Hank Gowdy Returns Home From War to Boston Braves
Sergeant Henry Gowdy, famed Rainbow Division catcher with the Boston Braves, lands at Hoboken aboard the Leviathan and heads for Boston. He expresses modesty about heroism, hopes for an early release from service, and readiness to rejoin Stallings’ lineup while recalling war days and past games in New England. He plans a brief Boston stay, then Ohio visit, and attends a Braves game before resuming baseball duties.
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Henry
Hank) Gowdy
Boston Braves
Uncle Sam
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Leviathan
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Debarkation
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Rainbow Division
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I. C. Page
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Braves
Hub
Suburban league baseball set for four key games
A busy afternoon of school baseball features four Suburban league games and about 25 private and Greater Boston contests. Newton and Brookline High join the league this season and are expected to pace the race as Somerville Brookline Everett and Malden meet at various venues with notable pitchers like Mullowney Patten and McGonagle tipped to start.
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Boston
Newton
Brookline High
Old Tech Field
Brookline
Somerville High
Yew
Cleo O'Donnell
Somerville
Harry Mullowney
Clarence Parker
Steve Patten
Cambridge Latin
Everett High Cross
Everett High Athletic Field
Everett
Hap Herlihy
Malden
Fred Sawyer
George Owen
Red Sox Windup With Yankees
New York April 25 The Red Sox and Yankees prepared for another game amid heavy snow and postponements. Manager Barrow kept players active with drills at Polo Grounds and a brisk walk option as Huggins men toiled in cold. Boston plans a final roster push and seeks one more speedy versatile player while Sam Jones aims to start and finish the game. The Boston party grows as players and wives arrive, housing seeks furnished flats in the Hub.
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Jack Barry
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Shean
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Orioles
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Schang
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Vitt
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Hooper
Harvard Versus Vermont In Fifth Baseball Game
Harvard faces Vermont in the fifth game of its baseball schedule at Soldiers Field. Harvard is 2–2 so far and aims to start a winning streak against the fleet visitors from the University of Vermont.
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Harvard
University of Vermont
Jackson Saves Chisox Shutout
St Louis beat Chicago 7 to 2 as Kerr relieves Danforth after a rough first inning. Jackson homered and Sisler, Gallia and Gandil powered two-base hits and a three-base shot, while E Collins and Liebold stole bases. Bases on balls and fielding errors shaped the scoring. Danforth took the loss.
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Kerr
Chicago
Gallia
E. Collins
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Chicasa
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Sisler
Gandil
Liebold
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Pick
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Outshaw
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Meadows
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Court Intimates 0. B. Is A Monopoly
Washington April 25 Organised baseballs move for retrial of the Baltimore Federal league clubs suit for 300000 damages under the Sherman law. a jury recently awarded 240000. Associate Justice Stafford of the District of Columbia Supreme Court took the matter under advisement and gave a week to file briefs. He indicated adherence to his earlier ruling that he regards organised baseball as a monopoly.
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Washington
Organized Baseball
Baltimore Federal League Club
Stafford
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Football scores and weather notes from southern game day
Nashville 4 Birmingham 38 Atlanta 6 Chattanooga 3 Mobile 5 New Orleans 1 Memphis Little Rock postponed Cold TM 2 AN AR AR Think What France Paid Then Lend Your Aid.
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Birmingham
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Mobile
New Orleans
Memphis-Little Rock
France
Athletes Tribute and Woodrow Talks in Local Sports Scene
Arthur Duffey lauds the YD squad after a parade praising their dominance in the big war and sports. Earl Thompson shuffles as a top Dartmouth hopeful, while Penn relay honors and local high schools vie for fame in Philadelphia and Cumberland.
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Earl Thompson
Dartmouth
Thompson
Hanover
Harry Hillman
This Coast
Middlesex School Aims Sixth Win Against Noble and Greenough
The Middlesex School baseball team seeks a sixth win this spring as it hosts Noble and Greenough School in North Concord. Veteran pitcher Allen Jackson will make his first appearance for Noble.
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Bart Sullivan
Bart
Holy Cross
Sullivan
Worcester
Middlesex School
Noble and Greenough School
Middlesex
North
Concord
Allen Jackson
Noble
Ae Cult
Cobb Sparks Tigers Victory Over Cleveland in Opener
Detroit opens the American League season with a 4 to 1 win over Cleveland as Cobb delivers a third inning double and timely hits. Coveleskie errs, aiding Detroit’s lead. Smith and Chapman contribute two base hits, while ONeill and Coumbe are subbed in late.
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Chapman
Gardner
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Vermont Harvard Rivalry Looms In Quick Mound Showdown
Buffy taps Ned Bigelow for an appearance on the mound as a southpaw with a back breaking drop and curving mix. Behind the bat Austin Blair, a sophomore catcher, regains form while McCormick, Vermont’s best pitcher, is set to oppose Harvard. Tryon backs them up as a hard hitting catcher as veterans fill the lineup creating a tough challenge for Harvard to breeze home a win.
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Ned Bigelow
St. Mark's
Bigelow
Austin Blair
McCormick
Frothingham
Dick Hallowell
Perkins
Vermont
Crimson
Tryon
Harvard
Braves name new catcher in reserve
Chief Stallings of the Braves signals a new catcher promising a trial with the local club. Tom Corkery, a Cambridge boy with semi professional experience and naval reserve play, comes recommended by Rabbit Maranville and aims for a berth with a strong minor league club once Stallings assesses his receiving ability.
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Chief Stallings
Braves
Tom Corkery
Cambridge
Jack Barry
Naval Reserve
Rabbit Maranville
Stallings
Concord High to clash with Boston College High on BC High diamond
Concord High School baseball faces Boston College High this afternoon on the BC High field in a yearly exhibition. The readied squads aim for solid play as the event showcases local youth talent and school spirit.
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Concord High School
Boston College
Snan
Anin
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