Babe Ruth Struggles in Yankee Camp Debut in New Orleans
On his first day in uniform with the Yankees in New Orleans the Babe fails to clear the fence as he fights influenza illness from Hot Springs. Meusel, McNally, and Banncroft participate. Bancroft and Scott sign contracts as San Antonio practice looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Babe Ruth
Hot Springs
Ark
Mike McNally
Bob Meusel
Meusel
Dave Banncroft
Giants
San Antonio
Bancroft
Jack Scott
Seven Bicyclists Tie For Lead In Big Race At Madison Square Garden
The 228th hour of the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden shows seven of thirteen teams tied for the lead. At 8 am teams have pedalled 2 237 miles and five laps with leaders Grenda Goullet McNamara Horan Geerman Dainds Kee Vankempen Brocco Coburn Hanley Magin and Duysse Duysse. The Egg Vankempen team leads in sprint points with 678 while Goullet and Grenda Lave have 369 and McNamara Horan 346 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Oren
Grenda-Goullet
McNamare-Horan
Geerman-Dainds
Kee Vankempen
Brocco-Coburn
Hanley-Magin
Duysse Duysse
Cameron
Kaiser
Egg-Vankempen
Goullet
Grenda Lave
McNamara
Horan
Mike Brady Plans British Open Visit in 1923
Western open champion Mike Brady intends to enter the British Open this year. If plans hold, he will travel with Mrs. Brady for a vacation style trip, leaving early to prepare and aiming to be at peak form for the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Brady
Brady
Mike
Speaker Smashes Bat Over Fence at Training Camp
Cleveland March 10 Man ager Tris Speaker becomes the Indians first to knock a bat over the Lakeland Fla camp wall During yesterday's workout Speaker sent Hadmon son fast one over the right field wall about 400 feet Regulars all present except Pitcher Edwards coaching a university team and Bedgood left at Hot Springs both due next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Lakeland
Fla
Hadmonson
Joe Sewell
Edwards
Bedgood
Hot Springs
First Exhibition Game for St Louis Americans at Mobile
The St Louis Americans were set to face Mobile of the Southern Association in an exhibition game at the Browns training camp in Mobile Alabama. Cold weather hit the St Louis Nationals camp at Bradenton Florida and Manager Tickey canceled the afternoon practice yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St Louis Americans
Browns
Mobile
Ala
St. Louis Nationals
Bradentown
Fla
Tickey
North Carolina and Georgia to renew football ties in 1924
CHAPEL HILL March 10 The universities of North Carolina and Georgia long rivals will renew football relations in 1924 with a date to be announced later The initial game is scheduled for November 8 and the full 1924 schedule will be decided in the near future past scheduling obstacles are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Georgia
Eridiron Firmb
Americans Aim To Claim Townsend Cup In Indoor Polo
The United States faces Britain in the third indoor polo match for the John R Townsend cup tonight. The Americans already won the first two games by six to one in the second contest and will claim the world championship if they win tonight in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John R. Townsend
Interstate Commerce Sets Rules for Mileage Book Sale
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued regulations for sale of 2500 mile mileage books offering a 20 percent fare reduction. Railroads may contest. sale starts May 1. Buyers must have autographed photos on the cover to deter scalping. coupons not usable for excess baggage or other charges. Mile books priced at 72 dollars, below the standard 90 dollar fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commtee Commission
Eastern Railroads
Toat
Veteran fighter Jack Sennett bows out of ring after long career
Oak Island Gal March 10 veteran Jack Sennett, famed for more than 250 Pee line bouts, admitted his days in boxing are over. Reporters noted his quiet exit as officials recalled Langford battles from years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wack Nuts
Neme
D&g
Jack Waz
Jack Sennett
Jack
Sam Langford
Detroit Americans In Full Force at Camp
Detroit Americans report strong turnout at Augusta training camp with praise for youngsters Manush Kerr and Brady. Ty Cobb sees potential as two sets of infielders expected next week and the usual group practice begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Derriy Praitt
Benton Barring Leaves Cincinnati Uncertain Action
In Herrmann absence at Cincinnati Nationals HQs officials cannot decide further steps after President Heydler barred pitcher Benton from National League play. Herrmann heads to Reds training camp and is due in Orlando Florida tonight. Benton's camp appearance last night drew heavy attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
August Herrivan
Cincinnati Nationals
Elnb
J. CC
Rube) Benton
J. €. Heydler
Benton
Herrmann
Reds
Orlando
Fla
Dispatches
Collegian Hailed as Sure Major League Prospect Guy Morrison
Guy Morrison a right handed pitcher from Bloomington is hailed as a likely major league addition. His minor league record shows solid winning marks with Evansville in 1921 and Bloomington in 1922 while scouts note his West Virginia Wesleyan connection and a 2.28 ERA. McGraw purchased Morrison at season end as reports emphasize his 190 pound, 6 foot tall frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Morrison
Bloomington
Morrison
West Virginia Wesleyan
Evansville
McQraw
Debt funding commission completes debenture draft
The American debt funding commission yesterday completed the formal draft of the debenture that compels the terms of the debt refund settlement with Great Britain. No announcement yet on when the contract will be submitted to the United States for signature by the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Debt Fending Commission
Great Britain
Nnit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babes
Broadway
Ranfompson
Paramount “Picture
Wen
Betty
Hawaii
Waikiki
Julia Crawford
Ivers
Valeage Boue
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pate Aaton Ares
IEW Peoe c U Ip Fk
Bob Fagan
Remar & Lehr
MONY
Ellis & Martin
Virgiania Belles” Beauty Chorus OF Dancing Damsels
Collegian Haled
Little Wonders
Ny Ass
Cecile B. DeMille
Milton Sills
Elliott Dexter
Theodore Kosloff
Anna Q. Nilsson
Pauline
Garon
Adam
de Mill
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!