Pierotti Braces Braves Early Spring Training
Lt Albert F Pierotti of Everett will report alone to Galveston for Braves spring training, joining Staunton VA as his base en route. Fred Mitchell expects big things from Pierotti as a relief pitcher with potential to start, while Pierotti’s youth and athletic build aid his ready adaptation to major league baseball.
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Speed Martin Joins the Cubs in Spring Training
Ellwood C. Speed Martin former Pacific Coast League pitcher arrived at Chicago Nationals spring training in Avalon California joining the Cubs last year. The Cubs pitchers and catchers spent an hour tossing balls then hiked 12 miles over Catalina Island hills with Alexander and Vaughn excused to play golf.
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Loftus to play with Evansville in Three I league
Al Loftus of Concord signs to join Evansville nine of the Three I league for the coming season. The lefty hitter previously starred at second base for Concord Junction, which held Middlesex county’s diamond title. He is brother to Richard Loftus who sent a contract to Bridgeport of the Eastern league. Dick Loftus played for Evansville last season and earned a good reputation.
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Celtics to Bring New York Five to Mechanics Building
Arthur Duffey notes rising basketball interest as Celtics plan a March 28 appearance in Mechanics Building matching an all-star New England lineup against a New Yorker. Talks of Gardini Burns bets and Dennis OConnell’s college mile thrills highlight a busy winter scene with Yale hockey and intercollegiate plans.
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Various Sports Figures Highlight Upcoming Seasons
The piece discusses Olympic event representation, mentions Jack Heaphy of Boston College, and notes Dufresne in Canada getting a fair hearing. It praises Harvard athletes’ fighting spirit, Tex Rickard’s promotion plans, and Howard Drew joining Trinity College as coach, highlighting seasoned figures in athletics.
Rule on runners and field interference in a rare play
The author notes rules that govern field interference in baseball with spectators banned from the field. He describes situations where a fielder falls over the rope or catches beyond it and explains correct calls about runner outs when a coacher interferes near the plate. He would suspend play and bench the coacher in such cases.
Tiger Pesek to Meet Johansen at Grand Opera House
Wrestling fans will see John Pesek the Tiger of the Mat Game in a finish match against Einer Johansen at the Grand Opera House. The card, replacing Ajax Ketonen, follows Pesek recent hard fought win in New York and his noted victories over Marin Plestini and Waldek Zbyszko.
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Ikky Boy Comes Along review in Boston Sunday Post Magazine
Sewell Ford lauds Ikky Boy Comes Along noting only a minor flaw, with the piece slated for the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
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BC Boxers Hold Tryout Bouts Impress Undergraduates
Boston College boxing students staged about ten brief bouts under instructor Beavan McGady. Holy Cross boxers may be invited for a future series as BC undergrads praise the display of wallop and science from guards Jim Doyle and George Kelley.
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Indian Fights For Lead In Hudson's Bay Derby
Pranteau an Indian driver and Gayne an American led the 200 mile Hudson's Bay dog derby from Indian to Flin Flon with 25 miles completed. They were two miles ahead of six rivals as the pace threatened to exhaust the teams. the winner was expected to reach Pas tomorrow after a standard start at 11 o'clock under mild conditions.
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Tris Speaker Caps Practice With Two Homers
In Dallas on March 1 United News reports Tris Speaker christened the Indians spring training by belting two balls over the fence during batting practice. Nanamaker also hit one to the fence amid the warmup session.
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Philippine Islands Davis Cup challenge received by USLTA
New York March a Davis Cup challenge from the Philippine Islands Amateur Athletic Federation the governing tennis body of the islands has been received by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. This is the sixth challenge.
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