Consensus of Opinion Picks Giants Detroit in pennant race
New York and Detroit led a consensus of 20 big city baseball writers predicting the Giants to win the National League and Detroit to win the American League. The piece notes praise for the Giants’ strength and management, with Pittsburgh a near runner-up, and shifts in expected standings across the leagues.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
National
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Washington
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Baseball season outlook and early predictions across leagues
Preseason views across American Association and National League note Giants as potential champions, with New York and Washington favored for second in the American League. Boston projected as runner-up by one voter, while others see them last. Ticket advances show optimism despite last year's World Series scandal. Washington’s previous title is cited as restoring public faith in baseball.
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Washington
Senators
Yankees
Detroit Tigers
New York
Boston Red Sox
Kirkwood Announces Entry in Open and American Golf Championships
New York April 14 Joe Kirkwood Australian golf star announced he will enter the British open championship and will also compete in the American championship.
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United Arena
New York
Joe Kirkwood
Local Rotary Bowing Team Competes in Telegraph Tourney
The Rotarian bowling team took part in the International Rotary telegraphic bowling tournament on Monday night. Scores were wired to Chicago headquarters, with the local team posting 2,508.
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Chicago
Acmes A A s cancel Sunday game. seeks fast team notes
The Acmes A A s cancel a game with the Dougan A C 8 to be played next Sunday at Rhodius Park and invite contact from fast teams for the coming Sunday. They seek to book games with State teams and list contact William Johnson for replies. Barr's Orientals beat the Invaders 16 to 0 in a practice game with Wilson and Lyon contributing two hits.
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Dodd Advances as Hoosier Boxers Falter at Nationals
Dodd of Hoosier A. C. Indianapolis won by decision over J. Ohlendorff of New Orleans in lightweight action at the national AAU boxing tourney in Boston. Lawrence Pruitt dropped a 118 pound match to T. Lorenzo of New York in three fast rounds, and Warde Fowler was eliminated by J. Sheridan of New York in the heavyweight division.
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Play Ball Anthem Echoes in Stadium Spirit
The piece celebrates baseball enthusiasm with rallying lines about fans, the ringin’ bell, and the national slogan play ball. It captures celebratory mood as supporters answer the call to cheer. The tone mirrors a classic sports page column inviting audience participation.
Timing and club weight in golf by Harry Vardon
The article discusses swing timing and body movement during the golf stroke. It emphasizes the importance of club weight, advising players to choose lighter clubs as swing speed increases and heavier drivers for short deliberate strokes.
Jack Reynolds to Meet Winner in Broadway Wrestling Night
Indiana University coach Jack Reynolds will meet the winner of the Tommy Record Matty Matsuda bout at the Broadway Theater next Thursday. Record edged Matsuda last week and seeks another shot at Reynolds. The double header also features Ernie Maddock and Alla Hassan in the other finish bout.
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Kieckhefer Beats Jackson Twice In Chicago Billiards
Augie Kieckhefer of Chicago defeated Clarence Jackson of Detroit in two straight matches at the national three cushion billiard tourney in Chicago on Monday. A United Press report also notes Stuffy McInnis of Boston, a holdout at first baseman, has been released unconditionally by the Braves.
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Boxing Results Across Cities Highlight Quick Finishes
In Evansville Mickey O'Dow defeated Lennie Denny in ten rounds. Philadelphia lightweight Eddie Wagner beat Tommy Murphy in a ten-round decision. Abe Goldstein, former bantamweight champion, knocked out Spark Plug Russell in Newark in the third round. Other reports mention Jimmy Slattery and a fight involving Wilbur in Wheeling.
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Wheeling
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Manual High Opens Season With West Newton Test
Manual High baseball sets its season opener at West Newton with a 21 man squad. Coach Skinner lists Cassidy Howard or Neill as pitcher Eickmann Brardt Foster Cruse Sackoff Harreson Noll Forrest Higgs and others in a full lineup as Higgs returns to strengthen the team.
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Triangular H S Meet Set With Manual and Martinsville
The Shortridge High School track team trains daily for a triangular meet with Manual and Martinsville next Friday at Willard Park or Irwin field. Shortridge has few entrants in field events. Shortridge opens its baseball season next Friday at Riverside against Shelbyville.
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Notre Dame Enters 28 Men for Drake Relays
Notre Dame University has entered twenty eight men for the Drake relays to be held in Des Moines on April 24 and 25. Creighton University is sending nine track men and the Oklahoma Aggies four.
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Coca Colas Move Into Second, Trail Hotel Lincoln Lead
The Coca Colas rose to second place in the State bowling tourney after Monday night action posting a 2 721 series. Hotel Lincoln remains in first with 2 808.
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Nations to contest Penn Relay at Franklin Field
Four days of track action at Franklin Field April 24 and 25 will feature five nations. American entries come from 646 colleges and schools, with teams from England New Zealand Canada and Cuba also expected.
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Michigan coach Yost aids Princeton spring practice
Fielding Yost head football coach at Michigan and assistant Harry Emery are helping Bill Roper at Princeton during spring football drills. Roper and staff will travel to Michigan next week to assist Yost.
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Arcade gymnasium opens with smoker and boxing exhibition
The Arcade gymnasium opened Monday night with a smoker and entertainment that included exhibition boxing. Traffic Officer Sylvester performed strong man stunts. Billy Shine and Mike Mitchell own the new gym.
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Indianapolis Athletic Club Hosts Dual Meet with Cincinnati
The Indianapolis Athletic Club faces the University of Cincinnati in a Saturday 8 15 p m pool meet at I A C tank. Eight events include freestyle 60 100 220 breaststroke backstroke diving and distance plunge plus junior boys and girls races and a Red Cross life saving event. A novelty event features Lee Hurst from the Isaac Walton League using light tackle to land a swimmer. Cincinnati won 38 30 last month at home in a closely fought clash.
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McTigue to Fight Berlenbach at Yankee Stadium
Mike McTigue world light heavyweight champion signed to meet Paul Berlenbach, New York challenger, at Yankee Stadium on May 29. The bout will headline a Milk Fund benefit card.
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New York
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Paul Berlenbach
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Wabash Beats Purdue Twice This Season In Crawfordsville
Wabash defeated Purdue 8 to 2 in Crawfordsville on Monday. Robertson of the Scarlet earned his third win of the year, scattering nine hits. The big fourth inning produced five runs off Winemiller. Love pitched for Purdue, while Wyatt Englehart and Burdette led Wabash’s offense in an errorless game.
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Columbia Football Opens Six Week Spring Work-Out
Under Charles Crowley guidance the Columbia squad held its first practice session marking the start of a six week training period.
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Columbia
Illinois U Wins Cincinnati In Practice Game
Illinois university baseball team defeated Cincinnati University 4 to 3 in a Monday practice game, closing their slate here in Cincinnati.
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King Baseball Returns for Opening Day Across Leagues
New York April 14 The 1925 baseball season opens in the major leagues American Association and Southern Association with optimism from officials. John A Heydler National League president cites enduring public support while noting some clubs lost money last year and looks for reasons the season should succeed. The International League begins Wednesday.
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Milwaukee Fight Night Highlights Narrow Victory
Milwaukee lightweight Joey Sanger outpointed Pete Sarmiento in ten rapid rounds on Monday night. The card also featured Nate Bushy Graham defeating Eddie Av ernon in a fast paced scrap.
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Harry Cooler Wins State Balk Line Billiards Title
Harry Cooler defeated Curtis by 200 to 143 to take the state balk line billiards title on Monday night. Final standings indicate Cooler the winner with Curtis in second. Local coverage notes Cooler’s victory headlines and mentions Lincoln Bats CIM and Martin in brief post-match references.
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