Weather Again Braves Hoodoo in Dublin Debacle
MACON GA March 27 Another clash between the Braves and Yankees over weather ended in a moot game at Dublin as rain and mud left a lake in right field. The two clubs planned a march for Cordele with all players aboard and talks with Macon about Harrison continued. Stallings and Donovan expressed concern over travel and cold snaps threatening players and the camp break tomorrow at 11:20 am.
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Coast Colleges Weigh Cutting All Athletics
Stanford University and University of Washington officials discuss canceling Pacific Coast Conference schedules and intercollegiate sports if war is declared or a general mobilization ordered. Behrens at Stanford telegraphed Younger at Washington with the recommendation.
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Casey Stengel Signs Brooklyn Contract With Ebbets
Word from Hot Springs Arkansas reports outfielder Casey Stengel signed a contract with Brooklyn club president Charles Ebbets after being among the last holdouts. The agreement presumably ends the contract dispute and returns Stengel to the Dodgers lineup.
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Yale suspends all outside athletics if war declared
Yale officials said no outside athletic competition will be held if war is declared, effectively canceling most of the season. Only the Yale Columbia swimming meet and the opening baseball game remain possible before Congress acts. Oarsmen may race if they choose after spring break, but military training plans may end races.
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Gossip for Motorists headline update
Frank Corlew joins Frank L. Brown Inc sales force for Premier. George Leghorn of Atlantic Automobile Co marries Gertrude A Sully in Hurley NM and to reside at 15 Sterns Rd Brookline after June 1. Bay State Automobile Association aids Coast Defense recruits. W L Russell Co reports strong interest in Haynes Light Twelve debuting in Boston show. H E Bradfield of King Motor Car Co arrives to launch New England eight cylinder campaign.
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Marathon entry hints at Hannes Kolehmainen dominance
Hannes Kolehmainen has entered the B A A Marathon and his brother Willie says he trains daily in Philadelphia and will likely win. This marks his first marathon in the United States, though he has run up to 15 miles before.
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Lyons Intercho lastic record claim sparks debate
The Boston regimental meet sparks controversy over Young Lyons of West Roxbury High School. He was in the air when the gun fired and bent in the yard, making an official record unlikely. The piece questions whether Lyons should be credited and notes inconsistent reporting on the event. It also mentions April 19 track schedules sought by J Frank Facey of Cambridgeport and a separate sports dispute about Mordecai Brown and Jimmy Duffy.
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New York Nationals Defeat Waco Club in Tight 3 2 Win
In Waco Texas, the New York Nationals edged the Waco Texas League club 3 to 2. Middleton, Smith, and McCarty contributed for New York while Teague, Vann, Kuhn, and a few others logged plate appearances as the game delivered a close late-innings finish.
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Pittsburg Nationals release Anderson to Charlotte club
Charles Wy. Anderson an infielder acquired from Charlotte in the North Carolina league last August has been released back to that club by the Pittsburg Nationals according to an announcement made here today in Pittsburg Penn.
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Freshman Nine to Represent Amherst This Spring
Amherst announces the first freshman baseball squad in 15 years. A challenge from rival Williams for a game at Williamstown is received and a schedule of freshman games with Williams Dartmouth and other prep teams is planned. The Williams game is in Williamstown this year and at Amherst next season.
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BC Baseball Squad Practices Indoors
Boston College men under Coach Sweeney practised indoors due to rain. Sessions will be shortened today and tomorrow as lower class candidates retreat. Friday and Saturday may have split morning and afternoon workouts. The team travels south on April 8 and will undergo intense work until departure next week.
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Boxers Named For Nationals From Chicago and New York
Boxers from Majestic B A Chicago led by Paddy Clancy in 125 pounds Mickey Krest at 135 pounds and Eddie Stube at 145 pounds head for Mechanics Building for the national boxing championships to be staged April 2 3 Also entering from Metropolitan Association Adolph Kaufmann 158 pounds George Etcell 108 pounds James Sullivan 135 pounds Andrew W O Boyle 145 pounds and John Gaddi 175 pounds heavyweight.
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Harvard Plans to Preserve Athletics if War Declared
The Harvard athletics committee may cancel intercollegiate schedules but keep Soldiers Field open for class games and ROTC unit competitions. Dean Briggs could suspend intercollegiate sports next week if war is declared, affecting baseball track lacrosse crews and spring football practice starting April 10.
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Welsh Leonard Bout Postponed To April 4
The 10 round lightweight title bout between Freddie Welsh and Benny Leonard, scheduled for tomorrow night in New York, is postponed to April 4 due to Leonard’s grippe. Leonard and Welsh are top contenders in the division and the delay shifts the event to spring.
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Peoria duo set world two men bowling record
Gus Sartorius and William Holzschup of Peoria Illinois won the two man team title at the American Bowling congress in Grand Rapids Michigan. They posted a world record 1346 last week at the national tournament and the final squad this forenoon did not approach that score.
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Assembly votes to repeal boxing law in New York
Albany N Y March 27 by a vote of 8 to 48 the Assembly advanced to final passage a bill to carry out Governor Whitman's recommendation for repealing the existing boxing law.
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Arlington High to Meet Boston High of Commerce Team
Arlington High School’s football eleven has arranged a game with Boston High School of Commerce for Tuesday afternoon, November 18, at Arlington.
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Red Sox and Brooklyns in Memphis
The Red Sox Dodgers special with about 65 people including the teams, rooters, umpires and newspapermen reached Memphis Tennessee shortly after 8 o clock tonight as the party traveled from Boston and Brooklyn.
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Baseball fans swarm Forest City for Boston Dodgers game
On the way from Hot Springs the train stops in Forest City Arkansas for dinner at Hotel Marion. Arkansas fans mob the dining room to see Boston and Brooklyn players. Umpire Bill Kiem greets officials as both teams plan strong lineups for the next day. Nine Brooklyn players stay in Hot Springs until Thursday and may work out with others before heading to Little Rock. A Memphis spring surge promises a packed crowd at the park with Mike Donlin aiming to turn away the crowd.
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Brooks Stops OLeary In Grand Opera House Bout
Johnny O Leary of Buffalo faced Terry Brooks of West End in a scheduled feature at the Grand Opera House. In the 10th round, Alex McLean, O Leary s manager, halted the bout awarding the victory to Brooks. Earlier fights featured Young Geary defeating Young Sullivan, Henry LeBeouff defeating Jack Noonan, and Al Nelson defeating Pat McCarthy in a lively card.
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Handball Semis Set In Cabot Street Club Tourney
In the semi-final last night Mullen and McGowan defeated Goode and Gately 21 17, 18 21, 21 15. Friday night Crowley and Kenny meet Kiley and Prendergast with Crowley the defending champion.
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Regatta Cancellation Considered If War Declared
New York March 27 The advisability of cancelling the Poughkeepsie regatta set for June 21 in the event of a US war declaration will be discussed at a meeting of the stewards of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association tomorrow.
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Justin Becomes Buffalo Prospect In Trade
Springfield player Hal Justin of the Eastern league club has been sold to the Buffalo International league club in a deal announced tonight.
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Arena Loses to Pittsburg 3 2 in sudden death period
In the local arena last night Pittsburg A A hockey seven secured the puck near mid ice and whipped a weak shot toward the Arena Hockey Club net. Norman Small, the goalkeeper, moved to the puck and attempted a controlled save as the play ended in a 3 2 defeat after two minutes of extra time.
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Pittsburg A A secures 3 2 win in rough Arena clash
In a lively Arena game Pittsburg A A wins 3 to 2 over Arena in a two game set. L McCormack and J McCormack score for Pittsburg with I Small and Conley replying for Arena. Final comes in sudden death as McCormack repeats with a late tally.
Harvard shells 17 boats on Charles River training
Harvard crews launched 17 boats with 153 men on the Charles River in a first annual assembly of varsity and freshman crews. Measles hit Alan Potter in the first varsity shell, replaced by Charley Higginson. Potter expected back in two weeks. Coach Haines will lead the first three varsity and freshman crews, with Brown guiding other shells. Herrick to arrive next week to observe Cambridge crews.
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Harlem Y M C A enters national wrestling meet
The Harlem Y M C A telegraphed to keep entries open in the 115 135 145 and 175 pound divisions for the National Y M C A wrestling championships at the Boston gym. J E Post who won the 135 pound title last year will defend his crown. Y Lee and A Nelson with F Gardner are listed in 115 145 and 175 pound classes. Contenders from Elizabeth N J Concord N H and Waterbury Conn join the roster. George Lawson Alex Forbes A W Broughton Karl Lawson and Walter Strobach are named among entrants.
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120 Men Out at Harvard Track Debut on Soldiers Field
A full Harvard track roster of 120 athletes trained yesterday on Soldiers Field for the varsity and freshman teams. Harvard announces that all athletes who compete against Yale and Cornell will earn the H A A insignia, expanding eligibility beyond Yale meets only. Daily practice will proceed with Sundays and Mondays off, and training-table privileges depend on adherence to new rules set to take effect next week.
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George Adair Leads In Atlantic Golf
George Adair of Atlanta fired an 81 to post the low score in the qualification round of the Atlantic invitation tournament at Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta. John G. Anderson of New York and Norman Maxwell of Philadelphia tied for second with 83 each, with other qualifiers including Robert Jones of Atlanta Frank E. Blossom Yale 85 Louis Jacoby New Orleans 85 and Grantland Rice New York 8.
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Middlesex School resumes spring term with outdoor baseball
Baseball and track practice will resume today at Middlesex School in Concord as the school opens for the spring term. Outdoor baseball work is expected to begin late in the week, but rowing must wait until Bateman's Pond ice clears.
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