Benny Kauff Fights Winters in Dallas Practice Scrape
A lively scrap broke out between Benny Kauff of the Giants and Jess Winters of Dallas during a short practice at Gardner Park. Winters rough pitched to Kauff, prompting exchanges and a near brawl that was halted by teammates. the incident stirred talk but ended as a joke among players and fans.
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Dallas
Tex
Benny Kaeuff
Jess Winters
Giants
Gardner Park
Winters
Knoff
Benny
Kauff
Win
Morley Former Hartford Star Won't Return to Pro Ball
Former Hartford shortstop Morley, known as Jennings in 1913, has decided to retire from professional baseball. Despite interest from Minneapolis and encouragement from Hartford manager Howley and peers, Jennings refused offers to return, ending speculation that he would rejoin the Hartford club.
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Bill Jennings
Hartford
Jennings
Morley
Minneapolis
Hartford Courant
American Association
Joe Cantillon
The
Millers
Howley
Manseer Cantillon
Pinay
Cantillon
Mickey Devine
Pittsfield
Red Sox
Mickey
Jack Egan
Milwaukee
Jim Churkin
Western track wonders to compete in East
New York city reports the Franklin Field relay carnival in Philadelphia on April 30 and May 1 will attract Oxford and Cambridge two mile relay, Redlands, Southern California, Washington University, Yale, Harvard and others. Star athletes include Bil Yount of USC, Gus Pope of Washington University, Charles Paddock and Joe Chapman of USC.
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New York
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Quaker Institution
Oxford
Cambridge
England
Pacific Coast
Redlands University
University of Southern California
Washington University
Rockies
Yale
Harvard
Princston
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Bil Yount
Southern California
Refland
Gus Pope
Charles Paddock
Joe Chapman
U.S C
White Sox Stars Threaten Walkout Over Salary Demands
Chicago reports from the White Sox training camp in Waco Texas say Buck Weaver refused to practice and intends to quit over his three year deal. Risberg and Gandil remain in California and will not join the club this season unless terms improve.
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Chicago
Chicago Americans
Waco
Tex
George “Buck” Weaver
Risberg
Gandil
California
White Sox
Jack McAuliffe 54 Today First Undeafeated Lightweight Champion
Jack McAuliffe born in Cork Ireland 54 years ago today is praised for a 5 year undefeated lightweight title reign before retiring from boxing. He reflects on changes in the sport noting a decline in strategic thinking and criticizing current fighters for relying on brute strength over craft. He cites Joe Gans and Abe Attell as among the best and clever boxers in recent history.
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Jack McAuliffe
Cork
Ireland
Fix Greal
Brooklyn
McAuliffe
Joe Gans
Abe Attell
Giants Aim to Reunite Schupp and McCarty in Return Deal
Report says if Milton Stock returns to the Giants on terms set by Branch Rickey and Heinie Zimmerman with Lew McCarty behind the plate and 25 000 cash, Schupp and McCarty would rejoin the club. Ferdie Schupp could revive form with McCarty guiding his delivery, improving past work.
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Milton
Giants
Branch Rickey
Heinie Zimmerman
Lew McCarty
Cardinals
Schupp
McCarty
Ferdie Schupp
St. Louis
Frank Lynder
Rickey
Lewisville
Ray A Perennial Olympic Sprint Favorite From Buffalo Race
New York report says Jole Tay’s form signals dominance in the 1500 and 3000 meters and the two man team race. Ray won a one mile race at Buffalo in 4 16 clipping twelve seconds off the armory record and nearly matched the world indoor mark. Cuthill and Devaney failed to lead at any point.
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New York
Jole
Tay
America
Buffalo
Ray
Mike Devanny
Millrone A. C
Eclty
Harold Cuthill
Boston A. A
Armory
Buffalo Scribes
Cuthill
Devaney
Jose
Hartford Nets Glasier to Bolster Pitching Staff
Hartford manager Howley claims to have secured Glasier from the Detroit Tigers to join George Pennington. Glasier's strong Michigan Ontario League record, 25 wins and 10 losses, marks him as a potential big noise on the mound for Hartford next season.
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Howley
Hartford
Glasier
Detroit Tigers
George Pennington
Senators
Bill Piercey
Pacific Coast
New York Yankees
Glazier
Piercey
Brooklyn Robins Edge Yankees 1 0 In Ninth Inning
Brooklyn pitchers Mitchell Mamaux and Mohart shut the Yankees to one hit each as the Robins won 1 to 0 in nine innings. Jimmy Johnstone delivered a Texas leaguer to plate Mohart for the decisive run while Ruth and Pipp were stymied by strong Robins hitting and fielding. Roger Peckinpaugh shifted with a lame arm as Ward and Mensel debuted in regular action.
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Jacksonville
Mla
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Yankee
Robins
Yanks
Brooklyn Hanners
Clarence Mitchell
al Mamauzx
George Mohart
Mitchell
Mamaux
Mohart
Frank Gleich
Sam Vicks
Hob Shawkey
Bob Meusel
Truck Hannah
Robins Meyers
Meusel
Hannah
Neia
Rip” Collins
Olson
Nels
Ruth
Jimmy Johnston
Texas
Roger Peckinpaugh
Ward
Roger
Mensel
Babe
Babe Ruth
Pipp
Mouse
Gletch
Collins
Dempsey Case Shapes New York Boxing Law
World war veterans in the New York legislature push to amend Senator Walker s boxing bill to bar Jack Dempsey from boxing in the state until he is cleared of draft dodger charges The Walker bill moves to final passage but veterans plan an amendment to allow the Dempsey Carpentier bout only after clearance Roosevelt comments on Carpentier profit but not Dempsey until cleared The piece ends with a note on Monopoly and calls for supervision not merely vision.
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Albany
Mar
Walker
Jack Dempsey
Deiie
Senate
Col. Roosevelt
Carpentier
Dempsey
Carpentier Aims to Stop Dempsey in Possible World Title Bout
Georges Carpentier arrived in New York from France and stated he would meet Dempsey as soon as charges are cleared. He predicted a six round defeat for Dempsey if the bout occurs, while Tex Rickard eyed negotiations and a potential exhibition with Carpentier guarded by his manager François Descamps.
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New York
Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Europe
France
la Savois
Tex Rickard
Carpentier
Francois Descamps
West 15Th Street
George
Biltmore
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Reno
Nev
Willard-Dempsey
Rickard
Mme
Fordham Hopes For New Infield Assets In 1920s Era
Fordham University baseball coach Devlin seeks a capable second baseman and shortstop after outdoor practice resumes following a muddy diamond pause. Veterans Lefevre and W McLaughlin hold third and first bases respectively while Cochran Hector and Denaley along with J McLoushlin vie for keystone, shortstop roles.
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Fordham
New York
Fordham University
Devlin
Lefevre
W. McLaughlin
Cochran
Cochran, A Youngister
Mornington Fish School
Hector
Clason Point Academy
Keystone
Xavier High School
Denaley
Fortham Prep
J. McLoushlin
Resis High
Dutch Grant Wierengen to Crown Prince
The Hague announces the Dutch government grants the island of Wierengen to the former German crown prince as a residence. The decree confines William of Hohenzollern to Utrecht area including Amerongen and Roerr. Reports say the Crown Prince asked for the island residence and declined living near his father.
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The
Hague
Maren
Wierengen
Holland
J'Wlism
William of
Red Sox and Giants clash over Brennan umpire role
Dallas March 24 The Red Sox manager Mol Barrow says he will not object to Bill Brennan remaining as the umpire in the series with the Giants and has requested an AL umpire be sent if available. John McGraw claims Rooney is through as an umpire but Brennan remains. The dispute follows comments from both managers amid plans for further talks in Austin and San Antonio.
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Dallas
Texas
Mol Barrow
Red Sox
Bill Brennan
Giants Red Sox
Johnson
Brennan
Wichita Falls
Barrow
John McGraw
Gus Rooney
Boston
McGraw
Young County
Rooney
Kiem
Gus
Fort Worth
Austin
San Antonio
Yale Baseball Squad Looming Up Very Well
New Haven March 24 Yale coach Billy Lander fields a large 18 man squad for the Easter trip with Sollock Coxe and Robinson leading the old guards in cage work Calhoun and Sawyer show promise at pitcher and second base Diamond Sawyer and Murphy appear set at positions while Peters handles catching duties The team enters spring ready to shape up for the Southern tour and potential standout performances from Sawyer and the infield core
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New Haven
Mar
Billy Lander
Yale
Nine Lander
Sollock
Coxe
Robinson
Calhoun
Licely
Diamond
Sawyer
Murphy
Prann
Crane
Gordon
Prominent Bridgeport Bankers Listed at Local Firms
A roster of Bridgeport executives including Nathaniel W. Bishop Iron Ledge Quarry director, Arthur W. Burritt Bridgeport Savings Bank president, Samuel M. Hawley Bridgeport Savings Bank secretary treasurer and director, plus other leaders from First-Bridgport National, Howland Dry Goods, Bridgeport Trust, and related companies.
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W. R. Bassick
the Bassick Co
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Iron Ledge Quarry
Conn
National Bank
Arthur W. Burritt
AW. Burritt Co
Pres
Bridgeport Savings Bank
David S. Day
Marsh, Stoddard & Day
George H. Edwards
Holmes & Edwards Int Silver Co
Thomas L. Ellis
Samuel M. Hawley
Secy. and
Treas
First
Bridgeport National
Robert S. Hincks
Hincks Bros. Co
Stock Exchange
William E. Woodward
V. P. Industrial Finance Corp
Edmund S. Wolfe
Natl
E. W. Harral
BH. Dillon
B. H. Dilton & Co
Wiliners
Hamilton S Shelton
Frederick J. Kingsbury
Bot. Brass Co
Horace B. Merwin
Bridgeport Trust Co
John G. Howland
Treas Howland Dry Goods Co
Nat Bank
William P. Kirke
Wm. P
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Alling Rubber CO
Plaza Theatre
the Alling Rubber CO
Fairfield Ave
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Bank OF Bridgeport
Main Street
D. Fairchild Wheeler
DeVer C. Warner
Earle B. Hoskins
Sec’y
Wissner
Wismner
Main St
Bullen’s Cafe
Bank Street
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