Hooper's Seventh-Inning Home Run Beats Yanigans 6-3
Captain Harry Hooper drove in the decisive run with bases loaded in the seventh, lifting the Regulars to a 6 3 victory over Babe Ruth and the Yanigans. Ruth homered earlier and doubled, but Tampa’s Hooper sealed the win as Desideas George Wilment and Pat Shea pitched for the Yankees and Regulars struggled to contain Ruth's hot hitting.
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Ruths long homer spurs crowd at weekend ballgame
The howl after Ruths long home run drew backers from Billy Sundays tent and a large crowd from St Petersburg and nearby towns. Sunday watched the final innings from the Red Sox bench as a lively weekend turnout followed the game and a post game dance faced upset from rival motorcyclists.
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Yale Names New Football Coaching Aids
In New Haven on April 1 Dr. Alveri Sharpe as general athletics director at Yale announced three assistant coaches for fall football: Dr. Arthur Brides Dr. William T. Bois and German Alcott. Brides serves Army aviation awaiting discharge and coached Yale freshmen. Bois coached Newport Naval Base and Alcott led Great Lakes team during the war.
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Cyclists disrupt hotel park as police pursue green-eyed riders
A noisy night scene ends with police chasing the green-eyed cyclists who tore through the park near the hotel. Barrows bans long distance fishing near the docks, while tensions rise as Yanigans clash with Regulars over cigars. Giants arrive for practice against the Red Sox.
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Brookline's Suburban League Debut Hopes Rise
Clarence Parker leads Brookline High as they enter the Suburban League with few players and many hopefuls. Lefty Mullowney tops the pitching staff, Frank Ball handles catching, and McMahan may join as a key pitcher. Infielders Kenney Glancey O’Hearn Leonard Twiss, with outfielders Richardson O’Hara Johnson and Duane, compose a developing lineup under manager Donald Richardson. Brookline opens against Medford High at Medford’s field in a weekend clash.
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What Happens on Balk Umpire Billy Evans Explains
Umpire Billy Evans explains balks in baseball highlighting nine illegal pitcher moves. A balk voids ongoing plays and advances base runners. any batter’s hit after a balk is void. Runners who pass a preceding runner are out. misreads on fly balls often cause runners to overslide.
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Ladies may attend the national boxing championships opener
Arthur Duffey notes controversy over women watching boxing at Mechanics Building with Bennie Osthues and many Boston business leaders backing women’s admission. He cites New York and London ringside scenes, calls boxing less brutal than wrestling, and argues amateur boxing boosters want broader access and cleaner sport.
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Fewster the Baltimore mystery delays with New York Americans
Miller Sluggins, manager of the New York Americans, waits for Wilson Fewster to arrive for a chance in the infield. Fewster, rumored to be a coming wonder, has drawn diminishing enthusiasm as his debut is postponed. Dutch Leonard is written off, while the Yankees owners seek rebates from Frazee and Barrow as Huggins plans to part with pitchers to meet limits.
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Josh Devore Fast Runner Among 1920s Star Fellows
The return of Josh Devore to professional baseball highlights a group of swift players. The piece mentions Dave Robertson and lists Jim Thorpe Ty Cobb Bert Shotton Bullet Thoney Danny Hoffman Jimmy Barrett Claude Cooper Jimmy Callahan and Harry Bay as fellow speedsters from past or present eras.
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Overseas Runner in Grind Seeks Boston Marathon Honors
Le Roy Davis of the Worchester Club tops a strong entry list for the Boston Marathon on April 19 after returning from overseas service. The Dorchester runner, a three time entrant, hopes to repeat his 1917 10th place and has won the New York State Marathon. Huja Club of Quincy also fields Henry Kwanto and Otto Alenius, both veterans of past races with best 1917 finishes.
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Jennings Crew to Be Fed Southpaws
In Columbus Ga on April 1 the Boston Reuters Braves faced prime chilly practice with a lighter session due to stiff wind and cold. Catcher Art Wilson sore rib and pitcher Bill James with a lame arm hindered lineup as Stallings planned five inning work and Southpaws favored for most games. The team heads to Camp Gordon near Atlanta for a Sunday clash with Tigers, keeping daily workouts on schedule to maintain form.
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Defoe Defeats Shubert In Slam-Bang 12 Round Bout
Providence April 1 Billy Defoe of St Paul won a decision over Al Shubert of New Bedford in 12 slam bang rounds. Defoe led throughout and landed telling punches while Shubert faded. Marty Ah Chung of Salem lost to Billy Woods of Manchester NH in 10 rounds of fairly good boxing.
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Strangler Lewis Wins First Fall in Roller Match
In Harrisburg on April 1 a flying headlock secured the first fall for Strangler Lewis against Dr B F Roller before Roller was injured and unable to continue.
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Memphis fighter Pat Moore wins 12-round decision in Akron
In Akron on April 1 Pat Moore of Memphis defeats Willie Devore in a 12-round boxing match by decision. Moore earned the newspaper nod after a competitive bout, securing victory over Devore to stay undefeated in the region.
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