Scouts Hold City Basketball Meet at Ohio University Gym
Four troops entered Class C B and A divisions in a Tuesday tournament at Ohio University gym. Troop Four dominated all three divisions winning 15-11, 21-7, and 31-6 while totaling 153 points to 25 for opponents. Major Johnson led Troop Four with strong play as cups await display and future annual event plans.
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It City
Goy
Jo University
Ens
Hay
Wise
Ohio University
Sop
Troop
Troop Five
Major Johnson
Troop Four
Major @inson
Troop E
Murphy
Oop
Athens
Johnson
Davis
Muir
Athens Focus
Oeroop Two
Verne Andrews
Ikley
Troop Two
Eedaer
Mletic Department of
Ohio
Vitation
Johnny Kerr Rise From Mascot to Major Leaguer
The story follows Johnny Kerr from San Francisco mascot and bats afield to Detroit Tigers shortstop prospect. Scout Zamlock spotted him, Calgary and Denver stints shaped his path, and Cobb signals readiness to make room for Kerr in the majors.
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Billy Evans
Augusta
Johnny Kerr
Detroit Tigers
San Francisco
Kerr
Zamlock
Carl Zamlock
Tiger
Detroit
Calgary
Ixerr
Denver
Tigers
Cobb
Yankees Spend Weeks in Camp With No New Prospects
New York Yankees have spent twenty one days in spring training with little to show beyond the 1922 lineup. General manager Miller Huggins aims to find a center fielder and an extra infielder, but rookies largely remain rookies as scouts, including Joe Kelly and Paul Krichell, search bushes for talent.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
South
Colonel Houston
Joe Kelly
Bob Gilks
Bob Connery
Paul Krichell
Huggins
Whitey Witt
Yankee
Jimmy O Connell Emerges As Giants Rookie Sensation
San Francisco outfielder Jimmy O Connell who cost the Giants 75000 dollars impressed in his first batting practice at the San Antonio camp by hitting a ball over the fence. He also showed solid fielding and in his first exhibition game tallied four hits and a walk in five plate appearances. Giants owner John McGraw hails him as the decade’s find while teammates welcome his modest demeanor.
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Jimmy O'Connell
San Francisco
New York Giants
Reuther
Brooklyn
Giants
San Antonio
Tex
John McGraw
McGraw
Pirates Faithful to Top Finish in National League Claim
Manager McKechnie predicted a one-two-three finish for his Pirates in the National League as spring workouts begin in Hot Springs. The team features nineteen pitchers, with veterans Cooper Morrison Adams and Glazner, plus recruits and contenders such as Bagby Brown Bechler and Keigert. Infield likely to be Traynor Maranville Tierney and Trimm, with one candidate to beat Tierney for the keystone position.
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Hot Springs
Ark
McKechnie
Pirate
McKechnies
Cooper
Morrison
Babe Adams
Whitey
Glazner
Carlson
Hamilton
Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Brown
Reading International Elazue
George Bechler
Detroit Tigers
George
Tulsa
Okla
Lefty Keigert
Flint
Mich
Iulweider
Traynor
Maranville
Tierney
Trimm
Keystone Guardian
Dark horses loom in Pin Tourney action
Milwaukee on March 28 reports show 56 dark horses among entrants in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Participants include Kenosha Waukee Hartford Escanaba Head Rochester Madison Eastown and Mansfield hoping to rise. A top score of 2896 was achieved as Milwaukee bowlers pushed into the event.
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Milwaukee
Doplers
American Acting Congress
Kenosha
Waukee
Hartford
Escanabauth Head
Rochester
Madison
Eastown
Mansfield
Ken
Cincin
Branch Rickey Confident Cardinals Will Compete in 1923
Bradenton Florida March 27 Branch Rickey manager of the St Louis Cardinals expresses confidence the club will contend for the pennant this season though he will not predict a title. He cites losses last year including McHenry and Doak plus injuries to Laven but expects Myers to help McHenry’s replacement and Toney to bolster pitching as veterans slow.
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Bradentown
Fla
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Rickey
Cardinals
Ball Park
Braves
McHenry
Henry
Bill Doak
Bill
Doak
John Laven
Myers
Prec Toney
Muldoon proposes Firpo opponents for May bout
New York March 28 Wm Muldoon chairman of the state athletic commission suggests Jack Renault of Canada Jim Herman the Omaha giant as suitable opponents for Luis Firpo in the milk fund bout on May 12 Muldoon says Farmer Lodge would be no match for the Argentine giant
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Muldoon
New York
Jack Renault
Canada
Jim Herman
Omaha
Wm. Muldoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Luis Firpo
Milk Fund
Farmer Lodge
Firpo
Fights Set for April 4 in Springfield and Columbus
Tut Jackson of Washington DC and Jamaica Kid of New York will clash in a 15 round bout in Springfield. In Columbus Panhandle elimination winners include Charlie Snell over Bud Wallace and Elmer Knox toppled by Joe Hickman while Joe Lindsey and Joe Dailey knocked out Elmer Stewart and Dick Crampton respectively. Columbus heavyweight Bill Reed defeated Ear Miller.
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Springfield
Tut Jackson
Washington
D. C
Jamaica Kid
New York
Columbus
Panhandle
Charlie Snell
Bud Wallace
Richmond
Indiana
Elmer Knox
Cincinnati
Joe Lindsey
Joe Dailey
Elmer Stewart
Joe Hickman
Dick Crampton
Bill Reed
Ear Miller
Wills Passes Up Godfrey Fight in Mourning Motion
March 24 report notes Harry Wills, mourning a young associate named Lotta Dough, declined an invitation to fight George Godfrey. Renault provided Godfrey a round trip ticket, and Wills contemplates a similar option. Wills praised Godfrey's training quality.
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New York
Harry Wills
Lotta Dough
Harry
George Godfrey
Jack Renault
Godfrey
Slumberland
Wills
Toledo farmer Edward Jennings shoots self amid crisis
Edward Al. Jennings a 57 year old wealthy farmer near Toledo shot himself twice today dying after the second shot that pierced his brain. His death was witnessed by his wife. Jennings was among the wealthiest farmers in northwestern Ohio.
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Toledo
Mar
Edward AL. Jennings
Here
Jennings
Ohio
NL President Heydler Accepts Landis Decisions
John Heydler, president of the National League, said in San Francisco he has no quarrel with Commissioner Landis over the Rube Benton ruling. He will return east by train and notes any issue lies between the Cincinnati club and the National League.
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San Francisco
Calif
John Heydler
National League
California
East
Kenesaw M. Landis
Baseball
Landis
Rube Benton
Cincinnati
Genet Beats Weeks in 10 Round Straitsville Bout
Norm Genet of Barberton defeats Billy Weeks in a 10 round match, taking five rounds to Weeks' two with three even. Preliminary draws and injuries accompany the event as Liberty Bell meets Steve Horvath to a draw and Jap Ramsey loses to Cuzz Simms after an injury in round two.
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New Straitsville
Mar
Norm Genet
Barberton
Billy Weeks
Springfield
Liberty Bell
Logan
Steve Horvath
Murray City
Jap Ramsey
Columbus
Cuzz Simms
Freddie Welsh Aims for European Title Return
Freddie Welsh plans a return to England this summer to win back the European light welterweight championship. He arrives in New York after a tour of Britain and criticizes European boxing as mediocre except for Jimmy Wilde who is shaping for a fight with Pancho Villa.
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Davis J. Walsh
I. N
New York
Freddie Welsh
England
Europe
Welsh
Fred
Jimmy Wilde
Wilde
Pancho Villa
Jimmy
Villa
New Ideas in Golf Boost American Play
Jock Hutchison argues American golfers progress through experimentation with new angles and stunts while British players stick to 50 year old ideas. He cites Sarazen Hagan Barnes Brandy and other pros as driving the shift in teaching style.
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America
United States
Jock Hutchison
HF Hutchison
Sarazen
Hagen
Barnes
Brandy
Myself
England
New York Card Yields Decisions for Norfolk and Garber
Kid Norfolk earned a twelve round decision over Jack Taylor in New York. Willie Garber also won a twelve round decision, defeating Jimmy Mars in the same card.
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New York
Kid Norfolk
Jack Taylor
Willie Garber
Jimmy Mars
All Scout Teams Named After Athens Basketball Tourney
The Athens Boy Scout tournament selected All-Scout first and second teams after Tuesday finals. The picks emphasize scores, defense, passing, and floor work, with heavyweights excluded as only one heavyweight game was played. Players span Troops 2, 3, and 4, with Olds noted for versatility earning a spot on the second team.
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Athens High Sehoon
Giants Complete World Champion Roster With Bently Sign
SAN ANTONIO TEX Mar 2 The arrival of Jack Bently and a $65 900 purchase from Baltimore plus a 1922 contract completes the Giants roster as world champions.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mar
Jack Bently
Baltimore
Giants
Wolverines Set For Big Western Conference Push
Ann Arbor March 28 Michigan aims high in the Western Conference under coach Steve Farrell with a strong squad led by DeHart Hubbard. Hubbard swept the hurdle events at Chicago, set one record, tied another, and also excels in high jump and broad jump as Michigan seeks multiple point scorers across meets.
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Farrell
Ann Arbor
DeHart Hubbard
Carl Johnson
Hubbard
Chicago
Pirates Strengthen Outfield and Catching Staff
Carey and Bigbee form a strong center and left field duo while Rob Russell handles right field against right handers. Bernhart Cuyler and Mueller vie for the alternation with Russsell. Behind the plate Schmidt anchors the defense with Gooch emerging as a top young receiver.
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Carey
Bigbee
Rob Russell
Bernhart
Cuyler
Mueller
Pirates
Schmidt
Gooch
Tank Fire Hits Sinclair Oil Group in New Orleans
A lightning strike in New Orleans struck the center of a circle of fifty Sinclair oil tanks, igniting a blaze that raged at noon. Estimated losses ranged from 500000 to 1600000 dollars as fire departments fought the flame.
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New Orleans
Sinclair Refiring Company
Dodgers May Rally Bernie Neis To Right Hand Batting
Clearwater Fla Mar 28 Manager Wilbert Robinson believes a shift back to right handed batting can boost Bernie Neis. Once a left handed hitter as a Dodger Neis showed speed but limited hitting. Robinson insists Neis will improve by batting right handed this season as he aims to raise his average by at least ten points.
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Clearwater
Fla
Isaguer
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Nationals
Bernie Neis
Dodgers
Neis
Myers
Manaseer Robinson
Neil
Ele
Nets
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