Wright earns All-Ohio honors as Ohio season ends
Grovermen vs Wittenberg in Springfield caps the Ohio conference season. Kenyon’s Charley Wright and Clayton Van Epps named forwards on the first All-Ohio team. Mt. Union’s Lefty Miller at center and guards Kolb Wesleyan MacPhee Oberlin. Mt. Union Labor Wilcoxen named forwards. Butler Oberlin center. Compton Wittenberg and Knachel Wesleyan guards. Bonner Muir Ohio University honorable mention.
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Athens
Springfield
Grovermen
Ernie Godfrey
Wittenberg
Cardinal
Créam
Baldy Compton
Armstrong
Mémorial Hall
Iveland Plain Dealer
Charley Wright
Clayton van Epps
Kenyon
Miller
Mt. Union
Kolb
Wesleyan
MacPhee
Oberlin
Labor
Wilcoxen
Butler
Compton
Knachel
Schaefer’s Play Crowned Billiards Champion of Tourney
Renowned player Jake Schaefer dominates the billiards international tourney winning the title with record runs. He blasted 490 points in one match against Erich Hagenacher and followed with 112 and 288 in a two inning finish over Welker Cochran. He previously dethroned Hoppe in 1921 and 1925, with Hoppe again contending in a Chicago event.
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Erich Hagenacher
Welker Cochran
Schaefer
Hoppe
Chicago
Jake Schaefer Jr
Boy Wonder
Willie
Moppe
Jake
Peden trims Ohio Buckeyes baseball squad indoors
Coach Don Peden said the Green and White would train outdoors in about three weeks to protect arms. The indoor period reduced the squad to about 25 with pitching as the main concern, while infielders and catchers are scarce. Redfern has shown the best catching potential indoors.
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Don Peden
Ohio Field
Peden
Feld
Redfern
Hams Beat Yams In Sloppy Slugfest At Spring Camp
In Orlando on March 10 the Hams defeated the Yams 14 to 11 despite Hendricks attempting two teams. Roushaha Bressier started for the Hams, Clark pitched for the winners, while May Linne man and Eberwein pitched for the losers. At Tarpon Springs St Louis Browns selection Elam Van Gilder Ernie Wingard and Milton Gaston prepare to face the Brooklyn Dodgers in an exhibition game with three innings per pitcher. Sisterfield park dedication and a half holiday are noted with expected attendees Walter Frietch and Bill Friel set to attend.
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Fla
Hams
Tarpon Springs
Elam van Gilder
Ernie Wingard
Milton Gaston
Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sisterfield
Walter Frietch
Bill Friel
Former Yankee Riggs Stephenson eyed for outfield guard
Lakeland Florida March 10 Grith Chick Fewster former Yankee appears poised for the second baseman job while manager Speak er shifts Stephenson from infield to gardening duties to develop his throwing arm and potential as a right field defender.
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Lakeland
Fla
Grith Chick Fewster
Speaker
Riggs Stephenson
Stephenson
White Sox Practice Ahead of Shreveport Visit
Eddie Collins, manager of the White Sox, gears up the infield for a stiff workout to project a classy front before a Shreveport game. Pitchers are slow, but they work with vim. The club held a three inning contest yesterday to honor High Commissioner Landis.
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Shreveport
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Sox
Landis
Cubs Seek Revenge After Scrubs Defeat
In Avalon California March 10 the Cubs regulars chase vengeance after yesterday's loss to the scrubs and aim to rebound in today’s game as home runs highlighted the previous contest.
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Avalon
Calif
Cubs
Cardinals Open Training as Stanford Challenge Looms
In Stockton on March 16 manager Rickey and the St. Louis Cardinals prepared for a clash with Stanford as cold weather threatens to delay the practice. If conditions allow, the teams will meet today marking a spirited early season showdown between professional and college players.
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Calif
Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Stanford University
Cardinals
Boxing results from Buffalo show multiple knockouts and decisions
Jack Delaney of Bridgeport stopped Jamaica Kid in the second round. Bill Conley of San Francisco won four in the fifth over Art Weigand. Johnny Sacco of Buffalo defeated Ben Romney in six rounds. Lou Scozza of Buffalo knocked out Tim Healy in the second round.
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Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Conn
Jalifiica Kid
New York
Bill Conley
San Francisco
Art Weigand
Johnny Sacco
Ben Romney
Niagara Falls
Lou Scozza
Tim Healy
Lacakawana
Kansas Sees Big Year in Track Sport
Lawrence Kas March 16 University of Kansas eyes a strong track and field season with seven lettermen available led by Captain Graham a top broad jumper and Tom Poor a noted high jumper both Olympic team members last summer Veterans include Fisher Watson Goodell Grady and Pratt as the depth of talent grows with promising prospects for the Jayhawks.
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Lawrence
Kas
University of Kansas
Jayhawikers
Ietter
Graham
Hardier
Tom Poor
Stelar
U. S
Fisher
Watson
Goodell
Grady
Pratt
Veterans Rule 1924 American League Batting Leaders
New York March 10 Youths falter as veterans dominate the 1924 AL batting leaders led by Ty Cobb at age 88 with Eddie Collins, Speaker, Rice, Jamieson, Ruth and Heilmann among the top 10. Walter Johnson, 37, also tops among pitchers with 25 wins. the season defies the “youth” adage.
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Cobb
Eddie Collins
Speaker
Rice
Jamieson
Ruth
Heilmann
Miller
Falk
Goslin
Collins
Hooper
Judge
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Sir Walter
Training Camp Players Suffer Soffburn Skin Issues
Ball players at training camp report soffburn skin irritation. The condition, described as painful and itchy, affects multiple athletes as coaches monitor safety and recovery protocols.
Pinch hit woes blamed as Yankees aim comeback
The New York Americans failed to reach four pennants in a row amid pitching concerns and a lack of a strong right handed pinch hitter. Coach Miller Huggins eyed Shag Horan but found him ineffective. Jenny Cullop and Lou Gehrig emerged as potential fixers to energize a pennant push.
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New York Americans
Yankees
Miller Huggins
Horan
Pernant
Joe Bush
New York
Foléh Wérs
Ernie Johnson
Earl Cofibs
Harvey Hendricks
Huggins
Yanks
Joé Bush
St. Louis
Urban Shocker
Jenny Cullop
Babe Ruth
Cullop
Curlop
Lou Gehrig
Columbia University
Gehrig
Buster
Hendricks
Cleveland
Boxing elimination rounds trim field in New York event
New York boxing commission light weight elimination tournament reduced by three after second round bouts last night. Sally Seaman of New York decision over Charley O Connell of Cleveland after three extra rounds. Benny Valgat of New York defeated Basti Galiano of New York while Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo beat Clyde Jacokle of Toledo in twelve rounders.
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New York
New York Boxing Commission
Sally Seaman
Charley O'Connell
Cleveland
Benny Valgat
Basti Galiano
Jimmy Goodrich
Buffalo
Clyde Jacokle
Toledo
Three AL play managers lead infielders front
New York March 16 The American League shows the edge to playing managers in the infield nine of eight directors are players Three of them are infielders First baseman Sisler and second basemen Harris and Coffins while Cobb and Speaker are bench chiefs Fohl and Huggins also serve as coaches though in uniform.
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Awang
Sisler
Harris
Coffins
Cobb
Speaker
Fohl
Huggins
Ate
Fashion Park
Michaels-Stern
London
Nevada
Field Day Schedule Promises Broad High School Events
Ath ens County Athletic and Oratorical association prepares the rural high school field meet for April 24 at the fair grounds starting 10 AM. Free admission for all high school students. Boys compete in multiple sprints jumps and throws. girls in sprints relays and a baseball throw. Scoring awards five three and one points with a big trophy for the overall field and oratorical winner.
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Athens County Athletic and Oratorical Association
Winhhéra
Sénad
Senators boast 1925 lineup stronger than 1924 champs
Tampa report quotes Stanley Morris claiming Washington's 1925 Senators surpass 1924 world champions. He cites Dutch Reuther Coveleski Gregg McNally Bluege Peckinpaugh Ruel Rice Goslin Zachary Johnson and Strang with Johnson and Strage still pitching.
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Tampa
Fla
Washington
Stanley Morris
Horatio Alger
Major League Baseball
Stanley
Dutch Reuther
Stanley Coveleak
Vée
Gregg
Rnother
Coveleski
Mike McNally
Peckinpaugh
Ruel
Judge
Rice
Goslin
Zachary
Walter Johnson
MoStrage
Marrin
Yankees
Tigers
Reuther
Harris
Senators
Pangers
High School Cage Tourney Faces Room Shortages
The regionals draw nine Claes A and fifteen Claes B teams as Athletic Director O C Bird struggles to find space for visiting players. Officials promise a complete schedule with teams, drawings and times once ready. In Philadelphia Benny Base beat Job Schwarts in ten rounds, while Sammy Novia won by technical knockout and Frankie Ferra stopped Jack Gallagher early.
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Claes A
Claes B
Getardty
O. C. Bird
Nis As
Métahts
Giftiowity
Toome
Philadelphia
Frankie Webb Defeats Billy Ryan In Cincinnati Ten Round Fight
Frankie Webb of Chicago outpointed Billy Ryan of Cincinnati in a ten round welterweight bout here on Monday night. Ryan, inactive since last summer, pressed with a strong right but Webb's defense and steady punching earned the decision amid surprised local fans.
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Cincinnati
Frankie Webb
Chicago
Billy Ryan
Welshi
Frankie
Ohio University Outdoor Track Schedule In Flux
Coach Giauque’s Ohio University track team awaits outdoor start as weather delays persist. Moritz a discusser and former high school star may secure a berth in broad jump, with five outdoor meets planned including Muskingum and Marietta, plus a Big Six meet, all tentative.
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Ohio University
Angie
Moritz
Bird
Giauque Rave
Athens
Local Boxing Card Produces Unclear Victors at Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, young Stribupe from Macon defeated Hert ay of Louisville by ten rounds to claim the judges decision amid crowd cheers. McFarland of Wilkinsburg beat Kid Carpentier of New Kensington by eight rounds.
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Stribupe
Macon
Dee
Hert Ay
Louisville
McFarland
Wikinsburg
Kid Carpentier
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