Smith backs return of catching staff in trial period
Lady Georgia article quotes Billy Smith defending current catchers while noting a potential replacement for H Chapman. He prefers testing existing players Ham Reynolds Munch Griff Walsh and Dunn before buying new talent, signaling cautious approach to backstop lineup.
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H. Chapman
Bin
Ae Bill
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Reynolds
Aegogd
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Griff
Walsh
Joe Dunn
Ana
Southern League rosters reshaped by widespread changes
The Southern League shakes up rosters with many old faces gone and new lineups forming across Atlanta Mobile Lookouts and Nashville followed by Montgomery Memphis and New Orleans adjustments. Key returnees include veteran pitchers Campbell Brown and Leary amid many uncertain comebacks and fresh faces.
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Anna Ince
Exton
Champlan Atlanta
Bill Smith
Wice
Nixon
Price
Dent
Dunn
Smith
Mobile
Atlanta
Win Campbell
Bill Robertson
Gulls
Larue Kirby
Knisely
Leary
McGilvray
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Baron
Harngrove
Gregory
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Coyle
Mick
Graff
Gillespie
King
Chattanooga
Kroh
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Grimes
Howell
Lookouts
Charlie Street
Pat Graham
Montgomery
Bill Elwert
Snedecor
Hornhorst
Jantzen
McDowell
Billikens
Gribbens
Case
East
Harry Shanley
Jack Love
Memphis
Red Elm
George Merritt
Harrell
Bill Schwartz
Nashville
Johnny Lindsay
Davean
Forest
Moore
Vols
New Orleans
Carrolton Avenue
Crescent City
Spring training begins as Athletics report for 1929 season
Twenty players, led by Connie Mack and Eddie Collins, report to spring camp in Jacksonville for the Athletics as they prepare for the 1929 season. Bradley may manage the Brooklyn club. Quinn signs with Baltimore. Quigley joins the National League umpire staff per latest notices.
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Brooklyn
Balfiours
Rem Columbia
University of
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Ward
Si” Bradley
Brooklyn Rats
Jacksonville
Athletics
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Connie Mack
Pigeher
Ocal
Cham bertains Cough Remedy Cited By Readers
A reader cites Chamberlins Cough Remedy as unsurpassed for cold relief. Mrs J. Boroft of Elida Ohio recalls its effectiveness for her daughter Ruth two years ago and endorses the product for its quick relief and wide availability.
Good Game Goes To Chicagoans In Tampa
The Chicago National League team defeated the St. Louis American team 3 to 2 yesterday in Tampa. Key players Humphries Archer Hamilton Baumgartner Stevens Jenkins and Ag... noted in the box score with runs and errors.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Frs
St. Louis
BR Mystery To Battle Foe Across Global Stage
A cryptic clue hints at a global contest setting the BR mystery against a named foe. Details remain scarce as officials tease a strategic showdown with potential implications for international standings and regional influence.
Frank Moran to Fight Jack Johnson for World Title
Frank Moran plans to challenge Jack Johnson for the world championship in Paris under Dan McKerrick. Moran, asserting superior strength and speed, predicts a hard lacing, while portraying himself as the white race’s claimant.
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Frank Moran
Jack Johnson
Paris
Dan McKerrick
Moran
Johnson
Federals Plan Division Of Stocked Players
Federal League owners and managers will divide roughly 200 players among eight clubs at their meeting in Chicago likely before the season. No apportionment details will be released until after the Giants and White Sox tours reach New York week after next, with each club announcing its roster then. About half of the players have already signed with the Federals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York
New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
Federals
Federa
Fede League
Pensacola Fears End of Cotton States League
Pensacola officials report the Cotton States League seems doomed with little chance of scheduling a season. Pensacola stands alone willing to post forfeit money while other franchises consider surrender or sit idle as opening approaches.
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Pensacola
Fla
Pi Sae
Sen
Giants and Cubs Leave London After Farewell Stop
In London on February 28 members of the American colony and English athletes bid farewell to the Chicago and New York baseball teams. John McGraw, manager of the New York Nationals, led the Americans and English participants in a cordial sendoff as the tourists prepared to sail.
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Giants
Cubs
London
Chicago
New York
John Go McGraw
New York Nationals
Ong
Eek Smakshores
A A U President Plans Campaign for 150000 Trip Funds
President A J Laudt of the Amateur Athletic Union heads to New York to raise 150000 for sending an American team abroad to the Olympic games. Lilie notes likely smooth tryouts and a Harvard stadium venue could host more participants.
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Associated Press
Boston
A. J. Laudt
Amateur Athletic Union
New York
Lilie
Harvard Stadium
Johns Hopkins Joins Bid For Next Intercollegiate Meet
Johns Hopkins University joins Syracuse and Pennsylvania in the race to host the next science championship meet. The bid is part of the annual convention of the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes as officials seek the big college attraction.
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Associated Press
New. York
Johns
Hope University
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Acience
Intercollegiate ‘Association of Amateur’ Athletes
Kilbane Wins Suit Against Stepmother in Cleveland
Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane won a $25,000 damage suit in Cleveland after defending that his blind father was cared for by his family. The jury deliberated about an hour before ruling in Kilbane's favor against Bridget Kilbane who alleged alienation of affection.
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Associated Press
Clevland
Johnny Kilbane
Bridget’ Kilbane
Kilbane
Bill Smith Proves Great Pinch Hitter
In Atlanta at a Cracker luncheon Bill Smith delivered a pinch hit driving in runs as the Ad Men club praised him. Posthot ideas followed with proposals to thank manager Letton issue home run signals and grant annual passes, while President Callaway promised concessions to boost opening game attendance.
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Atlanta
Bill Smith
Ponce de Leon
Ansley Hotel
Ad Men's Cub
Mr. Smith
Bill
Letton
Ansley
Coke Davis
Callaway
Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Chamberlains Liniment
Mrs. Elmer Hatch of Peru Indiana reports years of rheumatic attacks and says Chamberlains Liniment relieves them immediately. The ad notes 25 and 50 cent bottles and lists Van Antwerp Drug Corp as a seller along with other dealers.
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Elmer Hatch
Peru
Ind
Americans Will Go After That Aviation Cup Again
The Aero Club of America announced it has entered one airplane for the international aviation cup contest in France. The meet is scheduled from September 20 to 27 as part of the international event.
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Associated Press
New York
America
The
Aero Club of America
France
McLoughlin Skips England Trip for British Championship
American champion E McLoughlin cannot travel to England for the British championships citing a month of travel and lost training time. He won the 1912 Wimbledon title and faced Anthony Wilding in the world championship match. Wilding will join the Australasian team later seeking the Davis Cup. A stray line about a woman’s lectures and drink follows.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
E. McLoughlin
England
Bliedon
McLoughlin
Anthony F. Wilding
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