High Point Pointers Begin Spring Training Under Bill Fetzer
Manager Hardin Herndon prepares High Point Pointers for spring training at Welch field with pitchers and catchers due to arrive Sunday and first workout Monday March 25. The club aims to contend in the Piedmont league with Gus Thompson likely to handle most catching duties and a developing pitching staff including Rube Aldridge Duke of Spero and Eddie Frenick.
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Welch Park
O'Hara
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
J. Worth
Hardin Herndon
The
Pointers
Pointer Pilot
Welch Field
Herndon
High Point
Gus Thompson
Thompson
Gordon Power
Augusta
Rube Kldridge
Duke of Spero
Eddie Frenick
Carolina Baseball Practice Hints at New Infield and Outfield Prospects
The Carolina squad, delayed by exams and wet fields, trains daily under Coach Fetzer. Captain Roy Morris returns to everyday practice while Merle Bonner, S. M. Wrenn, and others compete behind the plate and infield posts. Starling and Fuquay vie for second and third base, with McLean’s status uncertain due to medical studies. About forty players are vying for spots across five catchers, ten pitchers, and multiple infielders and outfielders, with detailed hometowns and names listed for each position.
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Roy Morris
Merle Bonner
Homer
S. M. Wrenn
Davidson College
Mule
Shirley
Fred Morris
Rochester
Fetzer
Bonner
Starling
Cartwright Carmichael
L. M. Fuquay
Fuquay
Oak Ridge
Joe McLean
Joe
Jimmy Ragsdale
McLean
Casey” Morris
Gastonia
Aurora
Allen McGee
Goldsboro
M. Wrenn
Gardner
H. C. Starling
Roseboro
E. R. Shirley
Snow Hill
Joe. McLean
Gibsonville
Charlotte
H. Ragsdale
Florence
D. C
Durham
Harold Griffin
Wendall
P. S. Jones
Red Oak
P. H. Edwards
Darlington
M. Fuquay
Coats
T. W. Angel
Franklin
C. O. Stout
Moran Hopes Quartet of Rookies Will Produce One Regular
Orlando March 19 Manager Pat Moran of the Cincinnati Reds plans to rely on minor league recruits in 1922 coaching staff notes six hopefuls Harris Sandberg Abrams Keck Fowler and Roberts four of whom are pitchers with Keck Harris Abrams and Roberts. Moran aims for one to win a regular pitching spot while Fowler Sandberg provide infield and catching depth as part of a lean roster strategy.
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Fla
Pet Moran
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Harris
Sandberg
Abrams
Keck
Fowler
Roberts
Robert Harris
Rochester
Cincinnati
Welchfield High Point Baseball Grounds Improve Under Manager
Manager Herndon believes Welchfield High Point will have splendid baseball grounds once work is finished. The local manager supervises the project and will ensure good condition. Several hundred loads of dirt have been hauled into the park and placed in the outfield.
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Herndon
Welchfield High Point
O Hara Joins Greensboro Patriots In Notable Pickup
O Hara, honored last year as a top man for Winston Salem, has been secured by the Greensboro Patriots. He is a capable baseball player and adds value to Greensboro. The local club sought his services but could not reach terms.
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O'Hara
Winston- Salem
Greensboro Patriots
Charlie Carroll
Greensboro
O’hara
Piedmont League Baseball Promises Banner 1923 Season
Report from the six Piedmont cities says 1923 will be a banner year for baseball. Manager Duke Duncan has signed many players and Charlie Carroll shows promising material as Winston Salem Durham and Danville managers express optimism.
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Piedmont League
Duke Duncan
Charlie Carroll
Winston-Salem
Durham
Danville
High Point High School Baseball Team Prep Amid Weather Delays
The High Point squad faces weather setbacks in spring training but remains optimistic about fielding a creditable baseball nine. Coaches Haislip and Gynth work hard to shape talent and fans are urged to give the team strong community support as the season approaches.
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Gynth
Ay H Pilati
Billy Evans Reports From Training Camps On Rookies
Billy Evans, baseball authority and major league umpire, tours early rookies and trains camps. He edits the NEA service for The Enterprise and will contribute dispatches until the season opens. Read what Evans has to say.
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Billy
Lynch and Burman headline bantamweight title bout in Chicago
World champion Joe Lynch of New York meets Joe Burman of Chicago in a 10 round bantamweight bout tonight in Chicago. The clash headlines a boxing card during a busy Chicago sports evening.
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Joe Lynch
New York
Joe Burman
One of Four Heavyweights To Meet Luis Angel Firpo
New York reports a single Firpo opponent to be selected from Billy Miske Bob Roper Jack Renault and Al Reich within two days Firpo will box 15 rounds on the same bill with Jess Willard and Floyd Johnson at Yankee Stadium May 12 Willard and Johnson each receive 25000 dollars with substitutions possible if a main card fighter cannot appear
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Bill Brennan
Tex Rickard
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Jack Renault
al Reich
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Jess Willard
Floyd Johnson
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Paris Says Siki McTigue Bout Had No World Title Involvement
Albert Bourdariat, vice-president of the French boxing federation, states the Siki vs McTigue fight in Dublin did not involve a world title. He cites that challengers must formalize a challenge and the referee must be appointed by the international boxing union, both conditions unmet.
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Me Tigue
Reds optimism and Moran drive 1922 pennant bid
Newspaper notes Cincinnati Reds players and manager Pat Moran exude confidence for 1922. Morning and afternoon drills at the park show a unified, hard working squad with a focus on conditioning and strategy as Tinker joins Moran for practice.
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Joe Tinker
Cub
Pat
Moran
Red Holts Youngster Shows Star Infider Possibilities
Jersey City infielder Red Holt discusses his young son who shows early earmarks of a top infielder. Holt, proud of his boy who throws left handed, reflects on his own spring plans and his affection for High Point fans. He notes his past home run prowess and expects a strong 1923 season.
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Red Holt
James
Red) Holt
Jersey City
Welsh Park
Red
Holt
Redi
Atittle
Nena Peret
Birmingham
Jurlington
William Zimmer Named Business Manager of Club
The article notes William Zimmer served as business manager of the club, outlining his role and responsibilities within the organization.
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William Zimmer
Cleveland Note on Former Player William W Zimmer
William W Zimmer, once a catcher in the Eastern league, died yesterday in Los Angeles per reports received here. He was brother to the famed Chief Zimmer, who once managed Little Rock in the Southern Association.
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Chie Zimmer
Zimmer
Little Rock
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Polly Snyder Joins Charlotte Hornets Pitching Staff
Polly Snyder, a pitcher from High Point, leaves for Charlotte to join the Charlotte Hornets in the South Atlantic league as pitchers and catchers report. He previously starred for High Point and Charlotte, with praised wins but noted control issues.
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Charlotte
The
Hornets
Polly Snyder
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