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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
14
With spring near, managers finalize plans for the season and many ambitious young recruits seek tryouts in sunny climes. The offices of local ball clubs bustle as hopeful players seek a few weeks in the South to train and gain a chance at a spot.
A flood of hopeful ball players seek spots with top clubs as managers weigh hundreds of rookies and minor leaguers. Duffy and Mitchell face decision on Southbound prospects while paying costly travel and testing bills, with only a dozen of many chosen to go south.
A humorous 1921 column mocks Warren G Harding's forthcoming White House attire. It jokes about 26 suits six overcoats and extra pants, comparing fashion to political posts and the ongoing national mood. The piece ends noting Coolidge as proxy while predicting costs.
At a meeting of the New England A A awarding committee last evening the following swim dates were set. February 10 the 50 yard championship at Riverside Club Waltham. February 26 the 200 yard race at Greenwood Memorial Club Gardner. March 7 the 50 yard event at Brookline A A. March as the 100 yard championship by American Red Cross Life Saving Corps to be held in March at Boston M C A tank.
In a protested minor league game and a past National League case a line drive in left field led to disputes over baserunner status. Runners on second and third moved on contact. the ball deflected from the left fielder to the center fielder who caught it before touching ground. The play raised questions of when runners may advance and whether a triple play could be completed without a force on the third runner. The discussion hinges on baserunner rights and the rule that a base is owned by the original occupant unless forced to vacate.
British featherweight Tommy Noble plans a return home after England visit with potential rematch against Al Shubert. Frizzetti’s late foul against Joe Tiplitz sparked controversy as ring officials and managers clashed over authority. Three 10 rounders set for Commonwealth A. A. in Scenic Temple with Reed, Savage, Clinton, Conley, Gould, Brooks, and O’Leary in varied matchups. Navillus A. Salem card features Davis vs Lewis and Gardini, while Parker, Downes, Britt, Hartley, Carney, Siegel, and McFarland clash in other cities.
Everett McGowan of St. Paul defeated Norval Baptie of Philadelphia in four races at St. Paul on January 19 to earn a spot in the elimination series against top skaters for the world championship.
Pinky Gardner star middleweight wrestler dismisses Mark Howard daring moves from aviator-wrestler as they prepare for a Grand Opera House bout tonight. Gardner notes Kilonis sessions toughen nerves and vows to stay with Howard regardless of speed.
Philadelphia January 19 J Gould open and amateur court tennis champion of America today led Jock Star of the Philadelphia Racquet Club after four sets of their nine set challenge for the national title. Scores were 6 5 2 6 5 6.
Decatur professional baseball pitcher Harry Rush has signed to play with the St. Louis American League club.
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