Old Pop Geers Oater New Tack Record
Veteran harness horseman Pop Geers at 73, five years racing, plans a 1924 season with Peter Manning and Lanardo in exhibitions and Grand Circuit engagements. He will race in Montrose Ohio and at the Ohio Short Ship Circuit, hoping to set a new world record and continue a storied career.
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Billy Evans
Johnsons
E Cobbs
Fitzsimmonses
Brittons
Kilbanes
Pop Geers
Pop
Tennessee
General Lee
Appomattox Court House
Belle Hamlin
Robert J
Hal
Napoleon Direct
Etawanh
Dodie Archdale
Billie Buck
Peter Manning
Lanardo
S’remont
Ohio
Bop
Nll
T Nresseean
OWA Wrestling Star May Make Olympic Team
Entries pour in for final Olympic wrestling tryouts to be held at Madison Square Garden May 27 28 and 29 as part of a three day program with gymnastics boxing and wrestling. Martin J Holder a 225 pound heavyweight from Iowa leads hopefuls expected to win the heavyweight spot for the United States at the Paris Games.
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New York
American Olympic Committee
Madison Square Garden
United States
France
C. W. Streit, Jr
New Orleans
Birmingham
Waterloo
Iowa
Northfield
Springfield
Mass
Ithaca
N. C
Towa
Martin J. Holder
Middle West
the Garden
Holy Cross Star Carroll Seen as Greatest College Twirler
Six major league scouts watched Holy Cross defeat Princeton 3 to 2 in 14 innings. Owen Carroll allowed nine hits with 17 strikeouts and one walk as Holy Cross solidifies its standing. scouts tout him as ripe for the big show. Carroll plans to finish Holy Cross next June despite rumor of a Detroit contract. Coach Jack Barry hails Carroll as the best college pitcher he has seen.
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Holy Cross
Princeton
Owen Carroll
Carroll
Jack Barry
Philadelphia Athletics
Howver
Inside Hope
Detroit
Barry
Johnson Predicts Big Things For Marberry Pitcher
Walter Johnson foresees a bright future for pitcher Marberry, a stout right hander built on Johnsons model with strong stuff, as Washington recruits him for the club.
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Walter Johnson
Marberry
Washington
Johnson
Use Your Head Advice for Young Pitchers
Walter Johnson offers pitching guidance urging control and a change of pace. He stresses studying batters, working with a capable catcher, and maintaining focus against all hitters while valuing mental toughness and confidence in his arsenal.
Yesterday's Results in Baseball Leagues Reported
The American Association saw Toledo beat Columbus 9 to 4, and Minneapolis defeated St. Paul 11 to 3. National League action had Pittsburgh over New York 6 to 3 with others rained out. American League results included Boston 9 over Detroit 1 and Philadelphia 4 over Chicago 3, with no other games scheduled.
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American Association
Toledo
Columbus
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Pittsburgh
York
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
Today’s NBA card features eight showdown pairings
GAMES TODAY include Columbus at Toledo Indianapolis at Louisville Kansas City at Minneapolis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Pittsburgh Swift Shrdl RdlU Uta Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston St Louis at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia
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American Association
Pet
Indianapolis St. Paul
Kansas City
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
Columbus
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago Ee
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Indianapolis
Meusel Leads NL Home Run Hitting Totals
Meusel of New York tops the National League with 88 hits in total and 72 in the American League category across yesterday's performances.
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Meusel
New York
Leading Major League Hitters in National and American Leagues
The clipping lists top batters by league with Saint Louis and Brooklyn players as leaders. Stornsby of St. Louis leads the National League at .421, followed by Wheat of Brooklyn and Fournier of Brooklyn. In the American League Williams of St. Louis hits .447, Heilmann of Detroit .443, Harris of Boston .434, Roberson of St. Louis .426, with other names like Pinelli and Ficone noted.
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Stornsby
St. Louis
Wheat
Brooklyn
Kelly
New York
Fournier
Pinelli
Cincinnati
Williams
Heilmann
Detroit
Harris
Boston
Roberson
Os .aSh
Whippets Race Set to Begin in June in Montreal
An international whippet race will pit American dogs against Canada's fastest runners in Montreal during June. The event brings together top whippets from two nations for a competitive showcase.
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America
Canada
Montreal
Umpire Favoritism Sparks Big Leagues Discussion
Report notes discussion among major league figures about the choice of favorite umpire. The piece implies surprise that an umpire could be a favored figure in baseball circles.
Yankees Manager Praises Indians and Treks AL Race
Miller Huggins, manager of the New York Yankees, says the Cleveland Indians have too much power to trail the American League standings. He notes they could surge if they compensate for injuries to Speaker, Stevens, and others and hit their stride as heat arrives.
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Indians
Cleveland
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Speaker
Stephenson
Uble
Third Effort To Permit Wills Madden Bout
New York May 29. A final push will seek fire department consent to permit the Wills Madden boxing match at Queensboro Stadium next Friday. Proposals to remove objectionable stadium features will be presented to Fire Chief Kenton and the boxing commission will be urged to issue a license once fire department objections are withdrawn.
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New York
Wills
Madden
Queensboro Stadium
Kenton
Boxing Commission
Lighter Golf Ball Scheduled for 1924 Season
Inside sources report a change to a lighter golf ball will be authorized soon and take effect at the start of the 1924 season.
Harris Hardest Batter to Fool Says Johnson
Walter Johnson, famed Washington pitcher, calls Joe Harris the toughest batter in the American League. Johnson notes Harris can hit all styles of pitching and place balls to all fields, making him nearly impossible to fool. Eddie Rommel adds Harris remains hard to fool even with knuckleballs, praising Harris's hitting versatility.
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Harris
Walter Johnson
Eddie Rommel
Philadelphia Athletics
Red Sox rout Tigers to move into second behind Yankees
Boston pounded Detroit 9 to 1 as six runs in the second inning doomed the Tigers and moved the Red Sox into second place just one game behind the Yankees.
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Red Sox
Tigers
Yankees
Giants lose as Pirates take opener in series
The Giants drop the first game of their series to the Pirates 6 to ? while the Athletics snap a slump by defeating the White Sox 4 to 3. Managers say many losses stem from misthrown balls and misthrown bases rather than dropped catches.
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Giants
Pirates
Athletics
White Sox
Eangmenanm
Governor Endorses Carpentier Gibbons Bout in May
Governor Emmett F. Branch says the May bout between Georges Carpentier and Tom Gibbons qualifies as legal entertainment under Indiana law. Ed ward E. Spafford argues the Legion would lose slums if Tunney does not get a crack at Carpentier before Gibbons. Both fighters train hard amid San Dunes as Gibbons reports 15 rounds and plans cautious progress to maintain peak condition.
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Michigan City, Inc
Emmett F. Branch
Carpentier-Gibbons
Indiana
Governor Branch
Edward E. Spafford
New York Department of the American Legions
Legion
Gene Tunney
Georges Carpentier
Tom Gibbons
Billy Gibson
Tunney
Gibson
Kout
San
Carpentier
America
Gibbons
Outfielders Now Key to Baseball Success Says Hughey Jennings
Hall of Fame player and manager Hughey Jennings emphasizes the rising importance of outfield play, noting a 35 percent increase in value over recent years and declaring no feature more decisive in game outcomes.
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Hughey Jennings
Outfield Play Under Scrutiny In Modern Baseball
Discussion notes changes in outfield duties as pitching and hitting evolve. Jennings comments on outfielders now required to cover more ground due to the lively ball. The piece suggests poor outfield play has begun to waste more games than before.
Infielders Plentiful as Outfielders Dilemma Grows
League managers note more good infielders than quality outfielders with the lively ball. A hard drive misjudged is often fatal as speed leaves little time to atone. More base hits demand rapid ball handling and precise throws to restrain runners.
Teams chase stronger outfields in major leagues
The article notes recruiters seek solid pitchers and outfielders with stars like John McGraw trading for Billy Southworth. Lee Fohl rebuilds Red Sox outfield. Wingstrand is the sole regular this year. Connie Mack buys Strand and Simmons to shore up weak spots. At least six teams admit weak outfield defense in the majors.
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John McGraw
New York Giants
Billy Southworth
Braves
Lee Fohl
Boston Red Sox
Wingstrand
Connie Mack
Strand
Ball plays infield and outfield impact noted
The article notes that the Hvely ball has heightened the importance of efficient outfielding while also affecting pitcher handicapping in games.
Whitcombe Becomes Britons New Threat In Golf
Dorchester pro C A Whitcombe shocks critics by winning the London Daily Mail medal play championship with a record 289. Earlier rivals Ray Duncan Mitchell and Havers were favored but Whitcombe surged to the fore showing sharp form and announcing himself.
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Hagen
Sarazen
Kirkwood
Ted Ray
C. A. Whitcombe
London Daily Mail
Whittcombe
Ray
Duncan
Mitchell
Havers
Whitcombe
Dorchester
Whitcombe Triumphs In Dominion Golf Championship
Whitcombe defeated a strong field of leading imperial golfers to win the tournament. He twice broke the course record, first with a 79 and then with a 69, delivering some of the finest Britisher golf in years. His 70 showed steady play and occasional luck, while the 69 featured fortunate breaks on three holes with chip shots from 10, 20, and 40 yards.
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Whitcombe
Gods of Luck
Whitcombe Breaks Through In British Championship Battle
Whitcombe finally scores a signal success after two years as a close contender. He finished sixth last year with 302 and tied for sixth with Duncan this year, showing warning power as Hagen returns with strong challenge in a rugged American field.
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Whitcombe
Hagen
Duncan
America
French Pilot Sets Fast Pace Across China
Lieut. Pelletier D'Oisy, French long distance flyer, arrived in Shanghai from Canton after resting in Hanoi. He flew from France to peerele in about 100 hours, with his aircraft undergoing overhaul in Canton.
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London
Pelletier D’oisy
Shanghai
Canton
China
D’oisy
Hanoi
France
Greb May Fight in Cleveland on Convention Eve
Efforts to sign Harry Greb former world light heavyweight champion for a June 9 bout in Cleveland on the eve of the Republican convention advance as construction begins on a temporary $150000 arena. Promoters expect Greb to accept though terms are not public. The card will feature forty rounds with entrants from across the country.
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Cleveland, O
Harry Greb
Greb
Fights Roundup From Columbus Wheeling and Philadelphia
Last night boxing cards in Columbus Wheeling and Philadelphia produced several decisions with multiple draws and TKOs. Notable results include Herbie Bchaef fer defeating Phil O Dowd in Columbus. Hank Fredericks stoppage over Bob Fisher in four. and Stone of Paterson drawing Tommy Loughran in Philadelphia.
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Columbus
Herbie Bchaeffer
Chicago
Phil O’dowd
Mike O'Down
Matt Snyder
Dayton
Hank Fredericks
Ohio State University
Bob Fisher
Tommy Lewis
K. O
Charlie Koontz
Wheeling W
Jack Barry
Ray Pyrel
Kid Carpentier
Pittenburgh
Lee Mortimer
Homestead
Pan
Tommy Crowley
Pittsburgh
Petid
Roberts
Wheeling
Tom O'Malley
Bellaire
Herman Wise
Jackie James
Vance Wagner
Wellsburg
Red McConville
Martins Ferry
Billy Ephthemes
East Chicago
Frankie Gariea
California
Mickey O'Dowd
Muncie
Ind
Philadelphia
Stone
Paterson
Tommy Loughran
Eddie
Kid) Wagner
Mickey
Traverse
Boston
Bud Christiano
Jimmy Goodrich
Buffalo
Boxing decline in New York shows dull in May eighteen
The article notes a waning boxing scene in New York in May 1918 with fewer fights, smaller purses, and little public interest. It contrasts past boom periods with today, citing promoters' reluctance and a lack of major matchups like Dempsey versus Wills or Firpo bouts, while promoters chase cash and promoters fear empty houses.
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New York
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