Insurance Put On Babe Ruth For 150000 Policy
New York American League club arranged a 250000 life illness and accident policy for Babe Ruth. The article notes Ruth’s high value, outlines training weather and roster updates, including Duffy Lewis tightening up and pending salary talks with Lewis, Huston, and Huggins.
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Jacksonville
Fis
New York American League Baseball Club
Slusser
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Yankee
Miller Huggins
Duffy Lewis
Lewis
Col. Huston
Miler
No Ball Park in Worcester for This Year
The Eastern League faces another hurdle in the 1920 pennant race as Worcester may lose its longtime ball park. A real estate agent has secured the stadium used by the Boomers, risking a setback for the Worcester club. Manager Johnny McMahon says Worcester will play, even if games are held on the Commons, and he is unsure if the old field can be secured again.
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Worcester
Worcester Aseball Club
Johnny McMahon
Worce
Zbyszko Returns to Ring in New York Showdown
Polish giant Stanislaus Zbyszko returns to New York’s Seventy First Regiment Armory to face John Olin in a comeback bid after wartime absence. The bout pairs Zbyszko against the powerful Finn who is expected to provide a stiff challenge. Also on the card, Jim Londes meets Demetras in a rematch as Londes hopes to reclaim his title.
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New York
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Seventy-first Regiment
Zbyszko
John Olin
Finn
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Grasco - Roman
Zbyecko
Poland
Warsaw
Jim Londes
Demetras
Londes
Pitchers Barred from Resin Use Ahead of Season
President Heydler and umpire Kiem back a ban on resin on the ball and on finger tips. Players sought resin dust in uniform pockets to dry fingers but officials insist the spirit of the rules bans any aiding substances. The policy aims to enforce pitching without resin before the season opens.
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New York
John A. Heydler
National League
Heydler
Hever
Giants Hammer Ball and Beat Red Sox Club
The Giants crushed the Red Sox 14 to 5 in Wichita Falls. Boston pitchers struggled while Giants hitters exploded for runs, with Mike Menaskey delivering a homer and Doustess, Leasure, and Hartdrgow among the hurlers for the Sox.
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Giants
RED Sox
Wichita Walls
Tex
Boston
Phil Coustass
Rube Tenton
Doustessid
Uretill
Mike Menaskey
Karr
Leasure
Hartdrgow
Devine
Cowes Week Revival To Include Royal Races
Yacht racing will return to Cowes with Royal Yacht Squadron races on August 2 4 5 and 6. King George and Queen Mary expected aboard Victoria and Albert. The king plans to race Britannia and support for the 1914 gold cup revival is noted. Meteor may join Britannia in the Circle regatta. The British Olympic Association outlines a fundraising program to aid England sports development and a Finland sport critique cites lack of facilities. Paderewski reportedly fears assassination plot.
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London
Royal Yacht Squadron
Victoria and Albert
George
Britannia
Yacat Racing Association
Major Hunloke
Croome-In
Scotland
Meteor
Kaner
W. Behar
Tritannia
Einzland
Thitish Olympic Association
Antwerp
Finland
British Olympic Council
Yale crew picks first varsity for season opener
Coach Nickalls selects the Yale first varsity after harbor trials. Penn is set for the Schuylkill race next Saturday, with Payson, Driscoll as utilities. Churchill Peters to stroke the first boat, other rowers named. schedule includes Columbia, Princeton, Cornell, and Harvard regattas through June.
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Guy Nickalls
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
Payson
Driscoll
Harvard
Thames
Philadelphia
Ward Cheney
Churchill Peters
Ellis
Lovejoy
Flagg
Schiefflin
McHenry
Moulton
Phil Allen
Carson
Columbia
Derby
Cornell
Princston
Princeton
New London
Levinsky Wins Over Benedict in Eight Rounds
New York report says LeVinsky outpointed Al Benedict in an eight round bout at the West Hoboken ALC in West Hoboken last night. The card featured Jimmy O'Brien defeating Al Rodal in the second round and Jimmy Carter beating Tommy in another eight round bout.
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New York
Tlevinsky
al Benedict
West Hoboken
Thoth
Jimmy O'Tirien
Ireland
al Rodal
O'Brien
Umees
Roiv
Erne Defeated Gans In 12 Round Lightweight Bout
Frank Erne beat Joe Gans in a 12 round New York bout for the lightweight title. Referee Charney White oversaw a closely fought match with Gans fading after eight rounds and Erne pressuring in the twelfth, a head clash affecting both. Gans later won the title in a rematch.
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Frank Erne
Joe Gans
New York
Erne
Charney White
Joe
Gans
Tuffelo
Ernc
Armory boxing notes show close decisions and crowd praise
Night of byes gave all bouts to decisions with winners named. Proto beat O Connor because the latter was out of town, Palmer delivered a strong bout, Bud prevailed after a hard match, and Hannon Isaacs produced a burlesque clash. Timekeeper O Connor faltered as Ketchel and Lawson were cited, with references to local figures like Andy Parker and Bridgeport loyalty.
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Proto
O'Conner
Tecause
O'Connor
Wong
Ketchel
Michael
Palmer
Lawson
Andy Parker
Bridgeport
Mack
Andy
Parker
Carpentier Arrives in New York Amid Dempsey Bout Talks
Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion and war veteran, lands on the Savoie with his 17 year old bride and manager Francois DesCamps. Promoters, including Tex Rickard, circle potential Dempsey match while Carpentier may tour the coast and appear in a moving picture serial. If Dempsey faces slacker charges, entry to U.S. rings could be blocked.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
Europe
France
Savoie
Francois DesCamps
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
DesCamps
Pacle
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Bud Palmer Stays Unbeaten in Armory Smoker Bout
Bud Palmer defeats Jacek Lawson in the star bout at the Armory A A smoker despite a tough challenge from Lawson of New York. Palmer earns the decision after a strong rally, while other results include Young Mack over Young Wallace, Packey Hannon beating Sidney Isaacs, and George Prote defeating Terry O’Connor in the opener.
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Bud Palmer
Lawson
Armory
A. A
Jacek Lawson
New York
Bu Palmer
Palmer
Mack
Hartford
Wallace
New Haven
Packey Hannon
Sidney Isaacs
Hannon
George Prote
Terry O'Connor
Benny Valger to Meet Kilbane Again in June Bout
Benny Valger known as the French Fins signs to fight Johnny Kilbane in a twelve to fifteen round bout set for June 7 at National League Park Philadelphia. Kilbane has yet to sign but promoter Teo Rains plans the event with Joe Jacobs stating further bouts are in negotiation for April.
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New York
Benny Valger
Newark
Johnny Kilbane
Urbine Forest City
Benny
Kilbane
Joe Jacobs
Valeer
National Lestue Park
Philadelphia
Teo Rains
Quaker City
Rains
Jacobs
Revival of hand spinning aims to ease linen shortage
New York reports a national drive by the Society for the Revival of Home Industry to revive hand spinning and weaving of linen. The effort includes 250 spinning wheels gathered from homes and antique shops and plans chapters nationwide. Immigrant spinners from Russia will train locals and teach novices. Proponents seek to lower living costs though political candidates disagree on resignations.
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New York
Society For
United States
Russia
Harvard names Dr. Whelan track supervisor and coach
CambridgeMass March 23 Harvard Athletic Association signed Dr Charles Whelan of Boston to supervise track athletics for a multi year term He will develop the program from the bottom up using motion pictures to illustrate proper technique He is a Dartmouth 1901 alumnus and has coached at Volkmann school and Tufts He will not disturb Pooch Donovan as track coach and will focus on less proficient athletes
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Athletic Association
Crimson
Haughton
Windsor
Charles Whelan
Boston
Sct
Harvard
Whelan
William
Volkmann School
Reggie Foster
Herb Jacques
Harvard Oarsmen Over Six Feet Tall
Cambridge Mass March 23 Harvard's eight oared crew is the largest in weight and height on record here. The crew averages 186 pounds and 6 feet 2 inches. Giants I M Sedewick and Lewis McCaes each weigh 246 pounds and stand 6 feet 4 inches tall. Captain Wendell Pavis is the lightest member at 156 pounds and 6 feet 1 inch.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Oweight
I. M. Sedewick
Lewis McCaes
Wendell Pavis
Brooklyn Club Claims Best Pitching Staff
Brooklyn club aims to field a top pitching rotation under Manager Robbie. Dodgers pitchers show mid season form in spring training. In interleague play against the Yankees they faced stiff hitting but impressed with mound work despite a lone run by the Yankees on a Peckinpaugh two-bagger.
Tunney Eyes Meehan Bout in New Jersey City
Efforts are under way to bring Willie Meehan from the Pacific Coast for a bout with Gene Tunney in New Jersey City next month. Meehan is offered 2500 dollars and will accept when transportation is arranged. Crick Wiggins, a light heavyweight, also plans to travel east from California seeking a Tunney match.
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Willie Meehan
Pacific Coast
Gene Tunney
Jersey City
Meehan
Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Crick Wiggins
Lsht
Australia
City Court Fines For Dog License Violations
Herbert Jenson paid $1 and Joseph Boucher plus John Gayda were fined $2 each after arrest in City Court today for failing to secure proper dog licenses. The men were taken into custody yesterday afternoon. "trigame mad country-America" remarks Maurice Mieterlinck.
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Rocco Germini
Hallett Street
Albert Fox
Central Avenue
Germmi
Herbert Jenson
Joseph Boucher
John Gayda
America
Maurice Mieterlinck
Twelve Spitball Exemptions Named For 1920 Baseball Season
National League president John A Heydler released a pamphlet outlining 1920 rule changes and exemptions for twelve veteran spitball pitchers. The list includes players from Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis. Exemption applies only to the spitball, not other now-banned deliveries.
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New York
John A. Heydler
National League
Hoydier
Heydler
Boston
Richard Rudolph
Dana Fillingi
Brooklyn
Clarence Mitchell
Burleigh Grimes
Phil Douzins
Phildelphia
Bradley Hogs
Roy G. Sanders
Cincinnati
Ray Fisher
Chicago
Claude Hendrix
St. Louis
William Doak
Marvin Goodwin
Oscar Taero
Lessue
Kilbane Agrees To Box Willie Kohler In Six Rounds
Philadelphia reports that Johnny Kilbane will box Willie Kohler in a six round bout at the National A C on April 7. Kohler, a clever New York featherweight, recently defeated Otto O Keefe to earn the match and challenge Kilbane for the featherweight title in a possible future bout.
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Philadelphia
Witte Kohler
New York
Johnny Kilbane
A. C
Kohler
Otto O'Keefe
Kilbane
Phillies Seek Pfeffer Crack Dodger Boxman
Philadelphia’s president William F Baker and manager Cravath discuss upgrading the pitching staff for the season. Baker has wired three National League clubs in pursuit of a veteran star, with Fa Pfeffer of the Dodgers prominently mentioned and Casey Stengel linked to negotiations.
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Birmingham
Ala
William F. Baker
Phillies
Cactus Cravath
Baker
Cravath
Brooklyns
New York Giants
Fa Pfeffer
Dodgers
Casey Stengel
Pfeffer
Stengel
Compensation agreements approved by the Commissioner
The compensation commissioner approved several voluntary agreements today. Edward White receives 12 dollars weekly for 19 weeks for a finger fracture. Forest Bryant gains 18 dollars weekly from Handy and Harmon for a finger injury. Paul Slinker gets 14.43 dollars weekly for 11.4 weeks for a finger injury. John Metz obtains 18 dollars weekly from Pequomnock Laundry for a burn on his left leg. Harry Thauberg set at 3.22 dollars weekly from Gaynor Manufacturing for a facial injury. Mrs. Iona Cronan receives 7.03 dollars weekly from HO Canfield Co. for an injury to singer.
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Edward T. Buckingham
Edward White
Fourth Avenus
Forest E. Bryant
Handy & Harmon
Paul Slinker
Pine Street
John Metz
Spruce Street
Pequomnock
Harry ‘Thauberg
Gaynor Manufacturing Co
Iona Cronan
HO. Canfield Co
Snger
Giants Reserve Giants Prospects for Waterbury Start
Manager McGraw at San Antonio camp begins releasing young Giants to gain seasoning. About 42 players remained in camp with many promising youngsters. some may be assigned to Waterbury Eastern League club. Offered names include first baseman Johnny Horle from Avenue A, infielder George Moyer from Washington, infielder George Armstrong from the Pacific Coast, and pitcher Jim McQuade, cousin of Judge McQuade.
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New York
McGraw
Giants
San Antonio
Waterbury
Johnny Horle
Avenue A
George Moyer
Washington
George Armstrong
Pacific Coast
Jim McQuade
Judge McQuade
Trials Planned for Boxing and Grappling for U S Olympic Team
Boxing and wrestling trials for Olympic team places will follow track and field formats. Sectional bouts are expected mid June with finals early July, likely in southern and western cities. Eight ounce gloves, IBF rules, three three minute rounds, two judges plus referee. possible extra round to break ties. Weight classes range from flyweight to heavyweight with limits listed. Antwerp Games run August 15 to 26. entries close July 26.
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New York
American Olympic Committee
Middle-West
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Antwerp
International Boxing Federation
Eatrins
Isly
Ftrweicht
Giants Liked Spring Drill in Bigger Town
The Giants enjoyed training in a smaller city context marking a shift from their longtime San Antonio site. John McGraw favored small town camps and previously moved between Mark Tex and other locations. Last spring he trained in Florida, bypassing Jacksonville Tampa and St. Augustine to settle near Gainesville, a quiet hamlet away from crowds and tourists.
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Giants
John McGraw
Tex
Florida
Jacksonville
Tampa
St. Augustine
Gainesville
Maddins Crown
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