A’s Stick With Punch and Pitching after World Series showing
In Fort Myers on March 8, Connie Mack reaffirmed the Athletics will base their year on the old punch and pitching. The A’s beat the World Champion Cardinals in two of three spring games, outslugging and outbatt ing the Cardinals who rely on base running. The A’s hit .365 in the three games with 42 hits while Cardinals stole five bases.
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Boxing Results From Last Night across Several Cities
Reports from Chicago Milwaukee Jamaica and Charlotte detail wins and knockouts. Kilbourne Fuller Patrick Hoestra Mathews Vassis Dubesky and Daring win in various bouts while Swinson Kimrey and Miller headline Chicago card. local baseball notes discuss Haas and Pepper Martin and Cubs outfield balance amid pressure.
Major upsets shake Miami four ball semifinals
In the Miami international four ball, four teams reach the semi finals after two upset defeats. Harry Hampton of Chicago and Neil McIntyre of Indianapolis toppled defending champions Willie MacFarlane and Willy Cox. Billy Burke and Johnny Golden defeated Walter Hagen and Paul Runyan 4 and 2 to join the upset list.
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Giants to Be Composed Mostly of Vets This Year
LOS ANGELES March 8 On Hughie Critz’s slender arm rests the hope of the New York Giants to win the pennant this season. Manager John McGraw counts on pitching strength and a veteran infield as the core, with Cruz and Lindstrom strengthening center and outfield spots. The roster features a mix of veterans and an expensive rookie battling for the remaining position.
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Clarence Mitchell
William Walker
Jim Mooney
Adolfo Laque
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Francis Hogan
Francis Healy
Spring Training Notes From Florida Camps
Multiple team reports from Florida camps note activity. Cincinnati's Dan Howley teaches Estel Crabtree a new stance. Harvey Hendrick expects to join unsigned infielders soon. Wally Berger touted as Boston Braves sprint king in St. Petersburg events. Dusty Cooke showing improved throwing power.
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Bowling winners and top scorers from last night matches
The Police department won two of three from Service Garage. P Culler led Service with a 118 single game, while Johnson posted the top set of 313. O E Kearns defeated N C P S two of three as Herman Kearns captained with a 125 high game and 347 high set.
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College basketball results roundup from the Midwest and Northeast
Purdue defeats Chicago 53 to 18 with strong defense while Minnesota tops Wisconsin 23 21 and Michigan beats Ohio State 30 27. Illinois over Indiana 33 32 and Creighton edges Nebraska 28 26. Butler downs Wabash 23 16 and Princeton overwhelms Dartmouth 83 27.
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Salvation Army Wins Hard Fought Gold Tourney game
Salvation Army defeated Kester Furniture 34 to 16 on their floor. Kester, in its first Gold Medal tourney victory bid, fought hard and trailed 20 to 10 at halftime. Lineups included Griesom Aycock Michie Anderson Guarino and Ritchie for the Army with Furn Griesom and others for Kester.
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Townsend Outpoints Petrolle In Welterweight Bout
Billy Townsend of Vancouver won a 10 round decision over Frankie Petrolle here last night. Townsend weighed 1441 2 pounds and Petrolle 1443 4 pounds. The bout started fast and remained brisk to the final bell with a unanimous judges ruling.
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Games Today At San Francisco
Detroit A faces San Francisco PCL in a scheduled game at San Francisco with both teams vying for a win.
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Practice Games Show Minor Changes In Football Rules
In Atlanta on March eight two Georgia players tested spring rules under coach Harry Mehre with an 8 to 6 scrimmage victory over Tulane's lineup. Referee Walter Powell noted little impact beyond kickoff dynamics, while formations after safeties and wedge play drew attention. Chuck Collins' Monograms beat the Rockies 14 to 6 at Chapel Hill.
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Silent Hunters Threaten Squirrels in Henderson County
A reader accuses silent hunters of using silenced small bore rifles to kill gray squirrels on posted lands in Henderson County. He cites a man boasting 50 squirrels in one day and imagines 650 in a day, urging game wardens to intervene. The letter also railes against foxes cats hawks and calls for protective actions by game wardens.
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