Ohio Wesleyan vs Ohio U War Expected in Athens
In Athens on Saturday night Ohio University’s Green and White clash with Ohio Wesleyan in the season finale at the Ohio gym. The Wesleyan squad arrives in the morning and faces a capacity crowd as fans await two top scorers and two star players in a decisive conference game.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio Gym
Bob Shea
Athens
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Secusion
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Ohio
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Ted Turney
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Phio Wesleyan
Methodists
Upstate University
Reds Manager Pat Moran Close To Death In Florida
Cincinnati Reds manager Pat Moran lies near death in a Florida camp. Doctors report his latest illness is nephritis Beight's disease and he is not expected to survive the day.
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Florida
Orlando, Fla
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Hope for Dempot Match Fades as Wills-Dempsey Fight Dies
New York reports that Dempsey-Wills prospects collapse amid political maneuvering and racial tensions. An informant close to Governor Smith says the fight is dead and Wills has learned a meeting with Dempsey will not happen. Interest shifts to Firpo as talks end.
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David J. Walsh
I. N
New York
Governor Smith
Dempsey-Wills
Wills
Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Ring
Turkey
Tuts Firpo
Yankees Begin Spring Camp As Key Recruits Sign
Reports from New Orleans and Sarasota detail signings by Herb Pennock and Earl Coombes with the Yankees. Miller Hugging says Shawkey, Ward, and Meusel will join soon to discuss terms. Ruth arrives Monday from Hot Springs as camp openings approach and managers assess midseason trim.
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Herb Pennock
Earl Coombes
Yankees
Miller
Bob Shawkey
A*vun Wardl
Bob Meusel
Regnars
Ruth
Hot Springs
Dempsey Plans Trip to Pacific Coast
New York, March 17. Jack Dempsey prepared to depart Monday for the Pacific coast where he will stay for an indefinite period. He is under contract to appear in a motion picture with time in Los Angeles for filming and he will visit his mother in Salt Lake City.
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Jacksey
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Indians Start for Camp Today
The Cleveland players head for Lakeland Florida to begin training camp tonight. The contingent will join members at intermediate points and pitchers and catchers from Hot Springs depart in time to begin active drills Monday morning.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Lakeland
Fla
Hot Springs
Big Job for Rookies in Cleveland Pitching
The Cleveland club pins its hopes on two rookie left handers Joe Shaute and Edwards as the season opens. If they fail to deliver, Speaker will face a tough assignment securing reliable pitching.
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Cleveland
Joe Shaute
Edwards
Speaker
Ruthy Aims to Reclaim Home Run Crown
Babe Ruthy pledges to win back the home run title if American League pitchers risk facing him. The candid admission notes the tough job of breaking through strong pitching as the season opens.
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Babe
Ruthy
Howpentigang
High Scorer Emerges in Ohio Conference
Shea, formerly from New York State, attends Wesleyan College and becomes the highest point man in the Ohio Conference with 170 points to date, averaging 14 per game. He gains eligibility and stands as a potential all time great in the conference.
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Wesleyan
New York State
Methodist College
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Fungos and a Slump Breaker: Collins’ Odd Home Run
Baseball superstition and a legendary moment around Eddie Collins when a fungo hat and a rare first-pitch blast helped him snap a hitting drought. Chicago tied the game with a late homer and won in extra innings.
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Eddie Collins
Collins
Chicago
Josh Lillings Eyes Proving Catching Prowess
Josh L'llings, sent by the St. Louis Arenas to the Los Angeles club in the Pacific Coast League, declares he is a better catcher than many major league receivers and vows to prove it now that he will catch regularly.
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Josh L'llings
St. Louis Arenas
Los Angeles Club
Tick et scalping in New York fight circles
The text notes that ticket scalping in New York fight circles is unsurprising and taken as a given by observers.
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New York
Rays Chaffer to End Storied Ohio Career Here
Capt Ray Chaffer of Ohio University will bid farewell after the Ohio vs Ohio Wesleyan game, ending a four-year, ten-letter multi sport career. He starred in basketball football and track, captained multiple teams, and is regarded as one of the era’s great all around athletes.
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Ray Chaffer
Ohio University
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Ohio Wesleyan
Chaffer
Ohio State
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Night boxing results from multiple cities reported
In Milwaukee Buad Taylor outpointed Pancho Villa over 10 rounds. In the Philippine Islands Pete Sarimento defeated Ernie Gooseman in 10 rounds. In Youngstown Nubby Joe Gans outpointed Jackie Clarke over 10 rounds. Franco Kid stopped Young Lawrence in New York in 10 rounds. Jimmy Zill earned a first round technical knockout over Sailor Moran in Charleston. Eadie McDonald knocked out Chick Brown in Fort Thomas Kentucky in the second round.
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Buad Taylor
Fort Thomas
Eadie McDonald
Chick Brown
Ted Turney Key Guard for Wesleyan Methodists
Ted Turney, a guard for the Wesleyan Methodists, sparked several victories this season with his standout defense. A former Delaware High School standout, he earned early recognition on the All-Ohio team.
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Ted Turney
Methodists
Wesleyan
Delaware
All-Ohio
Vets Pass Up Chance With Washington Club Hire
Rumor says Washington club considered Walter Johnson then Roger Peckinpaugh before Harris was chosen. Supposedly neither veteran wanted the burden of management duties.
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Washington Club
Walter Johnson
Roger Peckinpaugh
Harris
Dodgte to rush Johnny Jones report for Portland shortstop
Clearwater dispatch reports the Brooklyn Dodgers aiming to push Johnny Jones from Portland into reporting quickly. Jones reportedly holds out for a share of his purchase price as a condition of joining the team.
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Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn Dodgete
Johnny Jones
Portland
Jones
Winter Haven Holdout Boosts White Sox Spring Setup
Bib Falk an outfielder from Winter Haven furnished the White Sox with spring strength as a holdout. John Fman of Mayfield Kentucky a shorstop is favorably considered as a potential addition to the roster.
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Fla
Bib Falk
White Sox
John F‘man
Mayfield
Shorstop
Cubs Set For Midseason Test Against Ver Non Coast Leagueras
Avalon California reports a weathered note that the Cubs plan mid season pitching against a Ver non coast league foe in week elf games. Sheriff Blake from Seattle leads with a fast one and draws buzz around the rotation.
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Avalon
Catalina Islands
Cal
Cubs
Vernon Coast
Tigers Near Complete Roster Despite Absences
In Augusta Georgia the Theo 1924 Tigers near full strength as Heinlein and Blue remain away. Players have endured two days of muddy field conditions while preparing for the season.
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Augusta
Theo
Heinlein
Blue
Tigers
Inter-club tie highlights Leesburg training menu
An inter-club game dominated the Leesburg segment as Yannigans and regulars battled to an eight to eight tie. Whitey Grazner and Heinrich starred for the contest amid Philliea training day notes.
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Leesburg
Fla
Philliea
Yannigans
Whitey Grazner
Heinrich
Tir ates Return to Practice After Opening Fight
Paso Robles report notes Tir ates resuming morning and afternoon drills following yesterday’s opening scr image between Yannigans and regulars, with practice restarting after the initial bout.
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Paso Robles
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