Ruth Returns to Yankees on One Year Contract
Babe Ruth signs a one year deal with the New York Yankees for 75000 dollars, 6 percent less than prior pay. The move marks Ruth’s return to the club after ten years, with doubts about his long term peak, while still projecting powerful hitting despite a rough exhibition game in which he went hitless.
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ST. Petersburg
Fra
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Yetre
Ruth
Ed Brandt
Braves
Chicago
Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Coliseum Club
Cclub
Indiana
Tunney
Many Pitchers Gold Mine of Mound Material to Select From
A list of pitchers stands ready to be chosen from a rich stock of mound material. The host of candidates promises depth and variety for upcoming games and seasons.
Pirates Shakeup In Camp Signals Pennant Drive
Baseball обоз history notes a Brooklyn Caulkback bel tiền revival with Calisthenics and the Walte Hoyt diet reshaping the roster. Carey leads veterans and castoffs in hopes of a stronger season as Del Bissonette fractures his ankle and lineup shifts unfold around Stripp Cuccinello and Wright.
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Clearwater
Fia
Brooklyn Gers
Wilbert Robinson
Max Carey
Éinnat
Carey
Walte Hoyt
Athletics
Hoyt
Brooklyn
Hack Wilson
Dazzy Vance
Babe Phelps
del Bissonette
Arey
Cincinnati
Bissonette
Reds
Joe Stripp
Tony Cuccinello
Glenn Wright
Mickey Finn
Cuccinello
Stripp
Reis
Slade
Babe Tierman
Watson Clark
Hartford
van Mungo
Arthur Jones
Jack Quinn
Lefty Heimach
Joe Shaute
Hollis Thurston
Phil Gallivan
Austin Moore
Clyde Day
al Lopez
Clyde Sukeforth
Val Picinich
Local man accuses trio of stealing chickens
A Jacksonville petitioner sought a warrant from Justice of the Peace M B Craig for three men after claiming five of his chickens were stolen. He alleged they were cooked when seen last night. The justice quipped that no one can identify stewed chicken, and the case was dismissed.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Justice of the Peace
M.B. Craig
Craig
Stanback Headache Powders Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertise ment touts Stanback Headache Powders for fast relief of headaches and various aches including menstrual discomfort neuralgia sore throat fever and colds. It claims 20 years of use and that the product does not contain opium morphine codeine or chloral.
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Stanbeck
Stanback
House of David to Play High Point in April Exhibition
The House of David baseball troupe, famed for bearded players from Benton Harbor Michigan, will face High Point on April 19 in an exhibition game. The Pointers announce other pre season dates with Eastern league teams as they prepare for the 1932 season.
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House of David
Grover Cleveland Alexander
St. Louis Cardinals
House of David Cult
Benton Harbor
Mich
Mineral Wells
Texas
E. E. Sensenbach
The
Pointers
Piedmont
High Point
Arch Tanner
Painters
Judge Bramham
J. Allen Gardner
Texas League
Buddy
Gardner
Tanner
Lone Star State
Tim
Fort Worth
Wrestling Results From Coast To Coast By United Press
In Portland Ronald Sence of Oklahoma defeated Ronald Blake of Hollywood two falls to none. In Los Angeles Ray Steele of Glendale defeated Paul Jones of Texas by decision. In New York Ridgewood Grove Fred Crucmeter of Iowa defeated George Hagen of Ridgewood while Joe Maynard of Long Island threw Ferdinando Caroni of Italy. Jim Browning of Verona Mo defeated Marvin Westenberg of Tacoma while Wong Bok Cheufig of Peking defeated Boris Demitroff of St. Louis. Kasey Kazanjian of California defeated Bob Wilke of Buffalo. Al Mercier of Montreal drew Charley Strack of Izki Poland. Yanka Zelezniak of Russia defeated Mihaly Orgovanyi of Hungary and Jack Lewis of Oklahoma. Babe Caddock of Maine drew Tony Felice of Italy. In Cleveland Jim Clinstock of Wisconsin threw George Zaharias of Greece. Hans Kampfer and Gino Garibaldi of Italy drew George Vassel of New York. Pat O Shocker of Warren defeated George Hill of Toronto. Al Cornsweet of Providence defeated Al Hassan of Cleveland.
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Portland
Ore
Ronald Sence
Oklahoma
Ronald Blake
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Ray Steele
Glendale
Paul Jones
Texas
New York
Ridgewood Grove
Fred Crucmeter
Iowa
George Hagen
Ridgewood
Joe Maynard
Long Island
Ferdinando Caroni
Italy
St. Nicholas
Jim Browiing
Verona
Marvin Westenberg
Tacoma
Wong Bok Cheufig
Peking
Boris Demitroff
St. Louis
Kasey Kazanjian
California
Bob Wilke
Buffalio
al’ Mercier
Montreal
Drew
Charley Strack
Izki
Poland
Yanka Zelezniak
Russia
Mihaly Orgovanyi
Hungary
Jack Lewis
Babe Caddock
Maine
Tony Felice
Cleveland
Jim Clinstock
Wisconsin
George Zaharias
Greece
Hans Kampfer
Gery
Gino Garibaldi
George Vassel
Floyd Marshall
Pat O’shocker
Warren
George Hill
Toronto
al Cornsweet
Providence
al Hassan
Cleve
Frances Tennis Stars All Bow 10 U S in Matches
In New York at the national indoor championships the French flags fell as Borotra Koussus Gentien lost to American opponents. Berkeley Bell advanced to the singles semifinals after defeating a top French seed, with other American seeds preparing for quarterfinals.
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New York
France
Jean Borotra
Christian Koussus
Anotine Gentien
Berkeley Bell
Borotra
Third base battle heats up for Red Sox in Savannah camp
In Savannah camp the Red Sox evaluate Shane Collins backstop and contenders Pickering Mc Manus Miller and Rodkie Mudlett for third base. Manager Dan Howley notes improved batting strength after acquisition from the Brooklyn Dodgers following a 10-5 loss to Philadelphia.
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Savannah
Shane Collins
Red Sox
Pickering
McManus
Miller
Rodkie Mudlett
Chincinpati Reds
Winter Haven
Reds
Phillies
Dan Howley
Brooklyn Dodgers
Supreme Court Affirms Reversals and Dismissals in 16 Opin ions
Raleigh March 17 The state Supreme Court handed down sixteen opinions this week listing cases and outcomes. Reversals include Coates vs Bank and Harvey vs Town of Lindulnton. dismissals include State vs Cox and Whitley and Everett vs N S State Fair Ass’n. Several trials received new hearings or affirmed rulings.
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Raleigh
Mar
Birteen
State Supreme Court
Coates
Bank
Johnston
State
Cox and
Whitley
Pitt
Rawls
New Trial
Commissioner of Banks
Harvey
Lenoir
Transportation Commission
Canaday
Onslow
Johnson
Wake
Everett
N. S
State Fair Ass’h
Will of
Rowland
Franklin
Poole
Railroad
School Commission
Taxpayers
Phifer
Verry Mecklenburg
Felios
Allen
Mecklenburg
Heavner
Lindulnton
Lincoln
Murphy
Yatcey
Cashatt
Seed Company
Duncombe
Dean Ve. Pean
Buncombe
Judge Cardozo's Initial Traced to Ancestors
In Kokomo Indiana Samuel N Cardozo explains the personal history of Judge Benjamin N Cardozo linking the N initial to a family line. He says the Cardozos originated in Cordova Spain and fled during the Inquisition, with male descendants bearing the middle name initial N for Nunes.
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Kokomo
Benjamin N. Cardozo
United States Supreme Court
Samuel N. Cardozo
Samuel Cardozo
Cordova
Spain
Ireland
Paris Missing Persons Report Sparks Global Alarm
It is said that more persons disappear from Paris than from any other city in the world. About 520 were reported missing every day in 1931.
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Paris
Boxing Roundup From West Coast Bout Night
In Oakland Tom Heeney of Australia outpointed Hans Birkle in 10 rounds. In San Francisco Jimmy Hanna fought Denny Lenhart to a draw in 10 rounds. In Seattle Freddie Stevie of Tacoma drew with Lee Page of New York in six rounds, while Fred Lenhart of Tacoma knocked out Mike Arnold of Denver in six.
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Oakland
Calif
Tom Heeney
Australia
Hans Birkle
San Francisco
Jimmy Hanna
Denny Lenhart
Seattle
Wash
Freddie Stevie
Tacoma
Lee Page
New York
Fred Lenhart
Mike Arnold
Denver
Colo
San Francisco Missions Host Pittsburgh In Ten Innings
In San Francisco Missions hosted Pittsburgh in a ten inning game ending 1 to 0. Oakland defeated Detroit 7 to 1 at Oakland California with Detroit visiting as the opponent.
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San Francisco
Grand National Run At Liverpool Sees 37 Horses In Race
Thirty seven horses will start the Grand National at Aintree on the four and a half mile course. Sea Soldier is the only American bred among the foreign entries, with odds of 60 to 1. Grable seeks to defend last year’s title at 8 to 1, while Irish Bred Jumper is 11 to 1 second favorite. History notes only Rubio as a rare American win.
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Liverpool
England
Aintree
Sea Soldier
Man O’ War
A. H. Niblick
Chicago
Victoria
Rubio
C. &. Bird, Jr
Stephen (Laddie) Sanford
Sergeant Murphy
A. Charles Schwartz
Braves Smile as Berger Breaks Slump in St. Louis Tryouts
St. Petersburg report notes Bill McKechnie upbeat about Wally Berger ending his batting drought and Bill Walters displaying solid third base work while trying out with the tribe.
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ST. Petersburg
Fra
Bill McKechnie
The
Braves
Wally Berger
Bill Walters
Giants Target Hogan Weight Joke Turns Into Victory
Los Angeles report notes J Francis Hogan faced ribbing over weight. He answered by earning two bases on an infield hit and drove in the winning run to seal a full game triumph.
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Los Angeles
Mar
New York Giants
J. Francis Hogan
Hogan
Yankees settle on Crosett at shortstop in spring lineup
In St. Petersburg Florida on March 17 the New York Yankees appear to have fixed their lineup with Frank Crosett at shortstop and Lyn Lary moved to third, after experimental shifts.
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ST. Petersburg
Fila
New York Yankees
Frank Crosett
Lyn Lary
Yankees
Regu are and Yannigans show pitching depth for Browns
The two practice games between the Regu are and the Yannigans of the St. Louis Browns suggest strong pitching depth for the team this season while hitting power looks less promising.
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West Palm Beach
Reguare
Yannigans
St. Louis Browns
White Sox Open Spring Series With Texas Matchup
The Chicago White Sox, led by Lew Fonseca, fielded a mix of recruits and veterans in their first non intra camp game against the University of Texas in San Antonio on March 17.
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San Antonio
Mar
Chicago White Sox
University of Texas
Sox
Lew Fonseca
Cubs Continue Experiments Against Portland Club
After finishing second in an eight game series with the New York Giants the Chicago club today pressed on with experiments against the Portland team of the Pacific Coast league.
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Los Angeles
Mar
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Portland
Izzy Goldstein Shines as Tigers Beat Oakland 7 to 1
Detroit Tigers defeated Oakland 7 to 1 as Izzy Goldstein, a young pitcher from New York, pitched the last four innings in relief. The performance boosts hopes of his eventual call to Detroit's Navin Field roster next month.
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Oakland
Cal
Marine
Detroit
Navin Field
Izsy Goldstein
New York
Tigers
Goldstein
Senators Add New Regular After Weaver Sparkles
BILOXI Mississippi March 17 The Washington Senators announce a new regular on the pitching staff following Monte Weaver’s three hitless, runless innings against the Baltimore Orioles in Gulfport. Tampa Florida March 17 Weaver formerly of the Orioles Ernest Lombardi is slated to appear himself.
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Biloxi
Miss
Washington Senators
Monte Weaver
Baltimore Orioles
Gulfport
Tampa
Fla
Weaver
Ernest Lombardi
Piedmont Voting On Playing Season To Be Heard From Soon
In Durham on March 17 the Piedmont League clubs prepared for formal voting on three proposed schedules. Unanimity was reported in an informal poll, but results were delayed due to late ballots and Winston-Salem copies needing submission to President Voos in Bridgeport.
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Piedmont
Durham
Winston-Salem
Voos
Bridgeport
Baseball results from Florida and St. Louis trip
At Bradenton Philadelphia A over St. Louis N 6 to 3. In St. Petersburg New York A defeated Boston 8 to 6. In Winter Haven Philadelphia N beat Cincinnati N 10 to 5.
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Bradenton
Fila
Philadelphia
St. Louis
St. Petersburg
Fla
New York
Boston
Winter Haven
Cincinnati
Babe Ruth signs with Yankees. George Selkirk watches hope rise
United Press reports Babe Ruth and Colonel Jake sign a contract, fueling New York celebrations as Ruth heads to right field in Florida while George Selkirk waits in the wings. The columnist muses on Selkirk’s chances and the toll of sudden big league opportunity.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
Kate Smith
East River
Jake
St. Petersburg
Brooklyn
42Nd Street
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Florida
George Selkirk
Alexander Selkirk
George
Yanks
Mister Ruth
Afd
Ruth
Pal
Babe
Eorge Selkirk
Joizey
George Self
Australia
Hangeron
Brilliant field opens rich Miami golf tourney
A strong lineup of top professional golfers began play in the Miami Biltmore $10,000 open with 72 holes medal competition through Saturday. Notable pros include Billy Burke Tommy Armour Walter Hazen Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Cyril Walker Willie McFarlane and Paul Rutyan among others. Amateurs led by Tommy Aycock and Jack Ryerson compete for the Henry L Doherty trophy while the top 40 pros share the prize money led by $2,500 for first.
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Miami
Fila
Gene Sarazen
Johnny Farrell
Cyril Walker
Willie McFarlane
Paul Rutyan
Tommy Aycock
Jacksonville
Tommy Goodwin
New York City
Jack Ryerson
Cooperstown
New York
Howard Tryon
Detroit
Fred Hochifelder
Cleveland
Lee Chase
Buffalo
Jack Toomer
Fla
Winfield Day
Chicago
Henry L. Doherty
Prise
Ambiguous Sports Score Fragments Across Cities
A fragmented list shows matchups or scores including Los Angeles to New York, Chicago (N) 4, Lakeland Fle.-Newark, and Brooklyn (N) 7 with unclear context or outcomes.
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Lakeland
Fle
Newark
Brooklyn
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