Paavo Nurmi to race Ritola and Yankee Prides event
Immense Madison Square Garden program planned by New York Chapter of the Knights of Columbus features Finnish star Paavo Nurmi in a 1500 metre match with Ritola and a 5000 metre duel with Yankee Prides. Also listed are Hahn, Connolly, Larrivee, and others in a multi distance night of indoor track, with expectations of fast times and a strong lineup.
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Inn Announces All Red Sox Signed Up
Inn reports Red Sox signings and preparations for spring training at Urlcans in a govlah frame. Quinn, prospect, rejoiced as he reported to Marcoster last week while manager beat for seasons es dent Quinn was elated wie hee.
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Star Bowling Match Attracts Expected Big Crowd
A local bowling event titled Star Bowling Match draws attention as players Ho helusa Huener and Miss Para prepare. The section lists standings with a 9-9 record, and notes a prior 1923 Texas League season with the Pestidera leading to Beau mont’s team.
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Teehee
Tor Seyert
Peterines
Theogttls
Helusa Huener
Miss Para
Braves Turn to Youth in Shakeup under Bancroft
Dave Bancroft leads the Braves in a bold overhaul focusing on young talent and a new infield setup at St. Petersburg camp. Red Lucas shifts to second base while Willam Marriott takes third as the team replaces seasoned veterans with a largely untested youth corps.
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Willam Mariott
Mobile
Water Front
McInnis
Mickey O'Neill
Smiths
Edmund
Robert
Ernie Pargett
Mack’s Athletics Aim for Quick Rise in AL
Mack and the Athletics seek a swift return to glory after years in decline. The veteran owner plans to rebuild with rookies and shrewd signings, hoping a strong core and luck lift the club above its cellar-dwelling status and back toward championship contention.
Miss MacDonald Forced To Quit In Tennis Play
Miss Mayme MacDonald sixth ranked United States woman singles player collapsed from over exertion during the opening day of the national indoor championship at Longwood Chestnut Hill. She was carried from the court, revived, but doctors refused consent for continuation and a default was posted.
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Misa MacDonald
Physical Education
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North Andover
Anna Fuller
Boston
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Wilmington
Del
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Engiah
Tilden Richards to Star in Charity Tennis Event
In New York on March 16 at the Ith Regiment Armory a charity tennis fund for the Cathedral of St John the Divine will feature top players. William Tilden II and Vincent Richards lead a lineup that includes Molla Mallory Manuel Alonso Zenzo Shimizu with seven matches culminating in Tilden versus Richards.
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Mertz to Play Ball with Nashville Club
Stamford reports Varry Mertz of Stafford and Ivorge Pleasants of Norwalk head to Brank-Tenn for a Nashville training camp tryout on a recommendation from a former Cornell and Detroit pitcher. Also note Ray Joyes departs Stamford for Wichita to join the Western League.
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The Sportlight: Grantland Rice on Sports Growth and Stars
Grantland Rice surveys American sport growth noting talent spread across states and rising crowds. He lists stars from Cobb to Dempsey and comments on multi-sport appeal, major league careers, earnings, and upcoming events in Augusta and South Carolina in a period-accurate sports column style.
Aggies End Season With Strong Court Record
Connecticut Aggies finished the season 10 wins 4 losses after beating Rhode Island at Kingston. The blue and white scored 486 points in 14 games, lost only once at home, and defeated Trinity Rhode Island and Springfield twice. Star guard Makoi shi scored 123 points, while Captain Balonte led a versatile lineup that will see three seniors graduate.
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Pratte Dinner Marks Waco Texas League Arrival
Derrill Pratt, manager of the new Waco team in the Texas league, was hosted at a dinner by local baseball enthusiasts on his arrival. Pratt’s reporting was delayed somewhat by illness in his family.
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Whites Climb in Fairfield Town Bowling League
In Fairfield on March 13 the Whites won five of six games across two Town League nights, rising from last place to second and closing in on the Reds who still lead but lost two of three to the Whites. Sweitzer rolled 142 in a single, Fadis tied his three-string record of 348, with Fadis also posting high single 144 and high average 110.7 amid league standings and records.
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Long Hill Girls and Questions See Midweek Double Bill
The Tang Hill girls meet the Question girls in an evening game at Tegion hall as part of a midweek double bill. Manager Glover Jennings plans a Norwalk All stars matchup in the other half of the program. Several players are listed in the lineup for the girls game.
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