Pre War Bay s By Bill Brandt on Phila Nationals
Arthur Fletcher leads Philadelphia Nationals with the best modern supporting cast yet seen under his guidance. Harper and Henline hold out but are expected to sign as the Phillies push for a first division finish behind a strengthened pitching corps led by Carlson and Ulrich with top minor leaguers Dean, Mann, Willoughby, Decatur, Knight, and Bentley aiding in a deep staff. Fielding options include Jonnard and Friberg with an outfield of Harper Williams Mokan Nixon Leach promising depth.
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Arthur Fletcher
Giants
Philadelphia Nationals
George Harper
Jack Rabbit
Butch Henline
Han
Phillies
Brooklyn
Phils
Harper
Jimmy Ring
Jack Bentley
Wayland Dean
Fletcher
Philadelphia
Pat Moran
Harold Carlson
Clarence Mitchell
Carlson
Mitch
Frank Ulrich
Waterbury
Claude Willoughby
Art Decatur
Jack Knight
Knight
Houston
Willoughby
Cincinnati
Louisville
Rnne Mann
Indianapolis
Bentley
Hawks
Fonseca
Bubber Jonnard
Wichita Falls
Jimmie Wilson
Lew Wendell
Henline
Barney Friberg
Cubs
Sand
Will Huber
Williams
Mokan
Nixon
Fred Leach
Quaker City
Bear Cats Prepare for BAA Basketball Season Opener
Cincinnati Bear Cats begin strenuous training in the university gym as they prepare for the BAA schedule. With a veteran lineup and a strong last season, they head into the outdoor sport season aiming to lead Buckeye Association teams.
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Cincinnati Bear Cats
University Gymnasium
Bear Cats
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Buckeye Association
Holly Becomes Scarce in United States
The article notes a decline in holly availability across the United States with implications for decoration and seasonal use. It discusses factors affecting supply and consumer impact during the holiday period.
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The
United States
Intramural Basketball Finishes Near Clean Finals
Six fast games were played over Wednesday and Thursday as teams improved. In class A finals the Freshman barely beat Beta Theta Pi 19 to 17 while Theta Chi crushed Phi Kappa Tau 31 to 11. Independent round three saw Maroons 22 Delta Sig 10 Pirates 10 Mud Hens 19 Dodgers forfeit Browns 23 Red Sox 18 Indians 16. Browns Red Sox Mud Hens Dodgers reach finals.
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Theta Chi
Phi Kappa Tau
Maroons
Delta Sig
Pirates
Mud Hens
Braves
Dodgers
Red Sox
Indians
Browns
Berlenbach Presses Path as Heats Contender Plans
New York boxing scene centers on Pay! Berlenbach aiming to be the leading heavyweight within four months. Promoter Ben Stern hints at two summer bouts with Tunney and Wills as Berlenbach seeks a destiny in the ring. Tonight at the Garden Berlenbach faces Johnny Risko as preparations continue.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Berlenbach
Sing Sing
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Jimmy DeForest
Garden
Johnny Risko
John
Dorcas Red Sox Sits Knitting as 1926 Boston Hopeful
In a New Orleans dispatch the Boston Red Sox are painted hopeful for 1926 with Fred Haney at third boosting the infield. Lee Fohl and Bobby Quinn are cheery, while Todt at first and Lee at short stabilize defense. Pitching includes Ehmke and Ruffing, with Welzer and Wiltse among young arms and Bischoff catching as Fort Worth memory lingers.
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Dorcas Red Sox
Mississippi
Bill
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Bobby Quinn
Lee Fohl
Sox
Red Sox
Boston
Fred Haney
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Haney
Pie Traynor
Lee
Akron Teams Reach Ohio High School Championship Final
More than a thousand South and East high school supporters depart Akron for Columbus to watch both Akron teams in the Ohio State high school tournament finals at the Ohio State Coliseum. East faces Lima South and South battles Columbus East with potential rematch if both win. Delegations from Goodyear Firestone Goodrich and civic groups join the fans for a Northeastern district showcase.
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Columbus
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Goodyear
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Goodrich
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Ohio State Coliseum
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South
Ohio
Cleveland
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Canton
Mayor Walker to Attend Yankee Braves Series Finale
St Petersburg Florida March 19 Mayor James J Walker of New York will witness the finale of the Yankee Braves series today while on vacation in Florida.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
James J. Walker
New York
Florida
Giants Suffer Injuries After Cincinnati Beat
In Sarasota Florida March 19 the Giants show lingering injuries from a 9 to 3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Tris Speaker starred driving in five runs and tallying three more on five hits. A drive fractured Hugh McQuillan's finger, Nehf also broke a finger, and Frisch sat out with a sore throat.
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Sarasota
Fla
McGraw
Cleveland Indians
Tris Speaker
Speke
Hugh McQuillan
Nehf
Frisch
Orioles shortstop Joe Boley pursued by Robins report
Clearwater Florida March 19 reports of another and final effort to obtain Joe Boley Orioles shortstop are circulating around Brooklyn Dodgers headquarters today veteran scout Joe Kelley stated the information
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Robins Clearwater
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Joe Boley
Baltimore Orioles
Brooklyn Dodgers
Joe Kelley
Wooster Names 1927 Basketball Schedule and Coach
Wooster College's 1927 basketball season lists sixteen tilts. E. M. Mose Hole will coach while L. C. Boles takes a year’s leave. Returning lettermen include Blough forward Anderson center McGlashan Olson and Dodez guards.
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Wooster College
L. C. Boles
E. M
Mose” Hole
Boles
Blough
Anderson
McGlashan
Olson
Dodez
Orioles Camp Eyes Deal Despatch to Punta Gordo
The report states a party has been dispatched to Punta Gorda to the Orioles camp to attempt closing the deal. The move signals momentum ahead of negotiations.
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Punta Gordo
Orioles
Final Tiger Exhibition in Augusta Before Toronto Series
Final training game today in Augusta features Detroit Tigers clubs. Tomorrow the Tigers face the Toronto club in a series of exhibitions as Bob Fothergill is expected to play center field in many games, replacing Ty Cobb in the lineup.
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Augusta
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Toronto
Bob Fothergill
Ty Cobb
Ampel Leafs
Sport programs to be features in summer broadcasts
Washington reports that nationwide stations plan extensive summer sport programs. WRC will provide base ball coverage of the American League champions away from home and home games summaries. WJZ in New York will offer full sport news as an early evening feature.
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C. P
United States
WRC
WJZ
New York
Wills Bennet Tennis Semi Finals Postponed
The Cannes lawn tennis club semi finals between Miss Helen Wills and Miss Eileen Bennet of England were postponed to tomorrow, delaying the final to Sunday.
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Cannes Lawn Tennis Club
Helen Wills
Eileen Bennet
England
Ernie Vick May Prove Exception to the Rule
Ernie Vick, Michigan’s 1921 center on Walter Camp’s first team, bets on a baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals after college fame. Once a Texas League and American Association player, he may see significant catching duty next season, rivaling Bob O’Farrell’s workload.
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Ernie Nevers
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St. Louis Browns
Henry Ernest Vick
Walter Camp
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St. Louis Cardinals
Bob O'Fargell
Branch Rickey
Houston
Louisville
American Associat
Cal Coolidge’s Early Life and Father John Coolidge
The article traces John Coolidge born Plymouth Vermont 1845 career as farmer local politician and post master. It follows his son Calvin Coolidge from childhood in Plymouth and Amherst College through law politics Massachusetts governor and rise to national prominence after Harding’s death.
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Sarah Almeda Bruer Coolidge
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Victoria Josephine Moor
Abigail Grace
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Carrie A. Brown
William W. Stickney
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Amherst College
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Northampton, Mass
Grace Goodhue
Massachusetts Assembly
Northampton
State Senate
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Boston
Warren Harding
Wallace MacCamant
Oregon
Calvin Coolidge
Colonel Coolidge
Paul Berlenbach Favored Over Johnny Risko In MSG Bout
New York March 19 Berlenbach light heavy champion entered as a two to one favorite over Cleveland's Johnny Risko for a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Bookmakers quoted odds of even money on a knockout.
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Paul Berlenbach
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Athens High forms spring sports squads under Wise
Coach Harold E. Wise called for spring sport participants at Athens high school. Sixty boys responded with 25 for baseball, 25 for track, and 10 for tennis. Two baseball games and two tennis matches are set, with track meets arranged with Pomeroy. The track team will enter the southeastern league meet in Ironton later this spring, with a full schedule to be announced.
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Athens High School
Pomeroy
Athens High
Ironton
Bruins and Morenz to Play in New York Portland Series
Craig Clerghorn of the Boston Bruins and Howie Morenz of Les Canadiens will appear in New York's hockey series with Portland next week. Clerghorn will substitute for Joe Simpson of the New York team who is resting after appendicitis.
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New York
Craig Clerghorn
Boston Bruins
Howie Morenz
Les Canadiens
Portland
Clerghorn
Joe Simpson
Long-distance language hurling meets nautical amendments
A playful note compares distant chatter with waterborne fixes, noting drawbacks and aquatic complications. The quip likens issues to a creaky porch hammock and suggests language hurdles endure despite nautical tweaks.
State tourney opens at Columbus State Coliseum
Sixteen teams from eight Class A and eight Class B divisions begin the statewide high school scholastic basketball tournament at 1 p m in the coliseum State Fair Grounds. Class B games headline the afternoon, with semifinals set for Saturday and the title game Saturday night. Officials listed include Lane Passina and Ross.
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Columbus
State Faim
Frank Lane
Cinccinnati
Pat Passina
Cleveland
Land Ross
Marietta
Ney
Oberlin
Ravenna
Miamisburg
Lima
St. Rose
Procterville
Granville
Akron East
Lima South
Akeron
Cincinnati Hughes
Wauseon
Zaneseville
Portsmouth
Prizes Set for A B C C Bowling Tournament
Toledo officials announce a prize list totaling 81953 dollars for winners of various events in this year’s A B C C bowling tournament. Delegates adopted the schedule at the annual chamber of commerce congress.
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Toledo
Chamber of Commerce
Senators Farm Three Players to Birmingham
GO FARMING TAMPA March 19 The Senators squad was reduced to three men fighters Frank McGee Ray Jace and Buck Jones being farmed to Birmingham The Nationals played poorly yesterday losing 13 to 2 to the Phillies
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Senators
Frank McGee
Ray Jace
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