Red Sox Frozen Up at Southern Spa
In Hot Springs Arkansas the Red Sox face unsettled drills as Al Walters arrives after a coast to Ozarks crossing. Griffith finally secures discharge while Mengskey reports to the Washington club after two years out. Mengskey injures a shoulder in debut and Menasky, a former Senators leader in homers, eyes a strong season.
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Red Sox
Southern Spa
Hot Springs
Ark
al Walters
Ozarks
Griffith
Mengskey
Washington
Menoskey
Fox
Menaskey
Senators
Hendryx Traded to Red Sox by Louisville Colonels
A wire from Louisville reports outfielder Tim Hendryx traded from the Louisville Colonels to the Boston Red Sox. Manager Barrow confirmed the Boston club's offer was accepted.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Red Sox
Louisville
Barrow
Colonels
Boston
Tim Hendryx
Drastic Changes In Pitching Rules
A detailed summary of baseball rule changes covering illegal pitches and batsman rights, balks on dropped balls, and plays when umpires are struck by batted balls. It notes shifts from old to new codes, including ball in play rulings and how hits to umpires affect play. The piece discusses scenarios with runners on base and the implications for outs and bases.
Red Sox rookies endure cold drill and rookie Babe Flaherty gains
Rain and a bitter northern greet the squad as they muster for a five mile hike and a hard practice. Babe Flaherty, new to the Sox, labors through soreness after a long effort, while Pat Liv ingstone and Paddy Livingstone pace the pack. The piece traces Flaherty’s early career moves, tryouts with the Tigers and Washington club, and his wartime service with the army. Mike Menoskey is noted as another war veteran on the roster who helped in the war effort and returned to civilian life.
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Red Sox
Big Ed
Paddy Livingstone
Pat
Babe Flaherty
Sox
Flaherty
Bill Carrigan
Dean Academy
Franklin
Carrigan
Boston
Putnam's
Bill
Tiger
Detroit
Fenway Park
Hughie Jennings
Tigers
Washington
Clark Griffith
Merry Harper
Mike Menoskey
Mike
St. Mihiel
Army of Occupation
Germany
Sox Prospects and Spring Training Woes Amid Travel Mixups
Al Walters discovers Hooper and Vitt missing as plans to travel from Frisco with Oscar unravel. The Red Sox face pitching adjustments as rookies need new styles. Paddy Livingstone must push changes while Wallie Schang considers a return. Devine grows to 145 pounds. At the springs, federal luggage searches spark protests and a Vermont man loses silk shirts along with whiskey and brandy.
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Cuddy Murphy
Vermont
Babe Showing Speed as Yankee Ruth Star of Spring
Ruth demonstrates growing speed and fielding range for the Yankees in Jacksonville as he chases hits with rapid baserunning. He hones fungoes with infielders, then moves to third base for additional practice before entertaining the grandstand crowd.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Ruth
Sammy Vick
Samuel
Huggins
Babe
Dempsey to Box Terry Keller in Los Angeles Exhibition
Jack Dempsey will box a four round exhibition with Terry Keller of New York in Los Angeles on March 5. Manager Jack Kearns notes Keller once drew with Dempsey and claims a past decision over Joe Beckett. Dempsey has trained for weeks with Bill Tate, his sparring partner.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Ohio
Terry Keller
New York
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Keller
Joe Beckett
Bill Tate
Red Sox Acquire Hendryx For Lamar In Outfield Push
The Red Sox trade Bill Lamar and cash to obtain veteran outfielder Hendryx. Hendryx, about 28, batted .368 last season in the American Association and has extensive experience with the Yankees and St Louis. Boston seeks one more outfielder and an infielder and may complete additional deals soon.
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Red Sox
Bill Lamar
Hendryx
Barrow
Lamar
American Association
New York
St. Louis
Henadryx
Yankees
Shocker
Gedeon
Nanamaker
Pratt and Plank
Boston
Mason Bets Big On Upset Of Flyweight Champion Wilde
Frankie Mason predicts a knockout win over Jimmy Wilde in the March 12 To ledo bout. He cites wrist injury recovery and prime form, while Wilde is described as at his best after the Sharkey bout and a tougher test than Mason has faced.
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Frankie Mason
Jimmy Wilde
Toledo
Wilde
Tansy Lee
Fingland
Mason
Depesters
Sharkey
Canadian Ice Teams Schedule Adjusted for Boston Visit
Several Canadian teams are slated to appear in Boston soon. Queen's College planned for the 12th and 18th but the Ellis memorial carnival at the Pavilion on the 12th shifts Queen's likely to the 15th and 18th with a possible 12th postponement.
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Boston
Queen’s College
Queen’s
Balk Rule Details and Pitcher Deliveries
The balk rule is described with pitchers keeping both hands on the ball until delivery. Lax actions by pitchers have misled baserunners and caused confusion as to when delivery begins. A balk declares the ball dead and stops play until runners reach their bases.
Braves Hold Skull Practice Periods in Rain Postponement
In Columbus Georgia on March 4 rain delayed all field work for the Braves. Manager Stallings and the team planned to resume tomorrow if weather permits. Yannigan games are expected to begin soon as a key training method.
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Columbus
Braves
Stallings
Rain Quickens Training and Skull Practice for 1920 Red Sox
Stallings presses players through indoor skull sessions to teach mental hitting as rain alters plans. Park and baths ready, field improved after winter aircraft use. Frank Fahey and Art Wilson arrive, Walton Cruise also registered, Rudolph improving and Gowdy's baggage on hand for initial baptism with at least five players.
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Stallings
Frank Fahey
Catholic University
Art Wilson
Walton Cruise
St. Louis
Rudolph
Gowdy
Yankees Hit With Missing 13000 Dollars In Divvy Hope
The Yankee players wait for a second check of 13000 dollars after the first failed to arrive two weeks ago. Huggins relayed the issue to Tierrmann in New York before leaving for Jacksonville. Alec McLean signs Terry Martin of Providence, debuting against Roy Moore of Baltimore in New Bedford next Monday, as Martin aims to win.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Yankee
New York
Huggins
Garry Tierrmann
Yankees
Alec McLean
Terry Martin
Providence
Young Dyson
Martin
Roy Moore
Baltimore
New Bedford
McLean
Frankie Britt
New York’s Joey Lynch Stops Eddie Siegal in Third
Joey Lynch of New York defeats Eddie Siegal of Brooklyn in the third round of their scheduled 12 round bout at the Commonwealth A C. The New Yorker impressed club members with his flashy performance seen in prior Boston bouts.
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Joey Lynch
New York
Eddie Siegal
Brooklyn
Siegal
Commonwealth A. C
Brooklyn Boxer Siegal Falls After Gritty Bout With Lynch
The report details a boxing card where Brooklyn’s Joey Siegal shows gameness against Lynch, loses by late knockouts in rounds two and three. Semis see Jack Noyes defeat Red Allen after Allen quits, with disputes over fouls. Prelims include Reno over Parker and Brenan over Drew, and Hart over Ryan. The Commonwealth bout on March 18 features Jack Sharkey of New York versus Abe Friedman.
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Brooklyn
Lynch
Joey
Siegal
Siega
Jack Sharkey
New York
Abe Friedman
Boston Golfer in Rare Form at Pinehurst
In Pinehurst on March 4 the spring tournament match play thinned the field as top contenders fell. Newton of Brookline County Club defeated Whitcomb of Worcester 4 and 3 after a steady round 36 at the turn, with Newton favored to reach the finals. Sam Graham of Greenwich beat Banes 8 and 6 and advances to face Messmore, while Newton meets Merriman to settle who joins Graham in the final.
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N. C
Greater Boston
Newton
Brookline
Worcester Star
Sam Graham
Greenwich
Conn
C. H. Banes
Merion Cricket Club
Graham
Messmore
Merriman
Horse Race Results at Havana Track Maiden to Handicap
Summary of six races at Havana featuring three-year-old maidens, four-year-olds and up, with purses of 600 or 800 dollars. Winners include Mary Fitzhugh ridden by Tryon, Baby Bonds ridden by Carmody, and Kilkenny ridden by Fator. Times range from about 1:07 to 1:47 for six furlongs and longer distances.
Havana Entries Ring In Local Claiming Races
Multiple claiming races listed with purses of 600 and six furlongs for three year olds and up. Entries include Small Stone Ben Butler Plaid Kilts The Snob Red Williams ilash of Steel Front Royal Sea Beach and others across five races with varied distances and weights.
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Small Stone
Ben Butler
Plaid Kilts
the Snob
Red Williams
Ilash of Steel
Front Royal
Sea Beach
Bella Wilfer
Sophie K
Snow Queen
Fortune’s Favor
Prince Bonero
Royal
King Worth
Incinerator
Hush
Perfect Lady
Little One
Miss Larue M
Northern Belle
Superior
Punctual
Diomed
Polar Cub
Rora
Mike Dixon
Golden Chance
John, Jr
Kid Garrison
Little Nephew
Encore
Bianca
Zaie
Maxim's Choice
Ralph S
Ned Misarentis
Manokin
Lucky Pear
High Gear
Harlock
Timothy J. Hogan
Thorne
Betterton
Baby Gallant
Maiden fillies sprint at New Orleans in tight finish
In the first race Lucy Kate ridden by Willis won for two-year-old fillies over Gladys and Miss Pluvius with time 0:45. Second race went to Huzzas over Valerie West and Le Balafre in a five and a half furlong claiming event. Third race saw Opportunity win over Pullux and Blaise in six furlongs. Fourth race Anticipate led over Who Cares and The Archer in six furlongs. Fifth race the St Helene Handicap went to Honolu Boy with Woodtrap second and Tailor Maid third. Sixth Reveler won the one mile and a sixteenth over Puts and Calls and Rappahannock. Seventh Goldcrest Boy captured the one mile three sixteenths with J C Stone and Sky Pilot following.
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Willis
Gladys
Pierce
Miss Pluvius
Traxler
Charlotte C
Marguerite Rose
Letty Lee
Josephine WK
Bess ‘Feld
Huzzas
Rodriguez
Valerie West
Hopkins
le Balafre
Thurber
Miss Wricht
Mayor Galvin
Marasmus
Bell Ringer
Dr. Zab
Opportunity
Dreyer
Pullux
Zoller
Blaise
Mooney
Bonstelle
Orderly
Cobalt Lass
H.C. Busch
Wida
Howard
the Archer
Helene
Enrico Caruso
Fleer
Valley Park Maid
Sweet Liberty
Honolu
Boy
Woodtrap
Tailor Maid
Vida
Warrington
Rappahannock
Kennedy
Orenzo
Madras Gingham
Kimpalong
Grandee
Goldcrest Boy
Zoeller
J. C. Stone
Richcreek
Sky Pilot
Tanlac
Aztec
King Neptune
Almina
New Orleans Entries In A Narrow Thoroughbred Card
First race features two year olds in a 6 furlong claiming event with Miss Adrianne and Aunt Deda among top weights. Second race offers five and a half furlongs for maidens with Mountain Rose and Richard V. third race maidens for three and up at five and a half furlongs including Princess Lou and The Pirate. Fourth race claims three-year-olds at one mile 70 yards with Emma J and Betty Curry. Fifth race six furlongs for older horses led by Sir Grafton and Apple Jack. Sixth race mile and a sixteenth includes W H Buckner and Se mer Stalwart. Seventh race mile and 70 yards lists Vraneis Starr, Ravonteuse and Miss Filley among entrants. Also eligible Malice and Sabretash.
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Ioom
Mountain Rose
Richard V
Satena
Cormoran
Dominican
Ajonia
Durell
Helma
Ornella T
Sir John Verge
Columbia Tenn
Broskland
Propaganda
Jazz Band
Ani
Princess Lou
Vater
the Pirate
Mark West
Dr. Blues
Old Sinner
Speedy Foot
Tip Fort
Duc @e Guise
Nes
Gordan
Little D
Gas Mask
Polygamist
Nile
Micha
Boher Na Breena
Emma J
Peggy C
Betty Curry
Battie Mountain
Rib
Edith K
Viola Gaffney
Red Domino
Challenger
Sir Grafton
Toe
Dixie Carroll
Stepson
Sweeping Glance
Hadrian
Apple Jack
W. H. Buckner
Semper Stalwart
Ben Hampson
Lucius
Capital City
Will I
Grumpy
Will Do
Waterproof
Crumpsall
Scourgeman
Vraneis Starr
Ravonteuse
Mrr
Tom
Juanita
Baby Lynch
Blue Thistle
Bronher
Ambala
Miss Filley
Christie
Indian Chant
Parrish
Dr. Levy
Sasin
Malice
Sabretash
Miss Kruter
Harvard Drops Squeedunk College Inverted Mention
A humorous note suggests rival papers increasingly drop Harvard from coverage while minor colleges like Squeedunk could get swapped into the lead. It foreshadows a future where headlines flip order rather than reflect real outcomes.
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Stars and Stripes
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Tryon
Eto
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Vain Chick
Rockaree
Our Lester
Hotfoot
Sport Feeny
Lima
Hunt
Lowell
Shasta
Carmody
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Laura L
Willie Woods
Magic Mirror
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Pollyanna
Naomi Walton
Jutland
Frederick Miller
Baby Bonds
Little Cote
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Sentry
Lux
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Blanche Donation
Lady Langden
Peaceful Star
Bre'r Fox
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Hasty Cora
Frank Burke
McCrain
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Unwise Child
Slippery Silver
Jack Healy
Iron Boy
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Top Rung
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Kiku
Black Prince
War Spirit
Tufter
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Fator
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H. Garner
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Dick Benson
Rhymer
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