Braves Face Tigers in Columbus Start of 18-Game Series
The Braves end inter-club play in Columbus and face Detroit with a two-pitcher plan as McQuillan, Oeschger, or Hearn may start. Gowdy to catch, Holke, Pick, Maranville, Boeckel the infield, and Pick, Cruise, Carroll in the outfield. Pitching depth and weather could decide the national labors in the long tour north.
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Braves
Detroit Minionville
Bush Pick
Young Powell
Flagstead Cruise
Ocas Boeckel
Shorten Carroll
Jones Gowdy
Ainsmith McQuillan
Oeschger
Hearn
P Ehmke
Boland
Dauis
Columbus
Tigers
McQuillan
Stallings
Gowdy
Holke
Maranville
Boeckel
Carroll
Powell
Cruise
Boston College Opens Outdoor Practice with Looking Toward South Trip
Boston College Coach Doc White plans outdoor workouts on Marcellus Street Playground as snow persists at University Heights. The 1920 infield shows two new faces Tony Comerford and Russ Haley joining veteran lines led by Captain Bill Bond, with Halligan ready at first. Outfield, catchers, and pitchers will be decided after scrimmages and workouts, with five outfielders and four pitchers likely to travel south next Wednesday.
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Roxbury
Tony Comerford
Worcester
Comerford
Boston College
Johnny Mitchell
Eddie Burke
Russ’ Haley
Maroon and Gold
Cambridge Latin
Haley
Bill Bond
B. C
Jocko’ Halligan
Jocko
White
Johnny Cody
Ted Palmer
Jack Gallivan
Owen Gallagher
Tommy Swan
Phil Corrigan
Charlie Hill
Urban
O'Regan
Frank Morrissey
McFarland Draws With Blades in Lynn Boxing Card
Tommy McFarland of Boston and Young Blades of Woonsocket fought 12 rounds to a draw at the Lynn Casino. McFarland outpointed Blades but Blades’ aggressive work kept the judge’s decision unsettled. Danny Burns of Brooklyn stopped Larry Cross of Lynn in one round. Burcho Neil of West Lynn defeated Frankie Chavey of Beac hmont in eight rounds.
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Tommy McFarland
United States Hockey Team Accepts Olympic Match Entry
New York March 22 The American Olympic committee announced acceptance of the United States hockey team entry for the Olympic games after receiving a cable from Antwerp confirming the team’s participation.
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New York
United States
American Olympic Committee
Antwerp
American hockey team to sail for Antwerp in April
The committee said the squad would depart April 7 or 10 and train in Antwerp for the late-month opening contests. Events will be on artificial ice at the Antwerp Ice Palace with a 175 by 60 feet rink. Canada Sweden Norway and possibly Denmark expected to send sevens to the Olympic hockey event. Roy D Schooley will manage the team with Joe MecCormick as captain. Uniforms for 14 players ordered emblazoned with the American shield. Trip cost estimated 12 000 to 15 000 to be raised by exhibition games in Pittsburg against top sevens of the U S and Canada. Canadian authorities preparing a Dominion seven leaving St John April 3.
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Antwerp Ice Palace
United States
Canada
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Roy D. Schooley
Pittsburg
Joe MecCormick
University of Pittsburg
Dominion
St. John
N. B
Exemption List Named for 1920 Spitballers in National League
National League president John A. Heydler issued the official 1920 rule changes and sent pamphlets to all clubs for study. He also announced veteran spitball pitchers exempt from the damp delivery rule, naming 12 players from teams including Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis.
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New York
John A. Heydler
National League
Heydler
Boston
Richard Rudolph
Dana Fillingim
Brooklyn
Clarence Mitchell
Burleigh Grimes
Phil Douglass
Philadelphia
Bradley Hogg
Roy G. Sanders
Cincinnati
Ray Fisher
Chicago
Claude Hendrix
St. Louis
William Doak
Marvin Goodwin
Oscar Tuero
Chicago Final: University of Chicago Tops Penn 28 24 for Intercollegiate Title
The University of Chicago defeated the University of Pennsylvania 28 to 24 tonight in the final of three games for the national intercollegiate basketball championship.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
White Sox Worry Over Infield Men at Waco Camp
At White Sox spring training in Waco Texas manager Bill Gleason frets over the infield as key regulars Buck Weaver Gil and Swede Risberg may skip the season. Prospects include Eddie Collins Fred McMullin and Ted Jourdan adding to a shaky lineup while pitchers show depth with Faber Lowdermilk and others.
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Tex
White Sox
Bill Gleason
Comiskey
Eddie Collins
Sox
Gleason
Canada
Edldie Cicotte
Claude Williams
Dick Kerr
Fred McMullin
Ted Jourdan
Minneapolis
Joe Cantillon
Buck Weaver
Chick Gandil
Risberg
Kid Gleason
Gandil
California
Far West
Mr. Faulk
Kentucky racing dates announced by state commission
Kentucky racing dates for spring announced. Lexington hosts meets on April 4 and May 6. Louisville races set for May 8 and May 29. Latouta scheduled for June 2 and July 7. Total meets span sixty days. Authority is the State commission.
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IxXy
Kentucky
Lexington
Louisville
Latouta
U S Olympic Team Defeats Canadians in Exhibition Game
The American hockey squad preparing for the Olympic Games edged Winnipeg 4 goals to 3 in Pittsburgh. Boston born Geran starred with two goals while Pittsburgh netminder Bonney, another Olympian, delivered a standout performance.
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Bonney
Pittsburg
Welch Forces Santo to Quit in Boxing Show Thriller
In front of a record crowd at the Commercial Club, Joe Welch of East Boston forced Al Santo to quit in the first round of a New England 10 pound title bout. The event featured 18 open class bouts with Ed Sawyer winning the 125 pound final and Ned Griffin taking the 115 pound class. Jimmy Manning secured the 108-pound title by default over Dodo Joyce.
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St. Joseph
Cahill Wins Red Hot Bout at Union Square A C Somerville
Billy Cahill of Everett won the decision over Young Chakas of Manchester in a 12 round final at Union Square A C Somerville. The bout was a red hot battle with both fighters toe to toe throughout. Cahill substituted for Tony Watlin. Harry Martin of Providence edged Tommy Marks of Boston in another 12 rounder drawing fan ire. Ned O Flynn of Somerville beat Young Clancy in two rounds. Jack O Leary of Cambridge and John Morris of Boston drew in six rounds.
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Everett
Young Chakas
Manchester
Union Square A. C
Somerville
Cahill
Tony Watlin
Harry Martin
Providence
Tommy Marks
Boston
Marks
Ned O'Flynn
Young Clancy
Cambridge
Jack O’leary
John Morris
Downes defeats Jawson in 12 rounds at Commonwealth A A
Johnny Downes of South Boston beat Milwaukee’s Joe Jawson in a 12 round fast bout at the Commonwealth A A Scenic Temple last night and received the referee’s decision. Downes led most of the distance, with no fixed winner until the end. Arthur Ross beat Johnny Marto in eight rounds. Denny Flynn and Johnny O'Brien drew in six. John McGonigal stopped Johnny Burke in three.
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South Boston
Joe Jawson
Milwaukee
Commonwealth A
John McGonigal
Roxbury
Johnny Burke
Boston University Postpones Smok er Night
The Boston University smoker and athletic carnival is moved from South Armory to Convention Hall and will now take place the night after March 24. President Marlin will speak. George W. Brown will greet the students as new athletic director. The Leo Feist Singers entertain. a tug of war between the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts is planned. Stephen Brethorst of Boston chairs the committee.
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Boston. University
South Armory
Convention Hall
Marlin
George W. Brown
Leo Feist
College of Business Administration
College of Liberal Arts
Stephen Brethorst
Boston
Giants Batter Rookies as New York Beats Boston in Muddy 14–8
In Wichita Falls on March 22, the Giants bats pounded pitcher Benny Karr early, scoring nine runs before the second inning. The game degenerated into a poorly played affair on a miserable diamond, but New York defeated Boston 14 to 8.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Giants
Benny Karr
New York
Boston
Giants Dominate Sox In Five-Hour Slugfest
McGraw used Douglas and Benton as starters with Ed Barrow cycling through Karr Holborow and Leasure. Giant power overcame Boston, Kelly Burns Menosky and Frisch pacing a 14 to 8 win as Holborow struggled and Leasure closed.
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Mathewson
Phil Douglas
Rube Benton
Mac
Ed Barrow
Karr
Harry Holborow
Harry Leasure
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Leasure
Mike Menosky
Frank Frisch
Harry Hiller
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Marsang
Kanuff
Secott
Smith
McCarty
Oteals
Harvard in Tank with B U Mermen
The B U swimming team meets Harvard this afternoon in the Boston Y M C A pool. Lineup includes Philip Richardson William Wheeler Merton Perry Donald Richardson in relays sprints and dives with peers Harrison Roger Wash urn and divers led by Merton Perry Donald Richardson and Philip Richardson.
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Harvard
Boston Y. M. C. A
Philip Richardson
William Wheeler
Merton Perry
Donald Richardson
Peers Harrison
Roger Washurn
Babe Ruth insured by club for 150000
Jacksonville report says the New York American League club arranged a $150,000 life illness and accident insurance on Babe Ruth. The move, discussed in winter, was finalized now with Ruth valued by salary premium and purchase price, as fans await his big home run bursts.
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Babe Ruth
Jacksonville
Fla
Ruth
Milton Academy Baseball Prospects Show Fast Start
Milton Academy baseball opens practice with a quick, strong look. Tom Burbank from Milton High seems the likely ace, a southpaw with speed and a varied curve. Catcher position unsettled, infield looks fast with Jim Lee Francis Hill and John Du Bois slated for key roles.
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Milton Academy
Tom Burbank
Milton High
Academy
Jim Lee
Francis Hill
Noble & Greenough
John du Bois
Sach
Reggie Nash
Whelan to Coach Harvard Freshmen Track Team
Dr Charles Whelan longtime Tufts football coach has been named supervisor of track athletics and an instructor in Harvard University hygiene. He will focus on the freshman track teams while Pooch Donovan remains regular coach though preoccupied with football duties. Whelan a Dartmouth graduate and war volunteer also previously coached Volkmann School teams and Tufts.
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Charles Whelan
Tufts College
Department of Hygiene
Harvard University
Harvard Track Advisory Council
Hygiene Department
Pooch’ Donovan
Owin
Whelan
Dartmouth College
Volkmann
Tufts
Stecher and Lewis Clean Up on Mat
In Rochester on March 22, Joe Stecher defeated John Grandavich of Bohemia in straight falls with a body scissors and arm lock. The first fall lasted 41 minutes 15 seconds and the second 12 minutes 35 seconds. Ed Lewis defeated Jack Edwards of California in two falls with a bar hammer lock, the first 1 hour 10 minutes 26 seconds and the second 11 minutes 40 seconds.
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Rochester
N. Y
Joe Stecher
John Grandavich
Bohemia
Stecher
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Jack Edwards
California
Crimson
Harvard Crew Gears Up on Home Waters
Harvard coaches tested crews on the Charles River yesterday with a float and two shells below the Lars Anderson bridge. Eight oarsmen took turns on the downstream trip as Coach Haines aims to have all eight boats out by Wednesday afternoon.
Harry Greb Beats Williams in Ten-Round Bout
Harry Greb of Pittsburg defeated Larry Williams of Bridgeport Conn on points in a ten round fight at Pittsburg. The decision was reported by a majority of ringside sports writers tonight.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Harry Greb
Larry Williams
Bridgeport
Terry Martin Draws With Marty Collins in New Bedford
In New Bedford Terry Martin of Providence and Marty Collins of New York fought 123 rounds to a draw before a roaring crowd. The bout was described as one of the fiercest battles seen in the city.
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New Bedford
Marty Collins
New York
Terry Martin
Providence
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