Paul Zahniser Waived From majors to minors
Columnist notes Paul Zahniser of the Boston Red Sox was sent to the minors after a 1924 Washington stint. Despite strong stuff and fielding, his control issues and Boston’s weak roster led to waivers with all sixteen clubs passing, leaving him a potential late season major league return.
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Former Manager joins Browns camp in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs Fla March 2 Seven arrivals to manager Howley of the Browns include former manager George Sisler who is slated for first base. Sisler expresses pleasure to work under Howley as the club builds its offense after decent pitching and defense. Seven pitchers faced batters Tuesday.
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Arm and Amanuel nets seventeenth straight win in six
San Francisco veteran Armand Amanuel, former national amateur heavyweight champion, won his seventeenth straight pro bout by defeating Al Corbett in six rounds. Other notes include Del Fontaine drawing Tiger Thomas in Portland and several other bout outcomes across the country.
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Sullivan calls Irish Channel hardest swim of all
Henry F. Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts says the Irish Channel is longer colder and more treacherous than the English Channel or Catalina Island Channel. He describes it as the world’s toughest swim for a natator.
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French Big Four Deny Allegations on Amateur Status
Paris report says Lacoste Cochet Borotra and Brugnon rebut Vincent Richards’s charge that French top players are tainted by professional ties. Brugnon dismisses claims as fanciful while Cochet notes his humble beginnings and work with a Lyons club, and Champ defends their amateur standing.
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Illini Relays Honors Go To McGinnis At Indoor Carnival
Major honors in the tenth annual indoor relay carnival at the University of Illinois went to Charles McGinnis of Wisconsin who captured the second highest points total. He set records in the seventy five yard high hurdles and pole vault while placing fourth in shot put second in running broad jump and fifth in the half mile.
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Walter Maranville career path through leagues and clubs
Walter Maranville began with New Bedford in the Eastern League, was sold to the Boston Braves, then Pittsburgh, then the Chicago Cubs, before moving to the International League this past season. Johnny Dundee was born in Sharkai Italy on November 22 1893 and his correct name is Joseph Carrera. Si Perkins had two September 1922 games and a thirteen inning May 1922 game with no fielding chances. The top Southern Conference coaches of the era were McGugin at Vanderbilt Alexander at Georgia Tech and Wade at Alabama.
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De Paul Director Resigns After Fifteen Years
Rev Thomas I Gorman resigns after fifteen years as athletic director at De Paul University citing ill health. He will be succeeded by Rev F P Coupal who has directed athletics at the University of Dallas for eleven years.
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Babe Ruth Returns to Demand $100000 A Year From Yankees
Babe Ruth arrives in New York from California seeking a two year contract at $100,000 annually with a refund of fines, challenging Col Ruppert who has offered $52,000 a year. The saga unfolds as fans and sports world watch the salary clash between two colorful figures.
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Wife of Home Run King in New York Hospital
Mrs. George Herman Ruth wife of the Yankee slugger is in St. Vincent's Hospital under secrecy. Hospital officials and Dr Edward King refused to disclose a condition and indicated she may be indisposed for about ten days. She entered the hospital last week.
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Women Athletics Safeguards Urged by Wisconsin Director
Miss Blanche Trilling of the University of Wisconsin urged deans of women to tailor girls athletics to female needs. She emphasized safety, varied sports, and female supervision, noting that below normal strength deserves as much care as star athletes.
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Cardinals Add Six Recruits To Camp Roster
Avon Park Florida March 2 31 cardinals players in camp after six arrivals Tuesday Southworth and Catcher Burns among latest arrivals team practiced batting and pitching under a hot sun Tuesday
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Rangers Lose to Chicago in 3-0 NHL Game
March 2 report: Chicago Blackhawks defeat New York Rangers 3-0 in a National League hockey game. Blackhawks control the action with solid defense and timely scoring to hand the Rangers a defeat.
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Robins Still Hold Out as McGraw Capitulates
Clearwater Florida March 2 The Brooklyn Robins remaining holdout is pitcher Bill Doak who was invited to return after a year's retirement following the capitulation of star Bob McGraw.
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Austin High Boys Basketball Headlines Scottsburg Sectional
The Austin High School team with a strong season will play in the Scottsburg sectional Friday and Saturday. Austin pastimers have won two games each against Hanover Madison Deputy Speeds and Crothersville. They lost twice to the Scottsburg squad by margins of nine and five points.
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De Pauw Falls to Franklin in Final Season Game
Franklin defeats De Pauw 48 to 28 in Greencastle Indiana Tuesday night to close Franklin’s season. Franklin led 22-19 at halftime and exploded in the final period with Wooden and Lyons combining for 29 points. Steward starred for De Pauw as the Baptists outpaced the Methodists in the closing minutes.
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Capital City League Prepares One Roster Change for Season
The Capital City League shows one roster change with a nine from Thomas Madden & Sons replacing Fairbanks-Morse Club. Teams include Indianapolis Power and Light Marmon Motors Stutz Motors Ft Benjamin Harrison and Polk Milk. President Henry Schnitzius predicts a balanced circuit and hot pennant race. A league meeting will be held Monday at Smith Hassler and Sturm to post forfeit fees draw the schedule and discuss by-laws.
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Hoppe Defeats Matsuyama In World Balk Line Meet
Willie Hoppe of New York won the opening match of the world balk line billiard championship in Washington, defeating Kinney Matsuyama of Japan 400 to 386. The 12 day event features seven top players from five nations with notable performers including Matsu yama’s 129 high run and competitors Hoppe Schaefer Cochran Horemans Hagenlacher and Grange from Europe and the Americas.
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Basketball Notes South Side Turners Prep for Return Game
South Side Turners resume practice tonight for a Sunday afternoon home clash with Springfield Collegians at Turner Hall. Large crowd expected as South Side Independent tourney action continues at Lee Baptist gym with quarter finals tonight and semi finals Friday.
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Gustafson Withdraws From Northwestern Football
Vic Gustafson the 1927 captain elect of Northwestern University football has withdrawn from school for the semester. He plans to return next fall for the football season. Western Conference rules will permit him to compete.
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Speece Deal Expected to Benefit Indians
Baseball news from California says pitcher Byron Speece shows well with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Paso Robles. If kept, Indianapolis would receive cash or players. Betzel would favor players. Indians seek a right handed outfielder and a shortstop while Pirates gain pitching depth. Speece is viewed as likely to stay.
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Wyoming OKs Fifteen Round Boxing in State
Governor Frank C. Emerson signed into law a bill legalizing fifteen round professional boxing bouts in Wyoming. The measure sets up a state boxing commissioner to oversee the sport.
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Chicago Golfer Leads Florida Coast Championship
Miss Virginia Van Wie of Chicago led after the opening round in St Augustine Florida with a 77 as the women's Florida east coast championship began match play.
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White Sox Held Idle by Bad Weather in Shreveport
Weather disrupts Chicago White Sox spring training in Shreveport Louisiana. A sleety wind on Tuesday prevented any baseball conditioning as players waited for clearer conditions to resume workouts.
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Delaney Fights For Life Against Blood Poisoning
Jim Delaney, famed St Paul boxer, remains in serious condition as doctors report he rested well but continues to battle blood poisoning. Authorities say his fight for life remains ongoing in Minneapolis hospital.
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Three Rookies in Cubs Training Session
In Avalon California on March 2 the Chicago Cubs hold two workouts daily. Manager McCarthy praises three rookies Luther Roy from the Southern Association Harry Wilkie from Asheville North Carolina and Frank Kern from Waukegan Illinois as promising newcomers.
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Mrs Jack Delaney in Critical Condition
Mrs Jack Delaney wife of the world light heavyweight champion lies seriously ill in a New York private sanitarium. She was operated on three weeks ago for an intestinal ailment.
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Butler Defeats Wabash in Fast Local Contest
Butler College defeated Wabash 32 to 20 in a hard fought CAA game at Crawfordsville Indiana. Christopher led Butler with 14 points while De Vol Harbison and De Vol again were key for the Cavemen in the fast paced clash.
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Hunter wins again in South Florida tennis event
Francis T. Hunter of New York, Olympic doubles champion and top singles player, defeated James Calder of Miami 6 8 2 6 1 in the second round of the South Florida championships in Miami Beach.
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