Florida Seeks Major League Clubs This Spring
Seven major league teams train in Florida this March, a record for a state. The piece notes Florida aims to host every big club during training, praising climate, rain-free days, and tourist crowds. It highlights east coast jealousy of inland centers and West Palm Beach plans a $6000 ballpark as part of attracting teams.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
South
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Daytona
West Palm Beach
North Carolina baseball notes and spring training plans
Polly Snyder plans to join Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte for spring training, with pitchers and catchers starting March 25 and others by April 1. Herndon to organize Pointers camp here. Trinity coach Burbage proposes an all NC collegiate tourney. High Point and Wake Forest leaders feature in local prep and college schedules. Newark Internationals cannot train here. Bears move to Reidsville. Greensboro area clubs preparing for 1923 season.
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Charlotte Club
Princess Cafe
Charlotte
Hornets
Polly
Herndon
Pointers
Burbage
Trinity College
North Carolina
Touigh Point
Newark Internationals
Bears
Welch Park
Newark
Reidsville
Florida Aims to House Major League Club Next Year
A local prospect envisions Florida hosting a major league club in the next year to gain advertising impact. The state hopes within five years to become a training ground for one of the two major leagues.
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Florida
Rowe Outpointed by Charleston Boy in 12-Round Bout
CHARLOTTE March 9 Lukie Tenner featherweight of Charleston F C outpointed Crayton Rowe Charlotte high school boy last night in a 12 round feature of the American Legion boxing show. Rowe was knocked down in the eighth but rallied to draw two rounds and Tenner previously outpointed Rowe two weeks ago.
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Charlotte
Lukie Tenner
Charleston
F. C
Crayton Rowe
American Legion
Rowe
Tenner
Rumors of Impending Sale of the Red Sox
Rumors of a possible Red Sox sale resurfaced as Representative James A. Gallivan of Boston claimed President Frazee was discussing the project in New York with AL President Johnson. Gallivan said potential buyers were Bostonians. From St Petersburg Braves camp, Frank Gibson the Texas catcher was the sole known holdout.
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Red Sox
Hot Springs
Ark
James A. Gallivan
Harry Frazee
New York
Johnson
Gallivan
St. Petersburg
Fla
Braves
Frank Gibson
Texas
COLLINS DEAL IS PROMPTLY KILLED IN TRADE TALKS
New York and Chicago failed to close Eddie Collins trade over pitching needs. New York offered Meusel Ward and a pitcher for Collins and Falk. Chicago sought Mays or Shawkey or Hoyt. A later proposal would have Hoyt Ward Meusel plus Ted Blankenship, but Chicago balked at Blankenship and New York would not part with Hoyt. Negotiations ended with a possible resumption before the season.
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Chicago
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Meusel
Ward
Collins
Falk
Mays
Shawkey
Hoyt
Ted Blankenship
White Sox
Blankenship
Wilson Bugs Sign Cuban Stars For Virginia League
Wilson Athletic association announced eight players from last season signed contracts for the coming year. Oscar Oodriguez, second baseman, will bring Cuban catcher Maru from Havana. Ted Smith was purchased. he played for Petersburg in 1921 and has semi professional experience. Smith is an outfielder who has also pitched, with four wins in 1921. Grossman claims a scientific note about bottling sun rays.
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Smith
Willard in Fair Condition Faces Dempsey Clash Bets
A New York visit sheds light on Jess Willard plotting a comeback against Jack Dempsey. Willard, about 265 to 300 pounds, appears healthy but aging. sparring shows him toying with partners. Industry insiders note rival confidence waning as Willard reshapes his form, prompting doubt about a renewed title bid.
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Jack
Belly Evans
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Willard
New York
Wilard
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Hat
Yell
Bat Nelson
Nelson
Jesse
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Red Johnson Named Captain of State College Quint
Rochelle Johnson, known as Red in basketball circles, has been elected captain of the 1924 North Carolina State College quintet. He has played guard for two years and earned a reputation as one of the best at his position in the state.
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Raleigh
Associated Press
Rochelle Johnson
Red
Chalybeate Springs
N. C
North Carolina State College
Johnson
New Captain Named From Multisport Athlete Rank
The new captain is an outfielder on the baseball team and previously played halfback on the football squad last fall. The selection highlights a multisport athlete who led in leadership roles this season.
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Ber
Shorten Added to St. Paul Deal for Benton Purchase
ST PAUL Minn March 9 Chick Shorten outfielder has been added to the cash consideration and Cliff Markie pitcher to complete the purchase price paid by Cincinnati to St Paul for Rube Benton pitcher It was announced here today.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Chick Shorten
Cliff Markie
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Rube Benton
Utley backs state basketball tournament plan
Wake Forest coach Phil Utley endorses a state championship tournament proposed jointly by Wake Forest and Trinity College to decide state honors. He favors Raleigh as the venue for a five thousand seat auditorium and suggests narrowing schedules to finish before the Atlanta tournament.
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Wake Forest
Phil Utley
Wake Forest College
Burbage
Trinity College
Utley
Raleigh
Durham
Atlanta
Statesville Triumph Over Charlotte Five 32 31
Statesville edged Charlotte Five 32 to 31 in a fast deciding game. A late rally by Charlotte kept them within one point as Tripp led Statesville and Purser led Charlotte, with Simptey Kimball Smith and Wallace noted as standout players.
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Mar
Charlotte
United
Statesville Quint
Tripp
Purser
Simptey
Kimball
Smith
Wallace
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