White Sox Center Field Question Looms Over Managerial Change
Sporting commentary weighs the future of White Sox center field after Fielder Jones as manager potential replacement scenarios unfold. The piece analyzes Jones's abilities, leadership, and impact on pitchers, noting his consistency and situational hitting. It discusses Karl Griffiths ideas on pitching development and the difficulty of finding a comparable center fielder to Jones, while considering potential acquisitions like Charley Jones but concluding he lacks the same caliber.
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Jake Wells Retires From Leath Theatrical Circuit
Richmond Va February 2 The sensation of the hour in the Southern theatrical field is the retirement of Jake Wells from the offices of manager of the Leath Theatrical Circuit. He was told to resign or be exposed. Wells known as the Napoleon of the Southern theater built penny arcades and summer parks in Atlanta Birmingham and Richmond. He departed January 1 stating his office would move to New York. Leath president Thomas G Lent denied any move.
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New York
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Army Baseball Schedule Set for 19 Games at West Point
Cadet Manager H D Smilin announced Army’s 1923 baseball slate at West Point totaling nineteen games. The season opens April 10 with NYU and ends June 9 at Colgate. Notable entries include Navy May 2, Carlisle Indians April 19, and a lineup coached by Sam Strang formerly of the New York Nationals.
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Seventh Regiment
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Amherst
Weinnon Outpoints Lewis In Twelve Round Fight
Special to The Washington Post from Boston on February 2 reports Bill McKinnon Roxbury middleweight defeats Harry Lewis Philadelphian in twelve fast rounds at the Armory A A. A. McKinnon held weight advantage but Lewis clever fighting kept him from full advantage. McKinnon used his left hand effectively and pressed the action throughout while Lewis tried to ring generalship to avoid heavy blows.
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Virginia Victory Over Washington and Lee in Rough Clash
Virginia defeated Washington and Lee 33 to 7 before a large Charlottesville crowd. Cochran of Virginia drew nine fouls from ten attempts, while Harding starred for Virginia and Ashby dribbled coast to coast for a late Lexington score. Washington and Lee tour to Baltimore after three games, with Virginia set to face William and Mary on February 16 in Richmond.
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Harvard Football Captain Dies After Illness
William Armstead Moale Burden, son of Mr and Mrs Townsend Burden, died at 11 a m today at his home after a long illness described as chronic recurrent fever. A Harvard graduate class of 100 he captained the varsity football team in his junior year and served as class president. Funeral set for Friday at St Thomas Episcopal Church Fifth Avenue and Fifty third Street at 11 a m.
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Athletics Release Players Prompting Spring Plans
Philadelphia manager Mack releases Mannock to Montgomery Huelsman to New Orleans Eagan to Utica Lewis to San Francisco Curtis to Milwaukee and Lonergan to Jersey City. He expects to field multiple teams in spring while shaping a lineup for the championship season. Secretary Jack Shibe assumes control of the club offices at the new Grounds.
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Stephenson Still Falls Three Votes Short In Wisconsin
Madison Wis Feb 2 friends of United States Senator Isaia Stephenson hoped today’s ballot would settle the senatorial contest but he failed to gain a vote versus last Friday. With 120 votes cast this ballot came three short of any election. Another ballot will be held tomorrow. The senate debate on the assembly substitute for the senate primary investigation resolution did not proceed beyond debate today.
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Hopkins Gains One Vote In Deadlocked Senate Balloting
Springfield reports three more ballots in the joint session of the general assembly show the deadlock remains. Senator Albert J. Hopkins Republican primary candidate for reelection holds at 72 to 74 votes across ballots, with minor changes. Ex-Gov. Richard Yates dropped out, leaving other candidates largely unchanged as sessions continue.
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Work Box Dominates Muddy Oakland Race Day
Rain and gusty conditions marked Oakland track as Work Box crushed a field of strong three year olds, praised as one of the era’s best. Bylgin Dunbar Cowen and other winners also drew applause while Walker anti racing bill moved to a special senate consideration.
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Contest Closes February 14 At Bowtie Event
Contest closes February 14 with a chance to win a prize for each Syinga contestant. Fill out and mail to Bowtie Contest, Washington, Washington.
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The Winners Oaks California Racing Result Card
Oakland races feature Sylvia Durbar and St Avon in a long card. Scores include lowen and Melor with Ted Wark Box and Time 1 34. Various horses and odds listed across races with finish orders and notable contenders such as Free Knight the Boar and Time records.
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Butwall
Free Knight the Boar
Todays Racing Entries Highlight Full Card and Bets
The racing page lists entries for six races across varying distances from six furlongs to seven furlongs and a mile. Notable runners include Celeres Capitol Bankara Rexon and many others with morning line figures, mixed prices, and selling and Futurity purses noted for bettors.
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Harry Rogers
Coltentor Veseup
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Eset End
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Plearo
Veter Ham
Rosatie
Palo Alto
Waisgukind
Unclear 19th Century Names Deck Oakland Street
A fragmented list of numerous proper names and obscure terms appears without a cohesive event or narrative. The readable items include personal names, place references, and potential group tags, but no clear action, date, or outcome.
Indoor Meet Planned Between Bus'ness Western and Tech Teams
Indoor track meet scheduled for next Saturday features Business High, Western, and Technical teams. Events include five individual races and two relays, with venues possibly the Old District Building or Business High School gym. Technical lineup covers Fowle, Farmer, Thrall, Falconer, Tew. freshmen from Farmer, Kreamer, Chillot, Mayne.
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Tubby Spencer Balks Over Bonus Demands
Boston February reports Tubby Spencer the St. Louis catcher refuses to sign unless his share of the Criger purchase money is paid. Criger previously quit baseball over a similar dispute and received his bonus. Manager Lake waits for President Taylor to decide whether to press Spencer to sign or quit without delay.
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Detroit Tigers Close Deal For Jerry Downs
The Detroit baseball club semifinalizes a sale of second baseman Jerry Downs from Minneapolis of the American Association. Detroit expects the deal to close as one American League club holds back with a slow response. Downs, while talented at times, is viewed as not fitting the Tigers’ needs at second base or shortstop.
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Local Automobile News Highlights Promising Growth and Challenges
Washington Car firms report increased activity with Pierce-Arrow stock rise and new models. The American Simplex debuts locally as 60 horsepower touring car. racers Strang and DePalma to clash in upcoming events. A Gallagher-style wrestling match rumor links to Ed O Connell. motor dealers push demonstrations amid favorable weather.
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Leagues Restart as Bowling Circles Roll Strong Scores
Bowling schedules resume after a four week layoff. Potomacs lead in the District League with three high games and two wins over the Saengers, averaging 980 for the night. Aggies surprise Navy by taking two of three in the Departmental division as linesite scores roll in across Potomac and other leagues.
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Angling Library Sale Nets $3742 in First Day
George D. Smith and Henry Thorpe led the first day of part one of the angling library sale in New York. The highlight was The Fresh Water Fishes of Great Britain (London 1828-1898) at 977 dollars, while The Treatyse of Fysshynge Wyth an Angle sold for 630 dollars. The sale total reached 3742 dollars.
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London
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