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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1925

Page

6

Rixey Wins In Florida Golf and Reds News

Eppa Rixey won a Florida golf match at Orlando Country Club with a 79 as the Reds, aging but improving, prepare for a return game against the Orioles at Tinker Field. Pinelli and Dressen's arm trouble worries Hendricks while Linnemann is released and players seek new jobs.

Bob Newhall The Commercial Tribune Orlando Fla Redleg Florida Reds Orlando Country Club Eppa Rixey Eppa Lew Fonseca Pete Donohue Carl Mays Rixey Fonseca Donohue Mays Sheehan Bressler Brady Bohne Pinelli Dressen Walker Baseball Writers Tom Swope Jack Ryder Hendricks Doc Hoskins Orioles Baltimore Tinker Field Luque Benton Jake May Jack Dunn Red Pedro Dibut Cuba Linnemann Jimmy Clark Ambrose Eberwein Joe Linnemann

Young Blood May Do Wonders To Phillies

The Monitor examines whether American and National League teams in the South training camp have strengthened enough to prevent Washington Senators and New York Giants from repeating 1924 wins. This is the second piece in the season outlook series reviewing four clubs weekly with a full summary and predictions slated for April 12.

South Washington Senators New York Giants

Phillies Target Youthful Infield Aimed at Better 1926

The 1926 Phillies plan a youth emphasis in the infield led by 24 year old Heinie Sand at short and a versatile mix for second base and third. Nelson Vernon Coast Leaguers Kimmick and Hawks vie for spots. Bill Huber may move to third with Wrightstone in the outfield. Pitching needs fresh blood as veterans struggle, while Henline and Wilson compete behind the plate.

Phils Arthur Fletcher Bradentown Philadelphia Fletcher Heinie Sand Horace Ford Kimmick Reds Zitat Wal Hawks Southern Association Walter Holke Holke Huber Bill Huber Russell Wrightstone Wrightstone Cy Williams Johnny Mokan George Harper George Burns Cincinnati Reds Schultz Henrich Leach Branch Rickey Williams Harper Mokan Burns Butch” Henline Jack Wilson Lew Wendell Henline Wilson Jimmy Ring Betts

Subdivision Craze in Florida Promoters Ready Ahead

In Orlando Florida the emergence of ornate gateways whitewashed pine tree trunks and faux street signs like Dixie Boulevard and Avenue Des Palms signals the start of a subdivision marketing push. Local Red players note the quick setup and promotional tactics behind the scheme.

Orlando Fla Florida Dixie Boulevard

Charlie Dressen Switches from Diamond Pins to Bow Ties

The text reports Charlie Dressen receiving advice from a fashion expert High Spade Harry Weisbaum that diamond pins are out for neckwear. Dressen mourns losing a fan-gifted pin but adopts bow ties and hides the diamond on his shirt bosom, maintaining style while avoiding the accessory.

Charlie Dressen Harry Weisbaum Dressen St. Paul Charlie

Red club may not change field after Redland lease ends

The rumor notes little chance of altering the field when the Redland lease expires. Opening day could attract around 50 000 seats and 40 000 on a few Sundays, but overall attendance remains low. Doubling the present grandstand is considered practical if more seating is needed.

Red Club Redland

Mays Predicts Elmer Smith Will Shine for Reds

Carl Mays voices strong belief in Elmer Smith as a major asset for Cincinnati. He cites Smith as a powerful hitter who broke up games in Cleveland and questions the treatment he received in New York. Mays notes a belief in a gentleman’s agreement and asserts Smith’s potential to win twenty games for the Reds.

Carl Mays Elmer Smith Reds Speaker Indians Huggins New York Yankee Smith Cleveland Gotham Sport Yankees Elmer Mays Miller Huggins Carl

Al Schacht Endorses Bill Zitzmann In Strong Backing

Al Schacht and Nick Altrock, partners in the Washington comedy act, publicly back Bill Zitzmann. Schacht hails Zitzmann as a great ball player and hard worker who never quits, noting his clutch ninth inning hustle and strong throwing arm.

al Schacht Nick Altrock Washingtons Bill Zitzmann Zitz

Kearns Says Dempsey Ready To Fight All Comers In Talks

Jack Kearns, Dempsey’s promoter, declares the champion willing to face Wills Gibbons Renault or other rivals. He notes prior agreements and promises to push for a fair match, sending a letter to the Boxing Commission as he confirms Dempsey’s readiness to fight any challenger.

Kearns Wills Dempsey Boxing Commission Sallenge Gibbon Shelby Muldoon California

Cincinnati Knights Reach Money In National Bowling Tourney

Cincinnati bowlers earned cash in both singles and doubles at the American Bowling Congress event in Buffalo. Malloy led singles with 623, Romer top Cincinnati with 698, while Zeller Harper and Walker Langenhahn posted close doubles totals. Hay Lumber and Federal Alleys teams also cashed, but late matinee results yielded no more Cincinnati prize winners.

Commercial Tribune Buffalo N. Y Cincinnati American Bowling Congress Malloy Busam Romer Fisher Carl Baumgartner Thomas Schmeing Furste Durcholz Zeller Harper Witter Murphy Walker Langenhahn Hay Lumber Company Federal Alleys McCann Savage Kramer Gunderson

Rabbit Maranville Injures Leg in California Game

Chicago Cubs field captain and shortstop Rabbit Maranville broke his right leg above the ankle during a game in Los Angeles. Doctors predict a minimum three months out of the lineup.

Chicago Maranville Chicago Cubs Los Angeles

Shevlin Club Organizes Strong Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Team

The Shevlin Club, a top new Class A amateur squad, unites former Christ Church and Fenwick Club stars with Woodward and St. Xavier alumni. Led by Gordon Bachmann and Mike Cassini, the group plans practice next Sunday and aims for early top form in the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association season.

Shevlin Club Christ Church, Ehrmantraut Champion Fibre Woodward High School St. Xavier High School Fenwick Club Gordon Bachmann Mike Cassini Christ Church and Jamey Shevlin Bachmann Cassini Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association Christ Church G. C Joe Red) Corcoran Fenwick Joe Haun Celts Shevlin

New Leaders Heralded in Doubles of Bowling Congress

Buffalo N Y March 15 New leaders were heralded in the two man event of the American Bowling Congress silver jubilee tournament when Joe Fulton and Fred Mounts of Indianapolis scored 1245 pins to top the 1244 set by the Fischer brothers of Chicago. Fulton and Mounts also set a high team single for the two man event with 493 in their first game. Fulton led the set with 653 and Mounts had 592 for his three games. Six pairs topped 1200 in doubles today and twenty nine bowlers exceeded 600 in singles with three among the ten leaders. Larry Gazzolo of Toledo won the day in the individual event with 686, sixteen behind the mark by Dominic DeVito of Chicago. Gazzolo had 247 high after scores of 227 and 212. Fred Hubert of Detroit was fifth with 664 and L Honberger of Toledo tied for eighth with 647.

Buffalo N. Y Joe Fulton Fred Mounts Indianapolis Fischer Brothers Fulton Mounts Larry Gazzolo Toledo Dominic DeVito Chicago Gazzolo Fred Hubert Detroit L. Honberger

Amateur League to Meet at Newport Residence

The Campbell and Kenton Counties Class B Amateur Baseball League will hold a special meeting Thursday night at 8 o clock at Paul Smith 931 York Street Newport. All team representatives interested are welcome to attend.

Campbell and Kenton Counties Paul Smith York Street Newport

Weather Stops Champions Practice at Christ Church Grounds

The Chicago Mill and Lumber Company champion team postponed outdoor practice until next Sunday. Manager Jack Searles advised against a workout at Christ Church grounds yesterday. They plan to drill next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church grounds.

Chicago Mill and Lumber Company Jack Searles Christ Church Grounds Church Grounds

Hedgefence Wins Tijuana Derby At San Diego Track

Hedgefence, a Greentree Stable colt, captured the mile and an eighth Derby at Tijuana in 1 53 3 5, four lengths ahead of Martha Martin. Repulse finished third with Mark Master fourth. Purses totaled 17 500 for Hedgefence, with 2000 to Martha Martin and 1250 to Repulse. Hedgefence is trained by Vincent Powers and owned by Mrs. Payne Whitney.

San Diego Cal Greentree Stable New York Martha Martin Swingalong Repulse Mark Master International Stable Greentree Payne Whitney Hedgefence Vincent Powers Tijuana Moss Fox II Firm Friend Girl Scout Romany Rye Frances Victoria Sanford Elector Bolivar Bond Vasquez Runolathe Lord Valentine Millwick Edmon

Lutheran Athletic League Final Entry Meeting

The Lutheran Athletic League holds its regular monthly meeting at Emmaus Church on John Street and Bauer Avenue Thursday at 8 o clock. It is billed as the year's most important meeting to decide all pending business. City members urged to attend. Reading Aurora and Hamilton will send delegates.

E Lutheran Athletic League Emmaus Lutheran Church John Street Bauer Avenue Reading Aurora Hamilton

Collins eyes a winning White Sox with new leadership

Edward Trowbridge Collins, appointed manager, believes Chicago can win the American League pennant. He cites need for a solid shortstop and two reliable pitchers, with a full evaluation of infield and outfield candidates and the aim of immediate cohesion as spring training opens. Next up: exhibition with St. Louis Cardinals and Browns.

White Sox Edward Trowbridge Collins Comiskey Machine Frank Chance Sox Collins Chicago Hervey McCellan Bill Barrett McClellan Ike Davis Columbia Frank Wojack Little Jess Cortazzo Jack Butler Clyde Rentfrow Earl Sheely Willie Kamm Harry Hooper Bill Falk Johnny Mostil Roy Elsh Barrett Maurice Archdeacon Ray Schalk Clyde Crouse Jack Grabowski Hollis Thurston Red Faber Gorham Leverette Ted Blankenship Charlie Robertson Ted Lyons Mike Cvengros George Connally Lefty Davenport Minneapolis Milton Steengrafe Beaumont Thurston and Faber St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Browns

Ohio Colleges End Cage Seasons in Close Finish

Ohio Conference final standings crown Mt Union with eleven wins no losses while Ohio Wesleyan finishes twelve and one. In the rebounding western results Ohio State clinches the Big Ten title with eleven wins in twelve starts after a 37 to 23 win over Wisconsin. Pennsylvania Princeton and Columbia lead the Eastern Intercollegiate standings with Princeton taking the title at nine wins one defeat. Yale ends with no wins.

Mt. Union Ohio Buckeyes Columbus Case Baldwin Wallace Miami Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Chicago Ohio State University Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Purdue Michigan Princeton New York Pennsylvania Philadelphia Quakers Dartmouth Columbia al Wittmer Yale Pet. Pe. GF Petreocon Rchisncine Doftmouth “Inesceics Ae Columbia

Goodnough Gathers Star Amateurs To Carry Leonine Club Standard

Manager Frank Goodnough leads the Leonine Club in a team gathering at St. Leo lab, with key signings from William Doerger and Frank Weifering and new moundsmen Harry Kortekamp and Henry Klein. The squad aims for a strong Class A finish in the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association with workouts planned and home games at Faessel's Field in Fairmount.

Goodnough Frank Goodnough St. Leo Lab Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association William Doerger Leonine Club Holy Name Frank Weifering Harry Kortekamp Tim Kortekamp Cheviot Henry Klein Gordon Wright Albert Keller Albert Frank Grupenhof Fred Welage Welage St. Joe Frank Taber J. Hetz Earl] Butler St. Leo Hall Faessel’s Field Fairmount

Anderson and Jones in Important Match at Walnut Club

Boxing card at People’s Theater features Joe Anderson versus Jimmy Jones in a ten round main event. Six round bouts include Young Hopwood vs Frankie Jones and Rapid Waters vs Young Webb, with Phil Kerkert facing Nick Thompson in a four round bout.

Joe Anderson Jimmy Jones Young Hopwood Frankie Jones Rapid Waters Young Webb Phil Kerkert Nick Thompson Harry McCarthy George Mospence Walnut Athletic Club People’s Theater Anderson Jones Eddie Shevlin Boston Mickey Walker Billy Ryan Pete Latz Morrie Schlaiffer Billie Wells Wells Schlaiffer Latz Jack Britton Lou Bauman

Tilden and Voshell Lose Doubles in Florida Meet

In St Augustine on March 15 William Tilden II and Howard Voshell were defeated again in doubles. They fell to Vincent Richards and T Haradam, with Richards noted as US second ranking and Haradam a Japanese Davis Cup star, after Tilden had captured the Florida singles title at Palm Beach the day before.

ST. Augustine Fla William T. Tilden II America Howard Voshell Vincent Richards United States T. Haradam Tilden Florida Palm Beach A. L. Weiner Manuel Alonso

Amateur Association To Form Class A Division

Officers and team managers of the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association meet at Christ Church Parish House to organize the Class A division for the coming season. Forfeits, contract submissions, and general business are on the agenda. the meeting starts at 8 30 p m.

Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association Christ Church Parish House

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