Fewster Yankee Infielder Undergoes Skull Operation
Chick Fewster a New York Yankee infielder from Baltimore underwent abdominal skull surgery after being struck on the head by a pitch in a March 20 game with the Brooklyn Robins in Jacksonville. The operation aimed to relieve brain pressure affecting his speech. he rested well after the procedure and shows high hopes for recovery.
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Meusel to Start at Third as Baker Quits Yankees
Frank Baker will not return to the New York Yankees as third baseman after announcing his decision to focus on his two motherless children. Bob Meusel is designated the regular third baseman, with Huggins hopeful Meusel will fill Baker’s power gap while Baker remains with the family.
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College crews brace for season opening regatta in Philadelphia
College rowing expected to rebound after war shadow. The varsity eight from Pennsylvania faces Yale on the Schuylkill River with a junior race also on the card. The season starts amid talk that the top university eights may form part of America’s Olympic rowing squad after New London and Poughkeepsie events.
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Hartford to Give Tryout to Lincoln Friend of Hoey
Hartford announces a tryout for Lincoln a young pitcher from Watertown Mass on the recommendation of Jack Hoey the former Hartford outfielder who helped win the pennant in 1915 Lincoln is told to report Monday April 12 as spring training opens Hoey also notes Lincoln shows real pitcher potential and lacks no experience to break into the pro ranks Hartford manager Howley partners with Detroit Tigers to develop players including John B Glasier who will coach the staff during the season.
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Young Braves Pitcher Shines In Relief Appearances
A left handed pitcher held to three hits and one run over five innings and struck out three in both the eighth and ninth. The Braves opened with doubles in each inning but could not score. Manager Howley praised the youngster’s work and said he need not worry about his pitching establishment.
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Reds Return to Big Race for 1920 Flag
Bill Bearsden explains why he chose to play this season as the Reds head toward the 1920 pennant. He recalls doubts last spring when the team looked weak with no shortstop or second baseman and uncertain pitching including Sallee, Toney, and Schneider.
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Reds Aim for 1920 Pennant After 1919 Triumph
Bedford Bill praises the club’s strong start and improved pitching staff. He notes Morris Rath as second base, Larry Kopf at short, and Eddie Roush possibly signed, with confidence from last year’s World Series win guiding the Reds toward a wider 1920 pennant margin. He cites rivals Giants Cubs as tougher but not blocking success.
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