Yankee Stadium Nearing Completion Sees Huggins Keep Quintana
New York April 2 The Yankee Stadium near completion ahead of the season opening. Huggins plans to keep Quintana as reserve man while Cuban youth impresses as a fast fielding, hard swinging prospect. Cobbs and Tigers viewed as strong contenders. Red Sox struggle as changes are discussed.
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Willard and Youth Debate in Boxing Verse and Facts
A humorous exchange contrasts Willard's aging, weight loss, and boxing skill with a skeptical youth. The column wildy reviews Willard's durability, Dempsey's potential, and baseball notes on Ruth Cobb Wagner and home runs, finishing with praise for a boxing book and Evans's intro.
Holy Cross Baseball Headline Dominates Early Season Talk
Holy Cross baseball fans anticipate a clash for the championship as the Worcester nine aims to defend the title. Georgetown and Penn are highlighted as strong rivals with Holy Cross boasting a deep pitching staff led by Owen Carroll and Tenney, while Penn faces stiff northern opposition in a packed schedule across key East Coast venues.
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Strongest Yankee team to compete in 1924 Olympics
Waterville Maine April 7. A long piece notes that the forthcoming 1924 Paris Olympics may see the strongest American team yet, with U S Olympic Committee preparations discussed after the 1920 Antwerp Games where Americans failed to win major track events. The analysis highlights European prep and the need for continued effort to retain supremacy, citing Finnish dominance in 1920.
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Mary Drew Elected Bridgeport High Court Captain
Mary Drew was elected to lead Bridgeport High School girls basketball for the 1943-24 season at the annual banquet. She plays center and was a key contributor last season, replacing Atherton who graduates in June. Coach Ross Clark is credited with the team’s strong showing.
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Japanese netmen hope to capture Davis Cup in four years
Japan aims to win the Davis Cup within four years after reaching last year’s final but losing to the American duo. The Nippon empire plans long term growth by training schoolboys, building courts, and expanding universities to produce strong players like Itchy, Kutnagas, Shmidgu, and Kashio, with Weumagee touted as a tennis father figure.
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New York Fans Await Baseball Opening
New York reporters note fans eagerly await the baseball season as teams finish spring training in the south. At Fort Worth Texas the Yankees won easily against the Brooklyn Robins while Giants train in Memphis. Ruth Meusel and Dugen homered as Grimes and Garner struggled for the visitors.
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Floyd Johnson Center of Controversy in Boxing Mess
Floyd Johnson dominates a tangled dispute involving the boxing commissions of New York New Jersey and Massachusetts Promoters in Boston and Jersey City claim signatures from Charley Cook Johnsons manager on contracts to meet Fred Trusten of Minnesota on April 16 Complications arise from William Muldoons edict banning Johnson from boxing before the charity show at the Waukee stadium
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Avon A C Organizes For 1923 Season
Avon A C, a fast team last year, plans a 1923 season organization next week. Manager Caselli invites all players to Avon Park Sunday afternoon for tryouts and is open to arranging out of town games. Address Manager Caselli 1 Orange Street, Bridgeport.
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Yale and Profs to Meet Friday at Weiss Park
Yale and New Haven profs prepare for a Friday Weiss Park exhibition against the Profs and a touring Net Haven squad coached by Mansser Donovan. The two games kick off a seven game series with Yale Field and a possible April 23 finale, featuring Red Sox exhibitions and Toronto to follow. Strong local figures such as Mike Menosky and Nemo Leibold surface in the expected fan rally.
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Shubert Eyes Key Bout in Nutmegs Card at Music Hall
New Bedford star Al Shubert, unbeaten in 200 battles with 16 losses, fights Joe Currie in a 12-round headline. Shubert has never been stopped in nearly 18 years and has faced three world champions, earning praise for a remarkable career. Other bouts include Nick Petite vs Frankie Victola and Willie Connors vs Young Silverbers, with Del Capes, Mike Gonzales and Frank O’Rourke among Nutmegs favorites. The show, rehearsed since March 1 in the South, is shaping as a large attendance event.
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