Braves Spring Camp Shows Boston Rise In 1934 Season
New York March 24 reports say the Boston Braves, among league’s weakest clubs last season, opened spring training with strong showings. Coach McKechnie and new leader of Braves led by George Sisler for infield mix. Players Richbourz Geld Lark Center Berger Maranville Rhiel Moores Berger and Rhiel among debuts. Braves opened with solid batting and pitching, rivaling Yankees and Tigers in early interleague play.
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Rosies Narrowly Fail To Claim Pro Cage Title
March 21 in Cleveland the Rosies and Rochester Cen played a tight world pro championship game, Rochester leading 13 to 16 at half. Centrals, led by Canninghem and Lapenick, showed a confident front but the Rosies pressed in the fourth. If Rochester wins tonight, a final series would follow, otherwise the Rosies retain or close the title.
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Olmsted Falls Wins Hi Cage Tourney
Olmsted Falls Hi-Y club edged Camden and Elyria to win the county conference basketball tournament at the local U. A. center. In the first round Camden fell to Olmsted Falls 16 to 4, then the Fal ls beat Elyria 20 to for the final. Oberlin also played in the consolation, defeating Camden by 17.
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Braves Edged In Camp Talk On McKechnie Era
NO STARS WITH BRAVES EDITOR'S NOTE This second of two illustrated camp pieces sizes up major league teams. In Palm Beach Florida March 24 the Boston Braves show pitching strength and fair hitting, but lack punch in batting and infield defense. Manager Bill McKechnie, a veteran winner with Pittsburgh and St Louis, has a three year contract and aims to lift the club from last to mid standings. Pitching staff looks strongest with Ben Cantwell Johnny Cooney Sob Smith Harry Seibold Bruce Cunningham and Eddie Brand among the top bets.
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Boston Braves 1930 outlook dark despite McKechnie
The article lists Boston Braves players and positions with mixed prospects for 1930. It notes gaps at third base and catcher needs, cites outfielders Earl Clark and George Sisler as 300 hitters, and warns of a tougher climb as Cincinnati and Brooklyn show strength while the White Sox are next.
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Dayton Stivers Wins Third Consecutive State Class A Title
Dayton Stivers captured the Class A state high school basketball crown by defeating Akron East 18 to 16. Lancaster beat Rome Township 34 to 3 to take the Class B title, marking a rare three-point effort for Rome and the first loss margin in tournament history.
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Elyria Church of Christ Eliminated in Round Two Tournament
Elyria Church of Christ fell 42 to 19 to Pilgrim Congregational Church of Cleveland in the second round of the Northeastern Ohio Church League District Tournament in Youngstown after advancing past Warren Finnish Lutherans in round one. G Smith Cox and T Smith led Elyria with three field goals each. Cleveland outpaced them in the final quarter to seal the win.
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Cubs and Angels Renew Exhibition Series in LA
Baseball notes from spring camps: Cubs schedule light drills in Los Angeles as Angels beat them 7 30 4 yesterday with a seventh inning rally. Pirates win over Seals. Browns 2 1 loss in 7 innings. Reds beat Athletics in Tampa and Sparky Adams reshapes Cardinals infield. Babe Herman signs in Clearwater for 13 990, Braves claim St Petersburg title. Smead Jolie shines for White Sox. Ossie Brieg sidelined in Chattanooga. Red Sox prep in Pensacola. Phillies seek first win vs Athletics.
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Audlin Ferrell Turn In No Hit Exhibition Game
March 24 New Orleans. Rajah Peckispeugh watched as Audlin Hudlin and Wesley Ferrell pitched a no hit spring exhibition against the New Orleans Southern Association. Hudlin worked five innings, Ferrell four. Pelicans tally but one run allowed. Averill Hodapp Sewell led the Indians offense with multiple hits in a near flawless display.
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Simon Pures Clash at Eagle Hall Tonight
Fifteen bouts are lined up at Bogie’s club with thirty amateur featherweights. Local talent will showcase in a flurry of leather as the card unfolds at Eagle’s Hall starting at 8 15 p.m.
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Heimach Status as Yankee Player in Doubt
ST PETERSBURG March 24 Freddi Heimach status with the Yankees remains uncertain as manager Shawkey signals enforcement of rules. Heimach who won 15 games last season had not been posted with other pitchers until today’s game with Toronto. Shawkey refused a definite decision, saying he must protect himself and the club. If released, Heimach could be used in a trade. Paul Pirrone to Attend Schluend Kaufman Bout Lorain.
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De La Salle Champions Defend NC High School Title
Chicago De La Salle High School defeated Jasper Indiana 25 to 14 to win the National Catholic high school basketball championship at Loyola University tournament final. The defense stifled Jasper throughout the game as the De La Salle range team secured the title for a second straight year. Also announced was the York Yankees planned spring training in Chicago, their first visit since 1925.
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Elyria Takes Fourth as EHS Stars Rally for C A C Title
Lakewood's super-dynamic track team wins the C A C crown, Elyria strong in fourth among Class A. Harvey Smieh stars with two records in SSG and mile. Fleming, Gerhattinger, Hall lead point total. Meet draws 700 strong. outdoor practice begins Monday.
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Hungarian Reforms Edge Cleveland Foes 38 to 37
Elyria Hungarian Reforms rally in the closing minutes to beat West Reforms of Cleveland 38 to 37 in a feature three game cage carvas night. Bernaldt led scoring with 33 for Cleveland Reform Jrs, while Ucka paced the Hungarians with 14 and five straight field goals. Sokol and Radwar topped the Reds scoring with 3 and 2 field goals respectively.
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Central league club faces outfield shortage in spring
Cleveland West Reform Sr. reports no outfielders signed as training nears, per Central Press from Erie. Also notes Jim Ward as the sole retained umpire for the 1930 season in Terre Haute.
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Doubles lead changes in ABC bowling event
Em Matak and Jimmy Mitchell of Paul, Minn. set a 1209 doubles total to lead the field as four new teams emerge among the top ten in the American Bowling Congress event in Cleveland. Geiser and Lellinger in Chicago close behind with 1306, with Pekie and Notz at 1304. Carlson and colleagues post strong all event totals while 11 states send 62 teams into today’s action.
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Victorian Wins Agua Caliente Handicap at Agua Caliente
Victorian, a two year old by Whiskbroom Ti, won the Agua Caliente Handicap in a track record mile and a quarter time of two minutes three and one fifth seconds. The $190,000 race drew about 2,500 fans, with Victorian earning $108.40 and top weights, while Alexander Pantages finished second and Donnar third. The event capped Agua Caliente’s racing program as large crowds and special rail service accompanied the day.
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