Dykes Builds Youthful Chicago White Sox Ahead of Season
Manager Jimmy Dykes has added rookies and proven players to revitalize the Chicago White Sox as they prepare for 1934. Veteran Al Simmons remains, with Luke Sewell and George Pancera improving the lineup. In the outfield Ray Radcliffe and Vernon Washington join center fielder Simmons, Washington batting .367 with one error in 135 games and Radcliffe noted for fielding as the Sox aim to rise from cellar standings.
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Paul Zimmerman
Pasadena
Calif
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Dykes
al Simmons
Luke Sewell
George Parnshaw
White Stockings
Simmons
Ray Radcliff
Louisville
Vernon George Washington
Indianapolis
Washington
Radcliffe
Sox
Dykes Plans Strong White Sox Roster Shift For 1935
Manager Dykes adds Vernon Kennedy Joe Vance John Whitehead and Earnshaw along with Ted Lyons Leslie Tietje Whitlow Wyatt Sam Jones and Lee Stine to bolster the pitching staff and infield for a sharper White Sox attack. Sewell backs catchers Muddy Ruel and Mervyn Shea as Luke Appling Minter Hayes Zeke Bonura and Marty Hopkins anchor the infield with Glenn Wright added for depth.
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Marty Hopkins
Luke Appling
Minter Hayes
Zeke Bonura
Glenn Wright
White Sox
Walker Passes Test in Spring Training Return
Dixie Walker of the Yankees, slowed by a sore arm last season, passed his first spring test batting left field against Cincinnati in St Petersburg. Attendance figures show 3,64 paid at Tampa for the Yankees and Reds, 6,467 at Waterfront Park for the Indians and Royals. Cardinals cut two players Don Ankenman and Don Gutteridge to Avon Park to finish spring with Columbus.
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Walker
ST. Petersburg
Fra
Fred “Dixie” Walker
Yankees
Reds
Yanks
Tampa
Reda
St. Pete
Tribe
Waterfront Park
Lakeland
Bradento
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Don Ankenman
Don Gutteridge
Avon Park
Columbus
Giants rookies balk at reporters car assignments on trips
Six Giants rookies including Leonardo, Al Cuccinello, Joe Martin, Joe Malay, Jim Asbell and Chester Kilaerner are unhappy with being placed in reporters' cars during the team's overnight trips, prompting early release concerns.
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Tampa
Pia
Giants
Leonardo
al Cuccinello
Joe Martin
Joe Malay
Jim Asbell
Chester Kilaerner
Phelps Hitting Long Homer in Dodgers Season Outlook
Orlando report notes Gordon Blimp Phelps connected on a long homer despite Al Lopes backing him at bat. Phelps, described as a 230 pound Minneapolis infielder, cleared a 361 foot center field wall, extending his batting streak and signaling strong power this season.
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Phelps
Orlando
Fia
al Lopes
Dodgers
Gordon
Minneapolis
Braves Make History With Cash-Paid Training Camp in Tampa
The Braves play before about 25 000 fans in St Petersburg as training costs are covered before the regular season begins. Babe Ruth voiced his notice that his
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Braves
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Babe Ruth
Unbeaten Triangle to meet Leonard Younts on Saturday
The Amateur League features top teams Triangle and Leonard Younts in a 1:45 showdown after an 1:00 Highland CCC game on the Y M C A floor. Triangle seeks to extend its perfect run while Leonard Younts aims to upset the leaders with stars Blow Cooper Weisner Clark Moffitt and Burge for Triangle and Smith Pierce Johnson Harriss Willard Hedrick Connor Mason for Leonard Younts.
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Triangle
Leonard- Younts
Leonard-Younts
Cooper
Weisner
Clark
Moffitt
Burge
Smith
Pierce
Johnson
Harriss
Willard
Hedrick
Connor
Mason
Leonard Younts
Highland
CCC
Trinity
Leonard Younts Marsh
Robbins
Mills Gets Chance in Browns Exhibition Debut
West Palm Beach report says left handed pitcher Howard Mills of San Antonio Texas will start for the St Louis Browns in an exhibition tilt against the House of David today. The lanky rookie seeks to impress after joining spring workouts.
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Tampa
Cincinnati
New York
St. Petersburg
Boston
San Francisco
Chicago
Winter Haven
Philadelphia
Toronto
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Orlando
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Lakeland
St. Louis
Detroit
West Palm
Mills
West Palm Beach
Fia
Howard Mills
San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis Browns
House of David
Tigers Meet Cards in Lakeland Exhibition
In Lakeland Florida the 1934 World Series rematch between the Detroit Tigers and the St Louis Cardinals will be revived as they play an exhibition game.
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Tigers
Lakeland
Fla
Detroit
St. Louis
Johnson Shifts Men In Right Field Experiment
New Orleans report shows Cleveland Indians manager Walter Johnson using Ab Wright and Bruce Campbell in right field as part of a positional shift to maximize defense and speed.
Bottomley may join Red Sox after Reds stint
In Tampa, Sunnytown Jim Bottomley veteran first baseman of the Cincinnati Reds was hinted to possibly land with the Boston Red Sox as NL contenders prepared for a return game with the club.
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Hottomley
Tampa
Fla
Sunny Jim Bottomley
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Red Sox
Pirates Begin 1935 Outfield With Herman and Waner Duo
San Bernardino notes the Pirates have started shaping their 1935 roster with Babe Herman and the Waner brothers in the outfield, as manager Pie Traynor foresees no changes unless an accident occurs.
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San Bernardino
Pirates
Pie Traynor
Waners
Babe Herman
Cubs Turn to Young Pitchers as Illness Spreads
San Francisco reports Bill Lee and Tex Carleton sidelined by illness or injuries leaving Chicago Cubs manager Charlie Grimm to rely more on the club's younger pitchers.
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San Francisco
Bill Lee
Tex Carleton
Charlie Grimm
Chicago Cub
White Sox Eyes Four Young Arms for Farm Assignments
Los Angeles report says manager Jimmy Dykes plans to farm out four Chicago White Sox pitchers who are deemed not yet ready for major league duty.
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LOS Angeles
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Wake Forest to Host Davidson as Opener in Track Meet
Wake Forest announces a spring track schedule led by coach Phil Utley. The Deacons varsity and freshmen squads host Davidson on Gore Field March 23 at 2 30 pm with Guilford Catholic University Richmond University visiting in April and Gallaudet in May.
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Wake Forest
Phil Utley
Ciispring
Gore
Washington
Gallaudet
Davidson
Wildcat
Gorefield
Guilford
Catholic U
Richmond U
Jones
J. B. Morris
Sholar
Y. Wall
Wyatt
Jolley
Gambrell
Hucchins
Brown
Williams
Harris
G. Holton
R. Martin
Staton
Philipps
Wooten
Dobbins
Godwin
Johnston
Francis
McCarthy
Durham
Turner
Shouse
Steelman
W. Martin
Robber Surrenders in Charlotte After Nighttime Break-In
A man calling himself 8. EB. Harris of Atlanta surrendered to Charlotte police after being slightly wounded by G. H. Garrison during a night raid for food. Harris admitted his involvement in the break in.
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Charlotte
EB. Harris
Atlanta
G. H. Garrison
Haley Meets Steed in Thomasville Feature Bout Tonight
Gene Haley former U S Marines light heavyweight champion from High Point returns to the ring in Thomasville tonight to meet Jack Steed of Greensboro in the eight round headliner at Crowell hall. Also on the card are three six round matches a battle royal and a semi final light heavy clash.
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Thomasville
Gene Haley
U. S
High Point
Jack Steed
Greensboro
Crowell Hall
Haley
Philadelphia
Steed
N. C
Lightning Barnes
Tiger Russell
Battling Shaw
Mixed claims on dogs wolves and plants in Germany
The text asserts that police dogs are crossed with wolves in Germany to keep the strain fierce. It then claims the honey locust yields better than sugar cane with beans around 26 percent sugar. It notes the tongue is not the chief organ of speech and emphasizes the larynx as key in vocal utterance.
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Germany
Carolina's Nine Rebuilt Around Outfield At Chapel Hill
UNC baseball faces a full rebuild after losing key infielders and pitching staff. Captain Thurman Vick returns to centerfield with guard duties by Jim Tatum if needed. Schedule lists 1934 era games from April to May against Davidson, Wake Forest, N C State, Duke, Maryland and Navy.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Fred Crouch
Nate Andrews
Tim McKeitman
Norman McCaskill
Irble Wright
Ike Jeanes
Mack Cook
Bill Strayhorn
Babe Daniel
Pawl Pendergraft
Sam Hobgood
Jim Tatum
Buck McCain
Morris Rhodes
Trip Rank
Watt Jones
Ed Bullard
Oliver Schriver
Earl Wolslagel
Thurman Vick
Tatum
Gus Melver
Elmer Stark
Cleero Groome
Ed Voliver
Tar Heels
Davidson
Michigan
Wake Forest
N. C. State
Chatham Manufacturing
Elkin
N. C
Releigh
Virginia
Greens
Duke
Durham
Greensboro
Richmond University
Richmond
Randolph Macon
Ashland
Maryland
College Park
Navy
Annapolis
Hubbell on pitching with livelier ball and faster fast balls
Tampa Florida March 22 Carl Owen Hubbell discusses adapting to a livelier league ball. He notes using fewer screw balls, throwing more fast balls, and finding fast pitching still effective against tougher hitters. He explains the ball's lower seams affect break and speed.
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Tampa
Fla
Carl Owen Hubbell
Giants
Hubbell
Picard Leads Field By Two Strokes In Charleston Open
Henry Picard, playing under Hershey, Pennsylvania colors, held a two stroke edge atop the 72 hole Charleston Open as third round began. Picard total 137 after rounds of 68 and 69, with contenders including Harry Cooper 139 and Harold McSpaden 140.
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Charleston
8. C
Henry Picard
Hershey
Charleston Country Club
Pennsylvania
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Kansas City
Johnny Revolta
Milwaukee
Picard
Witty Cox
Brooklyn
Slip
New South Atlantic Loop Faces Several Difficulties
Virginia and North Carolina colleges discuss a compact South Atlantic conference. Hampden Sydney weighs joining amid concerns about territory and minimum four-sport programs. Randolph Macon, Bridgewater, Roanoke, Emory and Henry, and Lynchburg consider or endorse the move as organizers push for athletic unity among small colleges.
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South Atlantic
Pee Ears Va
Mar
New South Atlantic Conference
Charles A. Bernier
Hampden-Sydney College
Bernier
Chesapeake Conference
North
South Carolina
Virgina
Hampden-Sydney
Athletic Council
Lynchburg College
Virginia
Chepayeake
Emory and Henry College
Roanoke
Emory and Henry
Lee
Pedre Jackson
Charlotte
Waderson
Charslotte
N. C. Star Meets Hall In Net Play At Augusta Tourney
In Augusta Georgia on March 22 J Gilbert Hall of South Orange New Jersey, a South Atlantic states tennis tourney favorite, faced Harvey Harris of North Carolina in the quarterfinals. The field saw one top seed fall as Robert Low of New York beat Walter Levitan 3-6 6-4 6-3. Russell Bobbitt of Atlanta teamed with Low as Billy Reese met Ty Cobb Jr. of Augusta and Lefty Bryan of Chattanooga faced Eddie Fuller of North Carolina.
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Augusta
J. Gilbert Hall
South Orange
N. J
Harvey Harris
University of North Carolina
Robert Low
New York
Walter Levitan
Levitan
North Carolina
Russell Bobbitt
Atlanta
Low
Billy Reese
Ty Cobb
Ijr
Auagusta
Lefty Bryan
Chattanooga
Tenn
Eddie Fuller
Ammonia Absorption Ice Making Emerged in 1860
The article notes that the modern ammonia absorption methods for producing artificial ice were first developed and refined around the year 1860, marking a turning point in industrial refrigeration advances.
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Norfolk
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White Plains
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