Moriarty Names San Antonio as Ideal Tigers Camp Site
Detroit’s new Tigers boss George Moriarty, arriving with players and staff for spring training at Black Stadium, declares San Antonio the best place to train a baseball team and vows to shape Tiger destinies while staying connected with city fans. The camp swells as players, coaches, and reporters converge at the Menger hotel and training grounds.
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San Antonio
George Moriarty
Moriarty
Wilk
Detroit Tigers
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Tiger
Black Stadium
L. A
Menger
Ciless
Tigers
Arthur Sheehoe
Leifield
Bagan
Jerry Oiler
Bob Fothergill
Rody Kneisch
Ed Wells
Marty McMans
Clyde Manion
Harry Bulifow
Detroit Free Press
Eddie Stephens
Detroit Times
Bert Walker
The
Times
Heine Manush
Frank Watt
Tiny Owens
Meryra Shee
Larry Woodall
Earl Whitehell
Ken Hollowey
Rip Collins
Li] Stoner
Carley Sullivan
Jack Nouman
Deneld Hawkins
Jimmy
Lefty
Leffield
Frend Leity
Boston Red Sox
Lee Foh
Mor|iarty
Heights Fives Win Lions Field Loops In Youth Basketball
Alamo Heights teams claimed both leagues at Lions Field with Heights Fives leading the junior standings. Director John Mansard announced results on Monday as Alamo Heights topped Lions Field and others like Commercial Tizers and North Independents in a close junior league finish.
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Alamo Heights
Lions Field
John Mansard
Commercial ‘Tizers
North Independents
St. Marr's Academy
Troops 9
The
Boy Scouts
Commercial Tigers
Marr's
Lions Aren
Hartz Leads First Indianapolis Entry in 1909 Details
Harry Hartz, last year’s AAA short-drive champion, makes an entry for the Indianapolis race on May 30. The event is part of the international motor sweepstakes and marks Hartz as a top competitor in American auto racing.
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Harry Hartz
Indianapolis
American Automobile ~ Association Shordway
Sears Sweenstakes
Athletes Practice On Skates In Camp Normoyle
The Camp Normoyle basketball players are shown practicing on roller skates for a planned Monday night game against a City League select team. Ambulances will be on hand for any collisions and spectators may laugh at the spectacle.
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Normoyle
Baseball training camps begin for Curbs and Cubs in Avalon
In Avalon California the Chirage Curbs number about thirty opening spring conditioning for the 1927 National League season. Manager Joe McCarthy plans baseball only workouts, with two daily five hour sessions and several absentees including Elwood English Percy Lee Jones and Floyd Scott.
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Avalon
Cal
Cubs
Joe McCarthy
Elwood English
Toledo American Association
Percy Lee Jones
Floyd Scott
English
McCarthy
Jones
Cub
Scott
Tyress
Tigers Train in Rain as Camp Opens
Detroit manager George Moriarty addresses bad luck concerns as the Tigers begin spring training at the Black Stadium. Catchers Clyde Mazion and Jerry Wiler arrive in uniform with pitchers, while the rest of the squad prepares for adjustments and light drills in light rain. The sun’s arrival is expected to bring tougher workouts.
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George Moriarty
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Clyde Mazion
Jerry Wiler
Southern Association
Detroit
Marion
Drizel
Box Score From Fort Sam Houston vs Union Game
The first box score of the season shows Fort Sam Houston Independents versus Union. Combs pitched the win for the Independents with Edwards the only batter to get more than one hit. Both teams totaled six hits with Hart, Collins, Hill, and McDerrien among the hitters in a windy, uneven contest.
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Union
Combs
Collins
Hill
Edwards
Independents
Fort Sam
O.a. F
Eaward
McDerrien
Yaris
Sam Houston
Coton
Sarena
Hourland
Davis
Halls
Off Heckman
Comos
Grasp at Kansas Five Sees Jayhawkers Face Tigers
Kansas City February reports that the University of Kansas basketball team aims to clinch the Missouri Valley title with two games left. The Jayhawkers meet the Missouri Tigers at Lawrence and then face the Kansas Aggies on the following Friday in the title chase.
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Ty International News
Sersice
Kansas City
University of Keanses Basketecr
Missouri Valley
Jayhawkers
Missouri Tigers
Lawrence
Kansas’ Aggies
Senators Open Batting Practice in Tampa Camp
The Washington Senators arrived in Tampa with regulars from Bot Springs Arkansas to begin batting and fielding drills. rookie pitchers have trained for two weeks, while veterans like Ossin Uneas Jon Judge and Buddy Myer join in, and Sam Rice Jesus Coveles and Marberry are expected.
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Washisuw
Tampa
Fin
Bot Springs
Ark
Whitfington Senators
Sam Rice
Jesus
Coveles
Marberry
Myer
Ossin Uneas
Eaéker
Jon Judge
Connie Mack Plans Split Phillies Training Squads
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack prepares to divide the Phillies into two training groups at Fort Myers Florida. The fore and afternoon units will play the first exhibition of the season as pitchers and catchers complete a two week stay. A twelve man batter-heavy contingent arrives at Bridenton Port Bridenton.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Americans
Fort Myers
Fla
Mack
Hso
Port Myers
Phillies
Bridenton
Cardinal Infielders and Outfielders Arrive for Spring Practice
In baseball news from St Louis the Cardinal infielders and outfielders arrived as spring camp began. Players assemble in Avon Park Florida to train before exhibitions starting March 28. Bob O’Farrell faces a rotation of new pitchers as the club prepares for the season. In Tarpon Springs Florida the Browns also begin practice with Buck Freeman and Guy Sturdy among those reporting. Freeman, once a World Series contender with Washington, brings veteran status to the camp.
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Louis
Cardinal
Avon Park
Bob O'Farrett
Ray
Florida
Bush Popular With Pirate Squad
In Paso Robles California on February 28 the Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and catchers enjoyed a fine workout under new manager Donie Bush. He proved a popular pilot with regulars and rookies as the squad prepared for the season pace. The second squad was set to arrive Wednesday night with Pie Traynor Ki Cuyl er Paul Waner George Strunk Glenn Wright Joe Harris and others on hand to compete.
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Paso Robles
Cal
Pittsburgs
Donie Bush
Hag
Pie* Trasnor
Ki Cuyler
J’aul Waner
George Strantham
Glenn Wright
Joe Harris
Yanks and Dodgers Begin Spring Camp in Florida
New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers opened their Florida camp warming up for the 1927 season. Players from the 1926 American League champions signed in at St Petersburg hotel while Miller Huggins led the Yankees and Wilbert Robinson directed Dodgers drills. Dazzy Vance and Jess Barnes headed the pitching for the Dodgers with Hentine, Deherr, O Neil and Silver behind the plate. Lance Doak Shirkardt and Wargreaves were expected to join. McWeeney and McGraw were absent as holdouts.
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Dodgers
New York
Cari Birds
New York Yankees
Brootlyn Dodgers
Florida
St. Petersburg
Lou Gelling
Reguinr
Tab F Mises Thomas
Pitel Adams
Mike
Son
Etion
Miller Huggins
Mite
Mt Clearwater
Fla
Wilbert Robinson
Dazzy Vance
Jess Barnes
Walter Hentine
Hank Deherrs
George O'Neil
Kim Silver
Bill Doak
Rube Hhrkardt
Charley Wargreaves
Ean
MecWeeney
Bob. McGraw
Bears Begin Spring Training with Early Arrivals
The Bears' training squad gathers for spring work as pitchers Vogel Williams Colwell and Chasteen arrive along with catcher Wirts and outfielder Collins. Infantry hitter Kenning joins, while President Aulis selects a uniform amid brisk activity and a drizzle delay. The report notes a large points total from Sunday events.
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Bears
Tres
Bues
Dutch Vogel
Lavence Williams
Ira Colwell
William Chasteen
Earthb
Coitelisales Adams
Dilley
Anil Herbertola
Hagen Beats Sarazen In Close Match At Pasadena
In a dramatic Palm Sunday showdown at Hagen's Pasadena-on-the-Gulf course, Walter Hagen defeated Gene Sarazen sixteen up after eighteen holes, ending a long series of brag and boast about form. Reports focus on Hagen's dominance and Sarazen's fading touch amid rocky Texas Open losses and media chatter.
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Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Florida
Sarazen
Walter
Gene
Watter
Walker
Eek
Welter
Pasadena-on-the-Gulf
Boxing Promoter Manziel Builds Wires for March Fights
The messy clipping notes WNIT Videl LaBarba set to face Kid Lenebo on March 14 at League Baseball Park with promoter Bobby Manzi aiming to keep headlines hot. Other bouts include Yergi of Utica versus Chris Acht at Chicago and Jimmy Jolleg versus Herring. Manziel weighs early card options and readiness.
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Videl LaBarba
Kid Lenebo
League Baseball Park
Bobby
Manzi
San Antonio
Lenebo
Barba
Manziel
Red “Yergi
Utica
N.Y
Chris Acht
Chicago
Jimmy Jolleg
Herring
Graham
German Sets New 1000 Meter Marl
Suetting in Suettin Germany, Otto Poltner claimed a new indoor world record for 164 meters today, timing 2 minutes 7.30 seconds and defeating Skeemans of Breslau in the event.
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Suettin
Germany
Tech
Otto Poltner
Runnis
Skeemans
Breslau
Senators and Ruel Reach Agreement
Olaf Harold a veteran estedl er agreed to terms on his 193 contract and should report Wednesday to sign his contract and join the training camp.
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Ruel
AMPA
Fia
Olaf Harold
Muaddy
Estedler
Wednesda
Traiing Sand
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