, is reported to be fit again following a winter operation. A sudden twist previously caused the knee to slip out with sharp pain.
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Joe Dugan
Dugan
Southern training camps update under wet, warm, and injury notes
Reports from Avalon to Montgomery detail Cubs and White Sox camps with weather limiting practice, Aldridge listed seven pounds underweight, Robertson and Cvengros reported, Clemons sidelined by knee injury, Browns training in two shifts, Sisler hitting well, Athletics missing few players while Strand’s status remains unclear amid rail and travel.
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Avalon
Catalina
Island
Cal
Cub
Killifer
Aldridge
Winteruhaven, Fla
White Sox
Charley Robertson
Mike Cvengros
McAdoo Clinches Illinois Democratic Presidential Path
William G. McAdoo remained the sole Democrat in the Illinois presidential race after Governor Smith of New York withdrew. The development narrows the field as McAdoo continues to campaign in Springfield amid March events.
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Springfield
Lit
William G. McAdoo
Muskingum Grid Squad Gets Call
Muskingum college begins spring football training under Head Coach Bill Lange. The fresh squad will focus on kicking and passing with fundamentals, and will be eligible for the varsity next fall at New Concord Ohio.
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New Concord
Muskingum College
Bill Lange
May star on diamond
Harold Grange University of Illinois football star aims to try for the varsity baseball team. If selected, his speed on base paths could challenge Big Ten catchers and keep them busy.
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Diamond
Harold Grange
University of Illinois
Big Ten
Touch of sentiment guides Chesbro as Washington pitching coach
Clarke Griffith selects Jack Chesbro to coach the Washington pitchers. Chesbro once starred for Griffith in New York and remains Griffiths pitching ace during his managing era.
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Jack Chesbro
Washington
Clarke. Griffith
Chesbro
Griffith
New York
Banks on Sam Jones as Huggins’ pitching bet
Miller Huggins names Sam Jones as his best pitching bet for the coming season. He argues Jones’ success last year has given him the confidence he needed to perform at a high level.
Berlenbach Style Described as Long Swinging Right
A rugged boxing style is depicted with long swinging right hands and a poised nonchalant defense. The description highlights a crafted punch with a forward buttoning gesture and contrasting bursts of vehemence and vigor.
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Berlenbach
Michigan aims to place four on Ingle Sam's 1924 Olympic squad
Four University of Michigan track stars are viewed as the likeliest picks for the U S Olympic team this summer, including Egber Isbell, DelHart Hubbard, Howard Hoffman and James Books. Isbell is a top two miler, Hubbard excels in the broad jump, Hoffman leads in the javelin, and Books vaults strong, with Brooker also a standout vaulter.
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Saratosa
Fla
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Moneger McGraw
Tom Hart
St. Xavier College
Cincinnati
Pat Florence
Georgetown University
Hart
Florence
Howard Baldwin
Newark
Michigan
Ingle Sam
Ann Arbor
Mich
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Egber Isbell
DelHart Hubbard
Howard Hoffma
James Books
Isbell
Férel
Wolverines
Floyd Rowe
Hubbard
Gourd
Hoffman
O Angler
Ilinois
Angier
Sam
Brooker
Sunday bowling may resume in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio safety director Edward Barry promised Sunday bowling could restart after a 20 year ban. Rev KE KH Wright of the Federated Churches warned arrests would follow, noting church sentiment in Cleveland largely opposes the return of the sport.
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Cleveland
Edward Barry
KE. KH. Wright
Federated Churches
Wright
Young Samson earns straight A marks at Michigan
University of Michigan swimmer Samson achieves A grades in all subjects marking a unique feat for a colleague athlete. He shows strong potential as a natator and is described as built in the mold of Johnny Weissmuller and will be eligible for Big Ten competition next season.
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Samson
University
Michigan
Johnny Wiessmuller
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