Carrigan Returns to Lead Red Sox in 1930 Campaign
New Orleans March 21 AP The Boston Red Sox under William F Carrigan return to action after ten years away with renewed energy. Carrigan’s personality is credited with lifting the club and igniting a competitive spirit. The team resembles last year’s roster but gains a strengthened catching department with Fred Hofmann joining the lineup.
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New Orleans
Mar
Boston Red Sox
William F. Carrigan
Beeston
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Carrigan
Fred Hofmann
The
Tigers Return to Major League Camp with Hartley Behind the Plate
The Yankees have restored veteran catcher Grover Hartley to the squad with the Tigers poised for a crowded catching mix. Todt at first Regan at second Rigney at short Haney at third look to anchor the infield as Wanninger Rolling and Ragnell vie for utility roles. Outfielders include Baby Doll Jacobson Ira Flagstead Tobin Carlyle and Shaner with Bratche helping. Pitching hinges on Harriss Wiltse Wingfield Lungren Ruffing MacFayden Russell Sommers and Bradley, under Carrigan’s leadership who emphasizes a fitness battle for lineup spots.
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Yankees
St. Paul
Grover Hartley
Clifford Knox
Pittsburgh
Sox
Paul Wanninger
Rusell Rol
Ings
Portsmouth
Mobile
Carrigan
Todt
Regan
Rigney
Short
Haney
William Ragnell
Rollings
Wanninger
Jacobson
Ira Flagstead
John Tobin
Cleo Carlyle
Toronto
Walter Shaner
Shaner
Fred Bratche
Bryan Harriss
Coat Frocks Describe Fabric and Front Panel Colors
The description notes frock coats in black or navy silk or satin with front panels in pink or ecru shades. It presents a fashion detail likely from a catalog or pattern feature without a named designer or event.
Indians to rely on Uhle Shaute and Levyson in rotation
In Cleveland on March 21 manager Jack MacCalister of the Indians aims to build a pitching staff around Uhle Shaute and Levyson. The trio is expected to work about every fourth day. In Cincinnati on the same day Jack Hendricks said no deal will be made for Hughey Critz with George Kelly moving to second base.
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Cleveland
Jack MacCalister
The
Indians
Uhle
Shaute
Levyson
Cincinnati
Jack Hendricks
St. Petersburg
Fla
Hughey Critz
Cincinnati Reds
George Kelly
Tigers to field young squad with average age 26
Detroit manager George Moriarty will lead a Tigers roster averaging 26 years old this season. Veteran coaches Connie Mack and John McGraw are noted among managers who have stocked up on seasoned players this year.
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Detroit
Connie Mack
John McGraw
George Moriarty
Detroit Tigers
Muddy Ruel Praised as Best Backstop by Senators President
Clark Griffith, president of the Washington Senators, denied rumors of trading catcher Muddy Ruel for St. Louis Browns’ Wally Shang. The Florida report quoted him stating Ruel is the top American League catcher.
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Tampa
Fla
Muddy Ruel
Washington
Clark Griffith
Senators
Ruel
Wally Shang
St. Louis Browns
Kennedy Leads 1927 Practice Start at Wearnfield
Charlotte report notes Ray Kennedy guiding his team at the first 1927 practice session in Wearnfield. Fifteen battery candidates participate as the new season begins.
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Charlotte
Ray Kennedy
Wearnfield
State College to Open 1927 Baseball Season in North Carolina
Raleigh March 21 AP With one day left for practice State College meets Springfield Mass in Raleigh tomorrow afternoon marking the first intercollegiate baseball game of 1927 in North Carolina Coach Doak will watch the outfield closely only Kidd is a returning veteran Regulars fill the infield Harrill at first Vick second Matheson short Austin third Carson or Griffin likely catching Beal or Shelton to pitch against Springfield.
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Raleigh
State College
Springfield
Mass
North Carolina
Doak
Kidd
Harrill
Vick
Matheson
Austin
Carson
Griffin
Beal
Shelton
First Workout Opens for Sally Team in Greenville
Frank Walker led the prospective Sally league outfit in Greenville South Carolina for the first 1927 preparatory workout. Twenty five players were due to report for the session as teams prepare for the season.
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Greenville
S. C
Frank Walker
Eminent Cast for Miss Nobody at Broadway Theatre
First National showcases Anna Q Nilsson in Miss Nobody with Louise Fazenda Walter Pidgeon Mitchell Lewis Clyde Cook and Arthur Stone. Lambert Hillyer directs with Gunning providing editorial guidance. Adapted from Tiffany Wells Sheba the tramp tale follows a society girl turned vagabond after her father’s fortune fails. The production highlights Nilsson riding freight trains and a near rattlesnake incident during filming.
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First National
Anna Q. Nilsson
Louise Fazenda
Walter Pidgeon
Mitchell Lewis
Clyde Cook
Arthur Stone
Lambert Hillyer
Miss Nobody
Sheba
Miss Nilsson
Panjola
Crepe de Chine Ensembles Feature Long Straight Coats
Fashion notes describe crepe de chine outfits with long straight coats in plain colors paired with jumper dresses. The items emphasize harmonious printed patterns and coordinated palettes for a refined, era-appropriate look.
Raleigh Capitals Begin Thursday Training Camp
The Raleigh Capitals plan the first workout of the season for Thursday at Piedmont League Park as daily arrivals come in. Manager Al Watt, owner H P Dawson, and a developing roster set spring plans with a March 31 exhibition against the Baltimore Orioles and a full schedule through mid April.
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Raleigh
Raleigh Capitals
Piedmont League Park
Carpenters
al Watt
H. P. Dawson
Dawson
Watt
Lundeen
Butler
Everett Bankston
Otis Strain
Bankston
Richmond
Strain
Augusta
New Orleans
Ford Smith
Lefty Cress
Pedro Dibut
Dewitt Perry
Morris
Mattingly
Pitcher Sedgwick Sold From Asheville Club
Pitcher Kenneth Sedgwick right hander sold by Asheville club of the South Atlantic league to Bridgeport of the Eastern league. Sedgwick formerly played for the Washington and Philadelphia Americans and joined Asheville via Augusta last season. President Dan Hill announced the deal an hour before the first spring training session for the 1927 season.
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Asheville
Dan Hill
Kenneth Sedgwick
Bridgeport
Sedgwick
Washington
Philadelphia Americans
Augusta
Williams and Mary Open College Baseball Season vs Springfield
Williamsburg Virginia March 21 The college baseball season in Virginia was set to begin with a matchup between William and Mary and Springfield College.
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Williamsburg
Virginia
William and Mary Nine
Springfield College
All Mouth Sea Monster Attracts Attention at Wrightsville Beach
Fishermen report a bizarre sea creature weighing about 75 pounds that appears to be made mostly of a large mouth. Captured in Onslow Bay by Captain E. M. Willis, the odd carcass was brought to the Frying Pan Power Boat Club where locals view it as one of the strangest sea beings seen in the area.
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Wrightsville Beach
N. C
E. M. Willis
Onslow Bay
Frying Pan Power Boat Club
Halifax Women Observe Cotton Week Planned
Halifax county women will wear cotton for a week. April 4 9 is Cotton Week with Home Demonstration clubs promoting cotton use. Members pledge to wear only cotton during the period. Hazel Ervin is in charge of activities.
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Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County
Hazel Ervin
Husband Hunting in Medieval Gossip
The column portrays a tongue in cheek reference to a widow seeking her late husband’s suit of mail, paired with a playful remark about replenishing it. The quip appears in a London Weekly Telegraph item, reflecting era gossip style.
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Weekly Telegraph
London
Fulness In Front The Spring Fashion Trend
A note on prevailing spring silhouettes showing fullness at the front and flatness at the back continues as a style feature this season. The observation highlights how designers and wearers adapt garments to emphasize the torso and silhouette.
Notice of Sale for Division of Guilford County Lot
In Guilford County North Carolina a suit for sale for division of a land lot has been filed by W H Vuncannon and Bessie Little Vuncannon against Winford Little Josie Little Myrtle Little Jones Julius Jones Fred Little Arville Little Bertha Little Rule and George Rule The defendant Winford Little must appear before the Guilford County Superior Court clerk in Greensboro NC on April 15 1927 to answer or demur to the petition or face court relief The 11th day of March 1927. M W Gant Clerk of Superior Court. Mar 14 21 28 Apr 4
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Superior Court
North Carolina
Guilford County
W. H. Vuncannon
Bessie Little Vuncannon
Winford Little
Josie Little
Myrtle Little Jones
Greensboro
N. C
M. W. Gant
Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment Notice
City or county authorities announce a public hearing to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance. The notice specifies date time and location for residents to present input on proposed changes.
Public hearing on High Point building zone amendments
A public hearing is scheduled in the City Hall Council Chamber on Tuesday night April 5 1927 at 8 oclock to consider amendments to the Building Zone Ordinance. Proposals include reclassifying the Montlieu and Forest corner to residence Class A, extending the North Main street business boundary 159 feet north of Howell to Bain, and extending West Broad Street boundary 150 feet west of Lindsay to Oakwood court. By order of the City Council City Manager R L Pickettt.
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High Point
Council Chamber
Bain Avenue
West Broad Street
Lindsay Street
Oakwood Court
City of
R. L. Pickett
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