Gripping clubs explained by Harry Sparling at Brookline
Golf writer Harry Sparling outlines common grip errors for beginners and details several grips including overlap, interlock, and orthodox. He stresses wrist action, rhythm, and practice with pros Mike Y. and Tom McNamara cited for their use. The Brookline Club meeting and election slate are noted with local golf coverage.
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Harry Sparling
Brooklyn
Imonia
Mikey
Boston
Tom McNamara
New York
Consola
Brady
Willie Ander
Wy Travers
Jerry Urs
Blistinethy
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Gossip on new pitch and Thorpe contract in baseball notes
Sport gossip describes a new delivery credited to Walker of the Cubs and a near invisible pitch. It covers McGraw's view of Thorpe's value, a Boston meeting of breeders, and racehorse news plus scattered baseball notes about the Giants and Thrifties with game-related details.
Hardwares Trim Tube Workers Clash. Final Duel Set
A bowling match at Park City alleys ended with Ameri Can Tube and Stamping defeating American Hardware 3-0 in a two-leg series. The teams will meet again at Lewis' next Tuesday to decide the better squad as both entries split the prior games.
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Thea
American Hardware
Ameri Can Tube and Stamping Company
Park City
Tube Boys
Hardware
Lewis
Hanson
von Hacht
Unclear basketball notes with scattered team mentions
Fragmented OCR style report lists teams and matchups such as Norwalk Mage sea and Jersey City with referees and dates, but many words are garbled. It references Towneht the Tungue Ane soni toa Journey to Jersey Wy and bouts involving Skeeters and Norwalk, plus multiple country names and timelines.
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Toeneht
Tungue
Anesoni Toa
Jersey
Wade
Shueters
Amerihatety
Ton Thorp
Wil
Satyr
Skeeters
Anmsonlin
Fragmented OCR leads to scattered sports notes and names
The text presents a jumbled OCR fragment listing multiple names and terms including teams, places, and dates. It hints at football association topics, a conference, and provisional sports context without clear events or outcomes.
Lindsey defeats C. Lewis in Connecticut pins match
Connie Lewis of Bridgeport loses to Morton Lindsey in a 10 string checkpin championship at Palice alleys. Lindsey, steady through the series, clinches victory with tight late strings while Lewis struggles with breaks and pushes for a comeback. High single 134 by Lindsey in second string.
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Connie Lewis
Bridgeport
Morton Lindsey
Palice
Gina
Lewis
New
Son
Dalis
Ifs
Andes
Taewis
Sunday Baseball Bill Is Praised in Albany
Hundreds of baseball enthusiasts gathered at the New York State capitol to urge the legislature to allow Sunday baseball after 2 PM with or without admission. Supporters included Judge Francis McQuade and Edward Doyle, while church groups and the Lord's Day Alliance opposed the Lawson bill, arguing it would commercialize Sunday and restrict public play.
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State Capitol
Robert R. Lawson
Brooklyn
New York City
Lord’s Day Alliance
Francis &. McQuads
City Magistrates’ Court
Robert &. Dow
State Sabbath Day Alliance
Canon Williams Chacse
Canon Chase
Joseph Clarke
State Sunday School Association
Wila A. Boole
Fulton Dempsey clash eyed in heavyweight thriller
The article debates Fred Fulton and Jack Dempsey as future heavyweight rivals, noting Fulton's odd looks masking real ability and Dempsey's rapid rise and fighting presence. It suggests a highly anticipated bout to settle questions of heart and skill, with Pratt and Luckner also mentioned in baseball and boxing contexts.
Ring Chatter from Gotham and Milwaukee Boxing Notes
Gotham ring chatter reports Dempsey vs Al McCarthy set for Milwaukee on March 6. It notes McCarthy’s decisions over Bonds Morris Gunboat Smith and a four round draw with Dempsey, plus Rasch’s army service and fights in France. Also mentions Clinton’s upcoming ten round bout with Take Schiffer and other skyline boxing items from New York and Philadelphia.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
al McCarthy
Milwaukee
McCarthy
Joe Bonds
Carl Morris
Gunboat Smith
Senators Buy Walter Sandquist from Washington Americans
Walter Sandquist, a Maasfielder, was purchased from the Washington Americans by the loan Western Teague club in a March 1 transaction. The record notes the purchase was honored but does not disclose the consideration.
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Sennyors
Moines
Towa
Lehigh Names Next Year Basketball Captain
Bethlehem March 17. Vincent Wryscecki of Ashbury Park New York has been elected captain of Lehigh's basketball team for next year. Wryscecki plays guard and is a varsity baseball pitcher and has played end and halfback on the football team.
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Vincent Wrysecki
Ashbury Park
Lehigh
Wyscecki
Roundup Of Yank Squad Is Almost Completed
Macon March 19. The Yankees roundup is near completion with Roger Peckinpaugh Ping Bodie and Al Walters signing the Dempsey hotel register reducing absentees to four. Expected to join are Alva H Bowman Frank Baker Armando Marsani and Wilson Fewster. Eddie Plank not heard from and Hlugeins may surprise if he arrives. Ping Bodie shows form in first Yankee workout in Macon. Hot Springs Ark March 19. Brooklyn players seek health and grip treatment as Dr Hart treats several Robins for grip and sprains. Ollie Olson and Dan Griner join the grip ward with Olson most serious. Marlin Tex March 19 Waite Hoyt noted as youngest under major league contract with Giants. rapid development seen. Pasadena March 19 Cubs Mitchell lineup for 1918 season announced. Grover Alexander undecided. Bokoshe March 19 George Foster of Red Sox quits to raise hogs in big ranch. New Orleans March 14 Indians short of six players with Lante and Farmer among recruits.
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Deal
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Amateurs eye strong St Josephs and local teams rebound
The article notes St Josephs plans a season reorganization with a meeting for last year’s players. Shamrocks manager Bill Kuehn expects a strong lineup despite losses from draft and enlistments. Other teams like Singers Red Tops and White Sox show optimism amid the draft impact and cup ambitions. Bethlehem aims to win national cups and the league, facing stiff competition.
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Shamrocks
Shamies
Bill
Bethlehem
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