Griffith Builds another pennant Washington team with pep and youth
Clark Griffith aims to revive the Senators by mixing young talent with veterans. Joe Cronin leads now as shortstop, Ed Linke debuts as a strikeout ace, Goose Goslin returns, and a raft of new pitchers joins. Sam Rice remains a key utility bat as the club blends youth with experience.
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Associated Press
Biloxi
Miss
Gulf Coast
Clark Griffith
Washington
Walter Johnson
Joe Cronin
Bucky Harris
Senators
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Harris
Goose Gostin
St. Louis
Ed Linke
Davenport
Fred Schulte
Luke Sewell
Cleveland
Early Whitehill
Detroit
Walter Stewart
Luther Thomas
Youngstown
Pep
Griffith
Yankees
Bleuge
Kubel
Myer
Manush
Goslin
Crowder
Weaver
Sam Rice
Orcutt Wins North-South Medal at Pinehurst in Wind
Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey captured the North-South medal with a 78 at Pinehurst North Carolina on Tuesday. Only 6 of 69 entrants posted subpar rounds as Bernice Wall of Oshkosh Wisconsin finished second with 84 and Mrs O S Hill of Kansas City shot 92 amid windy penalties and stubborn greens. The veteran golfer aims to defend her Pinehurst title with a potential Saturday final showdown against Wall.
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Maureen Orcutt
Florida
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N. J
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Kansas City
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Rain Birds
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Smokies Open Spring Camp With 22 Players in Knox News
All players with the Knoxville base ball club are now in camp in Knoxville. Right hand pitcher Hense Harvey arrived from Los Angeles as the last member, bringing the squad to 22 men. On Saturday they meet the Toledo Madhens in Morristown for the first exhibition game of the season.
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Tenn
Knoxville Baseball Club
Hense] Harvey
Los Angeles
Smokies
Toledo
Ohio
Madhens
Morristown
Marion High Opens Season With Pair Of Wins
Marion March 22 Special The Marion high school baseball team opened with two wins last weekend beating Linville 18 to 9 and Bernice 9 to 4. Haile and Tucker led the offense each collecting two hits in both games with two men on base in each appearance.
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Tucker
Oxford and Cambridge Runners to Visit the United States
The combined Oxford Cambridge track and field squad will tour North America this summer with Harvard Yale July 8 Princeton Cornell July 15 and a Hamilton Ontario meet. Notable members include Stanwood Hallowell Sutermeister Love lock and Tiny Davis with John Thornton as captain and Cyril Mabey as vice captain. Hunter of Oxford and Dr Rex Woods of Cambridge will manage.
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New York
Oxford
Charlies F. Stanwood
Bowdoin
Cambridge
Norman Penrose Hallowell
Harvard
Sutermeister
John Thornton
Stanwood
Cyril Mabey
Jack Lovelock
New Zealand
E. L
Tiny) Davis
Hunter
Los Angeles
Rex Woods
England
Boxing Roundup of Knockouts and Decisions Across Cities
The report lists numerous boxing results from cities including Jacksonville Louisville West Palm Beach Alexandria St Louis Chicago and Cleveland. Fighters such as Jimmy Reed Henry Firpo Marty Gallagher Dave Barry Jack Purvis Freddie Miller and others secured knockouts or points decisions in a busy schedule with several title implications noted in Los Angeles.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Jimmy Reed
Eddie Speaks
Louisville
Henry Firpo
Jack Kilbourne
Chicago
Frank Palmo
Cincinnati
Jackie Flabb
West Palm Beach
Dave Barry
St. Louis
Dave Adelman
Philadelphia
Dick Walsh
Mario Santana
Key West
Alexandria
Marty Gallagher
Washington
Bob Tow
Birmingham
Ala
Roddy Davis
Bucky Taylor
Baltimore
Jessie Belt
Kid” Erdman
Jack Lamar
Cleveland
Joe Raspi
James J. Braddock
New Jersey
al Stillman
Jack Purvis
Indianapolis
Joe Huff
Les Schulte
Paul Conger
Pasty Perroni
Larry Johnson
Frankie Simms
Cross Section of Radium Springs Finish Reveals Wood’s Late Surge
The Radium Springs event in Albany, Georgia saw Horton Smith lead after the first round with a 66, but Craig Wood stormed back with steady rounds to take the top prize. The article traces scores at each hole showing Wood catching and passing Smith by the 54th hole.
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Daily Sport
Craig Wood
Deal
N. J
Horton Smith
Chicago
Johnny Revolta
Menominee
Mich
Albany
Smith
Wood
Smith Wood
Haw Branch Topsy Takes Field Trial Puppy Stakes
Haw Branch Topsy a Richmond setter owned and handled by Fritz Sitterding won the puppy stakes championship at the tenth Virginia Amateur Field Trial association renewal held at Camp Lee. Bluestone Ghosts Girl owned by Dr W H Wallingford of Princeton W Va was a strong contender for runner up while Woodside Milligan owned by W H Caswell of New York placed third and Ginger Sam owned by G D Richardson of Dahlgren earned best junior puppy recognition.
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Petersburg
Haw Branch
Topsy
Richmond
Fritz Sitterding
Virginia Amateur Field Trial Association
Camp Lee
Rappahannock
Bluestone
W. H. Wallingford
Princeton
W. Va
Woodside Milligan
W. H. Caswell
New York
Ginger Sam
G. D. Richardson
Dahlgren
Missouri Captain Wagner Appears in 715 Minutes
University of Missouri basketball captain Norman Wagner played 715 of 725 possible minutes last season, demonstrating his durability and leadership for the team.
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Norman Wagner
University of Missouri
Texas sextets dominate cage tilt for girls
Texas teams led by the Golden Cyclones of Dallas and Fort Worth won decisive openers at the National AAU women's tournament in Wichita Kansas advancing to quarterfinal play. Houston rested after advancing by default as Crazy Cats of Canada were eliminated.
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Lone Star State
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Fort Worth
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Crazy Cats
Canada
Cardinals
Oklahoma Presbyterian College For Women
Durant
Kas. Thurstons
Shreveport Louisiana Cagettes
Irene Hamm
Little “Jakey” Hanna
Steuben Club
Kansas City
el Dorado
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Tulsa
Okla
Business College
Louisiana Sextet
Quinnie Hamm Toler
Irene
Jacksonville
Fla
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Sybil Stumph
Shreveport
Wichita Thurstons
Cleveland
Tenn
Chandler-Cement
Dubach Nine Faces Farmerville In Friday Clash
Dubach and Farmerville high school baseball teams open their season with a 3 15 pm Friday game in Dubach. Weather hindered prep and Dubach field likely to reveal early weaknesses across the lineup including Hinkie Ferguson Hunt Ferguson Schuler Adams Bailey Colvin and Harris on the mound.
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Dubach
Farmerville
Hinkie
Joe Ferguson
Hunt
H. J. Ferguson
Schuler
Adams
Bailey
Colvin
Harris
Tall Pitchers On Cardinal Hurling Staff
BRADENTON Florida March 22 If the height of pitchers helps win games the St Louis Cardinals will trouble rivals in the 1933 pennant race The Cardinals boast a “Big Four” averaging 6 feet 2 56 inches Derringer is tallest at 6 4 Dizzy Dean stands 6 3 3 4 Tex Carleton 6 1 1 2 and Bill Walker 6 1 0
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Bradenton
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinal Hurling
P. Derringer
Dizzy” Dean
Tex Carleton
Bill Walkers
Ruth May Sign Contract With Yankees Wednesday
Ruth and Colonel Ruppert prepare for a decisive meeting in St Petersburg Florida on Wednesday to settle the Babe Ruth contract. The talks follow a clash over wages with Ruth seeking 55000 dollars and Ruppert offering 50000 dollars.
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Ruth
Yankees
ST. Petersburg
Fla
George Herman Ruth
Jacob Ruppert
Babe
New York Yankee
Ruppert
First North Louisiana boxing tournament entries urged
Coaches eyeing the Neville high school event urge prompt entry for the first annual North Louisiana boxing tournament with about 75 fighters already entered. State meet eligibility limited to district participants. district winners earn Baton Rouge berth. alternates possible if regulars cannot compete.
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North Louisiana
Neville High School
Percy Brown
Baton Rouge
Mangham
Rayville
Neville
Vivian
Springhill
Cotton Valley
Columbia
Sam Kennedy
Kennedy
Chick” Pipes
Choudrant
Tallulah
Johnny Byrd
Estes Cole
Brown
State Athletic Committee
Will of former heavyweight champ Corbett filed for probate
The will of James J. Corbett who died February 18 was filed for probate. The estate, estimated at more than $100,000, is left to his widow Jessie Taylor Corbett who is named executrix.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Jessie Taylor Corbett
Henry Ellsworth Vines Emerges as Amateur Tennis Leader
Henry Ellsworth Vines, American Wimbledon and Forest Hills champion, is highlighted as a rising voice against open championships. The piece traces his career from shy youth to global tours, arguing his stance preserves amateur tennis values and lifestyle.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
Henry Ellsworth Vines
New Zealand
Vines
Miller Retains Title With Victory Over Dado in Los Angeles
Freddie Miller the National Boxing Association featherweight champion defeated Speedy Dado in ten rounds at the Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles. Miller landed decisive blows late and earned $2,000 after a disputed guarantee. a future defense possibly against Baby Casanova in Mexico City or Los Angeles is likely in late April or May.
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Freddie Miller
National Boxing Association
Cincinnati
California
Speedy Dado
Baby Arizmendi
Little Dempsey
Miller
Dado
Mexico City
Olympic Auditorium
Pat O'Riley
Baby Casanova
Newsboy Brown
Yates Impresses Pros At Albany In Radium Springs Open
Atlanta teenager Charles Yates shone at Albany Georgia winning amateur honors with a 225 total over three rounds on a 72 par course. He posted 73 74 in the first two rounds and 78 in the final round while Horton Smith praised his long drives and temperament. Dan Sage Jr. and Johnny Morris also had some success among amateurs.
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Dillon Graham
Associated Press
Atlanta
Charles Yates
Albany
Yates
Horton Smith
Smith
Horton
Dan Sage, Jr
Johnny Morris
Birmingham
Morris
Wrestling Results From Various Cities Highlight Falls and Holds
Westlines New Haven reports Jim Brown ing 230 pounds from Verona Mo defeated Alfone Getzewich 218 pounds from Manchester Comm 36 30. Brockton Mass Charles Hanson 212 from Sweden won two falls from Benny Ginsberg 210 of New York. New York Ed Strangler Lewis 240 from Los Angeles drew with Joe Malciewicz 202 of Utica N Y after 26 minutes halted by closing law. Baltimore Fred Grubmier 200 from Iowa threw Abe Coleman 202 from Kansas City 30 20.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Jim Browning
Verona
Alfone Getzewich
Manchester
Brockton
Mass
Charles Hanson
Sweden
Benny Ginsberg
New York
Strangler
Lewis
Los Angeles
Joe Malcewicz
Utica
N. Y
Baltimore
Fred Grubmier
Iowa
Abe Coleman
Kansas City
Eddie Ainsmith Debuts as Southern Loop Umpire
Eddie Ainsmith, former Washington Senators coach, announced in Knoxville on Tuesday that he will debut as an umpire in the Southern Association this season. He plans to work into shape by umpiring all exhibition games for the Knoxville Smokies.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Eddie Ainsmith
Washington Senators
Southern Association
Knoxville Smokies
Tennessee and Fordham Elevens to Meet in 1934
Fordham graduate manager Jack Coffey announced that Tennessee and Fordham will clash in 1934. The game is set for November 3 at either the Polo Grounds or Yankee Stadium, forming the Rams third intersectional contest after matchups with Southern Methodist and Purdue.
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New York
Tennessee
Fordham
Jack Coffey
Polo Grounds
Yankee Stadium
Rams
Southern Methodist
Purdue
Metcalfe Wins 60 Yard Dash in Canadian Indoor Meet
Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette claims the 60 yard sprint title at the Canadian indoor championships in Toronto, setting a new Canadian indoor record with six and two tenths seconds and beating Bert Pearson and Emmett Toppino in a blanket finish. Glen Cunningham dominates the two mile, while Phil Edwards outsprints Ned Turner in the 1000 yards.
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Toronto
Ont
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette Universiy Negro Flash
Emmett Toppino
New Orleans
Metcalfe
Bert Pearson
Hamilton Schoolboy
Toppino
Pearson
Glen Cunningham
Cunningham
University of Kansas
Lloyd Longman
Phil Edwards
Canada
Ned Turner
University of Michigan
Edwards
Turner
W. Heintz
Cincinnati
Golden Miller and Gregalach Favored for Grand National
Golden Miller and Gregalach remained joint favorites for the Grand National at Aintree Friday with 9 to 1 odds. Trouble Maker and Dusty Foot drew less support among American entries while attention shifted to the Lincolnshire handicap Totalg as the flat season opens.
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London
Dorothy Paget
Golden Miller
Gregalach
Aintree
T. H. Somerville
Trouble Maker
J. H. Whitney
Dusty Foot
G. H
Pete) Bostwick
Victor Emanuel
Hardin Aims To Top Eastman In Upcoming Track Showdown
LSU sophomore Glenn Slats Hardin, former 400 meter hurdles record setter, trains for a world class quarter mile bid and possible clash with Ben Eastman of Stanford. Coach Bernie Moore expects Hardin to challenge Eastman with Carr sidelined by accident. Moore says Hardin shows pace with Eastman through 300 yards and superior late speed.
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Baton Rouge
Glenn
Hardin
Louisiana State University
Bill Carr
Pennsylvania
Ben Eastman
Stanford
Carr
Eastman
Bernie Moore
Louisiana State
Big Ben
Moore
Kansas City Cage Player Suspended
Kansas City A A U officials suspend Bill Johnson for playing with the Oklahoma City Boosters while registered with Southern Kansas Stage Liners. officials cite A A U rule forbidding club switching within a year and announce the action taken after Sunday game.
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Kansas City
Bill Johnson
Southern Kansas
Oklahoma City
Johnson
Bush Seeks Higher Reds Finish With New Manager Donie Bush
Donie Bush, newly installed Reds skipper, aims to lift Cincinnati from last year’s cellar to as high as fifth or sixth. He backs a rebuilt lineup featuring Hafey, Bottomley, Moore, and pitchers Lucas and Johnson, after trading for depth at infield and catching.
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Edward J. Neil
Associated Press
Donie Bush
Cincinnati Reds
Minneapolis
American Association
Donie
Reds
Chick Hafey
Bush
Cubs
Babe Herman
Flatbush
Redland Field
Moore
Hafey
Rolly Hemsley
Lomebards
Bob Smith
Bottomley
St. Louis
Jim Cullins
Cincinnati
George Grantham
Leo Durocher
Joe Morrissey
Andy High
Otto Bluege
Clarence “Foots” Blair
Pacific Wt
Harry Rice
Wally Roettger
Taylor Douthit
Smith
Henry
Lucas
Johnson
Red
Rookies Shine as Indians Edge Pelicans in New Orleans
In New Orleans on Tuesday the Cleveland Indians beat the Pelicans 6 to 5 as rookies Belve Bean Monte Pearson and Lefty Perrin pitched three innings each allowing five hits. Pearson walked seven, Knickerbocker collected two hits in four at bats, Ross at first and Pyslak boosted his chances as reserve catcher.
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New Orleans
Cleveland
New Orleans Pelicans
Belve Bean
Monte Pearson
Lefty Pererin
Pearson
Bill Knickerbocker
Harley Ross
Frank Pyslak
Petrolle Faces Ross in Chicago 10 Round Battle
Billy Petrolle vents his reputation in a Chicago Stadium 10 round match with Barney Ross. Ros s seeks to build toward a title shot at Tony Canzoneri as 15,000 fans expected to pay about $30,000.
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Chicago
Billy Petrolle
Despoiler
Barney Ross
Petrolle
Ross
Tony Canzoneri
Chicago Stadium
Wisner to Host Senior District Track Meet Next Saturday
Wisner hosts the senior district track meet with events starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Schools entered include Ouachita Parish high Neville high Crowville Mangham Winnsboro Baskin Wisner and Sicily Island. Sicily Island and Wisner senior girls will compete and other girls teams may enter by contacting Wisner high principal T I Owen.
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Ouachita Parish
Neville High
Crowville
Mangham
Winnsboro
Baskin
Sicily Island
T. IL. Owen
Wisner High
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