Weismuller Sets Seventeen World Records In Week
John Weissmuller leads Air Hoss Athletic Club in Chicago after eight new individual world marks and three relay records. He, with coach William Bachrach and teammates Perry McGillivray Wallen Siegel and others, set records across 50 60 and 300 yard events and anchored relays. The team also competed in water polo, exhibition swims, and the pentathlon in Brooklyn and Brooklyn’s Central Y pool.
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A. A. Ue
Word
Air Hols Athletic Club Swimming Leam
Chicago
William Bachrach
Unail
Johnny Weissmuller
Perry McGillivray
AW. J. Wallen
Abe Seigel
W. R. Vosburgh
Gengen
J. Mandy
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Ita
Daver L. Sours
Brown University
New York Athletic Club
Central Y. M. C.A
Brooklyn
Waisymuller
Windy City
Eam
Mercury Foot
Weightman Hall
Philadelphia
Norman Foss
Brighton Beach
Ross
Ted Cann
N.Y
Welnsmuker
Ifis
Nov. A. C
McGillivray
Wallen
Hebner
Rimeetf
Theo
Yale University
Nuarte
Jones
Sieves
God Ward
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Sigel
Tones
Weismeller
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Siegel
Gan
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A. O. Belar
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Hepner
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Wallan
Weisrmulier
Domes
Slerel
Indians Take Up Golf as New Tucson Phoenix Scene Emerges
At the New Ingleside Club near Phoenix and other Arizona courses, American Indians from several tribes take up golf, profiting from clubs and instruction by winter visitors. The piece suggests a future national championship may be won by a golfer of native heritage.
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Chicago
Rolf
Arizona
America
Andy High May Become Regular With Brooklyn Nine
Little Rock dispatch reports Andy High showing versatility for the Brooklyn Robins as a potential regular in 1920. The rookie, praised for fielding and arm, has been tried at shortstop while Sam Crane recovers, with manager Wilbert Robinson weighing High against Chuck Ward. High has mixed at bats, displayed range, and strong throwing, hinting at a future infield role even as he adapts to shortstop duties.
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Little Rock
Ark
Andy High
Brooklyn
Robins
Robbin
Sam Crane
Tex
Swat
Babe Ruth
Robbie
San Antonio
Chuck Ward
Igh
Walro Hoyt
Georges Murray
Hoyt
Dodgers Win Again Over Yankees 6-4
MEMPHIS April 4 Brooklyn team beat the New York Yankees 6 to 4 in a game marked by heated argument. The Nationals lead the series five games to three. Sim Jones pitched the first loss of the season for the Yankees. Dodgers received better support and hitting.
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Memphis
Brooklyn
New York Yankees
Sim Jones
Yankees
Ane
Holy Cross Nine to Start South on Short Notice
Worcester April 4 Holy Cross coach Tuck Berry has under two weeks to ready the team for the Southern trip starting with Catholic University on April 12. Other opponents include Georgetown Annapolis DeaFlare and the University of Pennsylvania. Tunney underwent appendicitis surgery and may miss most of the season while Horan Gill Carrall Robinson Burlke Lavery compete for rotation roles.
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Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross
Kave
Southern Bop
Tuck Berry
Chen
Catholic University
Purple
Georgetown
Annapolis
Deaflare
University of Pennsylvania
Jira ‘Tunney
Tunney
Bill Horan
Haddie Gill
Ito
Horan
Uigamea
Fost
Gill
Chaney to Fight Dundee and Dundee's challengers in spring boxing blitz
Boxing wrap reports Andy Chaney plotting a rapid return with a twelve round bout against Tae Dundee at the Armory in Galveston in mid April while scheduling a pair of ten round fights in Boston and Brooklyn. Captain Bos Roper stays active with three bouts by April 20 including Tulsa and Denver defenses as he eyes a shot at bigger heavyweights when Dempsey returns. Philadelphia featherweight Tughey Hutchinson eyes Vincent Pepper Martin, and Georgie Brown plans more ring work after a layoff as other locals pace the spring circuit in Madison Square Garden and Brooklyn venues.
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Joe Lynch
Lax-Pantamiversit Shampion
Johnny Butt
Titter
Madison Square Garden
Lynch
Squared Circle
Tercy Mechin
Providence
Avsna
Boston
Andy Chaney
America
Freddy Tacks
Tae Dundee
Armory
Galtiore
Chaney
Fahnny Bisbane
Utie
Johnny Dundes
Bos Roper
Chicago
Carl Morris
Tulsa
Oklo
Roper
Fred Fallon
Denver
Jack Dempsey
Tughey Hutchinson
Philadelphia
Vincent
Pepper) Martin
Re Rik Shoring Club
Brooklyn
Pratt to Head Box for Red Sox in 1930s era shift
April 4 dispatches from Isvere burg Conn announce Derrill Pratt as field captain of the Red Sox for City Agagan pts. He succeeds Severeit Seat. Sheeratog who was traded to New York.
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Boston
Derrill Pratt
Cortain
Red Sox
Tity Agagan
Isvereburg
Conn
Tolay
Severeit
She Sheratog
New York
Trio of Veteran Cubs Stars Ready for Comeback in 1921
Article previews Chicago Cubs season focusing on Grover Cleveland Alexander Speed Martin and catching prospects. Experts debate Alexander Saschel’s role and a hoped turn in form as Kiifer prepares to lead pitching duties. The piece charts expectations for the Cubs with veteran arms and emerging talent shaping the campaign.
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Abael
Sues Goss
Chicago Cubs
Grover Greveland Alexander
Speed Martin
Alexander Mair
Uwet
Alu
Alexander Saschel
Penn State Aims for Busy Season Opener Under New Look
Penn State prepares a near new baseball lineup for the home opener at New Beaver Field this Saturday. Coach Apel has rebuilt the nine with Ulery at first, Lightner in left, and Cy Mellinger likely to start on the mound as Vtech Miller and Hunter show steady improvement. Catchers Hare, Ludwig, and Hynes compete, while Reede may bring Koehler from right field. Weather may alter plans after a three week rebuild.
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Tany Nine
Ulery
Reede
Koehler
Winkie Haine
Sparks
Tilrd
Traphone R Econd
Herbie
Joe Lightner
Migelel
Will Bederk
Paim
Rood
Cy Mellinger
Princeton Polo Team May Meet Yale Pony Men Soon
Princeton polo aims to field a squad with 36 government ponies, preparing on fields near Palmer Memorial Stadium. Coach Major J. McManhon develops talent for next year as Princeton plans intercollegiate and university championship tournaments, with Yale a likely May opponent.
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Cary Electer Captain Named In Pasadena Graft
In Pasadena California Cary was elected captain of the team in the 4 pound class. Stark Ry McNaught of Horition N C was named manager of positions in the near future.
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Arthur Pv. Cary
Pasadena
California
Stark Ry McNaught
Hrotiion
N. C
Waa
Poxine
Navy Nine May Lose Star Hurler
Navy faces potential loss of star pitcher amid injuries to Napolis infield and outfield as April strains, with Humphreys Hogan Aucher and Ming sidelined. Fiening expected back soon though illness may end his season, Kelly and Peterson emerge as next prospects while York shifts from back to second and Hoderman moves to shortstop. Wiederman solid at shortstop and Thatch at third show early promise in a reshaped lineup.
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Goar
Naval Academy
Humphreys
Bass
Hogan
Aucher
Ming
Wiederman Heme
White Sox win over McGraw Nine 6 to 2
The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York World's champion team 6 to 2 in a spring exhibition game resumed in Knoxville. Phil Douglas started for Chicago pitching seven innings, with relief by others as the Sox built a lead and held off late New York scoring threats. Lavoy Beton contributed in relief, while the World champion squad battled for runs but could not overcome the Sox, who gained an edge in the series.
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Knoxville
Chicago White Sox
New York
Giante Hove
Chicago
Atres
Ma Tle
Shoufflin
Phil Douglas
Lavoy Beton
Worry Over Form Of Bill Tilden Tennis Star
Article notes concern about William Tilden’s condition after a Philadelphia appearance and a 2 6 0 1 5 4 loss to Vincent Richards who is partly recovered from pneumonia. It mentions upcoming Davis Cup defense and Richards’s upset win indicating form doubts. Francis Hunter’s upset of James Anderson signals rising contenders for the season.
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Nrwoak
Bill "Nidan
Vincent Richards
Phiadelphia
Tiden
Hse
Tilden
Seventh Regiment Armory
Richlardy
Himadi
Richards
Triden
England
Rhode
Prank
Anderson
Hunter
Cardinals Poised For Strong Spring to Challenge Giants
The article previews the St Louis Cardinals under Branch Rickey as a rising force in the National League. It praises their pitching depth, speed, and experienced hitters, notes new players and positions, and predicts a bright chance to contend with the Giants for the pennant this season.
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Baton Roug Phe
Dolphin
Rickey
Cardinala
Stock
Smith Uy
McHenry
Heathcote
Mann
Schulex
Jack Smith
Mueller
Shotton
del Gainer
Detroit
Milwaukee Foy
Wes
Johnny Lavan
G. K
Torpercer
Eddie Ainsmith
Clemons
California
Ainsmith
Apta
Jefe Pretier
Harvard track schedule omits hammer throw in meets
Harvard releases details for a dual track meet with Virginia in Charlottesville on April 19 and a triangular meet with Virginia and the Naval Academy in Annapolis on April 22. The Virginia meet drops the hammer throw from its fourteen events, while the triangular meet removes the hammer throw and two mile and adds a one mile relay.
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Mass
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Virginia
Charlottesville
Navel Academy
Annapolis
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