Peden narrows squad to 23 for upcoming baseball season
Coach Peden reduced the local diamond squad from about 40 candidates to 23, mostly varsity veterans led by Barfoot and McKinley. The group includes eight pitchers with plans for further cuts after additional practices, as the team shifts through fielding drills and batting scrimmages in cold weather. House and Enghe stood out on the mound with Barfoot and McKinley showing mixed control while others evaluated for infield and catching roles.
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Cleveland baker boy may face Tunney next fall
NOTHING CERTAIN CLEVELAND March 30 U PR Johnny Risko the Cleveland baker boy probably will be matched to fight Gene Tunney world's heavyweight champion next fall according to word received here. Sporting circles believe Tunney's first opponent will be Tom Heeney.
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Statz to patrol center field for Dodgers this season
Brooklyn March 2. Dodgers manager Wilbert Robinson plans to use Jigger Statz in center field daily this summer with outfield positions rotating based on whether the opposing pitcher is right or left handed. Statz doubts his batting, but Robby intends to rely on him with Tyson and Bressler against right handers.
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Wilbert Robinson
Statz
Uncle Robby
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Freeman Stops Harmon In 3rd Round In Cleveland
Tommy Freeman of Cleveland WELTER knocked out Willie Harmon of New York 49 seconds into the third round. Odds had previously favored the Lantern Jawed New Yorker.
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March
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Tommy Freeman
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Promising Pirate Rookie Fussell Shines in Debut Year
Pittsburgh finds a standout young pitcher in Fred Fussell, a former Wichita Falls Texas League player last season, highlighted as one of the club's most promising prospects.
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Souminen extends coast to coast lead in grueling race
Arne Souminen of Detroit covered 29.5 miles from Seven Springs to Moriarty in 4 16 to push his elapsed total to 921.5 miles in 154:32:05. He holds about a four hour lead over Karl Dilks, with Guisto Umeri and Peter Gavuzzi close behind. Frank Johnson, near 77th in the field, teased home after showing a telegram from his wife.
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Italy
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Local Girl's Team Wins Championship
Andrew Meighan Oregon? No. Local girl team coached by Andrew Meighan from Athens wins Bluefield championship. The squad won three of four games to claim the silver basket ball trophy for the championship, reflecting the efforts of the Wade Junior high school teacher in Bluefield, W. Va.
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Pasini Resigns from Cleveland Post to Lead Gloucester Club
U D R Pat Pasini who has organized officials for 17 Ohio colleges resigns to become physical director of the Knights of Columbus club in Gloucester New York.
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Yankees Fall Again in Exhibition to Buffalos
Yankees drop ninth of ten warmups as Buffalos edge them 3 to 2 in St Petersburg. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig fail to homer. single hits by both pace the offense while nine runs allowed limit comeback chances.
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Memphis Chicks Defeat Browns 6 2 On Strong Third Inning
Memphis beat St. Louis 6 to 2 as four runs came in the third. May and Hunter limited the Browns to four hits. Final line shows St. Louis 24 runs and 1 error while Memphis tallies 6 runs on 12 hits with 0 errors. Nevers Wright O'Neal McKee Hunter May Berger listed in the lineup.
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Senators pound Tars in exhibition despite late rally
Washington Senators defeated the Jacksonville Tars 12 to 6 in an exhibtion game. McKinney left with a minor injury after colliding with a Senators player. The Senators broke the game open with a big eighth inning, aided by a hitting spree.
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Williamson Breaks Ankle In Slide For Cardinal Setback
In Plant City Florida yesterday the St Louis Cardinals lost to Indianapolis of the American Association 4 to 0. Indianapolis outfielder Rob Russell clouted the Cardinals pitchers driving in three runs while promising young outfielder Howard Williamson fractured an ankle sliding into second base.
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Rob Russell
The old couch speaks of changing living rooms and buyers
A narrator couch recalls attic nights and family life before furniture crowds, noting dusting, light, and a buyer who plans to read the Household Goods Column of The Messenger before purchasing, hoping to find a bargain.
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Pirates show world series form despite rough stretch
The article notes the Pirates display strong form while recent losses to the Frisco seals cool a hot stretch for Carrigan's Red Sox. It mentions The Big Train resting after flu, Joe Geof ty's disappearance, and a tense exchange between Tommy Loughran and Jack Delaney as Jess McMahon shows interest in signing them.
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Jack Delaney
Jess McMahon
Young light heavyweights clash for title shot at Garden
Leo Lomski of Aberdeen Washington and Joe Sekura of Dayton Ohio meet in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night with the winner earning a title bout against Tommy Loughran. Lomski holds 75 fights and is favored 8 to 6. Sekura is 21 and growing fast. Sekura weighs near the 175 pound limit. Lomski easily makes weight. The bout is billed as a natural match with a near capacity Garden crowd expected.
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Griswold Girl Buckman Wins Regular Right Fielder Spot
Alice Buckman, a 16 year old girl, earns the Griswold high school right field slot over nine boys. Coach Phil Morrison praises her fielding, batting, and base running and notes her ambition to play big league baseball someday. Griswold prep team has 12 games scheduled this season.
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Bout Sealed As Title Holder Sets Early Outdoor Show
The title holder has signed to fight in an early outdoor bout, confirming the matchup and venue. The promoter announced the arrangement without changes to the card.
Grand National Run Promises Muddy Race At Aintree
Intermittent showers left the Grand National course soggy at Aintree on race day. Over 40 horses, including Billy Barton owned by Howard Bruce in Baltimore, prepare for the final handicap over 30 jumps under dull hazy visibility.
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England
Billy Barton
Howard Bruce
Baltimore
B. Caplinan
Carson Bigbee to Patrol Portland Out Field This Season
Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Carson Bigbee will patrol the Portland out field in the Pacific Coast League this year. He joins the PCL lineup after earlier major league service with the Pirates.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Portland
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