Tigers Hopeful Pitching and Depth Boost 1923 Bid
Detroit manager Cobb plans a stronger 1923 club with doubled strength pitching depth plus four ready substitutes. He adds Del Pratt at second base and relies on Cobb Veach Heilmann outfield to bolster offense as Yanks Browns pose no easing of aims in pennant chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Walker
Detroit Times
I. N.S
Augusta
Yy Cobb
Detroit Tigers
New York Yanks
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
Cobb
Tigers
Ohio
Yanks
Browns
Baske
Rip Collins
Ray Francis Stoop
Eale
Naif
Pillette
Ohi
Sylvester Johnson
Portland
He Ao
Kell
George Davis
Roy Moore
Texas
Tim
Conttrol
del Pratt
Eta
Blue
Rigney
Haney
Jones
Neun
Kerrit
Flagstead
Bob Fothergill
Famous Battery Combinations Fade From Baseball Memory
The article notes a shift from landmark batteries to modern lone catchers who handle most receiving duties. It recalls famous pairs like Young Criger and Mathewson with past favorites such as Johnson with Ainsmith and Wood with Cady, then explains pitchers no longer have preferred receivers as era of single catcher work dominates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibson
Pittsburg
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Athletics
Severoid
Senators
Toe Wood
Boston Red Sox
Lorrest Cady
Bill Carrigan
Walter Johnson
Ainsmith
Iddie
Hub” Leonard
Larry Woodall
Detroit Tigers
Bassler
Young
Criger
Boston Americans
Johnson
Street
Louw
Old Denton T
Lou
Mathewson
Bowerman
Stesnahan
Giants
Brown
King
Cubs
Mullin
Schmidt
Detroit
Walsh
Sullivan
Irish Fight Hype Grows Over McTigue Siki Bout in Dublin
Dubliners rally behind Mike McTigue as odds tighten to five to four in his bout with Siki on March 17. Siki faces travel delays and conditioning questions while McTigue trains in Dublin. promoters expect strong attendance as Ireland anticipates a lively boxing clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mar
America
Erin
Ireland
Tommy Burns
Jem Roche
Simi
Siki
Carpentier
McTigue
Fine Swine Reared by Montana Woman
Helena Montana reports Mrs Ellen German of Lohman Blaine county is recognized as Montana s first woman breeder of refined Hampshire swine. She started a year ago raising purebred pigs and her herd now includes 50 sows expected to farrow in spring. Her husband is a prominent banker and the farm sits on the outskirts of Lohman.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Remaims
Eillian German
Lohman
Blaine County
German
Hampshire
Orchard Work Demonstration in Coolville Area
I H Beach extension specialist will hold a pruning and spraying demonstration at the C K E Brandeberry orchard near Coolville on March 15. The event promotes young orchard management with U S Department of Agriculture support and cooperation from Mr Brandeberry, focusing on spray aggressiveness and fertilizer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
I. H. Beach
Department of Horticulture
C. KE. Brandeberry
Brandeberry
U. S. Horticultural Department
Ting
Brady may enter British Open as vacation for top golfer
Western open champion Mike Brady plans to enter the British Open this year with his wife accompanying him. He aims to leave early for peak form and hopes 1923 becomes a landmark year with the Open among his targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Brady
Brady
Mike
Training School Wins Grade League Championship
The Training school clinched the grade league title after eight victories in 18 games. Final standings show East Side with four wins, Central three, and Training School leading across fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade matchups. The final round featured decisive wins by Training School and East Side as both schools chased the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schol
Central School
Central
Giants Buy Jimmy O Connell Struggle in Debut Practice
In San Antonio on March 12 some disappointment followed the Giants first practice with the 75,000 acquisition from San Francisco Jimmy O Connell. The new star failed to impress during the initial session with the world champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Jimmy O'Connell
Giants
San Francisco
Rte
Twice a Failure in American League Seeks Stardom in National League
Babe Pinelli once a Detroit and Chicago minor league misfit rises as a star for Cincinnati. The piece notes Pinelli’s failed AL stints, later success NL, and compares him to Groh, illustrating how baseball fortunes shift with opportunity and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Pinelli
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit
Bobby Jones
Fred Haney
Pinelli
Ite
Chicago
White Kamm
San Francisco
Kamm
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Cincinnati
Wait Benton verdict
Refusing to comment on the defiance hurled by President Heydler of the National League at Landis, baseball dictator, in the case of Rube Benton, August Herrmann of the Reds, Benton trains with the club as they near condition while awaiting word on reinstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Fla
Heydler
National League
Kensaw
Myatt Improving for Indians as Training Opens
In Lakeland Florida on March 12 Sienn Myatt the new Indian catcher shows progress and Cleveland Indians manager Speaker says no worry even if injuries keep Steve ONeil out long. Veteran pitchers Uhle Coveleskie and Morton ready to go for first games of training season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeland
Fla
fSienn Myatt
Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Steve O'Neil
Uhle
Coveleskie
Morton
Wally Schang Crowned Huskiest Player in Bio Leagues
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 12 a feature proclaims Wally Schang of the New York Americans as the most powerful major league athlete. It notes Ruth and Kelly are giants yet Carl Schang’s strength surpasses them, with club rivals claiming he tosses Babe Ruth around in wrestling bouts.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
George Kelly
Giants
Ruth
Kelly
Wally Schang
New York Americans
Schang
New York
Statz Touts Cubs Star as Top Golfer Among Big League Players
Jock Hutchison extols Arnold Statz of the Cubs as the best golfer among major leaguers. He cites Statz's long drive and accuracy, compares him with Babe Ruth and Gene Sarazen, and notes other players like Matty, Red Merkle, Stuffy McInnis, Chief Bender, and Jack Coombs for golf potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Statz
Jock Hutchison
Statz
Babe Ruth
Gene Sarazen
Matty
Jock
Red Merkle
McInniss
Chief Bender
Jack Coombs
Bender
Collins Deal Impact on Huggins Task in Question
Chicago notes deny White Sox weakening from the Eddie Collins deal while New York eyes a potential shift. Collins hoped to play in New York, but Chicago sought pitching help, notably Waite Hoyt, to bolster the Sox. Meusel and Ward may be affected by New York’s willingness to trade, while Chicago favors a young pitcher over veterans.
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Chicago
Eddie Collins
Yankees
White Sox
New York
Collins
Sox
Waite Hoyt
Meusel
Ward
Shanker
Mays
Hoyt
Fight Judges Not Immune to Human Frailty in Fights
New York columnist argues boxing judges are human and biased by personal feeling, noting how spectators and judges favor certain fighters. He cites cases where decisions favored Tunney and Genaro over Greb and Villa, suggesting subconscious influence and the danger of partisanship in judging bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walshe
New York
Mar
Adam
Offex
Harlem
Johnson’s Team Wins Third Straight in Rew Saturday
Major Johnson's intermediate team of the Christian church defeated Central Avenue Methodist 27 to 7 at the armory to secure its third consecutive win. Other results include varied scores across Midget and Junior divisions with Christian and Methodist teams posting multiple victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Johnson
The
Christian Church
the Armory
Central Avenue Methodist
Christian
Methodist
Methodist U. G
Catholic
Baptist
Presbyterian
Hoppe and Schaefer to Vie for 18.2 Balkline Title
New York March 12 Hoppe the present world billiards champion meets rival Jake Schaefer in the first block of 1,500 points to decide the world championship at 18.2 balkline billiards with expert opinion divided on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoppe
Schaepfer
New York
Iilie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Made It Permanent In Bucyrus Injunction Case
Judge J Walter Wright in common pleas court made permanent the injunction restraining Mayor Charles Pickens from interfering with motion picture shows on Sundays. The ruling, issued in Bucyrus Ohio, centers on keeping show schedules uninterrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus, O
J. Walter Wright
Common Pleas Court
Charles I’. Pickens
Sarazen Struggles Screen Below Form On Coast Tour
The article notes Gene Sarazen, national open champion, is playing well below his usual standard on the coast and in the south while paired with Jack Hutchinson. It cites his weak greens work and questions whether his recent appendectomy affects his play. Hutchinson, by contrast, has shone, averaging 71 for 18 holes and matching the Miami course record of 67 by Mike Brady in the tour finale, signaling potential wins ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan
Floyd Johnson
Firpo
Tex Rickard
Jack Kearns
Firgo
Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Jack Futchinson
Hag
Jock Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Miami
Kla
Mike Brady
Scot
Pacific coast fighter to appear on East Coast under Cook management
West 10 Cook in Los Angeles announces another Pacific coast fighter Lloyd Johnson as front man. George Laviene, Los Angeles welterweight with a strong rep as a mixer, heads to Newark to be entered in the round game by Cook. Vigne takes his mother east with him.
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Cook
Los Angeles
Charlie Cook
Lloyd Johnson
George Laviene
Mier
Newark
Vigne
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Dempsey
Mecligue
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Davis J. Walsh
Bill Brennan
Luis Angel Firpo
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Myatt
Eddie
Huggins
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Gene Tunney
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