Baseball Power Rankings and Pennant Hopes for 1913 Teams
Henry Farrell analyzes the National League’s likely finish and injury risks for contenders like the Pirates Cardinals Reds Cubs Robins Braves Phillies and the standings impact of pitching batting and management. He notes injuries shape the race with Yankees and Giants also in play and highlights Burns as Cleveland’s veteran captain and top player.
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Henry Sh. Farrell
York
Jon
Burgh Pirates
Souls Cardinals
Innati Reds York Cients
Age Cubs
Wkiyn Robinson Braves
Adelphia Phillies
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Tuex
St. Louis
Als
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Eddie
Tee Burns
Burns
Cleveland
Ban Johnson Back At Desk In Chicago
Ban Johnson returned to work at his desk in Chicago after a period of illness detailing plans for the baseball season opening on Tuesday. He described a recovery from sickness and expressed readiness to tackle league affairs and press forward with the sport.
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Ban Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Ohio Relays Entries Pour In From Major Teams
Columbus reports entries for the fourth annual Ohio Relays on April 23 as Wisconsin Cornell and Chicago announce teams. Coach Tom Jones enters his full radiers squad after winning the western indoor title while Chicago prepares star Anton Burg for the event. Cornell fields Wright and Anderson in the triathlon and field events as their two-man team aims for strong showings.
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Columbus
Wiscompin
Cornell
Wiscor
Tom Jones
Radeers
Lage
Chicago
Anton Burg
Maroons
Epenins
Evlays
Burg
Mlinois
Clitehs Me Gtanis
Weoushy
Cornel
Wright
Anersona
Coroil
American Bowling Classic sees high scores and team rivals
Madison Wisconsin based Guardian Life Insurance team led 24 squads with a 2921 pin total at the American Bowling Congress event. Akron Oil Company Kron of Ohio posted 2887 while Milwaukee’s Hoyer Trees and Anthony Dry Cleaners of Pennsylvania each broke 2500s. Ashton and PT Young of Temple Alleys family posted 2774 as doubles action set to continue with Harald Lloyd’s Los Angeles team and Wall Street players scheduled for upcoming squads. Mort Lindsay’s New York troupe to perform on the second night.
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Veoria
Tih
American Bowling Congress
Guardian Life Insurance Company
Madison
Wis
Akron Qil Company
Kron, O
Hoyer Tree Sation
Milwaukee
Anthony Dry Cleaners
The
C. Ashton
PT. Young
Temple Alleys
Ashton
Pine
Young
Harald Liogd
Los Angeles
Wall Street Exchange
Mort Lindsay
Allular
New York
Akron YM volleyball clash with strong Elyria team tonight
The Akron team faces Elyria Y in a high profile northeastern Ohio match on their home court. A previous 3-3 split in Akron keeps the decisive tone high as Elyria seeks improvement and a win to overturn the earlier tie. Standout locals include Walter Davies Ernest Birch George Gould King Fauver Howard Gollmar and W O McClellan.
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Ohio
Akron
Iocal
Akronites
Elyria
Lawyets
Walter Davies
Ernest Birch
George Gould
King Fauver
Howard Gollmar
Howard Leinseder
W. O. McClellan
Weissmuller Smashes 220 Yard Freestyle Record
John Weissmuller, famed aquatic star, wins the 220 yard freestyle in 2 10 4 5. He breaks his own former record of 1 14 4 5 while Kojac finishes second by two lengths. Illinois A C and Brooklyn Central V V B C now tie with 22 points in the championship standings.
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Johnny Weissmuller
Hmselag
George Kejar
New York
Kojac
Kojar
Weissmuller
Ilinois A. C
Brooklyn Central
Semi finals set in United North and South amateur golf tourney
April event advances with favorites Geerze cht Washington and Joseph Crawford Pittslareh to meet in the semi finals. Eugene Home Knelowood and George J. Lanlap of New York pair for the second match. Voight ousted the Coach of Chicago in a brilliant pinning display. Crawford defeated John Ryerson of Cooperstown NL Ho mans beat John Dawson Chicago and Dunlap defeated Richard Wilson Southern Pines in earlier rounds.
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Geerzecht
Washington
Joseph Crawford
Pittslareh
Eugene Home Knelowood
No J
George J. Lanlap
Wir
New York
Voight
Chicago
Crawford
John TV
Ryerson
Cooperstown
Homans
John Dawson
Dunlap
Hichard Wilson
Southern Pines
Sporting Events and Contested Matches Across Cities
Racing continues at Bowe and Tijuana while National A A meets in swimming. Indoor championships for men head to Chicken. bowling hosts the American Bowling Congress in Peoria. Golf opens the United North and South at Pinehurst. Western championship at Pheen Arivona. A Lawrence County kennel show in New Castle. Boxing in Chicago features Henry Leonard vs Frankie Monroy and Tommy Tryan vs Harry Forbes over ten rounds. California National Guard armor use affects boxing law. A four mile rowing contest described as a major test for athletes.
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Bowe
Tijuana
Chicken
American Bowline Congress
Peoria
Pinehurst
Pheen Arivona
Laawrence County Kennel Club
New Castle
Henry Leonard
Frankie Monroy
Chicago
Tommy Tryan
Harry Forbes
California
National Guard
Lorain Y M C A hosts county volleyball tourney
The Lorain Y M C A runs a county volleyball tournament next week with classes A B and C. Elyria teams enter in multiple classes including Varsity Ald-timers and Reserves, plus older boys and Junior leaders.
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Elyria
Lorain
Moguls Decide on Hornsby Stock Matter Today
Baseball magnates gather in Pittsburgh to decide Hornsby stock in the Cardinals. Rogers Hornsby, with attorney Wm F Radley, awaits outside as talks aim for a speedy offer. McGraw signals possible compliance if needed and Sam Breadon reportedly offers $75 a share high price.
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Tittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Rogers Hornsby
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Trogers
Wm. F. Radley
John J. McGraw
Giants
Hornsby
McGraw
Heydler
Sam Breadon
Cardinals
Sports Briefs From Across the Nation and Cities
The article reports on AL president Ban Johnson’s return to work after a three month vacation amid controversy with Judge Lans. It notes McGraw’s birthday win over the Senators, Chicago White Sox taking a two straight from Memphis Chicks, Matty Matsuda’s boxing win over Joe Pareili, Londos and Blecher drawing in Atlanta, Philadelphia clinching the city baseball title amid NL errors, rain canceling a Tulsa game, Frank Frisch’s 10 to 8 lead in Nashville, Robins’ ninth inning comeback against Atlanta, and Maple Leafs nearing the 1927 pennant run under Lee Fohl with Pasadena plans for Fields.
Idaho Adopts Two Sport Rule Limiting Athletes in 1928
Moscow Idaho consulists report the University of Idaho will enforce a two sport rule for major athletics in 1928. The rule bans dual participation in football and basketball or other sports to conserve vitality and extend athletic careers. Exceptions may be made for exceptional athletes with high artistic ratings.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Idaho
Themvolves United
Charles Ib
Eyh
Erb
Boxer Travels 300000 Miles In Fight Career
Tomer Smith, a heavyweight known for roaming circuits, has logged about 300000 miles in eighteen years as a professional fighter. He claims the title of the world roving pugilist and has staged ring exhibitions against many past champions across the decade.
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Kaamabu
ALCS
Tomer Smith
Mieilgen
Smith
Wisconsin to Host Big Ten Outdoor Track Meet
Wisconsin will host the Big Ten outdoor track championships May 27 and 28 marking the event’s first return in 14 years. Director George Littl of Wisconsin and Chicago University’s Cons Stays will oversee the meet with John Griffith overseeing Big Ten athletics. A March 23 schedule meeting set new lines for the competition and preliminaries at Camp Randall.
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Randall Stidham
Telowty
Badgers Prepare For Baseball With Minnesota Weekend Events
The Badgers will play a baseball game with Minnesota. The following morning the Midwest Regatta on Lake Mendota is planned with crew races and sailboat competition expected to follow.
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Badgers
Minnesota
Lake Mendota
Water meet opens with events and banquet planned
The program begins with track events and a water meet schedule. Officials and competitors will participate, followed by an evening banquet for coaches, officials, and athletes to close the session.
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Iafa
Wellington J Hall former mayor dies at 73
Wellington Q April 8 Walter J Hall longtime village mayor and respected att our dies at his Prospect Street home after a long illness aged 73 He led Wellington Lodge F L and A M and was past M I Hi V of the R A M lodge He was the first past patron of Temple Chapter O H S B 8 Besides his wife two children survive Mrs Ethel Morrison and Dr W D Hall Funeral services will be held Saturday at the home with Mason order in charge Burial in town.
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Wellington
Walter J. Hall
Attnous
Prospect St
Mr. Hall
Wellington Lodge
A. M
M. I
R.A. M. Lodge
Yemple Chanter
Hig Will
Ethel Morrison
W. I) Hall
Cleveland
Masoni
Rev Eastman Addresses Amherst High School Talk on Canada
Rev Eastman of Amherst spoke to local high school pupils yesterday afternoon using prereptioon to depict life in the wilds of Canada. The talk drew interest and was enjoyed by all in attendance. Vincent Percy, noted organist of Cleveland, is announced to give an hour recital in Wellington on April 26 under The Friend Cuddo of Tha Cap jchurch auspices.
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Eastman
Amherst
Wilds
Canada
Vincent Percy
Vincent
Percy
Cleveland
Wellington
Cuddo
Tha Cap Jchurch
Dormitory Feed Brings Men Together at Elyria Y M C A
More than twenty attended the Elyria Y M C A dormitory feed and get together night. George Loomis played piano while Harry Elkins banjo and Roscoe Kauffman performed magic acts. General secretary W C McClellan announced the next monthly feed will be held in early May to help members chat and acquaint themselves.
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Elyria
George Loomis
Harry Elkins
Roscoe Kauffman
Loomis
Kauffman
W. C. McClellan
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