Major League Play Opens as Bears Yet to Show Batting Strength
Giants meet Braves in Boston while Yankees face champs and Dodgers clash with Phillies in early season actions. Babe Ruth sidelined with injury, captain Frank Frisch limited by ankle, Groh and others listed as out. Dodgers optimistic as Roy and Grimes pace a strong pitching staff. Brooklyn hopes Babe Ruth recovers in time for heavy schedule.
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Eastern League players limit to be extended to 16
EDWARD J. SHUGRUE reports Springfield owners will push for a 16 player limit to avoid shortage of fit pitchers and catchers. The move would relax rosters, with managers often stashing extra players and suspending pitchers to preserve arms. The piece discusses pennant dynamics, Baltimore's strength, and forecasts for the season.
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Yankees face opening day as Ruth rests in hospital
New York reports Babe Ruth hospitalized with 100 temperature and will miss the opening AL pennant drive. Phillies beat Athletics 3 2 to end city series, while Mo Tigue signs for May 29 Milk Fund bout. Bridgeport prep notes downplayed as team trains for New York.
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Philadelphia Ready To Start Stronger Combines
Philadelphia majors open season with stronger combines as both city teams bolster lineups. The Athletics add a new battery costing about 150000, Letty Groves and Gordon Cochrane from Portland join Joe Cap in the rotation while Mack reinforc es with Jim Doole from Portland. Phillies plan to use Fonseca at second, Burns wins permanent spot in the outfield, and manager Mit presses for a stronger push toward a pennant as rookies Fox and Smit show promise.
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Mack Signals Reluctant Confidence Ahead of Sail Games
Mack expressed cautious outlook for the season saying last year’s strong finish met expectations and he plans to push the team to win key matches. He avoided bold predictions, focusing on improving and pleasing the fan base in the upcoming schedule.
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MATEUR BOXERS TO BE ENTERED IN THREE TOURNEYS
Hyelgoport amateur will be busy for its remainder Manager Tom Flynn to enter 3 are his proteges in the Hose wo Ane sono. April 27-Winchesters at New Haven. Apri 30-Tallan A. C. at Derby, following Buss are requested to report at 6:20 in front of the Liberty y baldry on the night of the 1 Dusty, bouts: Henry Ditult dack Dess, Jor Donnell J Huedey, Yom Keele.
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Stratford Tigers Triumph Over Star Nine in Blowout
Stratford Tigers routed the Star Nine by 30 to 6 at Avon Park, stretching their winning streak to three games. Al Rachy led the effort with solid defense and timely hits, while teammates contributed steady offense in a one sided city matchup.
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Lock Woods Rout St. James in Seaside Park Blowout
Lock Woods baseball team defeated St. James 17 to 4 at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon, delivering a decisive victory. The match highlighted strong hitting and solid pitching from Lock Woods as St. James struggled to respond.
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Reds to field nearly same lineup as 1924
April 13 report from Cincinnati notes the Reds will carry a largely identical roster to 1924 with Linelli Ca and strong infield defense. Key pitchers Maya Hisvy Dowonue and Hon und figure in a reinforced staff. Wingo and other reserves provide depth for the season.
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Major League Club Managers Expect Combines This Season
Major league teams begin training for 1925 with opening day set for Tuesday. Yankees host Washington world champions at Yankee Stadium while Robins face the Plies in Brooklyn. Injuries plague Giants as Ruth remains hospitalized. Paschal and Lindstrom are poised to fill gaps.
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Chicago Baseball Prospects Dull for Cubs Injured in Opening
Chicago opens the season with the White Sox favored by veteran stars and steady pitching while the Cubs battle injuries from a winter trade. Eddie Collins leads the Sox with Red Faber and Charley Robertson anchoring pitching though last year’s form waned. Cubs face a broken ankle for Maranville and altered infield plans, hoping Grover Cleveland Alexander returns to form and McAuley backs up fielding duties with coaching help.
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Wilkes-Barre Signs Weiser With Minor League Club
Harry Welser, released as manager of the Ti nghamton team in the New York Pennsylvania League, signs with Wilkes-Barre in the same league as an outfielder.
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Washington Club to Open With 1924 Lineup Echo
Boston clubs and Washington clubs mix youth and stay the same for opening day. Red Sox and Braves unveil six new regulars while Senators rely on veteran hurlers Johnson and Mogridge as spring workouts finish.
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Cobb Expects Detroit to Win Flag This Year
Patroaut April report quotes Ty Cobb predicting Detroit Tigers will win the pennant. He cites reserve strength and key players like Hellmann Cobb Manush in the outfield, Blue O Rourke Lagacy Jones infield, Bassler Woodall catch. influenza may keep Cobb out of Tuesday opener with WinGo or Fothergill replacing him. Rip Collings to start initial game with Dutch Leonard and Bard Whitehines? in line.
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Special Writers to Cover Openings For The Telegram
The Telegram will provide comprehensive coverage of the opening baseball games tomorrow. Damon Runyon will narrate the Yankees versus Senators clash with his unique style, Norman Hapgood offers philosophic commentary, Bugs Buer adds humor, Charles A. Taylor covers Giants at Boston, while Joseph Gordon reports Dodgers versus Phillies at Brooklyn.
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Pittsburgh Team Faces Uncertain Opening Lineup
Pittsburgh April 13 The Pirates and Nationals face lineup questions as injuries hit key infielders Niehaus Moore Grantham Kins. Manager MecKeehnie may rely on untested players while pitchers Alderiven Gooch Smith and outfield trio Bigbye Cuyler Grantham Barnhart anchor a cautious start to training season.
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St Louis Clubs Seek Strength With Trades This Season
St Louis clubs show confidence in Browns and Cards as they pursue improved seasons. Manager Haldane highlights strengthened pitching with the acquisitions of Mush, Gaston, and Girard from the Yankees, plus core staff improvements and catching depth behind the plate.
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Cleveland Indians fitted with twirlers tabbed to top league play
Cleveland April 18 Associated Press Well protected in all departments with a strong pitching staff. regulars Barnard Burns Dutzke Summa will miss opening game due to injuries. Spurgeon predicted as a standout recruit. lefthanders Smith Eastards Sharpe Buckeye Yowell Miller Clarke and others form the staff. Outfielders to be chosen from Stephenson Les Smith Summa Hendrick McNulty. Knode may alternate with Burns.}
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