Five Athens County players to try out in professional baseball
Five Athens county players secure initial pro tryouts for the coming season led by Harry Rasp of Jacksonville and Charles Webb of Glouster. Other hopefuls include Nodney Bradley, Steve Molnar, and John Gail from Hollister and McArthur clubs. Atlas Store’s Alex S. Weinberg organized their opportunities.
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Athens County
Harry Rasp
Jacksonville
Columbus A. A
York
Columbus
Charles “Lefty” Webb
Glouster
Buzz Wetzel
Hamilton
Ontario
Nodney Bradley
Poston
McArthur
Steve Molnar
Hollister
Rock Island
John Gail
Robert’s Tigers
Murray City
Mock Island
Molnar
Alex S. Weinberg
Atlas Store
Mr. Weinberg
Cleveland
Detroit Tigers Strive to Improve Pitching for Pennant Run
Detroit, runner up in the American League last season, leans on Ty Cobb to regain prestige and chase the pennant. Pitching remains Cobb’s major hurdle with Dauss, Collins, Pillette, and Johnson all uncertain or declining. the staff appears the weakest link in a strong lineup.
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Detroit
Ty Cobb
Cobb
George Dauss
Jdauss
Rip Collins
New York
Boston
Collins
Pillette
Pilette
Sy Johnson
Cage finale here may be feature event of season
Ohio University and Athens fans expect a standout game at the new Ohio gym as Ohio Wesleyan visits for what could be the season’s top card. Captain Kay Odaffer bids farewell in his last game for the Green and White amid a key conference clash and strong Wesleyan trio led by Bob Shea.
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Ohio University
Athens
Ohio Gym
Ohio Wesleyan
Wesleyan
Ohio
Kay Odaffer
Ohio Quintet
Bob” Shea
Turney Brothers
Shea
Brandon T. Grover
Green and Whiite
Wittenberg tops Kenyon to end season in OAC clash
Springfield Ohio March 5 Wittenberg closed its Ohio Conference basketball season by defeating Kenyon 54 13 This victory came after a straight six game losing streak and marks Wittenberg second win in the series final game of the OAC schedule.
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Springfield
Wittenberg
Ohio
Kenyon
Card Men Out Of Favor Stir Har din County Probe
Hardin county grand jury planned a broad inquiry into special rum raiders amid claims of unauthorized raids and warrant tampering. Sheriff Irvin Berrien disclosed removing 14 card men from enforcement and a Kenton watchman Phillip Germer denied guilt, alleging a card man planted a whiskey snuff bottle.
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Lima
Hardin County Grand Jury
Irvin Berrien
Kenton
Phillip Germer
Sheriff's
Population growth of Philippine islands since 1521
The population of the Philippine islands rose from 700 000 in 1521 to 16 606 000 or more, an increase of over fourteen times.
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Philippine Islands
Remarkable 12-Year-Old Skate Star in Philadelphia Event
The women's national skating championships in Philadelphia featured Maribel Vinson, a gifted youngster barely 12, among the most graceful entrants in the fancy figure events.
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Philadelphia
Maribel Vinson
Maribel
Barrett Aims for Leonard Rivalry Fell to Tendler
Robby K Barrett, Philadelphia lightweight, saw a rapid rise cut short when he met Lew Tendler and Charley White. Barrett, once tipped as Benny Leonard’s successor, was knocked out in the seventh round by Tendler and in the third by White as Leonard resisted a title clash.
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Robby K Barrett
Philadelphia
Barrett
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Lew Tendler
Tencher
Charley White
Sunday Movies 10 Come up Again in Ohio Legislature
Columbus March 5 A two day meeting of the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Ohio will be planned tonight as the executive committee holds a session Campaigns will be launched to legalize Sunday movies an amendment to the copyright law to eliminate the music tax and license and a repeal of the theatre admission tax.
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Columbus. O
Motion Picture Theatre Owners’ of
Ohio
Mount Union Defeats Hiram In Home Basketball Tilt
Mount Union overwhelmed Hiram 54 to 31 to close its home basketball schedule. The game occurred in Alliance, Ohio, on March 5.
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Hiram Cage
Mount Union
England’s New Wilde Frankie Ash Arrives in America
England’s midget champion Frankie Ash prepares to challenge American bantamweight hurdles. Promoters compare him to Jimmy Wilde, praising him as England’s best small fighter in 29 years and labeling him a rising star in the ring.
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England
Frankie Ash
Eveland
Ash
Jimmy Wilde
Wid
Tim Hurst's Patent Shoes Sparked Onfield Clash in 19th Century Row
Tim Hurst, famed umpire, wore patent leather shoes on the ball field provoking a heated duel with Clarke Griffith who managed the New York Americans. Griffith stepped on Hurst's shoes during a dispute over a close play, cutting one boot and sparking a postgame incident. President Johnson suspended Hurst for several days. the shoes remained a troubling memory.
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Tim Hurst
Tim
Clarke Griffith
Washingon Club
New York Americans
Gil
Griffith
Hurst
New York
Johnson
Williams belts nine homers in first practice day
Ken Williams sparked Southern training camps by belting nine home runs on his first practice day. He cracked a long first-at-bat drive to deep center, while Paso Robles observers noted the Pirates under Captain Max Carey resumed lively drills in warm, midsummer weather.
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Mobile
Ken Williams
Paso Robles
Cal
Max Carey
Buccaneers
Hornsby Leads Brads Camp Start as Dodgers Open
Rogers Hornsby, NL batting champion, was first on the field as Rickey called morning practice at Bradenton camp. Most regulars reported. seven players were missing from the opening session.
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Bradentown
Vila
Rogers Hornsby
Rickey
Kauffmann Hit by Pitcher Osborne During Cubs Practice
During batting practice at Cubs camp on March 5 Pitcher Ernie Osborne struck Tony Kauffmann on the heel sending him to the clubhouse. Kauffmann said he would be back today and resume workouts.
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Cal
Ernie Osborne
Tony Kauffmann
Cub
Kauffmann
Simmons Impresses Mack in Batting Practice
Milwaukee youth Al Simmons delighted Connie Mack by blasting balls to all corners of the lot during batting practice, showing supreme confidence at the plate as he opened his major league appearance in Montgomery.
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Rollie Nagle
Montgomery
Ala
al Simmons
Milwaukee
Connie Mack
Simmons
Phillies Begin Spring Practice in Leesburg
Lee County arrivals in Leesburg Florida for spring training with infielders and outfielders joining the battery men. Fletcher has his mound staff in ready shape for newcomers as camp opens.
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Leesburg
Fla
Phillies
Fletcher
Senators Start Season With Johnson To Face Phillies
Walter Johnson begins his seventeenth year with the Washington Senators and will pitch the season opener against Philadelphia five weeks from now. The veteran ace is reportedly rounding into good condition as spring training progresses in Tampa.
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Tampa
Fla
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Philadelphia
Yankees Resume Training After Pipp Witt Sign
New Orleans March 5 The Yankees returned to practice with Wally Pipp and Whitey Witt signing contracts bringing jubilation to the Huggins camp as Mardi Gras excitement abates.
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New Orleans
New York Yankees
Wally Pipp
Whitey Witt
Huggins
Braves Arrive at Camp After Minor Train Wreck
In St Petersburg Florida the Boston Braves regulars reach training camp after a brief railroad wreck delay. Manager Bancroft plans two daily practice sessions to push the squad hard.
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ST. Peersburg
Fla
Boston Braves
Bancroft
Red Sox Spring Roster Grows to Forty Three Players
San Antonio Texas report notes the Red Sox squad expanding daily with forty three players now on hand preparing for the upcoming season.
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San Antonio
Tes
Red Sox
White Sox Pitchers Endure Heat in Spring Practice
Winter Haven Florida March 5 White Sox pitchers sweltered in July like heat at six home plates during batting practice Red Faber nursed a sore left hand cut while peeling an orange in camp scene and drills.
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Winter Haven
Fla
White Sox
Red Faber
Cleveland Pitchers Open 1924 Workouts Under Speaker
Hat Springs Ark March 5 Cleveland pitchers begin their first real workout for 1924 under manager Tris Speaker who arrived late yesterday Dutch Levgen a rookie pitcher from last fall has shown great promise
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Hat Springs
Ark
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Levgen
Ohio University grid hopes rise as spring practice opens
Ohio University begins spring football with 40 candidates and 10 holdovers from last year. Coach Peden plans six weeks of fundamentals, then signals work for next season. Freshmen like Sayles and Wheplinger create optimism for a stronger squad.
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Ohio University
Peden
Sayles
Toledo
Waite High School
Wheplinger
Wooster
Longley
Nelsonville
Conkle
Hudson
Gamber
Wise
Sweeney
Francis Kennard
Berlenbach Dominates Middleweight Boxing Flair in Early References
The article touts bruising middleweight fighter Paul Berlenbach with phrases like Bump em off Berlenbach and Granite knuckles. It contrasts his raw power with stylistic critics, noting his 26 straight knockouts and potential impact on the championship scene.
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Bruiser Berlenbach
Berlenbach
Reds Manager Pat Moran Stricken With Stomach Trouble
Orlando March 5 Manager Pat Moran of the Cincinnati Reds was confined to his hotel room yesterday with a slight stomach ailment and was reported improved today.
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Orlando, Fla
Pat Moran
Cincinnati Reds
Braves Regulars Expected in St Petersburg Training
The Braves regulars are due today in St Petersburg as Joe Genewich suffers the first training season injury, spraining his ankle on the mound.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Braves
Joe Genewich
Wash team aims to curb bunts to boost runs
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March four Washington manager Buckey Harris says the sacrifice bunt has been overused by the Washington club. He intends to cut down bunts to pile up more runs in late innings of hard games.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Mar
Washington
Buckey” Harris
Harris
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