Mostil's Future With White Sox Examined After Suicide Attempt
A Chicago Tribune interview with manager Ray Schalk discusses Johnny Mostil's prognosis after a failed suicide attempt. Schalk sees little chance he can return to big league baseball, citing tendon damage and psychological burdens.
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Boxing Roundup Across Cities Ends In Draws and Wins
In Boston and other cities results show a string of fights with draws and decisive wins. Notable bouts include Ed Roberts of Tacoma drawing Tex Mekwan, Frankie Fink winning in Philadelphia, and Ted Gartin drawing with Johnny Adams in Lincoln while several other names register victories or notable performances across Newark Miami and Los Angeles. Seventy six English bridges still in use date from before 1750.
Athletics edge Phillies in 11th at Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the Athletics won 2 to 1 in the eleventh inning as Jack Quinn hit a run scoring single after Rommell pitched and Jimmy Dykes followed with the tying and winning hits. Phillies Carson started, Decatur relieved. 2,000 fans braved the wind to watch a tense late rally.
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Stecher Tops Wrestling Earnings With Massive Annual Income
Philadelphia report notes wrestling earnings toward a quarter million dollars yearly with Joe Stecher leading as world champ. It cites other stars like Dick Davi, Jim Lantos, and Ed Lewis earning around 50 thousand to 100 thousand dollars annually, highlighting tax payments and high finance in the sport.
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Tiger Manager Using His Axe
Detroit April 5 AP Moriarity manager of the Tigz cuts ties and aims to trim the major league roster. Six recruits released yesterday in Dallas with further reductions planned in days ahead. Pitchers Charles Sullivar Frank Watts. Gestze Redfern shortstop Lee McConnelly sent to Fort Worth Texas League. Rudolph Kieiseh left handed pitcher and Marx Holjan outfielder to Toronto Leafs.
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Delaney Battle Sought by Carpentier in Paris Bout
Paris April 5 Georges Carpentier says he is willing to fight Jack Delaney. He notes a bout offer from Lloyd Fitzsimmons of Chicago and confirms plans to return to boxing next season. The ex-champion recently rehearsed a song and dance act with Aileen Hamilton and Florence Walton in a new revue.
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Giants Rout Senators in Birmingham Exhibition
In Birmingham the New York Giants pounded the Washington Senators 10 to 3 as Rogers Hornsby recovered form with four hits and a run, while the Yankees beat the Cardinals 15 to 8 in Atlanta. Babe Ruth delivered two long doubles and credit for hitting two others, and Robbie's hopefuls topped Mobile’s Bears 6 to 8 in Alabama.
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Clock wound by temperature variations from a Zurich inventor
A clock designed by a Zurich man uses temperature changes to wind itself. A model tested for twelve months has run untouched by human hands since it began operating.
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Club roster filled as five hold options finalize
With them in the fold the club completes its roster as five hold options were finalized to secure the final spots. The message notes the last of the hold options named and confirmed.
Langdell Embroiderer Headlines New Hampshire Football Star
Merritt Langdell, senior at New Hampshire University, enjoys embroidery as a hobby. He recovered a fumble and raced 75 yards to a TD against Tufts last fall, becoming the first male in a class led by him with 32 female students.
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Notting Man crafts claimed unique complete suit of chain mail
A Notting man claims to have produced the only existing complete chain mail suit. The artifact is described as unique and historically significant, with details sparse about its forging method or provenance.
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Chicago Pilots Final Week Before Big Show
In April, Chicago managers shuffle outfield and infield spots as pennant contenders prep. Ray Schalk must fill Johnny Mostil's vacancy with two capable men, while Joe McCarthy seeks a slugging third baseman from Riggs Stevenson after a lengthy study.
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Fort Myers-Tamiami Trail link set to open by April 6
D. Graham Cope, chief engineer for the contracting firm, says the cross-state link will be in working order by April 6. Three dredges are actively used to complete the project along the Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers area.
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Hagen Out With Injured Foot For American Pro Squad
White Sulphur Springs W Va April 5 AP Walter Hagen is out of golf temporarily due to an injured foot leaving the American team short ahead of a match against the British pros.
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Mystery Boxers to Star in Veterans Benefit Show
Two unknown heavyweights will debut in Bradenton for a Veterans benefit, boxing six rounds at the Hotel Dixie Grande during a Legion Luncheon Club session. Promoters Barrett Davis and Wetz promise a sensational event with a three piece bedroom suite as the prize and a brisk pace amid a luncheon crowd.
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Champions In Water Meet Opens At Chicago
CHICAGO April 5 The four day program of the national AAU swimming championships opens tonight with most world record holders entered. Johnny Weismuiller of Chicago the freestyle sprint champion competes in short distances. Walter Laufer of Cincinnati backstroke champion expects to repeat. Pete des Jardines of Miami diving champion is here for that event. New York and others compete in sprint events and men’s matches.
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Hopkins' Grid Plan Approved
Cambridge April 5. The Harvard plan endorses Dartmouth president Ernest M Hopkins football reform proposal. The plan calls for simultaneous home and away games and stricter eligibility and management measures, drawing mixed opinions nationwide.
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Papers Signed By Flint Rhem
St. Louis April 5 AP Charles Flint Rhem of Rhems SC 23 year old right hander who won 23 games for the world champion St Louis Cardinals last season has signed a one year contract President Sam Breadon announced
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