Release Ends Effie Holmes Verve With Patriots
Effie Holmes, former local club catcher, released by Patriots manager Charlie Carroll after playing for Greensboro in exchange for Bill Pierre. Once a dependable catcher for Dick Miller at High Point, Holmes showed bat weakness and personnel shifts led to an unconditional release. Holmes began with Petersburg before joining High Point and Greensboro teams.
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Charlie Carroll
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White
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Effie
Dick Miller
High Point
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Petersburg
Fore Holmes
Prominent Figure Retires From Sane Cincinnati Club
Frank Bancroft, longtime business manager of the Cincinnati National League team, retires amid ill health. His successor is Frank Behle of the City Probate Court. Bancroft, 76, witnessed baseball's early growth from post Civil War days to modern pro ball, earning the title Father of Baseball in Cuba. The article traces his career across Providence, Cincinnati, and global tours.
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Frank C. Bancroft
Frank Behle
Bancroft
Garry Herrmann
New England
New Bedford
Worcester
Harry Stovey
Lee Richmond
Richmond
Providence
Chares
Hoss
Radbourne
Banty
Mike Kelly
Players League
Cuba
Hawaii
California
Umpire Walsh Signs with Piedmont League Boss Bramham
Secretary J H Farrell of the National Association announces in an official bulletin that umpire Jack Walsh has accepted terms with President Bramham of the Piedmont league. Umpires Ammon Tandy Clark Corcoran and Loh are released. Bramham expects to finalize his umpiring staff well before April season opener.
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National Association of Professiona Baseball Clubs
Jack Walsh
Bramham
Piedmont League
Ammon Tandy
Clark
Corcoran
Loh
Spartanburg Catcher Sold to Orlando Club in Florida State League
Phil Wells star catcher for the Spartans has been sold to the Orlando club in the Florida State League. The purchase price was not disclosed. Spartanburg also signed Mike Hauser, catcher, from the Joplin club in the Western League.
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Hornets
Spartanburg
Lock Horns
Phil Wells
Spartans
Orlando
Mike Hauser
Joplin
Ed Lewis Faces Scrutiny Over Death Grip Headlock
Champion wrestler Ed Lewis known as Strangler has drawn criticism for his headlock. He volunteers to abandon it to save the sport, risking his title if he keeps using it. He won the championship with the move and may relinquish honors if he stops.
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Strangler) Lewis
North Carolina
Lewis
Sally League Upgraded to Class B This Summer
The Sally league is raised to Class B indicating faster baseball for Charlotte and southern towns. Eddie Brietz, Charlotte Observer sporting editor, predicts players will clamour for higher salaries while owners face increased woes.
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Eddie Brietz
The
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Tar Heels Fall to Navy in 50-24 Rout
Navy basketeers defeated North Carolina 50 to 24 in Washington. Navy passed well and shot with accuracy led by Mackie. Carolina tired from travel and could not match the midshipmen, with Capt. Shephard and Carmichael top Carolina play. Carmichael had played center due to Siffret's ankle sprain.
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Navy Basketeers
University of North Carolina
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Mackie
Carolina
Shephard
Carmichael
Siffret
Yale
Dempsey Rivalries Stir Southwests League Tour Timing
Insider notes Dempsey is superstitious yet so are many fighters as the Southwestern League, eight Kansas and Oklahoma towns, plans a 397 mile swing. The Yankees have a few more gold bricks to hand out while Texas prepares hospitality for major league clubs. Rainmakers head off on orders.
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Hitting second baseman eyed for Moran job
Several lines hint at baseball talk with a hitting second baseman sought by Pat Moran and the Cubs sending an advance group to sunny California. References to Dempsey Willard boxing bets and a college town image surface amid broader sports chatter.
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Pat Moran
Sweet Potato Losses Amount to 25 Million Rotted Last Year
A large crop failure led to 25,066,000 dollars in sweet potatoes rotting rather than reaching markets. The loss reflects storage and spoilage challenges faced by growers and distributors.
Cubs Strong Chance to Win Pennant Says Veeck
Chicago club president William L. Veeck predicts the Cubs have a strong opportunity to cap the National League bunt. He notes youth over experience, three top pitchers, solid outfield and infield, and a capable catching staff.
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William L. Veeck
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Thirty Years on the Job with Reds Veteran Bancroft
Garry Herrmann, Reds president, announced Frank Behle succeeds Frank Bancroft as business manager. Directors voted Bancroft receive full salary for life while he recovers from a severe illness and returns to lighter duties. Bancroft has served Cincinnati 30 years with no lost baggage or missed trains.
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The
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Yankees to Have 21 Rockies Recruits Report
Twenty one recruits will report at the New York spring training camp as part of the Yankees roster buildup. The announcement outlines expected arrivals from the Rockies and outlines initial assignments for conditioning and evaluation.
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Harry Harper
Waite Hoyt
Jack Quinn
Ping Bodie
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A Shocking Night at the Rose Friday
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran headline the comedy A Shocking Night at the Rose Friday. Critics note it as a bedroom farce yet wholesome, with Lillian Hall in negligee and Alta Allen in dainty pajamas, pleasing even fastidious audiences.
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Lee Moran
Universal
Lillian Hall
Alta Allen
Bellevue Hospital Treats Over Forty Thousand Annually
More than 40 090 patients receive treatment each year at Bellevue Hospital in New York, reflecting steady patient volume and clinical load for the facility.
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Bellevue Hospital
New York
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