Babe Ruth Starts Spring Training With Two Homers in First Workout
Babe Ruth belts two homers in his first Yankees workout in St Petersburg while fielding drills and autograph seekers crowd around. Other clubs train in Florida with notable notes on Tris Speaker, Connie Mack, and several exhibition games as camps open across Tampa Bay area.
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Johnny Miljus Exercises Through Neck Boil
In Paso Robles Cal Marc notes Johnny Miljus works out despite a neck boil as the Pittsburgh Pirates Nations League champions clear skies for a two and a half hour session. Rain kept them indoors with a light infield drill for regulars and a shorter session for others. Manager Donie Bussell faced delays, focusing on conditioning and readiness for the opener against the Yankees. Jim Lindsey, a San Antonio pitcher, delivered a sharp drop and hitters looked lively as Miljus joined the workout despite discomfort.
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Naval Hospital Team Triumphs Over Coast Guard In Coast Battle
The Naval Hospital team from Newport R. I. defeated the Coast Guard destroyer force 54 to 32 in an inter service North Atlantic coast championship game. A rematch will be played to decide the title.
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Vance Signs as Highest Paid Moundsman in Baseball
Dusty Vance inked a one year deal to become baseball history’s highest paid pitcher at $20,000 plus a $2,000 bonus. President Wilbert Robinson and Directors Joan School and Frank B York witnessed the signing amid dispute over the bonus and past promises. The right hander joined the club in 1922, rising from $3,500 to top earnings as he nears the end of a three year flat $50,000 contract.
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DeMolay Quintet to Meet Stratford Me Demolay Series Set
Bridgeport DeMolay basketball team to face Stratford M E in Holden Hall Friday evening and Legici Hall Stratford Wednesday March 14. DeMolay 5 enjoying a strong season with two losses. Return game in Bridgeport Friday March 23. Rumored games with Alexander Hamilton chapter Union City New Jersey and other New Haven Bloomfield teams in the East.
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Bancroft Named Assistant Captain in Brooklyn
Clearwater Fla March 6 A naval position was created for Dave Bancroft when Manager Wilbert Robinson named the veteran shortstop assistant captain of the Brooklyn Robins. Max Carey remains regular captain as Carey's aging legs limit his play this season. A similar arrangement was once used by Hert Shotten who served as Sunday manager for the St Louis Cardinals in place of Branch Rickey who avoided games on Sunday.
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Relief ace Fred Marberry eyes starting spot with aid role still strong
Tampa plea outlines Fred Marberry of Washington as a staple in the bullpen. He recalls relief wins in 1925 and 1926 and notes his readiness to start if called, training hard in winter and reporting lighter and in better shape for the season.
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LEO LERMOND ENTERED IN MANHATTAN MEET
Leo Lermond the winter's outstanding distance runner entered the Leet handicp race at the Manhattan college meet to be held at the 102nd Engineers Armory on March 14. The Boston AA distance star had a winning streak this year equal only by club mate Lloyd Hahn. Lermond has won more than a dozen two mile races and was runner up in the Millrose games. Opposing him are Eddie Kirks of Newark and Mel Dalton of Seton Hall who finished second and third in the two mile race.
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Yale Football Hopeful Mal Stevens Leads Hard Practice
The Sportlight notes Mal Stevens as Yale's new coach shaping a backfield with steady discipline and effort. Tad Jones’ influence lingers in Yale’s training style, emphasizing fun in hard work and a winning mindset.
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Cubs Train On Catalina After Rest Day
The Cubs resumed practice at Avalon Catalina Island after a day and a half off. Hack Wilson leaped over Jack Welch in a morning drill, the relay around the bases saw Charley Grimm's team win thanks to Hazen Cuyder and Clift Heathcote, while Wilson wore a rubber shirt and ran clumsily in one stretch.
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Six Day Bicycle Race Night Leads In Madison Square Garden
In New York the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden features thrilling evening sprints. At 10 pm Letourner and Brocardo continue to lead the field, with McNamara and Winter identified as a strong pairing drawing within two laps of the pace makers who have covered 744 miles and nine laps.
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Waltersville and Hail meet for city junior title game
Today at Kenigits of Columbus hall the Waltersville and Hail junior basketball teams clash for the city junior grammar school title. Waltersville holds the East Side crown while Hail won the South End title. Lineups include Hall Feddock Moran Pinta and Phaito.
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Grimaby Town 1 Broke City 2 in English League Second Division
London reports results from March 6 league soccer matches. Grimaby Town lost 1 to 2 against Broke City in the English Second Division. In Scotland, Mirren defeated Queens Park 5 to 1, Celtic beat Hamilton Roads 4 to 0. Leith topped Albion Rovers 4 to 1 in the Second Division.
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Eastern League Pilots on Way South for Material
Springfield reporter notes Paddy O Conn, Springfield man, will manage Hartford Eastern League club this season and depart for Hague training camps, visiting New York Yankees camp, then Petersburgh, while many Eastern League peers head south. Ted Baldwin signs with Pittsfield to return as pitcher, after prior roles with Philadelphia Nationals and Seattle. New Haven Profs begin training in Raleigh March 25 with 16 scheduled games including Raleigh, High Point, Wake Forest, and Yale at Yale Field as spring schedule unfolds.
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iELES Schedule New Haven Team for Next Show
The Bridgeport Lodge boxing committee funds a Friday boxing program with New Haven team led by Ret Knight. Five boxers, entries filed with Matchmaker Billy Prince, will join Tom Tracy and Dick Gray in presenting Elm City boxers. The show marks New Haven’s third appearance and Elks plan 300 extra seats at the hall’s far end for this event.
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Stratford Beats Traders 28 to 18 in High School Hoop
Stratford High School defeated State Trade School five 28 to 18 at the Trade School gym. Captain Dehl led Stratford with 14 points as Masi topped Traders’ scoring. Referee Petrina oversaw the furious battle.
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Army Officers Defeat Jens For Ethan At Norwich OT
Army officers stationed at Norwich University in Wis. Northfield VT edge Jens For Ethan Alen Pelo team in overtime in a recent college contest.
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