Cardinals Start 1922 Training With Focus On Hitting
St Louis manager Branch Rickey narrows a 50 man spring group to 28 as the Cardinals prepare for the pennant race. New faces include Del Gainer and Earl Adams with Barfoot joining the pitching staff. Improvement hinges on hitting and a viable 25 win pitcher to support a reshaped lineup led by Hornsby at second and Stock at third while Barfoot and Doak contest mound duties.
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Value of training games in major league exhibitions
Billy Evans weighs the real value of spring exhibitions in the South for major league clubs. He cites financial merit but artistic doubt, noting teams travel early, use mixed fields, and often overuse pitchers. Cobb and Grimes shape varied plans to preserve arms, with Cobb keeping veterans south to minimize early-season risks.
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Killinger Sent to Jersey City After Yankees Draft
Glenn Killinger, a Penn State star, fails to reach major league level with the New York Yankees and is assigned to Jersey City in the International League. Manager Huggins questions his batting, while Hugo Bezdek arranged a favorable contract ensuring a one year retention by the Yankees. Harmes, another former Penn State star, shows potential to make the club.
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Detroit Recruit Brings In Herman for Base Ball Debut
Detroit signs Floyd Caves Herman a 18 year old first baseman from Pasadena Cal after a 1921 season with Edmonton in the Western Canada League. Herman a left handed bat thrower stands six feet tall weighs 200 pounds and arrives with six bats weighing 4 1 2 ounces each. He will try for a fast minor league role this year then return next spring. Herman rejects an outfield move citing heat and sun as his reason.
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Luis Firpo Sets Sights Low as Dempsey Challenger
Luis Firpo, the South American heavyweight who came to the United States aiming to dethrone Jack Dempsey, has reportedly cooled and says he will start from the bottom and face the second-raters, a New York dispatch notes.
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Yankees Shuffle Infield Expected as Baker Benched
In Little Rock on April 4 the Yankees plan an infield shift with Baker likely benched Ward taking third and McNally moving to second.
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Giants Beat Memphis 9 to 2 Behind Jonnard Shutout Stint
Claude Jonnard allowed one hit over the last four innings as the Giants defeated Memphis 9 to 2 in Jackson Mississippi. The rookie pitcher held Memphis to a single hit while Giants offense surged.
Oliphant Named Athletic Director at Union College
West Point April 4 Lieut Elmer Oliphant, famed West Point football and all around star, has been appointed athletic director at Union College.
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Basketeers Ready to Go
Teams entered in the national Interscholastic basketball tournament arrive in Chicago for the event at the University of Chicago beginning today.
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Meyers Retains Middleweight Title Over Parcaut
Johnny Meyers retained his middleweight wrestling title by defeating Ralph Parcaut of Spencer Iowa after 12 rounds lasting 16 minutes each in Chicago.
Schaefer to Meet Cochran in May Title Bout
Welker Cochran will be offered a match with champion Jake Schaefer on May 16 17 and 18 according to an announcement by Schaefer’s manager.
Monday Boxing Results Across Several Cities
Italian Joe Gane and Tommy Myere fought a 10 round draw in New York. Joe Tip/lite defeated Johnny Meaty in Philadelphia. Mickey Travers stopped Dick Loadman in Lynn. Barbarian outpointed Joe Neinon in Detroit. Thad Logan stopped Mel Bennett in Omaha. Morrie Hehtalier outpointed Johnny Hopper in Omaha. Tommy Comiskey edged Neal Addison in Waterloo Iowa in the eighth round.
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Tommy Myere
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Mickey Travers
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Muffalo
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Omaha
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Johnny Hopper
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Spring football opens as 60 players report at university
Coach Bagshaw, disappointed by the turnout, expects more players to report this week. Six weeks of practice start with veterans Cliff Langhorne, Ham Green, Hank Haynes, Kay Hill and Wayne Hall among those present. Ed Perry joins track, Glen Galligas out for baseball, Johnny Wilson on track, Eckmann ineligible, Quasar working, backfield trimmed. Frosh show promise, second year men to bolster weak varsity spots. Linemen and backs run through preliminaries as conditioning drives the first week.
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Golf Stars in Big Tourney Opening in Washington
Fifty four golfers including noted stars are entered in the Country club open golf tournament in Washington opening today. Pairings include Dave Thompson Washington Frank Waugh Columbus John Farrell New York W C Sherwood Ohio Harry Hampton Detroit Bobby Cruickshank Shakarmacon N Walter Hagen New York Joe Kirkwood Australia Jock Hutchinson ve Bob MacDonald Bobolink.
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Reward Offered for Deer with Dogy Arrests by Mount Rainier Sportsmen
A standing reward of 50 dollars is posted by the Mount Rainier Sportsmen's Association for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person charged with running deer with dogy, aimed at game preservation.
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Dodgers Dominate Yankees 12–0 Behind Stellar Grimes and Reuther
The Brooklyn Dodgers routed the New York Yankees 12 to 0 as Grimes and Reuther shut down the Yanks in a decisive victory. Mays and O'Doul were overwhelmed by the Dodgers' overpowering play.
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Red Sox win sixth straight beating Millers 6 to 2
In Dyersburg Tennessee on April 4 the Red Sox extended their win streak to six by defeating the Minneapolis Millers 6 to 2. The victory showcased strong hitting and solid pitching as the Sox moved higher in the standings.
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Braves Beat Senators 3 to 2 in Washington
The Braves defeated the Washington Senators 3 to 2 in Charleston, D C, on April 4.
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Lincoln wrestler defeats welterweight claimant in two falls
Adam Kreiger of Lincoln defeated Gus Kallio of Omaha the world welterweight claimant last night in two falls out of three. Bulldog Nelson of Kansas City won from Fred Moormeir of Cortland in two straight falls.
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Local Junior Baseball Roundup Highlights debuts and standouts
Davie starts at third for Pirates after infielder shift as Mount Baker Clear Co beats Panthers 13 to in a Sunday slate. Notable performances include three safeties by Young Knowles and pitching duels featuring Donnie O Leary and Dill Mutte. Washington Park considers Woodlawn Park as home due to sandy Greek Lake grounds. Giants rename to Mt Baker Clear Co and Mt Baker Wildcats defeat Panthers 13.
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Cascade Boxing Show Delayed Again After Farren Spat
Frank Farren and Jimmy Malone clash over scheduling as Cascade Athletic Club delays the boxing card first set for tonight, then moved to Friday and now pushed to next week. Frankie Farren also walked out of a recent bout with Bobby Harper, complicating plans for a Bobby Michael headliner.
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French Kid About Carp Sparks Betting Scheme
Dispatches claim reports of Georges Carpentier’s poor condition are a French ruse to inflate bets on Carp versus Ted Lewis. British bettors back their countryman while the French fear Carpentier will be a heavy favorite if London sports see him as the old hard fighter.
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4&4
Paria Dispatch
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Kid) Lewis
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Bantam Champion Lynch to Fight Buff at Madison Square Garden
Joe Lynch will challenge John Buff for the bantamweight title in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden on May. The match date and venue are reported by a New York wire, signaling a marquee showdown for the title.
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Connie Mack Discovers Star Catcher Berger In A's Camp
Connie Mack discovers Johnny Berger, a Lake Charles, Louisiana native, as a promising catcher. Berger, initially seen as Walker’s competitor, impresses during training and in a game catching Roy Moore. Mack signs him and plans Berger as Perkins’ successor, praising his strong throwing, hitting and calm handling of pitchers.
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Registration Changes And Team Strengthening In NY Star League
The Star notes registration changes due by Wednesday 6 pm for Sunday games. Teams must file signed contracts for new players and replace under contract limits. Home teams to submit Sunday scores between 6 and 6:20 pm with runs hits and errors. Lakewood must decide on season continuation. Dye Works clubs show strong bids with Three Brothers, Louies French Dry Cleaners, and West Seattle Dye Works fielding capable lineups.
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Sunday ER schedule announcement and tentative games list
The Sunday game timetable will be announced again today with a cut off by 7 PM for ground status. Publication is delayed until Friday to include any revisions and the definite Sunday schedule. Players and managers should check Friday’s paper for the final lineup.
Brooklyn Pitchers Show Strength for 1922 Campaign
Brooklyn’s 1920 pennant success looms as Manager Robins on pitching depth for the coming season. Veterans Grimes Cadoré Smith Reuther Mitchell Mamaux lead a promising group including rookie Dazzy Vance who won 21 games in the South last season. Gardinier Kay Shriver Brown Decatur Auer Dell Hackett Bishop head a crew of right and left handers ready to compete in slower company.
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Date Set For Barnyard Golf
Frank Jackson national horseshoe pitching champion will defend his title at the national tournament to be held at Des Moines in the last week of August according to an official announcement from the National Association of Horseshoe Pitchers.
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Close Race Expected This Year
Coast league opens with Sal way in Kanelseo as Beattie and Sacramento lead a crowded field. Seattle, Frisco, Portland and Los Angeles shape up with questions about pitching depth and defense. Oakland, Vernon and Salt Lake are considered minor threats while Sacramento is watched for early stride.
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Bruins Uncover New Sprinter Neff For Track Team
Walt Christie of the University of California discovers a new sprinter Neff who will team with Sudden Hutchison to challenge I ris Kirksey in the annual Stanford meet. Neff ran 80 yards in eight flat.
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Boston Braves Seek Talent Development Under Grant and Mitchell
Boston club leaders Owner Grant and Manager Mitchell emphasize developing homegrown players. Mitchell is likened to Connie Mack for NL insight, while Grant resists high salaries for minor league stars yet will spend when a pennant chance dictates. They project a competitive, emergency‑ready roster aiming to upset expectations.
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