Four Oldest American Leaguers Highlight Declining Major Talent
By Billy Evans observers warn many stars near retirement as Ty Cobb Walter Johnson and Tris Speaker edge toward exit. Recruits look weak with Frank Frisch the lone standout while Connie Mack braces for a thinner big league pool in coming seasons.
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Walter Jonson
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Frisch
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Letty” Groves
Gordon Cochrane
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Bill Marriott
Southern Association
Tigers Beat White Sox 4 3 In Opener At Detroit
Detroit opened the season with a 4 3 victory over Chicago as Ton Thurston pitched effectively and Leonard worked until the seventh inning. Doyle provided key hits for the Tigers while Chicago struggles limited scoring opportunities.
Ruth 10 Get Back Monday Says Doctors
New York April 15. Estimates from doctors and team officials place Babe Ruth returning to the Yankees by Monday or Tuesday next week with a possible return by Wednesday or Thursday. His comeback is seen as a potential box office boost and could influence the team’s prospects. The Yankees, reliant on Ruth, beat the league champions 3 to 2 in a recent game, with Hen Paschal hitting a homer as Ruth’s status remains uncertain.
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Baseball headlines and home runs noted in early season report
A lively early season recap highlights 12 runs in one inning by Adrian Ancont and a homer by Grover Alexander as Chicago's season opener drew 38,000. Hartnett and McManus lead scores while the Reds beat the Cardinals in a 4 100 opening Romeo on the bank of the American Rhino.
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Indians Triumph As Knode Proves Promising
Bobby Knode, once doubted by Tris Speaker, starred in the Indians' win over St Louis, batting .500 and handling first base cleanly. Other notes include Lew Nnen's bid for first base in Detroit, Lefty Groves starting for the Athletics, and manager Werre planning to move to Hagerstown with pitchers. Chambersbury and nearby clubs show ongoing player moves and curious local ties to the Ku Klux Klan involvement in a curious letter incident.
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Yankees Send Two Rookies Back to Minors
Two highly touted Yankees rookies, John Lovl and Nick Cullop, are optioned to the minors for further seasoning. Cullop’s demotion was expected as many experts had projected him for the majors this season.
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Import Ant Claims Breakfast Pride on Ham and Eggs
A humorous claim declares it fine to be so important that one is not ashamed to own ham and eggs. The quip riffs on status while centering breakfast as a symbol of confidence.
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National League Results From Yesterday
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 2 while Boston edged New York 5 to 4. Brooklyn won 3 to 1 against Philadelphia and Cincinnati beat St. Louis 4 to 0.
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American League Yesterday's Results
New York defeated Washington 5 to 1 while Philadelphia was routed by Benton 0 to 8 in ten innings. Detroit beat Chicago 4 to 1 and Cleveland routed St. Louis 21 to 14 in a day of high scoring actions.
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Baltimore slips past Toronto in lone IL tilt
In the International League game, Baltimore defeats Toronto 7 to 6 in the only scheduled matchup. The close contest featured offensive bursts from both clubs and a late push by Baltimore to secure the win.
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MecKechnie Fails To Sign Aldridge
Vic Aldridge, Pirate holdout, and Manager McKeehne failed to reach terms today. A conference between them ended without a contract signing. Aldridge arrived for spring training after Pittsburgh acquired him from Chicago Cubs in the winter trade. He reported to Pirate headquarters this morning and met with McKeehne for about an hour before the talks collapsed.
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Athletics Rally Past Red Sox In Extra Innings
Philadelphia Athletics opened their home season with a 8 to 4 win over Boston Red Sox in ten innings after overcoming a six run Boston lead. Jim Foote delivered a key homer and Connla Mack worked five innings. Rudy Kallio allowed the decisive runs in the tenth as Poole hit one of several homers.
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Giants and majors clash as Indianapolis challenges spring balance
The piece notes a trend of star players becoming successful managers led by Stanley Harris and Tris Speaker with pennants, while Donnie Bush of Indianapolis trains minors and impresses majors. Bush aims to defeat major league clubs in spring camp to boost his players confidence and season start. It highlights Bush’s Dutchmen infield and key second baseman Sicking and Schreiber as assets, and mentions a spring loss by the Tigers without Cobb.
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