Billy Cunningham Faces Competition for Giants Outfield Job
Coast league alum Billy Cunningham vies with Ray Shinners and I M Boone for a regular center field berth with the New York Giants. If Ed Roush joins Cincinnati, Cunningham would have a clearer shot. the Yanks dispute Lefty O Doul and Bob Meusel to cover the outfield gaps as spring camps unfold.
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Irish Meusel
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Ray Shinners
Indianpolis
I. M. Boone
Ed Rousch
Cincy Reds
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Meusel
Young
Coast League Umpires to Enforce Triik Rule Rigorously
Coast league officials push strict triik rule enforcement this season. Notable players linked to rule tampering include Ned Eller and Joe Pinnerman as clubs prepare for tighter control. Clarence Twombly will replace Arnold Haas in center for Los Angeles while Tecoma adds strong young outfield prospects.
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Ned Eller
Cincy Teirlier
Oakland
Nie
Reds
Ulness
Clarence Twombly
Arnold Haas
Los Angeles
Miners
Toronto Wins Ice Final To Defend Stanley Cup
Toronto defeated Ottawa 5 to 0 on the local ice to secure a berth against Vancouver in the Stanley Cup final. The second of two playoff games saw Ottawa outplay the visitors yet Toronto's defensive play held a one goal edge amid a waterlogged rink.
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Ottawa
Toronto
Vancouver
Sto Altho
Champion Hoop Fives May Mix For National Honors
Wabash College won the intercollegiate basketball tourney at Indianapolis last year and may face the Eastern league winner for the national title. The University of Pennsylvania is favored to win the Eastern title, with Princeton still able to tie the Quakers if they beat Yale and then defeat Penn. Wabash clinched the national title by beating Kalamazoo 43 to 23 in the final.
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Harrahan to Box Morrow in Aberdeen Bout
Seattle lightweight Joe Harrahan, who has made a comeback by defeating Morgan Jones and Marcariox Flores, will meet Spokane’s Lackey Morrow in a six round bout at Aberdeen on March 20.
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Seattle
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Marcariox Flores
Lackey Morrow
Spokane
Aberdeen
Indians boast tallest pitching staff in organized baseball
With ten members towering more than six feet in the air the Cleveland Indians have unquestionably the tallest pitching staff in organized baseball.
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Cleveland Indians
Goebel Seen as Strong Prospect in Camp as Goslin Set for Right
Rice praises Goebel as a standout outfielder and Eastern critics speak highly of him. Goslin expected to handle right field when the season starts, but Goebel will be in the spotlight during training camp with a solid chance to break through.
Entries Open for The Star Junior Baseball League
The notice invites entries for the Star Junior Baseball League with contact by phone and details to be provided. Entries close March 18 at 6 p.m. The form requires team name manager address and home grounds.
Boxing Night Sparks Title Hopes and Heavyweight Showdowns
The night features Gordon McKay facing toe Kean with a two week ordeal for his party. If McKay wins, he faces Mike Gibbons on the 9th, after beating Marty Farrell in Seattle. Gibbons is hailed as a top middleweight, while McKay is clever but hittable. Farrell underestimated McKay, and Gibbons can crush opponents with power. Rumors swirl that the winner may meet Harry Wille in an eliminator, with White contemplating a bout with Benny Leonard and Hines sidelined by injury.
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Toe Kean
McKay
Scotland
Mike Gibbons
Mth
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Bey
Jack Kearns
Gordon
Johnny Woilgast
McKiay
Migbeody
Farrell
MeKfay
Seattle
Wille
Jack Dempsey
Charley White
Chicago
Benny Leonard
Hines
White
Willie Jackson
Averages to Be Kept for Star Ball League
The Star Junior Baseball league will keep full averages this season with each team appointing an official scorer. Scorers must be nonplayers and meet Friday at 8 pm for instructions and scorebooks. Home team official decisions prevail in disputes. forms due by 7 pm game day.
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Hillman Merchants
Ballard
McGraw Favors Tall Pitchers for Giants Tryouts
Giants manager John McGraw favors tall pitchers for tryouts. Three Rockies hopefuls include George Stanton a lefty at 6 feet, McGloughlin at 6 feet 6 1/2 inches, and Claude Jonnard at 6 feet 1 inch.
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George Stanton
McGloughlin
Claude Jonnard
Itho Helv
Fewster Named To Replace Ruth In Yankee Lineup
Chick Fewster has been elected to hold down the left garden for the Yankees during Babe Ruth suspension. Miller Huggines is finding it hard to pick a man for right field while Bob Meuse is out. Hobby Ruth is viewed as the logical choice.
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O'Doul
Bob Meuser
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Miller Huggins
Harry Harper
O' Dou
Orchard
Chick Fewster
Yankees
Miller Huggines
Bob Meuse
Hobby Ruth
Willie Hoppe to Train for Match With Cue Champ
Willie Hoppe begins training in St. Louis to duel Young Jake Schaefer in Chicago March 27 28 29 for the title. He seeks to reclaim the 16 year championship loss last winter with help from Charien Peterson and a specialized trainer.
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ST. Louis
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
Schaefer
Charien Peterson
London Chess Meet to Open July Thirtieth First
The international masters tournament will be held in London this year starting July 31. Jose Capablanca, the world champion, will sail from Cuba for the event early next month.
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London
Jose Capablanca
Cuba
Idaho Cage Vets Return After Coast Conference Title
Idaho's 1922 Coast Conference champions will field a veteran team next year, returning all but captain forward Richard Fox. The Vandals promise a strong core and several capable freshmen ready for varsity action.
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Idaho
Richard Fox
Tilden Discovers Young Net Star Randy Weiner
Bill Tilden identifies 14 year old Randy Weiner of Germantown Academy as a rising tennis prodigy. The pair plan indoor doubles debut March 16 at the Ice Palace Philadelphia with further events in Hartford New Haven and Indianapolis. Weiner shows strong volleying and all court play and is hailed as a possible successor to Vincent Richards.
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Randy” Weiner
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New Haven
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Indianapolis
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Tuicharda
United States
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Richarts
Hichards
Bill Tilden
Richards
Fletcher Moves to Second Base in Nationals Spring Camp
Arthur Pletcher, former shortstop of the New York Glanta, is in spring training with the Philadelphia Nationals. He will shift from shortstop to second base, as reported by the camp staff.
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Philadelphia Nationals
Marquard Helis Bravos
Veteran pitcher Rube Marquard joins the Boston Hiraves pitching staff, pleasing Boss Mitchell with the strengthened rotation and overall satisfaction.
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Moundaman
Rube Marquard
Boston Hiraves
Boss Mitchell
McKay and Egan Head Matt Fest At Pavilion
Gordon McKay and Joe Kean headline a boxing card at the Pavilion with a draw between McKay and Egan last week in Tacoma and a chance to avenge prestige. Egan uses a smart left hand and counters a strong southpaw. the winner could seek a future clash with Mike Gibbons. Semi windup includes Joe Dunn versus Harry Kagies. Mickey Hannon and Sam Langford are scheduled for the special event.
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Gibbons
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Pium
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Portland
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Dunn
George Engle
Kagies
Mickey Hannon
Sam Langford
Pittsburg Vet Barin to Go
Babe Adama, a Pittsburg Pirates veteran boxer, remains in good shape for the training period. Despite advancing age he stays in fair winter condition and will require little work to loosen up in spring.
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Babe Adama
Pittsburg
Pirates
Fohl Bets on Danforth to Lead Browns to Pennant
Manager Lee Fohl casts faith in pitcher Dave Danforth as the key to a Browns pennant run. Fohl says Danforth must deliver strong performances to pull St. Louis into contention.
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Dave Danforth
St. Louis Browns
Lee Fohl
Danforth
Browns
Brown Rookie Shows Class in Spring Training
Cedric Duret, a Brown rookie outfielder, is making a strong impression at the St. Louis Browns spring camp. He displays promising power and steady fielding, captivating fans and officials alike with early-season demonstrations.
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Cedric Duret
St. Louis Browns
Dispatch
Greb Wins Fast Bout Over Gibbons at Madison Square Garden
In New York on March 14 Greb defeated Tom Gibbons in a fast paced round battle at Madison Square Garden. Greb pressed from the bell, landing a fierce left to the face while Gibbons answered with hard body punches. The crowd reacted with mixed cheers as notables including Jack Dempsey watched ringside.
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Tom Gibbons
Paul
Madison Square Garden
Greb
St. Paul
Gibbons
Piers
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Jory
Jack Dempsey
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