Methodists Fall as Indians Win 9–2 in Baseball
Indian pitcher Nichols byes Baker, while Collins and Tadian lead off with a homer for Haskell. Dick Smith adds a four-base hit as Indians celebrate a third win of the season.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
3
Indian pitcher Nichols byes Baker, while Collins and Tadian lead off with a homer for Haskell. Dick Smith adds a four-base hit as Indians celebrate a third win of the season.
Tex Rickard will promote a Dempsey Tunney title bout in New York this September despite opposition from the state athletic commission. Muldoon, a UPI member and former commission head, supports Rickard and criticizes Farley over plans to discipline Muldoon ally James Vey. Muldoon favors a Tunney Dempsey matchup as more interesting and backs Rickard’s actions.
Kansas City area boxing events draw large crowds with fighters Rivers Taylor Rodriguez showcased. Local managers and promoters report strong finances while Indian shortstop Harry Jones shines in a separate sports recap with Braves and Methodists mentioned among scattered game notes.
Kansas City Kansas hosts boxing cards as three clubs the Cudahy Athletic Club the American Legion and the Bag club stage bouts. Local fighters include Joe Rivers featherweight Bud Taylor light weight contender Blas Rodriguez bantamweight contender and Denver Kid with rising attendance.
Coach John Bunn's Jayhawkers defeat the K.U. freshman nine 11 to 5 as errors and wild pitches helped the varsity pull ahead. Phinney started on the mound for the varsity, with Anderson finishing. Michaels and Turpin pitched for the frosh, while Corrigan at third showed developing form.
New York sports writers note doubts about spring interleague exhibitions' value. Managers worry about players getting hurt, while gate receipts help camp costs. The Yankees’ early surge contrasted with Brooklyn’s slump, shaping early pennant hopes and confidence as teams return home.
A discussion on spring exhibitions features Bucky Harris and other managers noting the balance between practice, gate revenue, and preparation for the season. Managers stress not overvaluing exhibition results while using them to build winning habits and gauge teams against strong opponents like the Giants.
Dublin April 22 Ireland will mint its own coins for the first time in about a century. A money reform law passed in 1825 set currency rules but the Free State parliament has approved a token coinage in silver nickel and copper for up to forty shillings. Eminent artists are asked to design the coins. Ireland previously had mints in Dublin Waterford Trim and Drogheda in medieval times.
Ober's clothing store owner Radcliff came back from the Affiliated Clothiers spring convention in New York City with about eighty stores in the nation participating. He and Mrs. Ober also visited Chicago for two days. Prices for fall and winter were reported as about normal, and Ober’s firm secured some valuable buys. His fun highlight was the show Sonny.
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