Babe Ruth Drives 478 Foot Opener at Jacksonville
Babe Ruth launched a 478 foot home run over center field in Jacksonville amid a stiff batting session. The drive came off former Giant pitcher Call and measured far, deemed the longest Ruth has hit in memory. News notes Dodgers next, with Shawkey likely to pitch as Ruth eyes more power for the Yanks.
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Algonquins Sweep Inter-Club Big Cue Titles
The Algonquin cue team dominates the Inter-club League pocket billiards event, defeating Yridseport to retain the crown. George T. Carthy Jr. beat Jack Ingelisby 125-110 and Billy Booth topped Harry Sterling 125-121 for two Algonquin wins, with Don Holmes the sole Bridgeport victor. Final standings show Algonquin 11-7, Bridgeport 10-6, Masonic 6-12.
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Belgian Driver Aims at 1600 Mile Speedway Race Return
Paris, March 20. Gustave D'Aoust of Brasmls, a wealthy Persian sportsman, leads a Belgian effort to revive Feldum in international motor racing. The plan centers on the 160 mile Indianapolis style event, with Belgian entries hoped to showcase renewed speed and national pride after war. A Belgian victory would stir strong sentiment in both nations and honor their wartime bond.
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Capalanni to Star in Bailey's The Land of Cotton
Capalanni will star in an Albert Capalanni production of Bailey's story In Walked. George Archinbaud directs the film adaptation The Land of Cotton.
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Ribbons Tackle Stamford Five Tomorrow Night
The Blue Ribbons must burst ahead tomorrow night to win the state basketball title, facing Stamford and Ansonia in the opening series at Colonial Hall. Eddie White returns with Dehnert and Barlow adding guard strength. Harlow and Dehnert are noted guards. Chris Leonard slots at center as Stretch Harvey exits under Ansonia contract. Wright backs the Ribbons in forward depth with White, Skeets Wright, and manager Leavy optimistic for a strong showing. Stamford counters with Beckman Reich Meehan Dreyfuss and Normin. Meehan, six feet eight, is the tallest. The game starts at 8 15 Sunday night as Ansonia’s Jason Wright aims for the title, signing Wassmer Calder Harvey and Fuller for depth.
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Eddie Dorsey Withdraws From Match With Fitzsimmons
New York March 20 Eddie Dorsey holder of the colored light weight championship of America withdrew from a planned bout with Eddie Fitzsimmons at the Boxing carnival in the 4th Regiment Armory. Danny Bright substituted and fought Fitzsimmons in the Morgan entry. Erhart stopped the bout early in the first round after Bright showed clear mismatch.
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Braves Secure Miller and Jones as Pirates Boxman Boost
The Braves added Frank Miller from Pittsburgh and John Paul Jones from ArenDis to bolster a弱 pitching staff. Miller, a right hander at six feet and 188 pounds, hopes to win about 14 games this year. Jones enjoyed success with Toronto last season and is expected to contribute, with holdout pitcher John Scott also possible. The club arrived in Columbus after a delayed Seminole Limited journey, riding a cattle train and leaving behind earlier setbacks.
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Shore Acres completes with Alice Lake star by Metro
Metro finished Shore Acres last week with Alice Lake in the lead role. The production marks a notable screen comeback for the star as studios push for crowd appeal and seasonal releases.
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Potter to Quit Baseball Claims Now
The Hartford Chub reports Marl Vot telger, the hard hitting outfielder, may not join Hartford after all due to business at home. Potteiter writes the sporting editor declaring retirement from organized baseball, apologizing to manager Howley and Hartford fans, and noting his money tied up at state. He cites a rift with Worcester owner Mack as a contributing factor.
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Yale Football Players Start Indoor Drill
Yale's football players reported for indoor work in the baseball cage, receiving instruction on positions. Last year's squad tutored the newcomers with drills. Reinhardt led the ends, Dickens and Munger the tackles, Acosta and Galt the guards, Garvin the center, Kempton and Laroche the quarterbacks, Lay and Webb the halfbacks. No outdoor practice until better weather. Yale Field covered in snow after a heavy storm.
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Cuban Player to Sue Cincinnati Club Over World Series Share
Cuban baseball figure Manuel Cueto seeks a share of World Series money from the Cincinnati Reds. He was released to Rochester last August as part of a ten thousand dollar deal for Outfielder Lee and did not receive any payout. He has engaged counsel to pursue his claim, arguing his Reds tenure entitles him to a cut. The money went to the Reds in October, complicating potential collection.
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McGovern’s square fighting stands against staged bouts
The account defends Terry McGovern’s integrity in boxing history, noting he never faked fights despite rumors around two bouts. It recalls a controversial Santry clash in which McGovern, urged by a betting setup, knocked Santry out after an explosive four rounds, asserting McGovern’s truthful approach to the sport.
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Leave It To Me William Rus sells latest film at Hollywood
William Rus sells his newest starring vehicle Leave It To Me completed at Hollywood under the direction of Emmett J. Flynn. The project marks Rus’s return to the screen with Flynn directing and studio backing.
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Old Gravesend Race Track To Pass Away Now
New York March 20 Historic Gravesend race course is slated for demolition and real estate. Brooklyn Jockey Club sold Gravesend for about 675000 dollars, to be replaced by a residential colony on former turf ground. Built 32 years ago by the club, the track hosted famed horses like Tenny Irish Lad and The Picket and figures such as the Dwyer brothers.
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New Haven Checker Players to Clash With Locals Sunday
New Haven and Bridgeport checker teams set for Sunday showdown at the Poli building rooms. Bridgeport lists Clark Meade Jackson Gordon Williams Horton Grimm Booth Lymn Lemnagh. New Haven counters with Spector Russell Selitoss Kerr Crowley Denninger Stein Coppola O Connell. The ongoing intercity series, last meeting a Bridgeport tie, remains tight with a predicted near finish and current scores showing Team No.1 ahead.
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Brooklyn Robins Unveil Blue and White Uniforms
Brooklyn Robins adopt new blue and white home uniforms for next season to be worn at Ebbets Field with white jerseys trimmed in dark blue and blue stockings. road uniforms switch to gray with a dark blue stripe. left sleeve features the letter B.
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Red Sox Holdouts Cloud Giants Series In San Antonio
In San Antonio on the eve of a Boston series the Giants debate Boston stars status. Vitt rumored out, Ruth and Mays not expected, while Barrow’s lineup and infield shift spark questions. Nehf and Benton to start opening game. 17 Giants under McGraw to remain behind. San Antonio squad details and player movements outlined.
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Bud Palmer to Take on Lawson at Armory Show
The Armory A. A. Smoker next Monday night features Bud Palmer of this city versus Jack Lawson of New York in the star bout. Palmer, recently sharp, hopes to outbox Lawson, a tougher opponent. Also scheduled are Bill Reynolds vs Packey Hinnon, Dartford’s Jack Marist vs Young Mack, and George Prote vs Jerry O Connor, with all fights set for four rounds.
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Hartford Boy Signs With Waterbury To Try Shortstep Job
Hartford March 19 George Under hill semi pro infielder signs with Waterbury Eastern League club Brass City for season. He impressed in Hartford and at Polo Field last season and previously played for Hartford showing speed and hard hitting, including a double and a triple against Springfield in a Hartford doubleheader.
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Carpentier Eyes Boston Bout in New England Welterweight Title
Georges Carpentier arrives in the United States and may attend the March 26 bout in Boston between Frank Frith and Young Kirby Corcoran for the New England welterweight title. Ray Cans, Frith’s manager, invited Carpentier to sit in his corner, signaling a prime opportunity for a visible showcase in Boston. Carpentier and his bride are touring the country, with plans to visit Boston and New York.
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British golf star to visit U S this year
New York on March 20 Chick Evans and Francis Ouimet may join a high profile transatlantic match this summer. C J MacFarlan, famed for beating Evans in 1914, could lead a British amateur party aboard an England to New York liner. Evans and Ouimet both eye national events this year with Jenkins unlikely to travel. Evans possibly touring America for a time before the British amateur in Muirties.
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Dream of Fair Women Rivals Set by Screen Fans
A nationwide contest of 75 000 entrants selected five top contestants to portray the leading roles in the photoplay Dream of Fair Women. The screen title hinges on the personalities of these five finalists and their star performances.
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