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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1925
Page
1
The letter from Jack Keefe describes Wills pressing for a bout with Jack Dempsey amid camp tensions. Keefe notes distractions from Huggins and Joe Whelan, reports long workouts, road work, and a threat to "hang something on his chin" if the holdout continues.
New York boxing authorities press Jack Dempsey within 24 hours to accept a challenge from Harry Wills as Tommy Gibbons also seeks a title bout. Jack Kearns opposes state meddling, insisting Dempsey will decide in his own terms. The dispute centers on where and when a decisive championship bout should occur.
New York Yankees fall to a rookie lineup dubbed the Yannigans in a six inning 5 2 defeat at St Petersburg Fla Miller Huggins uses the makeshift squad while Babe Ruth fails to homer Chief Levi steals to keep him at bay Dodgers report smooth spring camp Dazzy Vance not yet with the team Ebets and Vance salary talks hit a snag with a late signoff Box score preview scheduled for today
Boston National team prepares for a six inning game in St Petersburg while the Braves seek to evaluate new recruits after a heavy southbound session. Tommy Connolly leads the rookie charge with a double and a triple as Boston Americans previously defeated Yannigans 7 to 4 in New Orleans.
Instructs on putting technique advising flexible wrists for accuracy and touch rather than stiff shoulders. For longer putts hands withdraw slightly to use arm action while wrists do most of the work, with wrists kept flexible but not flabby. Audience encouraged to write Jim Barnes for a personal reply.
News from Sarasota reports Freddy Lindstrom, star of 1924, will play shortstop for the Giants this season when Heinie Groh returns to duties. Travis Jackson shifts to bench, with Terry or Kelly at first, Frisch at second, Groh at third, forming a strong infield mix.
New York March 7 Cotton goods are priced higher after better sales. Wide print cloths and sheetings show gains as orders for fall and spring rise. Prices in primary markets list Higher quotes for print cloths, denims, ticking, and dress ginghams amid ongoing demand with some reductions in heavy lines.
Philadelphia and Philadelphia based Athletics teams are getting ample batting and base running practice at Florida training sites. Fort Myers reports show the American League clubs amassed 32 hits and 36 runs in a nine inning win over the Everglades A A. while the Nationals gathered 14 hits for nine runs against a Yanoing set in Bradenton.
Gathering speed after a week of training in Georgia, the Detroit Tigers show results as routines loosen winter muscles. Manager Cobb is expected to order pitchers to start putting more stuff on the ball soon.
In police court yesterday Ed Wilson was convicted of abandonment and non support. Judge Matt Hedgecock imposed two 12 month road sentences suspended on condition he pays costs stays at home and supports his family. Walter Welborn was dismissed on a prohibition charge but fined five dollars and costs for a traffic ordinance. Walter Robbins received a 30 day suspended sentence for reckless driving with conditions to pay costs and damages. H I Thornton faced two suspensions of 30 days each for passing worthless checks plus costs and restitution. J J Chandler had charging withdrawn and costs paid by the prosecuting witness. J Flinchum was fined twenty five dollars and costs for reckless driving.
United States District Attorney Buckner urged the public to aid in enforcing prohibition on Broadway beverages by submitting affidavits of violations. He plans closer cooperation between his office, police, and federal agents to shut down cabarets.
The St Louis camp progresses with eight days of pitcher drills as recruits test their skills. The sister of the St Louis crown notes the time ripe to reveal what the newcomers can do.
Madame Brittie offers guidance on love courtship and marriage for separated lovers or those in trouble. She claims success in locating lost items and solving life affairs with reliable readings. Located in tents two blocks from car line on North Main Street with office hours from 8 AM to 6 PM.
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