Freeman disputes Gibbons loss and boxing tactics
Arthur Duffey notes Benny Leonard vs. Johnny Clinton at the Els boxing carnival and argues Greb was defeated as Gibbons was held too cheaply. Freeman condemns rolling set sprinting and praises a steady start. Langford and Dempsey comparisons frame title chances as Wills’s odds falter. Tom Campbell returns to Yale two mile relay at Penn Relays end of April.
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Ex Congressmen and the Way We Use Them
A satirical piece arguing for post term roles for ex congressmen, proposing jobs and purposes they could fill from public service to playful riddles. It riffs on public life, fatigue with franking, and the value of experience in solving national puzzles.
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Big Bambino Poised to Carry Spring Power Into Season
The Big Bambino shows early muscle in spring training, signaling he will start the season as he finished last year by driving balls over the fence and contributing strong batting power for his team.
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Yankees Open Spring With Strong Hopes For 1922 Pennant
New York Yankees enter the 1922 season as pennant favorites. The pitching staff led by Mays Jones Hoyt Shawkey and Bush is praised, with questions about Ruth and Meusel missing time. Norman McMillan shows potential at third, while Huggins plans about outfield and infield positions as spring workouts begin.
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Penn State
Babe Ruth Captains the Yankees in Suspension Return
Babe Ruth will captain the American League champions the New York Yankees after Miller Huggins named him field leader to replace Roger Peckinpaugh. Ruth remains ineligible to play until suspended, a move that could affect team dynamics and Huggins strategy.
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Yankees suspend Bobby Roth for rule violations
Outfielder Bobby Roth of the Yankees is suspended and sent home to Chicago for continued violations of the training rules and misconduct. Manager Huggins said the suspension is for an indefinite period and the team will trade him or release him before the season opens.
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United News
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Joe Dugan Joins Red Sox Crew
Harry Frazee’s $150000 beauty Joe Dugan former star third baseman of Connie Mack’s Athletics arrived in Hot Springs Arkansas. The New Haven native and Holy Cross standout will not perform baseball stunts for about a week while he regains strength after a mild flu attack.
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Dugan Relishes Boston Move After Red Sox Trade
Dugan recounts leaving Philadelphia for Boston and says he always liked Boston from Holy Cross days in Worcester. He notes a long jump from Frisco with Al Walters arriving on the same train and hints Walters has not yet signed.
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Braves in Florida lineup shapes for return of Grant
President George Grant arrives in St. Petersburg as the Braves anticipate a full squad. Tony Boeckel and John Watson remain absent but may slip in overnight with Barbare Cruise and others. Infield features Yannigan Smith at first Dooley at short Putnam at third. Coach Mitchell plans a five inning scrub game Thursday, with Friday's lineup mirroring Thursday.
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Mitchell
Boeckel Expected Back as Braves Prep for Washington
Braves batsmen and pitchers took batting practice in good condition. Barbare filled third base with Kopf at short and Ford at second as Boeckel’s delay unsettles the lineup ahead of the first Washington game. Watson, newly married, may be delayed further while Boeckel nears return.
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Southworth
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