Cubs aim for improvement in 1922 season
The Cubs seek a better 1922 showing with new funds from William Wrigley and leadership by Bi Kifer, aiming to climb from second division. Grover Alexander and Speed Martin anchor a pitching staff while young infielders and rookies contend for spots as they battle through injuries and lineup uncertainty.
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Speed” Martin
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Vigil Cheeves
Jim York
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Ray Grimes
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Terry
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Chartey Hollecher
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Chicago
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Arnold Stata
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Acquisition of George Whitted Bolsters Brooklyn Roster
March 16 report notes George Whitted was acquired from the Pirates for 2500 dollars to strengthen Brooklyn’s defense. He can play outfield and other infield roles, with manager Ebbets calling him a potential utility man. Whitted’s transfer follows past fan issues in Smoky City, while other prospects Roy Auer Bill Bishop and John Rodeberg will not join the northern trip. Henry Fischer aims for Orlando Florida State League.
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Gleason
Ray Schalk
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Urban Faber
Dickie Kerr
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Roy Wilkinson
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Jose Acosta
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Charlie Robertson
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Sterling A. C
Rosebery
Larry Sutton
Morristown
Boonton
N. J
Bishop
Henry Fischer
Brooklyn
Orlando
Jimmy Hickman J
Landis
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Fairfield Legion Tossers to Meet Harvey Hubbells
The Fairfield Legion faces Harvey Hubbell tossers at the Legion hall in Fairfield tomorrow night in the second meeting of the season. Harvey Hubbell previously won the first game. Fairfield adds star Compo player Harry Quinn at center for the remainder of the season.
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Fairfield Legion
Harvey Hubbell
Legion Hall
Fairfield
Legion
Harry Quinn
Plan Trials to Pick American Rifle Team
Washington March 14 The National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice announced open trials to select the U S team for the Milan international matches on June 9. Contestants from army navy marine corps National Guard and civilians compete May 4 5 and 6 at the Marine Corps rifle range Quantico Virginia.
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United States
Milan
Army
Navy Marine
Corps
National Guard
National Board For the Promotion of
Marine Corps
Quantico
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Cherbourg
Orange County harness racing circuit outlined in history
New York March 16 Orange County trotting enthusiasts anticipate the 192% season across Goshen Middletown Tadicatt and Monroe tracks. Since 1909 thirty five meetings paid out 489000 to placed horses and 229200 to pacers in 113 side-wheel events. Goshen and Monroe lead payouts with 223200 and 110900 respectively. The Goshen lineage ties to Hambletonian and Silvertail with Seely as a key name. historic records include Uhlan 9.02 trotting and Diracum 2.14 track mark at Monroe. Major drivers like Pitman and Berry highlighted by multiple wins across years.
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Orange County
Monroe
Goshen
Tia Filiek
Miller's
Hamibletonian
America
Goshen J
Middletown
Seely
Sambletonian
Uhlan
Diracumi
Monroy
Bly M
Goshen Circle
Grange County
Emma McGowan
Ferman Crassman
Endicott
Peter Pater
Snow
Peter
Pater
Pitman
Mary Coburn
Sunflush
Belvue
Berry
Teddy Grattan
Lite Peter
Billy Evans backs Greb for Dempsey title chance
The article argues Harry Greb earned a shot at Jack Dempsey after decisively beating Tommy Gibbons. It notes Greb’s dominance over Gibbons and suggests potential paths including a match with Gene Finney or Georges Carpentier before facing Dempsey. Connecticut entrants highlighted for Tufts tourney and New Haven Commercials seen as strong.
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Harry Greb
Eom
Gibbons
Gunteader
Hack Dempsey
Tommy
Greb
Dempsey
Jost
Jack Dempaty
Jack
Pittsburgh
Cree
Gene *Finney
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Hamier
Ensiber
Tommy Skene Hid
Connecticut boxing licensing rises with 101 boxers licensed
As of March first, Connecticut reports 101 boxers licensed since the commission began July 1. Nineteen managers paid for sanction documents, seventeen promoters for boxing within the state, and fourteen raVers, eleven physicians, eight announcers, and seven wrestlers also licensed. Total receipts exceed 35,000 dollars as state coffers grow.
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Secri Ry Ady
Boundry
Connecticut
Raveraes
Becomes Citizen and Sports Rider Reginald Davies
Reginald Davies, a renowned bicycle rider once paired with Alfred Grenda in the last six day race in New York, has become a citizen. The New Newark notice records his naturalization and notes his Australian origin and athletic renown.
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Nook
Mareb
Reginald Davies
McNamira
Alfred Grenda
New York
Waal
Natura Lied
Amenout
Athles Gay
Austral
Hauser Joins Athletics Move To Philadelphia Americans
Milwaukee march 16 Joe Hauser former first baseman for Milwaukee left for Eagle Falls Texas to join the Philadelphia Americans after seeking a position but advised by friends to report to the club immediately.
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Milwaukee
Joe Hauser
Eagle Falls
Texas
Philadelphia
Hauser
Maplewood Delivers Wide Win Over Wheeler Trossers 44 to 10
Maplewood’s five defeated Wheeler tosers in an interleague game at Maplewood gym by 44 to 10. Maplewood captured the class A Western Side title while Wheeler remained undefeated in class B. Maplewood dominated with sharp field goal shooting led by Burwell nine and Stewart eight.
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Wheeler
Wheeler Tosgers
Ing
Goa
S. Burwell
Stewart
Maplewooll
A. Bee Harrison
Burwell
DiNome
Gordon
Whitehead
Blake
A. Alstrand
HH. Alstrand
Noo
Miller
Treferes
Fréd Corbally
Cornell Star Hurdlers Injury Ends Season Briefly
Cornell star hurdler Dave Kimball broke a bone in his right ankle during the indoor intercollegiates in New York after finishing second in the 60 yard high hurdles and entering the broad jump. He will miss the Michigan meet on March 25 and is uncertain for the Pend relay carnival and the late May intercollegiate meet.
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Dave Kimball
Ell
New York
Satuday
Kimbal
Jack Moakley
Michigan
White and Dundee Set for Madison Square Garden Clash
Promoter and fans expect a headline lightweight bout as Charlie White and Johnny Dundee meet in a fifteen round prelim at Madison Square Garden. White, famed for a sharp Jett hook and comeback, aims to prove himself vs Dundee, a fast, rugged challenger with Scotch-Italian roots and a background of battles with top rivals.
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Dundee
Madison Square Garden
Charlie White
Gyoke
Johnny Dundee
Madison Squats Garden
Ireddle ‘Walsh
Willie
Jackson
Dandee
Jett
Wille Jackson
Leonard
Arrow
Yenny Leonard
Renton Harbor
iWhite
Batl
Jion Freddie' Welsh
Charlie Has
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