Yankees Owner Calls Players Need More Work
New York March 27 Col T Le Huston part owner of the Yankees returns from Jacksonville where he watched the team lose to the Brooklyn Dodgers. He says the principal trouble is insufficient practice and that Huggins cannot field his strongest lineup in any game. He cites hoped for outfield Lewis Ruth Vick and infield Pipp Pratt Fewster Peckinpaugh Taker and notes Ruths progress and Meusel O Doul show promise while pitchers like Mays Shawkey and Mogridge need more work to reach form.
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Bogash Set For Monday Bout In New Haven
Local boxing scene centers on Lewis Bogash preparing for a four round main event against Johnny Alberts at the Casino next Monday night. The show features bouts with Eddie Fitzsimmons sought to draw Bogash, while Jack McNulty backs off a planned April 19 match.
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Kid) Alberts
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German speed merchants not wanted in rage
Indianapolis March 27. Public sentiment across the country led speedway officials to conclude that it would be unwise to invite German or Austrian entrants to the May 31 Indianapolis 500. Management said retaining the field excludes Teutonic competitors for at least a year or two due to prevailing hostility and safety concerns.
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Baker May Join Yankee Team Tomorrow
New York March 27 Col onels Ruppert and Huston owners of the Yankees head for training camp in Jacksonville tomorrow night hoping to be joined by Homa Run Baker the Hard hitters third baseman The demon farmer of Trappe Mass after a call with Colonel Huston last night likely consented but Huston refuses to reveal the exact speech he made to the slugger
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Knights of Columbus to Meet New Haven in Intercity Final
The Knights of Columbus basketball team accepts a challenge from Bridgeport for the inter-city championship. The likely venue is the New Haven High School gymnasium, with the game tentatively set for Saturday night, April 10.
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Petition to Sell Estate Real Estate Free of Liens
Samuel Plotkin files petition for Lawrence T Gallagher trustee of A Shellinsky estate seeking sale of bankrupts real estate free and clear of liens and mortgages. Four hearings scheduled with the petition set for April 3 at 2 P M.
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Fewster Faces Two Weeks Silence After Accident
Jacksonville. Fewster, the Yankee rookie, cannot talk well after a hit to the head. Doctors expect three weeks before possible return on opening day April 14. He lies in a hotel room under close watch as Pfeffer’s pitch caused the concussion. Doctors note speech difficulty may fade soon and there is no sign of paralysis or coma. Fewster recalls nothing of the hit and while prognosis is uncertain his intellect remains sharp.
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Veteran Sutton Sees Peak Form In Billiards Comeback
New York March 27 George Sutton earns praise from Maurice Daly and Albert Cutler as playing better than ever. Critics note a shift from chasing lines to all around billiards, with improved counting, control and versatility in shots, positions and safeties.
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Atlas strengthens claim with 53 37 win over Lake Torpedo five
The Atlas defeated Lake Torpedo five of Bridgeport 53 to 37 to bolster their state amateur championship bid. Alderman Yale forward starred with seven baskets, while Goodman and Myers stood out for the losers. Rahm Bailey Al derman G Greenburg Witkin Myers and Feitelson scored for the Atlas.
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Groh Reveals Big Offers From Outsiders
Miami March 27 Heinie Groh says he received substantial offers from industrial plants and factory teams while negotiating with the Reds. He notes some proposals guaranteed long term steady work and future earnings, but none matched the Reds salary.
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Penn Five and Chicago in Last Match Tonight
Princeton N J March 27 Pat Page and his University of Chicago quintet arrived in Tigertown to prepare for the third and deciding basketball game with Pennsylvania in the Princeton gymnasium tonight. Page avoided alibis for last night's defeat but blamed unfamiliar Weightman Hall conditions. He believes the large Princeton arena and high ceiling will help his team as crowd plans are being made to accommodate a vast attendance.
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Corbett Jeffries Fight A Comeback At Coney Island May 11 1900
Ed Hughes recounts James L. Corbett's dramatic twenty three round return against James J. Jeffries at Coney Island. Corbett, out two years and physically softened, used brains and stamina to outbox the younger champ until a late rally by Jeffries. Brady wagered heavily on Jeffries, urged harder hits, and aided the vanquished Corbett to his stool after the decisive knockdown.
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$20 000 Offer for Carpentier Levinsky
Detroit March 27 An offer of twenty thousand dollars was made for the forthcoming boxing match between Carpentier and Levinsky. The proposal sets the prize as a key factor in the contest negotiations with promoters eyeing a large crowd. Further details about venue date and terms were not disclosed in this brief item.
Walsh Signs Orr for Bridgeport Team
Manager Ed Walsh of the Bridgeport club has signed Bobby Orr, a young infielder from New Haven who played with Rochester in the International league last season. Orr, who began in Rim City semipro baseball, drew several offers after a strong season. Walsh plans to try Orr at second or third base, with Rochester receiving a collection of youthful infielders from the Giants.
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White Sox may drop holdout trio over contracts
Chicago March 27 Three veteran White Sox stars from last year’s pennant winners may be dropped if they fail to report. Buck Weaver Risberg and Chick Gandil are named in the club statement. Comiskey, newly returned, says he has not seen them and will not alter contracts signed at the players’ request. The trio threaten to start a business if salary demands are unmet while Comiskey insists players must honor their signed contracts.
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Buck) Weaver
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Hartford Sees New Outfield Star In Geib Prospect
Hartford praises “Bugs” Herchie the veteran Toronto pitcher as he directs toward Albert Gelb whom Howley signed on the Leafs’ recommendation. The manager uncovers a promising outfielder from Buffalo seen as a likely Eastern League find this season.
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Battling Levinsky Triumphs Over Turner in Hartford
Levinsky outpointed Clay Turner in seven of ten rounds at the Hartford Auditorium last night. The Indian and Levinsky have met many times, making the bout feel routine. fans were displeased as the crowd failed to pay expenses.
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Carpentier Pleased By His Reception In New York
European heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier enjoyed a sightseeing tour of New York and nearby suburbs after a morning exhibition with Major Anthony J. Drexel Biddle. He dined at the Ritz, while manager Francois Descamps reported continued warm welcomes and planned to bring Ledoux and Papin to the United States for possible bouts.
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Detroit Will Have Recruits for Hartford
Valdosta Ga March 27 John Slasser a duminitive pitcher obtained by the Detroit Americans from the Hamilton Club of the Michigan Ontario League last season is the first recruit to be farmed out by the Tiger manager Glasier has been ordered to report to Manager Dan Howley at the Hartford Club of the Eastern League Jack Coombs coach of the Detroit pitching staff declares Glasier has the makings of an excellent twirler but needs more experience He is loaned to Hartford subject to recall Waivers have also been asked on Pitchers Office and Cox and Elmer Figney infielder It is understood Howley will get them if he requires their services The so called gentlemans agreement will rule in the case of players loaned to the minor league clubs Because of friendly feeling between Detroit Club and Manager Howley who coached the Tizer pitchers last year the latter will have first call on promising players whom Manager Jennings believes are in need of another seasoning
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Babe Ruth Drives At New York Amid Worldly Cheers
The crowd roars as Babe Ruth showcases powerful drives in New York with fans from Kalamaxoo to St. Louis claiming him. The Boston Giants and Ceasar era echoes fill the arena while Ruth faces the high hopes and critical applause of the year ahead.
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Ansonia Fights Blue Ribbons In Championship Clash
Ansonia manager Jason Wright predicts a repeat state title as the Ansonia five, led by Waessmer, Calder, Stretch Harvey, Ed Roach, and Jakey Fuller, battles Blue Ribbons at Colonia Hall tomorrow night. Blue Ribbons counters with Eddie White, Nat Holman, Chris Leonard, Dehnert, and Brugsy. A 500‑strong Ansonia delegation travels to the arena for a high‑stakes showdown officiated by Jack Murray of New York, with a 7:15 start.
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Jakey Fuller
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Eddie White
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Jack Murray
New York
Wild throw by Hoyt decides Giants win over Red Sox
Houston march 21 a wild fifth inning error by Waite Hoyt sparked the Giants to a 1 0 exhibition victory over the Boston Red Sox Benton pitched four perfect innings for New York while Hoyt’s misthrow to third allowed Long George Kelly to score and set the final score in a tense spring tilt at the old ball yard with Benton finishing four innings without a hit allowed.
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No One Nationality Supreme in Holding Lightweight Honors
No single nationality dominates the lightweight champions under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Of the nine titleholders, diverse origins appear: McAuliffe born in England, Laviene to French Canadian parents, Erne with Swiss roots, Gans identified as Black, Nelson Danish, Woleast German, Richie with Austrian lineage, Walsh English, and Leonard of Hebrew background.
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