Wheeler Miss Southern Hope For Basketball Honors
Chicago April 3 Narrowed to eight teams the national interscholastic title event opens with Wheeler Mississippi favored after a 46 to 15 victory over Huntington West Virginia. Torrington Connecticut meets Wheeler in the opening game with Laramie Wyoming facing El Reno Oklahoma and Westport of Kansas City clashing with Dupont Manual of Louisville in later rounds. The four winners advance to semi finals tomorrow with the final Saturday night. Consolation play follows morning with Fort Smith Tonopah St George West Waterloo Detroit Montesuma Portland Springfield.
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Kelly to Rescue on M Graw Squad
Giants ace George Kelly stars at keystone and outfield as injuries hit Frisch and Lindstrom. Tennis notes compare Borotra to McLoughlin with service and foot faults. Boxing promoters win Polo Grounds bid as Dempsey and Leonard retire. Walker Greb clash stalls over New York ineligibility and coast plan.
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Swim Star Sees Marks Erased by New Champs
Norman Ross once held nearly all freestyle marks but last night Arne Swedlund eclipsed his 880 yard record at the AAU meet in New York. Swedlund clocked 10 minutes 24 seconds to erase Ross’s final major mark in the event.
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Asheville Player Tryouts at Jackson Amid Confusing Report
A fragmented item notes an Asheville player named Speier Newmen and mentions tryouts at Jackson. The report is garbled with unclear dates and details, referencing local teams and a proposed matchup outcome amid inconsistent spelling.
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Asheville
Jackson
Wise to Helm Drillers in 1925 pennant chase
Bill Wise, who led the Drillers in the first half of last season, is again selected to manage the team in the 1925 Cotton States League race. He praises the young prospects and veteran hitters, notes strong pitching, and expects a close, competitive season with Drillers among the leaders as games against St. Joseph loom.
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Little Rock Travelers Eye Higher Finish in 1920 Season
Russell Blackburne, manager of the Little Rock Travelers, forecasts a top four finish in the Southern Association. The pitching staff centers on Rube Robinson and Ray Caldwell, with additions including Eddie McBee and Johnny Saladna. Infield settled with Covington, Hamilton, Philbin. outfield roles by Lober and Gullry, captures and bolsters catcher core by Rieger and Murphy.
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Frank Rieger
Joe Murphy
Coach hints at upcoming pruning of team roster
The coach intends to trim the squad soon but has not revealed which players or positions will be cut. No timetable or specifics were provided.
Help Wanted in Monroe Kidney Relief Ad
Monroe residents endorse Doan's Pills for kidney and back ache relief with local user A M Thomason of 405 Ouachita Ave Monroe reporting improved kidney function after using the product sold at Sandman's Pharmacy. Adieu.
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Lake Providence Prepares Fast Semi-Pro Ball Club
Lake Providence unveils a new four hundred foot ball park south of the business district on the Louisiana Arkansas highway with capacity for six hundred spectators and five hundred parked cars. The semi pro team features last year’s regulars and two new high class pitchers. opening game set for April 19 with plans for fast schedule against top semi pro clubs.
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Hattiesburg to Start Its Exhibition Season
The Hattiesburg Cotton States base ball club opens with a Saturday exhibition against State Teachers College in Hattiesburg Mississippi on April 3. The schedule includes a two game set with the Mobile Bears April 10 and 11 as part of its build up for the season. Manager Bobo favors young players and has a pennant winning approach from 1924 based on grooming talent.
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Baseball Camps Report Ex exhibition routs and tight wins
In Richmond Connie Mack's Athletics hammered the Richmond club 12 to 1 with 19 hits including four homers. Cleveland crashed Atlanta 15 to 2 behind 19 hits. Ruth and the Yankees fell 9 to 8 to the Robins in Nashville as the Giants beat Memphis 14 to 4. Detroit released Walker Johnson and Arttus. Carlyle sent to Toronto. Pirates Kiki Cuyler starred in Los Angeles as Chicago beat Oakland 4 to 3. Red Sox upset by Bruins 5 to 4. Braves rest in St. Petersburg. Cubs edged Oakland 4 to 3. White Sox beat LSU 18 to 7. Browns lost 2 to 0 in Birmingham. Cardinals won 8 to 0 in San Francisco. Senators beat Pelicans 4 to 2 in New Orleans as pennant prep continues.
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Hava Tampa Cigars Grow Noted Success in Recent Years
The Tampa based Hava Cigars emerge as the biggest cigar success in recent years with a 24 to 12 showing. The brief notes their rise and market reception.
St Joseph Easy Winner In Game With Alexandria
St Joseph of the Western League routed Alexandria Cotton States League 16 to 6 in a 29 hit game. Corrigan and Smith each had four hits for St Joseph while Gazzalo and Wells doubled for Alexandria as the Saints pulled away early.
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