Schrimpf Wins Indoor Amateur Trap Championship at Madison Square Garden
Adam Schrimpf, a structural iron worker from Perth Amboy, claimed the indoor amateur trapshooting title at Madison Square Garden by breaking 100 straight. He began with a pop gun and a 22 rifle, then developed tricks seen in vaudeville before focusing on trapshooting.
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Madison Square Garden
Schrimpf
Frank Treech
Develop Niagara as National Asset Faces Federal Review
Federal power commission considers a single assignment plan to grant all Niagara water power to one entity. Proposals include diverting tens of thousands of cubic feet from Niagara river while maintaining falls’ scenery. Secretary Baker cautions no treaty changes.
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Niagara Falls
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Lake Ontario
Canada
Niagara River
Clabby to Visit U S After Three 24 Round Bouts
MUFFS Jimmy Clabby plans trips to the United States following three 24 round bouts. Babe Ruth spring visits include arranged excursions to towns. The page notes growing involvement of women in boxing and other sports. Four new New York Americans recruits include pitchers Eugene Granley A J Cook and Frank Schwartz plus John White as trialist.
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Jimmy Clabby
U. S
Babe Ruth
New York Americans
Eugene Granley
Penn State College
A. J. Cook
University of Alabama
Frank Schwartz
John White
New York Sandlots
Guillemot Visits as Distance Star Competes in Paris
Guillemot, a visiting French distance runner, differs from Carpenter by promising a hard fought race for fans. The encounter pits two notable athletes with strong pedigrees against each other in a show of speed and endurance.
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Guillemot
Carpentier
Pittsburgh Adds Grandstand Expansion for Extra Seats
Pittsburgh plans an addition to the grandstand to house extra seats for the crowd anticipated by Rabbit Maranville. The move aims to accommodate additional spectators and support the event's scale.
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Pittsburgh
Rabbit Maranville
Judge Landis in Palmer’s Two-Job Scenario
Attorney General Palmer frames Judge Landis as balancing two roles in a new scenario. The piece notes the baseball commissioner and federal official overlap, highlighting public questions about dual duties and governance.
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Judge Landis
Palmer
Eddie Collins Shines At Second Base Then Skates In Philadelphia
Eddie Collins shows prowess at second base but amazes spectators with swift skating in Philadelphia. The piece highlights his athletic versatility beyond baseball.
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Eddie Collins
Philadelphia
Johnny Wilson Maintains Cool After Knockdown Incident
Johnny Wilson remains calm following a physical altercation where a man fell to the floor. Reports describe Wilson’s restrained response and professional conduct during the confrontation.
Morane targets Marquard for Giants Dodgers relief
Pat Morane plans to utilize Rube Marquard as the key pitcher against the Giants and Dodgers. Larry Doyle, newly named manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, confirms he will play second base, refuting claims he would serve as bench manager. The Leafs will conduct training camp in Columbus, Georgia.
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Pat Morane
Rube Marquard
Giants
Dodgers
Larry Doyle
Toronto Maple Leafs
Leafs
Columbus
Boston Americans Spring Schedule Highlights Ex exhibition games
The Boston Americans plan spring training in Hot Springs Arkansas with games against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They will play a fortnight of exhibitions on the trip north and appear in games at Bamberg Camden and Giaeceiaia F C Petersburg along the route.
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Boston Americans
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hot Springs
Ark
Red Sox
Bamberg
Camden
Giaeceiaia F. C
Petersburg
American Association Sets 168 Game Schedule
The American Association adopts a 168 game season. The campaign opens April 13 and closes October 2, aligning with the major leagues.
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American Association
Giants Sign Milwaukee Star Catcher Alex Gaston
Milwaukee last season star catcher Alex Gaston has signed and submitted his contract with the New York Giants. The move marks a high profile acquisition for the Giants as they bolster their lineup with a proven catcher and veteran hitter.
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Alex Gaston
Milwaukee
New York Giants
Veterans highlighted by Gonzales Snyder and associates
Mike Gonzales and Frank Snyder veterans along with Earl Smith Gas ton and Butch Healine featured as association products in a brief note.
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Mike Gonzales
Frank Snyder
Earl Smith
Gaston
Butch Healine
Larry Cheney Seeks Greenville Pact for Signing Bonus and Salary
Larry Cheney, formerly with the Cubs and a standout for Columbia last season, declares he will join Greenville if offered a 1500 signing fee plus 750 monthly pitching pay and a bonus upon his fifteenth win. The offer targets a key acquisition and outlines explicit financial terms.
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Larry Cheney
Columbia
Greenville
Yankees Acquire Hoyte Harper Schang To Report For Spring
Waite Hoyte and Warry Harper pitchers and Wallie Schang catcher, all bought from the Boston Red Sox, have left for Hot Springs Arkansas to begin spring training. Babe Ruth and his wife will depart New York Sunday for the Spa.
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Warry Harper
Wallie Schang
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Hot Springs
Ark
Babe Ruth
Mrs
New York
Spa
Peat usage ranges up to twenty million tons in Europe
European nations consume between 15.9 million and 20 million tons of peat yearly. The figure highlights peat’s role in energy and industry, with notable variance among countries and sectors.
Pepto Mangan Promises Health Through Rich Red Blood
Ad copy urges readers to keep blood in good condition to fight disease. It promotes Pepto Mangan in tablet or liquid form and claims red blood boosts immunity, urging customers to ask for Gude's Pepto Mangan and ensure the name appears on the package.
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iJu
Gude
Baker Eyes Return to Baseball This Spring
Frank Home Run Baker writes Yankee owners that a decision on his 1930 season will come in a few days. By March list he seems eager to take up the bat and ball again, signaling a possible comeback.
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Frank
Baker
Yankee
Old Honus Wagner Seeks Major League Baseball Role
Former star Honus Wagner, once a baseball icon, reportedly seeks a major league position. He reportedly desires a managerial or scouting role after facing limited success in other ventures.
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Old Honus Wagner
Han
Braves to Feature Fresh Lineup Behind 1914 Title
The Boston Braves enter next April with a transformed club. Only Hank Gowdy and Richard Rudolph remain from the 1914 world champion squad, each slated for new roles this season.
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Boston Braves
Hank Gowdy
Richard Rudolph
Columbus Club Scouting for Giants and Yankees Castoffs
Manager Rowland of the Columbus club is actively seeking players. He is angling for Giants and Yankees castoffs and may visit their training camps to recruit.
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N. Y. Misfits
Columbus
Rowland
Columbus Club
Giant
Yankee
Altrock Worth 850000 Nicks Comedy Value Grows With Age
Clark Griffith states he would turn down 50000 dollars for Nick Altrock the comedian of baseball. He notes Nick’s value, unlike a player's, increases with age and could reach 850000 in their assessment in Washington on February 16.
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Altrock
Washington
Clark Griffith
Nick Altrock
Nick
Griff
Confidential Classifieds Note From The Enterprise
A notice from The Enterprise requests readers not to call to identify ad authors. It directs inquiries to be addressed to Enterprise for proper handling and confidentiality.
Tire and Supply Men Hold Meeting
A stockholders meeting of Consumers Tire and Supply company was held in the chamber of commerce assembly room to elect a local director for the branch. A. Sherrod was elected. A. M. Steinberg outlined the corporation’s work as organizer on the executive staff. The Belgian Congo is about 88 times the size of Belgium.
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Consumers Tire and Supply Company
Chamber of Commerce
A. Sherrod
A. M. Steinberg
Belgian Congo
Belgium
Golden Brown Loaf Waiting for You Be Sure
A brief notice invites readers to take home a golden brown loaf waiting for collection. The friendly prompt emphasizes the ready bread as a warm kitchen staple.
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