Brooklyn infield muddled as Robinson reshapes roster
Clearwater March 9 AP Brooklyn manager Wilbert Robinson faces an unsettled infield with second and third bases undecided. First base and shortstop are set. battles involve Partridge Barrett Standaert Fewster Marriott and Milly Rhiel. Outfield duties split among Carey Statz Hendrick Felix. Henline to catchers. Doak aims to rebound pitching alongside Doak and a cast of vets and recruits.
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Clearwater
Fla
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Jacques Fournier
Floyd Herman
Johnny Butler
Jerry Standaert
Wilson Fewster
Bill Marriott
Standaert
Milly Rhiel
Newperry
Max Carey
Arnold Statz
Pacific Coast
Harvey Hendrick
Providence
New Orleans
Gus Felix
Vanderbilt
Marvin Jacobson
Statz
Hendrick
Oscar Roettger
Henline
Robins
Burleigh Grimes
Threqlof
Deberry
O'Neil
Hargreaves
Jim Silver
Notre Dame
Bill Doak
Grimes
Doak
Vance
Petty McWeeny
Barnes
McGraw
Ehrhardt
Norman Plitt
Big Jim
Elliott
Clarence Griffin
Giant
Griffin
Dempsey Ready to Return in Madison Square Garden Elimination
Jack Dempsey, now under Tex Rickard's control, signals willingness to fight any challenger in the MSG elimination tournament as he prepares for a September title defense. A possible June bout with Paulino Uzendun at Yankee Stadium looms if Uzendun defeats Tom Heeney in late March.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Manassa Mauler
Gene Tunney
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Los Angeles
Fistiana
Paulino Uzendun
Yankee Stadium
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Boxing Kingdom
Jack Sharkey
Jimmy Maloney
Yankee Pall Yard
Spring Complex Is a New Alibi for Braves
St Petersburg Florida March 9 1926 Boston Braves manager Ban Croft calls the club’s spring complex a new alibi for last season when Boston finished seventh. He notes the team looked strong in Florida Grapefruit League play eight wins three losses one tie but slumped in the regular season before finishing in first-division play late.
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ST. Petersburg
Fila
Boston Braves
Dave Bancroft
Braves
New York
Chicago Baseball Star Johnny Mostil in Grave Condition
Chicago White Sox center fielder Johnny Mostil lies dying in a Shreveport hotel room after an attempted suicide. He was found with slash wounds to the throat wrists and ankles and a deep stab wound near the heart. Doctors fear the heart wound may prove fatal. Mostil, 30 and unmarried, shows limited signs of recognition as friends sit at his bedside.
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Shreveport
Johnny Mostil
Chicago White Sox
Mosul
White Sox
Pat Prunty
Mostil
Y M C A Banquet Honors 1926 27 Basketball Squad
Members of the 1926 27 Y M C A basketball squad attend a 6 30 PM banquet at St Mary s Episcopal parish house in the city. John C Abels speaks on Good Sportsmanship. Dutch Roser discusses the season. W F Bailey acts as toastmaster.
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St. Mary S Parish House
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Washington and
College Streets
Young Men's Christian Association
John C. Abels
Roser
W. F. Bailey
Wade Davis
J. D. Green
Marvin Wilson
Carl Wood
Coy Williard
W. C. Covington
Glenn Pennington
Howard Raper
L. J. Fisher
Marion Wildman
Garland Daniel
Gilbert Cofer
Curious Household Advice Spurs Debate on Cups and Hair
A quirky column warns chipped cups breed germs in crevices while another note claims red haired women retain a fair complexion longer than those with dark hair. The pair reflect early 20th century domestic curiosities and beliefs.
University of Virginia Wins Southern Conference Boxing Meet
The inaugural Southern conference boxing tournament at Memorial Gymnasium in Virginia concluded with Virginia taking first place scoring three firsts and two seconds. North Carolina placed second, Florida third, Georgia fourth, and Virginia Tech fifth. Coaches from Florida Georgia North Carolina and Virginia expressed desire to enter teams if the meet is held again next year.
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North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Virginia Tech
Gators
Memorial Gymnasium
D. E. Brown
Virginia Athletic Association
Billy Rocap
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
E. J. Ryan
University of Michigan
Philadelphia
Heine Miller
Washington
Marine Corps
Hocap
South
Kelly
Virginia
Gilmer
Hosen
Butler
Pattie
Warren
Lone Wolf Returns thrills at Broadway with Lytell
Bert Lytell stars in The Lone Wolf Returns at Broadway today and Thursday. Billie Dove supports with charm and range, as the international jewel thief Michael Lanyard navigates danger and romance in Louis Joseph Vance tale. Cast includes Wen Lee Alphonz Ethier Gustav von Seyffertitz and Freeman Wood.
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Lone Wolf
Bert Lytell
Billie Dove
Louis Joseph Vance
Michael Lanyard
Nether World
Milady
Wen Lee
Alphonz Ethier
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Freeman Wood
State Basketball Tourney Leads to Narrow Scoring Matches
Prospect 36, Troutman 12 in early rounds. Everetts 25, Woodland 14. Class Dunn 17, Lincolnton 16. Roanoke Rapids 27, Smithfield.
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Prospect
Troutman
Everetts
Woodland
Class Dunn
Lincolnton
Roanoke Rapids
Smithfield
Mostil Condition Improves After Suicide Attempt
Johnny Mostil of the Chicago White Sox made a failed suicide attempt in a Shreveport hotel bath room last night. He slashed himself four times with a knife and razor blade but had a fairly good night and was conscious this morning.
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Shreveport
Johnny Mostil
Chicago White Sox
Mostil
Felt Wrappers Protect Silver Pieces From Scratches
Proper storage requires keeping each silver item in its own felt wrapper to prevent contact with other pieces and maintain finish. Regularly check wrappers for wear and replace as needed to avoid abrasion.
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Gate City Motor Co
Wrenn Street
Southern Railway System
Havana
Cuba
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Pla
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Tampa
Phi
St, Petersburg
West Palm Beach
Miami
Hiloxi
Miss
High Point
Coulsport
Mississippi
Southern Railway
H. PD. Saunders
TLA
N.C
N. GE. Geralam
Hariotte,, c
Rappenhoomer
N. H. Silver Co
So. Main St
Mis
Billy Fyans
Pilot
Banny
Chicago
Anaiqus
Paulf
Kii
Bam
Kopper
Dizzy Dugan
Ruth
GEO. W. Lowe, Inc
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