Boone Puts Battery Candidates Through Light Workout At Welch Field
Dan Boone began spring training at Welch Field with early arrivals to shape a Piedmont loop team for 1929. Three pitchers and two catchers joined Munn Conklin Gray and Clodfelter May, with Acosta Alvarez due tomorrow for a 12 to 2 workout. Goodson and Proctor are vying for keystone duties as defense and knee concerns factor into Younger’s lineup decisions.
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Dan Boone
Welchfield
Piedmont Loop
Munn
Greensboro
Conklin
Winston- Salem
Gray
Trinity
Clodfelter
Wallburg
May
Rube Eldridge
Thomasville
Acosta
Alvarez
Welch Field
Duke Awards Monograms to 30 Winter Athletes
More than 30 Duke winter sports athletes received varsity monograms for basketball boxing wrestling and swimming after a record season. Notable highlights include undefeated wrestling and South Carolina victories, plus standout performances by basketball captain Carper and swimmer Earnhardt.
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Durham
Mar
Duke University
Duke
South
Carolina
Atlanta
Blue Devil
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia
Carper
Devil Unit
Southgate
Earnhardt
Devilfish
William Werber
Washington, D. C
Roland Farley
Danville
Harry Councillor
Robert Thorne Littleton
Joseph Croson
John Jankoski
Milwaukee
Wis
George Rogers
Asheville
Coke Candler
Candler
T. F. Culbreth
Southgate Martin
Henderson
P. W. Smith
Charlotte
Horace Wise
Elizabeth City
Millard Warren
John Carper
Rowland
J. H. Exum
Snow Hill
H. Hannah
Rocky Mount
S. C. Brawley
William Rousseau
Orangeburg
S. C
Co. L. Fair
Harrisburg
C. K E. Gunnin
Gastonia
A. G. Sadler
Carter Farriss
High Point
General Cocke Plans Retirement From Virginia Military Institute
General William H. Cocke, superintendent of Virginia Military Institute since 1924, intends to retire at year end if the board approves. He cites business interests and poor health. Authorities say Major General John A. Lejeune has been mentioned as a potential successor.
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Lexington
William H. Cocke
Virginia Military Institute
Board of Visitors
Cocke
Younger Heading For First Game
Davidson March 12 Monk Younger rapidly shapes his 1929 baseball team for a March 22 opener with Oak Ridge Institute Cadets. Weather-favored practice splits candidates into two teams to assess hitting and fielding while delaying final lineup decisions until late this week.
Flashes of Life New Orchid Debuts at Flower Show
Mrs. Hoover wears no jewels yet the Lou Henry orchid debuts at a New York flower show. The large pink bloom features magenta shading while the Hoover orchid is cream with a yellow center blending into crimson.
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New York
Yugoslav Prime Minister Bans Silk Stockings From Schools
Belgrade reports a government order by Premier Zivkovitch barring girls who wear silk stockings short skirts or use lipstick from attending school. The decree targets appearance standards amid social reform efforts.
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Belgrade
Zivkovitch
Woman Attends Nora Bayes Auction in Disguise
At an auction of Nora Bayes effects a woman wearing smoked glasses explained her brother would object to her attending and said she disguised herself to attend the sale.
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New York
Nora Bayes
Rail commission cites loaded vehicles as safest
The California state railroad commission praises back seat drivers and reports that the fewest automobile accidents occur when machines are well loaded.
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San Francisco
State Railroad Commission
Metropolitan golf stars shine in sister brother tourney
New York showcases Howitzer Helen of Hewlett and Marvelous Maureen to upstage male players. Miss Hicks and Miss Orcutt headline a brother and sister metropolitan tournament next summer. An Atlanta Jones siblings duo is expected to debut in a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howitzer
Helen of
Newark Plane Tag By Traffic Cop Forces Court Appearance
In Newark New Jersey a plane owned by William Sulzenberger was tagged by a traffic officer for improper parking. The aircraft was found on a street where it should not have been and appeared to be in the act of being moved.
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Newark
N. J
William Sulzenberger
New York Transport Service Criticized Compared
An editorial note outside Russia and China ranks New York's urban transport as among the worst in major cities, highlighting inadequate service quality and poor regional infrastructure.
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Russia
China
New York
Capudine Relief Advertises Fast Headache Cure
An old advertisement promotes Capudine as a fast acting pain reliever for headaches neuralgia rheumatic and periodic pain. It claims instant or near instant relief by two teaspoonfuls in water and says the medicine soothes nerves without upsetting the stomach. Available in 30c 60c and trial sizes at drug stores.
Boxing Champs Dethroned by Charlotte Board
Charlotte March 12 The local boxing commission dethroned three North Carolina champions Jimmy Carlos High Point featherweight Benny Mack junior lightweight and Spike Webb middleweight after transfers and crimes noted Dave Eddleman won welterweight title and Buster Newberry took vacant middleweight crown.
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Charlotte
Mar
North Carolina
Charlotte Boxing Commission
National Boxing Commission
Jimmy Carlos
High Point
Boxing Commission
Benny Mack
Spike Webb
Florida
Dave Eddleman
Buster Newberry
Newberry
Waners Holdout Fades as Pirates Ready for Pennant Run
In Paso Robles California on March 12 the Waner brothers Paul and Lloyd remain absent but the Pittsburgh Pirates push toward the National League pennant with a strengthened mound staff. Donie Bush relies on hurlers as camp work concentrates on building a championship squad. The pitching corps gains from the addition of Jess Petty, a veteran lefty obtained from Brooklyn for Glen Wright.
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Paso Robles
Calif
Waners
Paul
Lloyd
Pittsburgh Pirates
Donie Bush
Jess Petty
Brooklyn
Glen Wright
Free Trial Offer for Rupture Treatment at Adams NY
Announcer urges all ruptured individuals to write W. S. Rice in Adams New York for a free trial of a “wonderful stimulating application” that supposedly tightens muscles and closes the rupture without a truss. The ad warns of gangrene risk and operable surgery and includes a coupon request.
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W. S. Rice
Main St
Adams
N. Y
Free Sample Treatment For Rupture Offer Ad
An advertisement from Ww. S. Rice, Inc. at 868 K Main St Adams New York offers a free sample treatment for rupture. It requests name address and state to receive the stimulating application by mail.
Pirates Eye Shifting Lineup As Bush Seeks Fresh Help
Ray Kremer and Burleigh Grimes headline a veteran pitching corps with Petty Kremer and Grimes leading the staff. New and returning players including Swetonic French Brame Russell Tauscher Dawson and Sparky Adams contend for roles in an unsettled outfield and infield under manager Bush.
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Ray Kremer
Burleigh Grimes
Petty
Kremer
Grimes
Carmen Hill
Lee Meadows
Bush
Steve Swetonic
Larry French
Swetonic
Indianapolis
French
Portland
Ervin Brame
Fred Russell
Walter Tauscher
Ralph Dawson
Pirate
George Grantham
Fred Brickell
Adam Comorosky
Pie Traynor
Jim Stroner
Wichita
Sparky Adams
Dick Bartell
Keystone
Harry Rhconda
Brooklyn
Wright
Earl Sheely
Mayors
Charley Hargreaves
Ralston Hemsley
Claude Linton
Preparations For North and South Open At Pinehurst
Pinehurst reports preparations for the North and South open golf championship starting April 1. Early entrants include Alex Ross of Detroit Country Club, 1990 National Open winner, and Ross Somerville of London Ontario, Canadian amateur champion. Billy Burke of Blind Brook CC Rochester NY, holder of the North and South title, is expected to defend.
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Pinehurst
Mar
Alex Ross
Detroit Country Club
Ross Somerville
London
Ont
Billy Burke
Blindbrook Country Club
Rochester
N. Y
Scofield 10 Defend Grown at Pinehurst
E L Scofield of New York will defend his Tin Whistles golf championship title at Pinehurst. The 72 hole event begins today across Pinehurst Country Club courses with Scofield aiming to retain the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Mar
E. L. Scofield
New York
Pinehurst Country Club
Yankees consider extra catcher as Bengough rests
In St. Petersburg spring camp rumors say a catcher may join the Yankees roster as Benny Bengough recovers from tonsil surgery and a shoulder issue. If slow, the team may add an experienced man to work with the young pitchers while Fussell, Grimes, and Grantham heal.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Yankee
Benny Bengough
Yankees
Brookyln Robins Hit Practice Mystery In Clearwater
In Clearwater Florida on March 12 the Robins held batting practice with pitchers throwing curves for the first time this year and batters swinging for power. Report notes missing earlier drills and a tougher, more varied workout for hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn
Robins
McCarthy Plans Five Inning Stints For Cub Pitchers
Avalon notes that Cub pitchers will no longer work three innings per appearance and will now be assigned five innings each. Manager Joe McCarthy signals the start of a stricter bearing down season as hitters pace the games.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Cali
Mar
Cub
Joe McCarthy
Nationals Workout as Griffith, Jones Haggling Continues
President Clark Griffith and Sad Sam Jones clashed over salary terms during Washington Nationals spring training in Tampa Florida as they prepared for today’s game against the Boston Braves. Jones cannot wear the uniform until a deal is reached.
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Washington
Mar
Clark Griffith
Sam” Jones
Washington Nationals
Tampa
Fla
Boston Braves
Jones
Goslin and Judge Open Spring Work In Fine Shape
Washington outfielder Goose Goslin and infielder Joe Judge joined early season drills at Hot Springs after baths, both reportedly in good condition and ready for the strenuous start of the year.
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Coose
Goslin
Big Gun
Washington
Joe Judge
Fettle
Hot Springs
Browns list Frank McGowan as holdout for season
West Palm Beach report says Frank McGowan was listed as a holdout by Browns Vice President McEvoy. McEvoy said the club had gone the limit with the gardener who joined from Kansas City last mid season.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Frank McGowan
McEvoy
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Kansas City
Cardinals Rally Falls to Braves in Exhibition
Avon Park Florida reports the Cardinals rookies lost to the Boston Braves 8 to 5 in the clubs fourth exhibition game. It was the Braves first pre season melee.
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Avon Park
Fla
Cardinal
Boston Braves
Braves
Athletics Return to Baseball With Reds Today in Fort Myers
Fort Myers Florida March 12 The bush riding Athletics resume baseball with a return game against the Cincinnati Reds on the afternoon program After traveling 500 miles by motor bus to play in St Petersburg and Miami the squad enjoyed a day off yesterday under Field Manager Eddie Collins ruling rest would help the team recover.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Eddie Collins
St. Petersburg
Miami
James Madison Holloway Joins Phillies Pitching Camp
Winter Haven Florida March 12 The arrival of James Madison Holloway another pitcher today boosted the number of boxmen with the Phillies to fourteen Manager Shotton has ceased to wonder about Bob McGraw whose signed contract has not been received due to the crowded camp and unsettled arrangements.
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Winter Haven
Fla
James Madison Holloway
Phillies
Shotton
Bob McGraw
Pirates Suffer From Alphabetical Colds In Camp
Paso Robles report says Donie Bush and the Pittsburgh Pirates are hit by a rash of ailments named in alphabetical order with Adams Bathell Brickell Comorsky Dawson and Ens among those sidelined by sniffles during spring camp.
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Paso Robles
Cali
Donie Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Adams
Bathell
Brickell
Comorsky
Dawson
Ens
Reds Reach Fort Myers After 6 to 90 Loss to Athletics
The Cincinnati Reds arrive in Fort Myers following a 6 to 0 defeat by the Philadelphia Athletics. The clubs prepare for a spring exhibition game viewed as a crucial rematch and test of Reds’ resolve.
Tigers swap bats for clubs in Arizona rest day
In Phoenix on March 12 Detroit Tigers players traded baseball bats for golf clubs during a day off at a nearby course. Manager Bucky Harris supervised the activity as the squad enjoyed a rare leisure break in spring training.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Detroit Tiger
Bucky Harris
Indians Ready for Second Practice at Heinemann Park
New Orleans report notes the Cleveland Indians arrive for their second routine workout at Heinemann park with Peckinpaugh stating the squad appears in best physical shape in years. The team trains under improving conditions and full strength.
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New Orleans
Mar
Cleveland Indians
Heinemann Park
Peckinpaugh
Memphis Bill Terry and Eddie Roush Report in Giants Cap
San Antonio March 12 The arrival of Memphis Bill Terry and Eddie Roush in the Giants cap is noted. Both players appear ready for action with Roush stating his torn stomach muscle injury from last season is healed and no longer a factor.
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San Antonio
Mar
Memphis
Bill’ Terry
Eddie Roush
Giants
Roush
Plans for eight college league abandoned in Middle Atlantic area
Lynchburg Virginia March 12 Plans for a basketball league of eight major colleges in the middle Atlantic area was abandoned after a meeting. Opposition came from the University of North Carolina and Virginia Military Institute with Duke University not sending a representative. Represented were Washington and Lee UNC UVA VMI VPI Maryland and NC State. The baseball schedule for the league of southern conference members except Duke starts the first Tuesday in April with 40 games.
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Lynchburg
Middle Atlantic
University of North Carolina
Virginia Military Institute
Duke University
Washington and Lee
University of Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
University of Maryland
North Carolina State
Duke
Browns Option Bettencourt Sends Bettencourt to Milwaukee
St. Louis Browns optioned infielder Larry Bettencourt former St. Marys grid star to Milwaukee club. Bettencourt joins the Brewers on a one way decision.
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Browns
Bettencourt
St. Louis Browns
Larry Bettencourt
St. Mary’s Grid
Milwaukee
Real Golf Hounds Track 19 000 Balls at Bungay Club
Members of a Suffolk golf club cheer their hounds Betty the retriever and Jill the terrier who have found more than 19 000 balls driven into the rough by unlucky players at Bungay. The dogs aid in clearing stray balls from the course.
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Real Golf Hounds
London
Bungay
Suffolk
Betty
Jill
Ely's Cream Balm Advertises Fast Head Cold Relief
A vintage ad urges quick action on head colds with Ely's Cream Balm. It claims rapid relief from nasal discharge and congestion by applying the antiseptic cream in the nostrils, promising germ elimination and easier breathing. Available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Boxing results from New York Philadelphia and Buffalo shows
James J Brad dock beat Jimmy Slattery in New York Jersey City a ten round decision. Tommy Freeman defeated Al Ros in ten rounds in Jersey City. Maxie Rosenbloom outpointed Oss Till in New York. Billy Wallace stopped Richie King in Philadelphia and Al Gordon outpointed Maurice Holtzer in France. Bruce Flowers knocked out Doc Trabon in Buffalo while Chuck Wiggins edged Larry Gains in Canada.
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New York
James J. Braddock
Jersey City
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Tommy Freeman
Cleveland
al Ros
Spain
Maxie Rosenbloom
Osk Till
Philadelphia
Billy Wallace Cleveland
Richie King
al Gordon
Maurice Holtzer
France
N. Y
Bruce Flowers
Doc Trabon
Kansas City
Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Larry Gains
Canada
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