Iron Man Behind the Mask Ray Schalk Amit Athlete
Ray Schalk, a mite athlete weighing 140 pounds and 5 feet 6 inches, is profiled as baseballs iron man catcher. The piece traces his rise with the White Sox after 1919 and notes the shift from two to three catchers and the era of heavy workloads.
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Raymond W. Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Schreck
Powers
Athletics
Bresnahan
Bowerman
Giants
Kling
Arched
Cubs
Moran
Needham
Boston
Schiel
Street
Cineinnati
Bergen
Ritter
Brooklyn
Kileino
McGuire
New York Yankees
Swilivan
McFarland
Clarge
Bemis
Cleveland
Sugden
Spencer
Sir Louis Browns
Doom and Roth
Phillies
Mask
Thangs
Ray Schalk
I - Comiskey
Beef and
Brown
Thanetr
Charles A. Comiskey
Schalk
Billy Sullivan
Bane Ruth
Rogers Hornsby
Ty ‘Cobb
George Sisler
Joe Schalk
Iron Man
Gibson
George Gibson
Everett Scott
Els
George Sister
Eddie Corlina
Ivy Olson May Spring Surprise On His Critics
New York January 21 Ivy Olson veteran infielder of the Robins may attend the team’s Clearwater training camp next spring despite fan belief he is finished in the majors. After years with Brooklyn Olson has shown skill and baseball brains, with a career batting average around .272 last season and notable fielding, though he never hit .300.
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New York
Brooklyn
Ivy Olson
Robins
Flatbush Crew
Clearwater
Ivy
San Antonio
Squire Ebbets
Kansas City
American Association
Olson
Robbins
Europe
Squire “Ebbets
Olsen
Ebbets Field
Portland
Cleveland
Indians
Olgon
Hutchinson
Jeff Smiths Stellar Ring Record Attracts Challenger Interest
Bayonne boxer Jeff Smith finished a remarkable year with twenty six straight wins, including many knockouts, drawing interest from contenders like Greb, Tunney, O Dowd and Gibbons who refuse or hesitate to meet him. News notes his wide quest for opponents across cities and weights while Smith offers to box anyone for a decision.
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Jeff Smith
Bayonne
N. J
United States
Smith
Bob Fitzsimmons
Milly
Drew
Tom Gibbons
Frankie Edwards
New Orleans
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Dayton
Boston
Jersey City
Buffalo
Gene Tunney
Greb
Bryan Downey
Juat
Bogash
Portland
Youngstown
New York City
Bridgeport
Mike O'Dowd
St. Paul
Minn
Jack Malone
Johnny Wilson
Harvard Grads Face One Ticket Rule For 1928 Yale Game
Harvard officials weigh limiting tickets to one per person for the 1928 Harvard Yale game at the Stadium amid rising demand and reduced seating. Managers note past shortages and project a tighter allotment as capacity issues grow with the Stadium and Yale Bowl limits.
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Boston
Harvard Grads
Harvard
Fred W. Moore
Hollis
Walt
Princeton
William J
Bill
Bingham
Yale
Esch Pradiate
MARKS IN NEW YORK AFTER JOE TIPLITZ VISIT
Old Marks Canadian boxing champion arrived in New York from Canada after a brief England layoff. He did not box abroad, plans a rest period, and aims to return to fighting weight soon. He seeks rematches with Joe Tipitz Charley White Benny Leonard or other lightweights.
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New York
Marks
Canada
England
Joe Tiplis
Charley White
Benny Leonard
From Caddie to Champion ARTILE Vil
Gene Sarazen describes a winter of practice and travel from Miami Beach to New Orleans and Houston. He discusses overtraining, rest advised by Francis Ouimet, and his first big win in New Orleans at age 21. He reflects on later events, nerves, and preparation for Chicago’s National Open.
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Gene Sarazen
Miami Beach
Florida
Iter
San Antonio
Inwood
Long Island
Bob MacDonald
Shreveport
Leo Diegel
Tyvc
Houston
Francis Ouimet
Francis
New Orleans
Barnes
Hutchison
Hitler
Orleans
Chicago
Mobile
Wong
Jacksonville
Walter Hagen
George Kerrigan
Kerrigan
Tom Jacksonville
Pinehurst
Highland Country Club of
Pittsburgh
Fletcher Faces Tough Phillies Task As New Manager
Arthur Fletcher, former Giant, takes a one year Phillies stint under President Baker, charged with turning around a weak pitching staff. He plans to trade for needed arms, appoint Goldie Happ captaincy, and implement a disciplined system learned from John McGraw. Fletcher stresses proving his managerial worth in 1928.
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Arthur Fletcher
Phillies
Baker
Quaker City
Kaiser Wilhelm
Philly
Philadelphia
John McGraw
Fletcher
Wietcher
McGraw
Viergher
Phils
Tive
Goldie Happ
Cy Williams
Clu
Goldig
Rapp
Cole
Leesburg
Pletcher
Captain Resigns From Amherst Swimming Team
Amherst news reports star pitcher "Joe" Leste resigns as captain of the Amherst swimming team and will not swim this winter. Coach Jacklinson told Leete the sport hurts his pitching arm. No successor has been elected.
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Amherst
Joe" Leste
Jacklinson
Leete
Swims
Leeté
James
Urban Shocker’s unique 1922 record shocks baseball
New York reports Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns set a rare 1922 record by allowing a championship loss to hinge on his performance. The pitcher gave up 304 safe hits as the Yankees hit him hard, a result that may influence his 1923 salary talks.
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New York
Urban Shocker
St. Louis Browns
Shocker
Yankees
St. Louis
Yanks
Jack Coombs
Coombs
St. Loupis
Chance Eyes Peck Deal to Bolster Red Sox Lineup
Boston rumor notes Frank Chance during a visit to Boston hinted at trading for Roger Peckinpaugh. Chance values Peck as a former Yankee captain and a top shortstop, aiming to build the infield around him despite Peck’s advancing age. He may persuade Washington owner Griffith to sell.
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Boston
Mass
Frank Hance
Washington
Roger Peckinpaugh
Chance
New York
Peck
Red Sox
Rogers
Yankees
Griffith
Holdouts Flood Major Leagues As Daubert Demands 14000
New York Jan 2 A bumper crop of holdouts is expected across the major leagues with Jake Daubert and Eddie Poush among players demanding higher terms. Garry Herrmann resists, while stars like Zack Wheat and Andy High press for large raises. Daubert seeks 14000 for 1923 after a 40000 payday last season, with doubt over others winning concessions. The piece notes teams plan later contract signings, possible trades, and union politics affecting the market.
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New York
Jake Daubert
Eddie Doush
Reds
Garry Herrmann
Zack Wheat
Dutcy Ruether
Andy High
Brooklyn
Giants
Yankees
Players’ Union
Daubert
Wheat
Old Players Fraternity
Take
Herrmann
Jake
Phillies
Waupaer
Pat Moran
Luis Fonseca
Fonseca
Mitchell
Schuylkill River
Poush
Hermann
Roush
Garry
Son
Ruether
Charley Ebbets
Europe
North Atlantic
Charley
al Mamaux
Barney
Pirates
Cubs
George W. Grant
Braves
New Atlantic League Complete Seven Club Circuit
New York January reports the formation of a six club Atlantic League to include Trenton New Jersey and five Pennsylvania cities York Silent town Pottsville Lancaster and Harrisburg with a planned eight clubs in 1924 The league earns Class B status under the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues John Conway Toole to lead as president and a May 1 opening is planned Barnst Landgraf of Allentown serves as league organizer and executive member
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New York
Barnst C. Landgraf
Trenton
N. J
Pennsylvana
York
Silent
Town
Pottsville
Lancaster
Harrisburg
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
John Conway Toole
Atlantic League
International League
Philadelphia
National Association
Toole
Landgraf
Allentown
Syracuse
Poor Businessman Profile
A brief item from the Post-Telegram in Co operation with the American Association of Advertising Agencies notes concerns about a businessman’s poor practices and their impact on the community, highlighting industry perspectives and calls for ethical standards.
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The
Post-Telegram
American Association of Advertising Agencies
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