Gan Plans Center Nine In New Local Baseball League
Local Logan men discuss forming a baseball league in Ohio with northern West Virginia players. Key issue is securing Sunday ball rights to admit Logan. several cities including Arietta Chauncey Caldwell Yesville New Lexington Mose le Sistersville show interest. A Marietta meeting next Sunday to finalize details follows plans to start the season on Sunday April 27 with a schedule to be issued afterward.
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Ohio
Ers
West Virgin
Logan
Arietta
Chauncey
Caldwell
Yesville
New Lexington
Moselle
Sistersville
Mariett
Marietta
Sisler Predicts Return of Base Running in Browns Style
Mobile March 20 The Browns manager George Sisler argues base running will rebound this season as pitchers use discolored balls and hits become scarcer. He advocates base stealing sacrifice hits and the squeeze play and plans a base running oriented attack with pitchers bunting and fielding practice.
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Mobile
George Sisler
Browns
Sisler
Sister
Master Mind of Baseball Seethes at Giants Leader John McGraw
In Sarasota on March 20 Joe Williams reports a humorous clash as John J. McGraw known as the Master Mind of baseball faces mock praise and ribbing over the Giants. The dialogue mocks McGraws tactics and hints at a closer season ahead with playful jabs about Ruth Landis and umpire etiquette.
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Joe Williams
Sarsota
Fla
O’goofty
John J. McGraw
The
Giants
McGraw
Ruth
O’geoffy
Mack Banks on Three Recruits to Deliver
Joe Williams profiles Connie Mack counting on three new Athletics hitters Strand Strand who hit .394 in the minors Simmons who hit .365 and another Simmons at .398 and Bishop at .333 to lift the 1924 club. Mack expects a lineup of regulars near .300 with three rookies starting in center left and second base.
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Joe Williams
Montgomery
Connie Mack
Paul Strand
Seattle
al Simmons
Shreveport
Same Simmons
Milwaukee
Max Bishop
Baltimore
Mack
South
Athletics
Joe Hauser
Hauser
Cleveland
Teapot Dome
Simmons
Strand
Ruth
Strand Simmons
Bishop
Baltimore Orioles
Jimmy Dykes
Cobb
Tigers
Bishops
Stopping Babe Ruth a hot topic in southern camps
George Sisler argues intelligent pitching can curb Ruth home runs but notes pitchers vary in skill and Ruth's response depends on the pitcher and day. The batter is a strong, aggressive hitter with good and bad days and may struggle or succeed against different styles.
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Babe Ruth
George Sisler
Ruth
Ruth Hitting Shift Prompts Pitching Reorientation
John McGraw and the New York Giants faced Babe Ruth as his power grew. Pausing on high and inside pitching, the 1921 season’s lessons push pitchers toward targeting high inside or adjusting to Ruths improved hitting.
Ruths Impact At Bat Feeds Talk Of A Major League Enigma
Ruth remains a major mystery as he continues to challenge pitchers in the majors. In New Orleans he hit a home run on the first pitch he faced from a veteran pitcher but later struck out four times against lesser relievers. Analysts say Ruths raw power demands careful, coordinated pitching and timing to slow him, though his blend of talent and hype remains a problem for American League hurlers.
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Strand
Bishop
Simmons
Boston Braves
Hellmann
Tuth
Giants
Mack
Tilly Walker
Sparky
Matthews
Ruth
New Orleans
Jack
Positive method to curb Ruth's home runs cited
The excerpt notes drawing Ruth walks as a strategy to limit his long balls. It observes the American League frequently used this approach in the previous season.
Dykes Must Oust Hale in Philadelphia Athletics
Baltimore star Max Bishop has ousted Jimmy Dykes as second sacker on the Philadelphia Athletics. If Dykes is to win a berth as a regular he must beat out the hard hitting Sammy Hale.
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Jimmy Dykes
Sammy Hale
Max Bishop
Baltimore Star
Philadelphia Athletics
Reds confident of pennant as spring camp opens
Cincinnati Reds players express strong belief they will win the 1924 National League title. The roster remains intact with no rookie competition, and veteran pitching leads a deep staff headlined by Luque and Rixey. Newcomers Carl Mays, Jackie May, and Big Sheehan bolster a full infield and strong outfield while Jack Hendricks faces the pressure of managing a club poised for success.
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Nick Fintley
International News Service Special Corporation
Orlando
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Allaile Set
Senor
Adolfo Wuque
Luqua
Cuba
Eppa Rixey
Luque
Lippa
Carl Mays
Yankee
Jackie May
Sheehan
St. Paul
Daubert
Bohne
Cavaney
Pinelli
Bressler
Fonseca
Hhoie
Duncan
Rowsh
Burns
Harper
Wingo
Hargrave
Jack Hendricks
Hendricks
Uis
Hendrick
Connie Mack Comments On Sisler Case
Connie Mack questions Sisler’s readiness and eye condition delaying his return. He cautions that a full reset of eye health is needed before starting the season to avoid possible injury and diminished performance.
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Connie
Mack
Sisler
Reds Face Bright Opportunity After Moran Death
A baseball note suggests that after Pat Moran’s death, a Reds lineup could seize a strong chance to finish 1 2 3 in the pennant race with managerial hopes stirring among players.
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Pat Moran
Reds
Bowling Alleys Destroyed by Fire in Cleveland
A Cleveland fire gutted the Erie Bowling Alleys with 25 women bowlers and 25 men present along with about 200 spectators. The blaze swept through the building last night as games in the Atlantic and Pacific League continued. Lower floors housed a garage but most autos were saved. Loss pegged at about 10000 dollars.
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Cleveland
Erie
Texas Umpire Sweeney Set for National League Debut
J Monroe Sweeney of Texas, nicknamed John Heydler’s baby umpire, will debut as an NL arbitER in 1924 after two seasons in the Texan League. Known for calm handling of players and tough calls, he counters the claim that Ernest Quigley is the only major sports official from the region.
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J. Monroe Sweeney
John Heydler
Mr. Sweeney
Ernest Quigley
Sweeney
Doak Roberts
Texas
Lone Star
Jane
Comiskey to Undergo Gall Bladder Operation
A. Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox, was to undergo a 58 operation for gall stones today. Despite poor health, physicians believe Ric may have improved enough so no failure should result.
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Comiskey
K&n
Chicago
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Hale
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