No Money Involved In Player Transfer To Phillies
Lewis Fonseca utility infielder of the Reds was released to the Philadelphia National League Club yesterday as announced by August Herrmann. No cash changed hands in the transfer, as the Phillies seek fortify infield depth after Horace Ford’s retirement and manager Arthur Fletcher’s aim to add Fonseca’s ability. Fonseca, 26, joined Cincinnati in 1921, posted a .228 average in 57 at bats last season and fielded at .996. previous years show a higher batting mark. He bats and throws right handed and will join the Phillies upon arrival home Friday.
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Fonseca to Cincinnati as Herrmann Approves Trade
Lew Fonseca has been released to the Phillies after a call from Garry Herrmann. Hendricks plans to meet Fonseca in Cincinnati to discuss the transfer, while Fonseca travels from Orlando where he had waited in a summer apartment. The Reds continue camp as March ends, with players packing for the trip to Cincinnati ahead of a game against Reading.
Willie Ritola to Run in Drake Relay Meet
Des Moines, Ia March 30 Willie Ritola a famous Finnish runner will compete at the Drake relay carnival April 24 and 25 after accepting an invitation Joie Ray premier American miler is invited to a special one mile event but has not yet accepted
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Chicago National League team’s Sacramento game delayed by rain
The Chicago National League team arrived from its Southern California training grounds to challenge the Sacramento Pacific Coast League team but rain postponed the game until tomorrow.
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Tinker Clinic Story as Negro Soldier Joke Stirs Florida Room
In Orlando Joe Tinker talked with Hendricks and Red players about the Negro as a ball player and citizen. He told a wartime joke set in Flanders featuring a Savannah darky marching posts and responses from burial party stretcher bearers and Highlanders, ending with the guard telling him to lie down.
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Soldier slips past sentries after wild celebration tale
Grover Land recounts a soldier attempting a midnight return to his quarters. The guard challenged him, and the inebriated reply rang out that no one could guess who he was in a thousand years.
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Reds in San Juan Ball Rehearsal Ends in Roar
A Cincinnati farewell party at the San Juan featured Boob Fowler in a borrowed dress suit with grease hot hair and a black tie. The Moose Tom Sheehan shouted a taunt from the lobby sending the ballroom into a burst of laughter and chaos.
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Frisco Partner’s Letter Brings Hilarious Spelling Error
Sam Bohne recalls a small business venture in Frisco with a Jewish partner. A goods sale led to a disputed payment. The partner promised a polite letter to the customer, but the delivered note exposed a comical misspelling, prompting Sam to encounter the amused customer.
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Elmer Smith Seeks Fix For Early Season Hitting Trouble
The baseball player Elmer Smith discusses his ongoing issue with meeting the ball squarely. He cites timing problems and mechanical swing flaws, recalling a past eye examination that found his eyesight fine and noting recent improvement after experimenting with different techniques. He hopes a solution arrives soon this season.
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Frisco athlete praised as star at everything
Jimmy Caveney extols a Frisco all around athlete calling him a wonder at any game. Charlie Dressen responds skeptically asking if the man could play puss in-the-corner in a railroad round house, signaling doubt about the universal talent.
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Washington High Coach Leo Novak Resigns After Long Tenure
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 30 Leo Novak director of athletics at Washington High School since 1907 resigned today. He built several championship football teams that defeated top prep programs such as Dupont High Louisville Harrisburg Tech Waite High Toledo and others.
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Cleveland A C Boxers Win Four of Seven Contests at Gym
Cleveland Athletic Club boxers defeated Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club in four of seven inter-city bouts at the Cincinnati Gym. LuVaida defeated Klump to clinch the meet as the Forest City took fly, welter, middle, and light honors while Cincinnati won feather bantam and heavyweight.
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William Rose
Joe Kopka
Jim Sipe
Frank Florian
Joe Shevlin
Tom O'Neal
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Jimmy Klump
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Seeded players press toward final in National indoor tennis
In New York on March 30 seeded players advanced to the final bracket of the National indoor championships with straight sets wins. Bowman defeated Henriques 6 2 8 6, Borotra slipped past Cutler 6 3, 6 2, Anderson beat Brabans 6 4, 6 4, and Dailey advanced by default. Remaining rounds proceed with doubles starting Wednesday, semi finals Friday, and finals Saturday.
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Louis B. Dailey, Jr
Jones Wins North and South Women’s Golf Championship
Mrs. Melvin Jones of Chicago district claims the North and South women's title at Pinehurst by defeating 16 year old Marian Bennett of New Britain Conn 4 and 2. Jones led early with two of the first four holes and built a three up advantage by the seventh. Bennett rallied to narrow the margin at the turn, but Jones captured the fifteenth and sixteenth in pars and held on to win the match.
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English Boxer Loses Featherweight Title in London Bout
George McKenzie lost his featherweight title to Johnny Curley in a twenty round bout at the National Sporting Club. Curley dominated with right hands and hooks while McKenzie pressed hard from start to finish. The referee’s decision was welcomed by the crowd.
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Joe Kopka
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Harry Marcus
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Joe Habert
al McVeigh
Charley Wynner
George Liddy
Johnny la Rose
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Johnny Wynne
Harold Boehl
Lou Baumann
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George McKenzie
Great Britain
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Plans For Season Drawn By Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association
Managers of clubs in the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association met at Christ Church Parish House and completed plans for the season. Opening day April 26 features a full schedule with matchups including East End Community Center versus Century Athletic Club and Christ Church against Ferris Lumber Company. Association officers were praised for organization efforts as Commissioners Judge Robert Marx and Judge Edward Hurley spoke to managers about fair play.
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Memorial Planned for Walter Camp Father of Football
Walter Powell former football coach and Camp ally announced plans to erect a memorial for Walter Camp in Atlanta backed by the football Rules Committee and the National Collegiate Association. Powell, now in business in Atlanta, coached at Western Reserve University Montana and Stanford after playing at Wisconsin.
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Doctor Receives OSU Varsity O for Past Athletic Service
Dr J W Jack Means a Columbus surgeon was awarded a varsity O by the Ohio State University Athletic Board for athletic service twenty years ago Although he never played for Ohio State he wore rival colors at Ohio Medical University Means later earned a letter with the Penn Quakers and continues officiating college football in Western Ohio and the Ohio Conference.
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Jack” Means
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Eddie Kane in Gotham Seeking Boxing Offers
Edwardo Kane of St Paul arrives in New York seeking promotion deals for his client. He discusses possible opponents including Harry Wills and Johnny Dempsey and notes scheduling conflicts with Gene Tunney and Billy Stribling. Wills has filed a challenge and Pepper Martin returns to the ring after a Brooklyn injury.
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One More Meet for U C Tankmen
University of Cincinnati swimming team, once a dark horse at the AAU meet in North Cincinnati, prepares for a final meet with the Indianapolis Athletics Club in mid April. Bearcats, coached by McLaren, showed sharp improvement with Fennekohl and Dulweber sweeping 220 heats, Golley placing second in backstroke, and Dieckman posting a strong breaststroke time. The Varsity relay drew national attention for a close finish with the Y M C A squad. Competition for varsity spots remains intense as coach emphasizes two hours daily practice.
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Stecher Throws Zaikan In 45 Minute Wrestling Grapple
New York report says Joé Stecher a Nebraskan heavyweight wrestler threw 250 pound Russian Ivan Zaikan in 45 minutes 15 seconds using a full body scissors hold to win the fall.
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Tunney Receives Delaney Match Offer in San Francisco
Gene Tunney manager Billy Gibson announced an offer for a Delaney bout in San Francisco on April 22. Negotiations hinge on Tunney’s potential Gibbons clash. Tunney traveled to Hot Springs to resume training. Young Stribling declined a proposed Tunney bout after defeating Loughran.
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Woman First In Joplin Hole In One Stat
Miss Kathleen Muennig qualified for the hole in one club when her 130 yard tee shot rolled into the cup. It was the first such feat by a woman in Joplin today.
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Kathleen Muennig
High School Fives Ready for Start Of National Meet
Chicago hosts the National Interscholastic basketball championship opening rounds with 42 teams from 34 states and over 400 players. Notable entrants include Yankton and Greeley with two teams. first-round pairings set for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. schedule across venues.
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