Braves trim roster as Knetzer moves to Reds
Chief George Stallings clears up a knotty roster issue by shipping Elmer Knetzer to Cincinnati. The Braves now list 21 players with seven pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, and six outfielders. They plan a busy May schedule starting with three games against the Phillies, then road trips through New York Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis before returning to Boston.
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George Stallings
Elmer Knetzer
Cincinnati
Braves
Stallings
Knetzer
Reds
Hd Roney
Frank Allen
Gwinner
Pittsburg
Boston
Fairhaven
Penn
Irank Allen
Bill James
Rudolph
Hughes
Barnes
Ragan
Reulbach
Tyler
Nehf
Gowdy
Tragesser
Arthur Rice
Egan
Fitzpatrick
Phillies
New York
Chicago
Cubs
St. Louis
Pirates
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Exander
Dick Rudolph
Pat Moran
Chalmers
Reds Rally Past Pirates in Ninth to Take Win
Cincinnati upsets Pittsburgh 8 to 7 in the ninth as Groh drives in the winning run after a hit, sacrifice, and double. Knabe homered with bases loaded earlier, and double plays anchored the defensive action in a tense Chicago-style late inning.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Harmon
Miller
Jacobs
Groh
Knabe
Carrigan's Men Spend Afternoon Off in D C
In Washington on April 30 Bill Carrigan's team refused to travel to Baltimore for an exhibition game with the International Leaguers and instead enjoyed the sunny weather sightseeing for much of the afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Bill Carrigan
Naps Roll Six Twirlers In Detroit Loss To Cleveland
Detroit fell 12 to 6 as Cleveland used six pitchers and four pinch hitters to overpower the Tigers. Cleveland built an early lead, knocking out starter James and reliever Roland while runnering through the Detroit bullpen.
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Detroit
Jennings
Cleveland
James
Roland
Jack Ness Declines Orioles and Signs with Semi Pro Team
April news notes Jack Ness the hard hitting first baseman refused to join the Baltimore Orioles after being sold from the Oakland Coast League club. He has signed with a semi pro team for Sunday games.
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Chicago
Jack Ness
White Sox
Baltimore
Orioles
Catcher Nanamaker Plays Wristwatch Raffle Caution
Nanamaker of the New York Americans won a wristwatch raffle recently but fears wearing it despite his tall, sturdy build. The quirky moment shows a cautionary note amid team activities and public events.
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Nanamaker
New York Americans
Jess Willard
Red Sox Boxmen Lead the League
Analysis of team batting and ERA shows the Red Sox top the National and Giants bottom in offense and defense, with pitching strength and batting averages shaping league standings. Individual leaders include Hal Chase, Speaker, and Cobb among others, with a tied American trio for runs.
Lowell blank New Haven in 19 to 0 rout
Lowell pounded three New Haven pitchers and capitalized on errors to win 19 to 0. Highlights include three base hits by Downey and Green and a trio of two base hits by Greenhalge Green and Downey. New Haven threatened only in the fifth with bases loaded and one out before fanning twice.
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New Haven
Lowell
Kane
Lavigne
Spires
Briggs
Barrows
Greenhalge
Stimpson
Downey
Green
Tiarrows
Tromerio
Aroenlige
Orr
Gilmore
Woodward
Warden
King
Torphy
Grr
Tierney
Kennefie
Ennis and Doherty
Bridgeport shuts out Portland 2 0 in home game
Bridgeport defeats Portland 2 to 0 as timely hitting and strong defense limit the visitors. Robinson is tagged at the plate on a fine throw by Balls after advancing to second. Moshier and Ball contribute with key bases.
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Bridgeport
Portland
Robinson
A.F
Putwards
Clemens
Gaudette
H.smith
Ball
Brown
Byrne
Moshier
Burns
Thopson
Dowell
G.smith
Tamm
Davis
Sweatt,a
Martin
Tuckey
Stewart
Georgetown A Y B C Today Intra Athletic Events Begin
Georgetown University athletes start full practice with a baseball game against the local college at University Heights at 3 15 p m. Fach has one win in two spring meetings. Spring football practice begins Tuesday under Coach Brickley with most players back. Track coach Bail will lead workouts Tuesday and Wednesday for the inter class meet Friday. Catholic University visits Alumni Field Thursday for a game. Knights of Columbus are expected to attend to support the Washington team.
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Boston College
Georgetown University
University Heights
Fach
Charlie Brickley
Bail
William F. McFadden
S. J
Catholic University
Alumni Field
Knights of Columbus
Fans duel Cobb in Chicago and Cleveland star showdowns
In Chicago fans compare Cobb with their top man as the Peach aims to meet his master this season. Chicago backs Joe Jackson to topple Ty and Cleveland backs Speaker. St Louis cites Sisler while New York leans on Gedeon.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Cobb
Peach
Joe Jackson
Bugs
St. Louis
Sisler
New York
Gedeon
Pirates Seek Desirable Outfielder for Defense Boost
President Dreyfuss says manager Jimmy Callahan is scouting a capable outfielder to reinforce the Pirates outer defense. The club aims to add a strong bat and glove to the roster.
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Pittsburg Pirates
Dreyfuss
Jimmy Callahan
Braves Batting and Fielding Averages Report
The Braves post batting and fielding averages with totals for AB R H TB Ave PO A E Ave SH SB. Gains list Tyler 333, Evers 91, Gowdy 91, Compton 17 as top gains while Barnes 167, Collins 147, Kenetchy 70, Smith 56, Rudolph 33, Wilhoit 14, Maranville 12 lead losses. Opponents’ team adds 12.
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Tyler
Evers
Gowdy
Compton
Barnes
Collins
Kenetchy
Smith
Rudolph
Wilhoit
Maranville
Ab.r
Eve Compton
Magee
Eviateny
Egan
Snodgrass
Hughes
Tragessor
Knetzer
Connolly
Red Sox Fielding Averages Highlight Individual Gains and Losses
Fielding standings show Gains for Carrigan 429 Leonard 143 Thomas 100 Henrik sen 13 and Team 19. Losses list Janvrin 359 Gardner 93 Agnew 67 Hoblitzell 57 Foster 32 Hooper 27 Ruth 24 Shorten 22 Lewis 21 Barry 9.
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Carrigan
Leonard
Thomas
Henriksen
Janvrin
Gardner
Agnew
Hoblitzell
Foster
Hooper
Ruth
Shorten
Lewis
Barry
G.ab. R.bh
Hr.ave
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Walker
Cady
Scott
Seene
Gregg
Ays
McNally
Ab.r. BH
A Ve
Ave.sh
Boston
First Girls Baseball Team at Lexington High Report for Practice
Candidates for Lexington High School’s first girls baseball team report this afternoon to coach Mrs. Robert Leslie Ryder at the Lexington Athletic Field for their initial practice. About 2 percent of girls have signified intent to try for honors on the diamond as a captain is expected to be elected today. The team plans inter class games this spring and aims to play other high schools next year if formed.
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Lexington High School
Robert Leslie Ryder
Lexington
Middlesex School Tennis and Baseball Busy Week
The Middlesex School schedule lists three contests this week beginning with a rescheduled baseball game against Groton School at Middlesex in North Concord. Wednesday features Huntington School of Boston at Concord followed by a weekend match with Country Day at Concord and a Bateman's Pond crew race between Middlesex first four and Harvard scrub crew.
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Middlesex School
Groton School
Middlesex
North Concord
Huntington
Boston
Concord
Bateman’s Pond
Harvard
Women to Arrange Charity Bench Show
The May meeting of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts will meet at the Hotel Touraine this afternoon with president Mrs. Henry S. Bush presiding. Final plans for the annual charity bench show at Woodlawn Park Hotel Auburndale next month will be made and the judges announced. Proceeds go to the Bluegrass Society aiding wounded horses on European battlefields.
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Ladies’ Kennel Association of
Massachusetts
Hotel
Touraine
Henry S. Bush
Chestnut Hill
Woodlawn Park
Auburndale
Bluegrass Society
Women Golfers to Hold Bogey Handicap Tourney
The Woman's Golf Association of Boston conducts a bogey handicap tournament at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington all day Thursday from 10 a m to 4 p m. Miss Ruth Hichborn of the hostess club directs the event. Lexington will serve a luncheon to visiting golfers at noon.
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Woman's Golf Association of
Boston
Lexington Golf Club
North Lexington
Ruth Hichborn
Lexington Club
Cubs and Cards to Play Game Off Tuesday
Chicago April 20 The postponed game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Nationals due to rain will be played on Tuesday.
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Cubs
Cards
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Nationals
Ruth and Red Sox prep for return to Fenway action
Babe Ruth heads home to Baltimore while the Red Sox await a potential pitching call from Griffith. Boston players enjoy a sunny day of golf and fishing trips as concerns grow over slumping batting. Johnson or Gallia may start if rain delays games, with two remaining Boston dates and an exhibition in question.
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Babe Ruth
Baltimore
Dick Hoblitzer
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hooper
Thomas
Jangrin
Leonard
McNally
Shorten
Jones
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Sam Agnew
Foster
Shore
Potomac
Ernie Shore
Griffith
Boston
Senators
Wharper
Griff
Johnson
Red Sox
Wilkesbarre
Sox
Gallia
Carrigan
Duffy Lewis
Hlopper
Gardner
Henriksen
Bill
Fenway Park
Browns Lose 6-10 as White Sox Rally on Errors
Chicago used yarding hits and six St. Louis errors to beat the Browns 6 to 0 at St. Louis. It was the Browns sixth straight home defeat. The box lists two-base and three-base hits, stolen bases, and multiple substitutions with pitchers Groom and Scott.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Murphy
U McMullen
BE. Collins
Fournier
Jackson
Felseh
Weaver
Schalk
Ti Scott
Shotton
Austin
Ore
Sisler
Marsans
fLasivesss
Pratt
Seeowee
Tobin
Hirtley
Johnson
Groom
Severere
Alierton
Cigarettes Go Missing Stirs Up Air of Suspense
A curious notice notes cigarettes are missing and the public is urged to report any sightings. The fragment suggests a mystery or prank causing local chatter.
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M'Sherry
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Waters
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