Select Camp Battle for Crackers Spring Training
By Dick Jemison, manager Frank pursues a three city bidding war in Albany Valdosta and Dothan to host the Crackers for spring training. He will submit a plan at noon, with each city promising top terms. Redding sold to Charlotte, trimming last year’s Crackers roster alongside other releases.
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Frank
Ansley
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Valdosta
Georgia
Dothan
Alabama
Duthan
Redding Io
Charles Frank
Cracker
Fiteharris Redding
Charlotte Club
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Crackers
Cihuahua
Tuents
Bisland
Arlen
Milton
Conflicting Baseball Coach Rules Stir Umpire Debate
In this discussion on third base coaching, the text notes past tactics by coaches to stop or push runners to the plate, sometimes by grabbing or tackling. It cites Rule 17 adding penalties for coaches who touch runners rounding third, yet conflicts arise with Rule 48 on home runs when a ball goes over the fence. President Johnson and American League umpires advocate practical interpretation over strict letter-of-the-law calls.
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Aris
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Glee
Pateman
Acore & Iron
Johnson
Price of Golf Balls Reduced to 15 Cents
New York February 3 A 10 to 16 cent cut in retail golf ball prices was announced by Sealer Co attributed to the approaching expiration of the Haskell patent on April 12 The reduction applies to medium grade balls not to the cheapest models now selling as low as 25 cents each The company said the move aims to compete with the British shilling ball.
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New York
Squash Champion Nears Pro Match Challenge
Ken York of the Squash Club, a world pro squash tennis champion, nearly accepts a championship match with Stephen J. Feron of the Harvard club. Kinsella defeated Feron in a title bout last year after Feron held the crown for about ten years.
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Walter Kinsella
Squash
Stephen J. Feron
Harvard Club
Kinsella
Feron
Rival A. C. Fives Battle Here Saturday
Atlanta Athletic Club hosts Birmingham Athletic Club in a pivotal southern basketball clash. Referee disputes last month in Birmingham loom, but Innis Brown will officiate Saturday. A large crowd is expected with postgame dancing as the title race hinges on the result.
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Reduit
Birmingham Five
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Birmingham
Pritchard
Barons
Chattanooga
Columbus
Innis Brown
Atlanta Bowlers Prepare Three-Team Match This Saturday
A team from Atlanta travels to Chattanooga to face Chatta nooga and Knoxville five-man squads in a three-game total pins event. The outcome aims to spur interest ahead of the Southern Bowling congress slated for April in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Southern Bowling Congress
Clown of the baseball world Herman Schaefer joins the Yankees
Herman W. Schaefer born February 4 1882 in Chicago rose through Kansas City St. Paul Cubs to Milwaukee Detroit Detroit Tigers Washington and now the Yankees. A veteran of over ten major league seasons he retains coaching role value despite aging.
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Willard and Moran Sign For Big Ten-Round Clash
Chicago February 3 Jess Willard heavyweight champion will earn 1583.83 per minute for ten rounds versus Frank Moran in New York on March 17 with a 247500 purse plus percentage of moving picture rights and advertising profits. Moran to receive 686.67 per minute and 20000 from promoters. Tom Jones received 2500 from Rickard and McCracken. Referee to be approved by the champion. A promoter conference in New York next week will settle final details and ticket prices are expected to range from 5 cents to 25 dollars.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
New York
Willard
Moran
Tex
Rickard
Sam McCracken
Ting
Tom Jones
Dave Lew Jaohn
Mee Cracken
V. D. Team Defeats Wesley Memorial Five 24 to 18
In a fast Atlanta clash S. V. D. five edged Wesley Memorial 24 to 18 on Wesley Memorial court. After a 10 10 halftime tie, S. V. D. pulled away in the second period led by Captain Sullivan and Berrie while Fincher and Lowry starred for Wesley Memorial. Large crowd saw the repeat showdown set for next Thursday with Tillou Forbes refereeing.
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Wesley Memorial
Atlanta
V. D
Fans Petition Council for The Auditorium for Bouts
Citizens of Atlante urge the Auditorium Committee to permit boxing contests at the Auditorium Armory arguing the popularity of past events. They cite Frank Whitney and Charlie White as top contenders and claim the city must host such bouts to attract crowds and advertising.
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Auditorium
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Fana
Auditorium Committee
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Farlinger
Reynolds
Inman
Freeman
Beil
Aulnia
Frank Whitney
Charlie White
Chicago
Skyaidy
Atlant
Atlante
Prep showdown: Marist vs B E S on Marist court
The Friday afternoon prep game features Marist and B E S basketball atop the standings as undefeated contenders. A closely matched encounter is expected with the winner potentially shaping the pennant race. Tech High and Peacock also meet on the same day at the Atlanta Athletic Club if weather allows.
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Marist
Atlanta Athletic Club
Tech High
Peacock
Nelson and Wolgast Set For Appleton Bout
La Crosse Wis February 2 Boxing Nelson and Ad Wolgast have signed to box at Appleton in a lightweight title bout promotion. The agreement follows Nelsons defeat last year and signals a bid to reclaim the lightweight championship.
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Box
la Crease
Wis
Bating Nelson
Ad Wolgaat
Appleton
Nelson
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