Devon Five Defeats General Electric in Big Win
The Devon A.C. team defeated General Electric 36 to 15 last night with sharp pressing and standout play by Lewis, Chapman, and Vreeland. Baca led GE with five goals, while Devonettes beat GE girls 7 to 2 in the preliminary contest as Perkina and Hancock contributed strong play.
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Brooklyn Will Have Nearly Same Line-Up as Last Season
Brooklyn reporters note that the Robins plan to depart for the South with a lineup nearly identical to last season’s fifth-place finish. Key pitching losses and changes spark speculation on Jacksonville and the Pacific Coast as teams decide where to train.
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Walter Johnson on baseball slump since war era debate
Baseball great Walter Johnson argues the game slumped after the war, citing slower play, fewer daring hits, and the influence of new balls and Babe Ruth. He recalls improvement from 1907 to the early 1910s, then a decline as pitching changes and audience tastes shifted.
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Legacy Of Larry Lajvle And Moose Johnson Highlight Early 20th Century Sports
Billy Evans recalls Larry Lajvle retiring as a baseball idol admired for graceful fielding and clutch hitting though he chose business over a big minor league run. The hockey icon Moose Johnson mirrored Lajvle’s impact, drawing cheers with long reach and daring plays that defined the era before his farewell after decades of influence on the sport.
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American League to reward most valuable players plan
The American League proposes a yearly prize of 1000 dollars for the league's most valuable player. The plan aims to reward standout individuals on weaker teams, increasing incentive across the league and potentially influencing National League discussions. It shifts focus from pennant positions to individual excellence and hustling from start to finish.
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Youth versus Age Feature in Shade Britton Title Bout
Dave Shade battles champion Jack Britton in a 15 round welterweight title showdown at Madison Square Garden. Britton, 36, is among the few champions to face a rising youth who could become the youngest ever champion by defeating him. Their prior 10 round draw near Yorvland ended with Shade dropping Britton early.
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Yankees Release Kingdon and Sign Three Players
The New York Yankees released Kingdon to a local club while announcing contracts signed by Shortstoy Everett Scott and Mike McNally. Babe Ruth indicated he would report at Hot Springs for early training. details of his contract remain unsettled. Kingdon was praised for a fine last season but noted for erratic fielding.
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Kaceys to Play Harvey Hubbells Five Tonight
The Knights of Columbus basketball team will meet the Harvey Hubbell quintet at St. Augustine's hall tonight. Hubbell, the leading industrial team in the city, has only two defeats this season. James Enter and Red Mullaney are featured as strong opponents for Kaceys star Butky Parrett. The Gelected lineup includes General Electric Gitla aiming to curb the Ebony Catholic Community five in the prelim.
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Ward Seeks Ten Thousand Dollars For Contract
Ari Aaron Ward, New York second baseman, said he returned an unsigned contract for the 192% season. He claims the offer is for six thousand dollars this time with a path to sixteen thousand per year, and he insists on better terms before signing.
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Harvey Hubbells Defeat Brasscos in Tight 26 24 Margin
Harvey Hubbell defeats Bridgeport Grass team 26 to 24 with a late final minute burst buckling the win. Strauss leads with nine field goals as both teams execute a cautious contest. In prelims Brozier tops Park Clyars 18 to 9.
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Ryder sets new high jump record at Bridgeport indoor meet
Bridgeport High's indoor interclass meet at the State Armory crowned veterans Marty Skane Charlie Ryder Johnny Fitzpatrick and Phi Carrol as stars. Ryder broke the school high jump record clearing five feet four inches while also winning the 40 yard dash and the high jump. Skane placed second in the high jump and four minutes 49 seconds in the mile. Fitzpatrick excelled in sprint events and Carroll stunned in shot put and the 300 yard novice. The girls' interclass relay also featured a close finish between Sophomores and Freshmen.
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Tom Gibbons Greb Bout Draw Big Attendance
A fifteen round bout contract between Tom Gibbons and Harry Greb draws much interest in sporting circles Promoter Tex Rickard expects a larger crowd than the Benny Leonard versus Rocky Hannay event last week Both fighters are top contenders and Greb’s extensive record is noted basing the expected event on past showings and public excitement
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