Lazzeri and Meusel Tug at Yankee Camp Amid Trade Talks
Coast League slugger Lazzeri risks form as he battles to secure a starting role with the Yankees in the exhibi tive series, while Meusel’s illness delays his return. Pipp’s Reds sale dispute looms over Yankee management, with possible court action to force payment.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Bob Meusels
California
Yankees
Wallie Pipp
Reds
Tony Lasxeri
Lazzeri
Tony
Arthur Reinholz
Detroit
Pipp
Walile
Alneinnating
Yanks
Referee Named for Stribling Bout in Miami
Miami Fla March Hd Dnck erson Grand Rapids referee Dickerson will handle the Gene Trimmey Young Stribling ten round contest at Hialeah Stadium March 12 18 Promoter Jess Baugh and managers chose Dekereow Yras as the referee after considering Patsy Haley Harry Entice Kid McPartland and others for the post The decision was reached after several approaches by Baugh Gibson and Pa Stribling.
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Fla
Hd Dnckerson
Grand Rapids
Gene Trimmey-Young
Hialeah Stadium
America
Dickersons
Grand Rapids Herald
Jess Baugh
Dekereow Yras
Baugh
Billy Gibson
Wall Knearvn
Patsy Haley
Harry Entice
Kid McPartland
al Wambsganss
Joe Meechmen
We Smith
Charlie Wheeler
Jami’s “Shin” Drennan
Matt Hitkel
Johnny Gallagher
Record Squad Seeks Berths on Hilltop Nine
Coach Eddie Reilly issued a call for candidates for the 1928 Hilltop nine. A record crowd of 75 boys answered, easing gloom at Bridgeport High. Reilly and Captain George Chaiklin stressed building a competitive team with two lettermen, Chaiklin and Johnny Tanane, plus six from Congress High. Some returning players from last year and several Congressites are listed, with first indoor practice planned and a season opener set for April 22 at Seaside Park against Carman.
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Eddie Reilly
Bridgeport High
EMIM
Realy
George Chaiklin
Hidgeport High
Reilly
Dridgeport High
Istear
Johnny Tanane
Congress High
John Omens
Carme
Seaside Park
Burstein
Plannimg
Central High Nine Faces Tough Schedule From 1928 Team
The 1928 Central High baseball squad will struggle to match last year's 16 wins in 20 games as it faces a demanding slate. Opponents include Stem ford, Warren Slarding, Crosby, Hart ford High, Naugatuck, Carmel Iill and Clark Prep. The previous Central Light team posted the best recent mark in school history.
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Stemford
Warren Slarding
Crosby
Hartford High
Naugatuck
Carmel Iill
Clark Prep
Central Trigh
Central Light
Stratford Wil Play Hudsons On Fairfield Court
A rubber game between Stratford American Legion and Trudsen-Bases is set for Wednesday night at Fairfield Court in Stratford. The two prior games this season saw Stratford win 23 36 and Hudsons triumph 43 28. Lineups list Hudson Eysey Cade Seltenrich Heffrian Alstrind Lar Anderson Colway Rourke DeNomme Lewis Cassidy, with DeNomme at center and Cassidy at left guard.
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Jalr Field
March
American Legion
Stratford
Hudson-Eysey
Cade - Seltenrich
Heffrian
Six Day Bicycle Race Through Third Night at MSG
New york reports the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden continued into its third day with no laps stolen and no injuries despite numerous spills during the evening sprints. The latter event started with jam alterim and ended without crowds in attendance.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Bridgeport VFW Leads State Bowling League Night
Bridgeport VFW won three straight games at the Main alleys, conceding a single game to Waterbury in the state league. Burns led Bridgeport with a 105 single and 290 in three strings as local pin toppers hold a firm league position.
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Bridgeport Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mor
Waterbury
Burns
Bridgeport
Baseball notes list league moves and player trades
Joe Tinkers linked to the Orlando club seeking league entry. Buffalo ships Mcavoy and KE Miller to Hartford. Sarasota Bradenton Orlando and Fort Myers eyed for Florida State League admittance. Mike Sexton declines league presidency. Johnny Roser to play for Sheingham. Howard Welsh sent to Mobile from the Red Sox. Forotto furthers two pitchers Standiford and Englishman to Wilkes Barre for Bill Knowlton who joined the Maple Leafs late last season.
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Sarasota
Bradenton
Orlando
Fort Myers
Mike Sexton
League
Forotto
Standiford
Wilkes-Barre
Bill Knowlton
Maple Leafs
Resin boosts Dodgers rookie pitchers in Clearwater camp
In Clearwater the Dodgers groom Robby and McWeeny using resin on pitches to gain life on curves. McWeeny reports a surprising breakthrough and aims to sharpen control with the tiny bag. Teammate Boehler and others compete for infield spots as spring camp progresses and veteran Rabbit Maranville energizes the lineup.
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Fli
Brooklyn Fang
Tincis Robby
George Boehler
Douglas McWeeny
Pacifier Coast League
McWeeny
Dodgers
Robbie
Ywance
Gilmes
Barnes
Jerry Standaert
Maranville
Robbdie
Kiven
Jack Fournier
George Mulligan Paid Kaplan $19685 for Fistic Wins
Waterbury March 9 Promoter George Mulligan of Waterbury is cited as the man who financed Kid Kaplan’s rise, paying him for key bouts from 1923 to 1926 including a $19,685 payout for the Babe Herman fight. The piece traces Mulligan’s role from Kaplan’s early days to a hoped outdoor summer appearance, listing major purses and noting Kaplan’s growing star power under Mulligan’s management.
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Kaplan
Mulligan
Mullgan
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Mulligin
Johnny Shugrue
Old Phoenix Arena
Phoenix Avenue
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Mesiden
Pinny
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Shugrue
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Muligam
Lapa
Bouids
Johnny Leonard
Bing de Foo
Bonby Garcia
Cnday DeMarco
Lew Palmo
Billy Petrolli
Hartford
Johnny Shugruego
Wiliams
Battling Hacks
Mickey Travers
Joe’ Beasley
Kid Kaplan
Open Letter Promotes Blackstone Cigars to Sylvester Finnecky
A self styled note compares cigars to a boxing pick and extols Blackstone Havana filled cigars with Sumatra wrapper. It claims Blackstone uses special manufacturing for free drawing, even burning, and cool sweet smoking. Three shapes offered.
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Sylvester M. Finnecky, Esq
Blackstone
Sumatra
Three Cigars Described by Size and Shape Styles
The note lists three cigar types with distinct shapes and flavors. Londres described as companionable and straight with a full-bodied profile, Perfecto as foil-wrapped and slim yet straight, and Epicure as straight and extra mild.
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Londres
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