Giants Favored To Win Pennant Again In 1916
Sports writer Davis J. Walsh argues the New York Giants will repeat as National League champions. He notes McGraw’s club gains depth with Frisch Kelly Jackson Young Wilson Meusel Walker Koehler and Garnes plus strong pitching from Nehf Lentley and McQuillan and predicts Pittsburgh as the main threat for the pennant.
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Sarasota, Fla
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Kelly
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Bentley
Virgil Garnes
Groh
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Bill Terry
Howard Paldwin
Wayland Wean
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Ernie Mann
Southworth
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Frank Walker
Virginia
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Simeon
Pittsburgh Tirates
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Ty Gore After Running Start in Flag Chase
Augusta March article notes Detroit Tygers spring practice shows disciplined, purposeful work. Cobb tests pitchers against real pitching, strengthens infield with Neun Tavener and Rigney, plus injury depth. Tavener impresses as a diminutive but agile shortstop. Doyle stands out as a reliable right-hander with strong IL experience.
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TY Gore
Billy Evans
Augusta
Detroit Tygers
Cobb
Detroit
Neun
Burke
Tavener
Tlaney
Jones
Rigney
Bill
Fights Across Cities Highlight Nightcard Results
A slate of boxing bouts from Philadelphia to Newark reports multiple decisions and knockouts. Winners include Vincent Lopez and Leo Gates, with several draws and six to ten round results featuring fighters from Philadelphia, New York, Canada, and England.
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Philadelphia
Lew Tencher
Nate Goldman
Vincent Lopez
Jack Nelson
Hammonton
N. J
Tence
Joey Ross
New York City
Marty Gél
Leo Gates
New York
Tex McEwan
Canada
Chester
Buddy Burkes
Charley Boyd
Essington
Clarence Frazier
Oe Nutter
Young Mieffer
Whil Goldstein
Ohio Ran University
Steve Gaunder
Nurmi to Decide on Race Distance at Elks Indoor Meet
Boston, March 17. Paavo Nurmi will choose his race distance for the Elks indoor games on March 31 at Mechanics Hall. Hugo Quist says Nurmi will run any distance, while the Elks committee prefers Nurmi to name it. Jose Ray and Lloyd Hahn also plan to compete at distances from one to three miles.
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Paavo Nurmi
Boston Lodge of Elks
Mechanics Building
Nurmi
Hugo Quist
The
Elks
Jose Ray
Illinois A. C. Star
These Mermaids Share Spotlight at Iams Swim Meet
A swim meet in Iams Florida saw four new world records set by women led by Gertrude Ederle Aileen Riggin Adelaide Lambert Helen Wainwright Doris O Mara and Ethel Mc Gary in 400 500 and 600 yard relays Miss Ethel Lackie of Illinois A C broke 120 yard record to 1 18 2 5 Agnes Geraghty set a 440 yard breast stroke mark at 7 20 4 5 Martyn Novelius cut 800 meter freestyle to 4 12 1 5 Arne Borg also set a 200 meter record at 64 5 seconds shedding Weissmuller.
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Iams
Fla
Fair Sex
Gertrude Ederle
Aileen Riggin
Adelaide Lambert
Helen Wainwright
Doris O'Mara
Ethel McGary
Ethel Lackie
Illinois A
Miss Wainwright
Arne Borg
Borg
Johany Weissmuller
Doyle Keeps Edge With Courage of a Burglar Praise
Report from Detroit notes Doyle likely to be retained by the Tigers in relief or a regular role. Fringe prospect Carlyle, 19, purchased from Charlotte, shows Cobb-like potential. The club impressed by its diversified pitching, with veteran and rookie left and right-handers. Detroit remains a bettors’ choice as athletes prove themselves.
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Rigney
Jesse Doyle
Tygers
Doyle
Toronto
Cobb
Carlyle
Charlotte
N. C
Detroit
DeMar Enters Boston Marathon Aiming For Fourth Victory
Clarence H. DeMar of Melrose enters the Boston Marathon to be held April 19. The veteran runner has won the event three times and seeks a fourth title this year.
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Boston
Clarence H. DeMar
Melrose
DeMar
Dawes Helps Draw Davis Cup Matches
Vice President Charles G. Dawes officiated the twentieth drawing for the Davis cup in Washington at the Pan-American building. The United States leads with eight Davis cup wins since 1900, while the British Isles hold five and Australia four. last year Australia was defeated by the Americans in five straight matches.
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Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Senate
Charles Beecher Warren
U. S
British Isles
Australia
Logan Industrial League Opens April 27 in Logan
The Logan Industrial baseball season starts April 27 with Haydenville facing Hecking Valley Carshops. Four teams join Hardenville Hocking Valley Shops Owens Manufacturing and Logan Garages. D M Solidays is president Frank Judy Jr secretary treasurer. Owens defends title with John Canty directing. Garage led by James Brannigan. Haydenville entry led by S Matheny.
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Logan
Logan Industrial Baseball League
Haydenville
Hecking Valley Carshops
D. M. Solidays
Frank Judy, Jr
Hardenville
Hocking Valley
Owens Manufacturing Company
Owens
John Canty
James Brannigan
DPD
G. Starsmith
S. Matheny
Middleport High Starts Baseball Tryouts
The Middleport High baseball season opens as Coach Herb Jones calls for 1925 team tryouts at Knight Lythias Park after school on Monday afternoon for first training practice.
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Pomeroy
Marreh
Middleport
Herb Jones
High School Athletic Association
Knight«lythias Park
Bic Astars By By Aat Camson Brief Oreaches A
Born Milwaukee Wisconsin January 12 1990 Major League Career purchased for cash and players from Milwaukee club American Association in fall of 1921 Outstanding Peats ranked next to Ruth with 27 home runs last season Stood fourth in batting in runs with 115 in 1924 and alea league's first basemen in double play participation with 131 fielded 993
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American Association
Ruth
Drake Matched at Haydenville Club
Logan March 17 Hernman Sholine promoter for the Haydenville Athlete Club announces a boxing card for March 19. The main ten round bout pairs Sammy Drake of Lowan against Robby Calvin of Chillicothe, with other bouts including Pedh Brooker vs Han Riley and Johnny Geiger vs Red Moran. Fans from Chillicothe are expected.
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Logan
New Mextco
Arizona
Pedh Brooker
Han Riley
Johnny Geiger
Red Moran
Blocks Leadbetter
Lewis Calvin
Chillleathe
Haydenville
Detroit Team Wins Pin Doubles in ABL Tourney
William Mills and Paul Scribner, a Detroit pair, win the two man event at the ABL tournament in Bulrealo. Mills scores 650 and Scribner 629 for the five game totals. D. Devoit of Chicago leads all events with 1892 points. Interstate Commerce Commission orders a nationwide freight rate investigation in Washington.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Bulrealo
N.V
Willam Mills
Paul Scribner
Detroit
Mills
Scribner
I Mills
Scribners
Chicago
D. Devoit
Devoit
Ohio Gage Dates Announced for 1926 Schedule
Ohio University announced a 1926 basketball schedule of thirteen Ohio Conference games at Columbus. The card features Wittenberg Denison Cincinnati Oberlin Wesleyan and a Marietta game at Marietta. Key dates include January 13 Wesleyan at Delaware and January 28 Denison at Athens.
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Ohio
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Agupon
Wittenberg
Oe Denison
Cincinnnati
Oberfin
Wesleyan
Mitin
Marietta
Delaware
Miami
Denison
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Springsfield
Obertin
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