Sporting Comment: Grillo on Era of Modern Players in Baseball
In a reflective piece by J Ed Grillo, the column laments the shift from the era of legendary ballplayers like Mike Kelly and Latium to a modern breed. It argues current stars lack the all around impact of old legends and discusses changes in style, discipline, and the game’s popularity.
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Gallagher Training for Georgetown Games Showdown
Gallagher the Brown Prep star has begun training to beat McGee of Princeton in the 1 5meter open handicap at the Georgetown Games in Convention Hall on March 6. Tewanina of Carlisle and Cooke of Cornell highlight a strong field from Yale, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Fordham. Seats are sold at Hickman & White, 119 Street Northwest.
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Virginia
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Kling In Hard Luck Delays Cubs Spring Start
Johnny Kling, the Cubs catcher, faces a tough stretch as he recovers from lingering issues and may miss the early exhibition games in Shreveport. His business was recently robbed and his store burned, though insurance is expected to mitigate the loss.
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Best Team in East Western Clubs Formidable
Cincinnati club sought to acquire O Leary from Detroit in exchange for Mowry while owner Comiskey delays choosing a successor to Fielder Jones until Jones responds. The piece weighs strength across leagues, noting Moriavity and Criger joining teams, and calls Western clubs stronger than Eastern, with Cleveland signaling improvements and Mowrey trade debates shaping the trades and managerial plans.
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Senate Passes Bresley Sunday Baseball Bill in Indiana
Indianapolis Feb 24 The Bresley bill to ban Sunday baseball won Senate approval by 30 to 18 after already passing the House. Governor may act soon. White Sox owner Comiskey weighs successor plans for manager Jones, saying he will choose if Jones quits, noting possible players could become manager in a pennant race.
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Automobiles and Factories Expand as Market Grows
Mitchell factory additions near Mauston and new show cars mark a surge in auto production. The Fisn Motor Car Company reports the Mitchell expansion completed and ready for hundreds of show-me cars. Columbia Mark 8-3 roadster leads a new line, transforming tourabout to runabout with a seat pull. A monster parade and prizes boost the second annual auto carnival planned by New York dealers. Washington visitors attend Baltimore auto show. Taft's six-cylinder 48-hp suburban Pierce-Arrow ordered for delivery when finished, blue with russet panels and seal-door insignia.
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Stanton Aims For World Honors In Track At Stanford
Virginia trainer Fop Jannigan targets a new world class star after James Rector and Larry Martin. Forrest J Stanton, varsity relay member and star halfback, clocked 302-5 in a Stanford UC meet and could become a premier track figure if he focuses solely on running. Next steps include trials for the Olympian panel, with football prospects uncertain.
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Larry Martin
Fop" Jannigan
Forrest J . Stanton
Stanton Pown Wascemark
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John Anderson Signs Amid Stirs in Foss
Special to The Whing in Foss hivaga Feb 3 John Anderson signs new contract amid talk of hold-outs. Paynes ex Tigers pitcher Pavone and Altizer seek big league returns as Weaver release brings renewed hope. Minnesota’s Spencer reports strong minor league form while Cooper faces dismissal from the Sox list.
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Comiskey
Night Baseball Trials At League Park In Cleveland
Cincinnati origin Frank G Bancroft manager outlined plans to light League Park for a Sunday April night game. Inventor Cahill installed towers to diffuse artificial sunlight for safe play after sunset. White Sox scheduled to face Reds in an exhibition with matches featuring recruits to test the concept. An athletic carnival and a rare marathon between Longboat Dorando and Shrub was also planned if needed.
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Cahill
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Hackett and Little Lose in National Indoor Tennis
New York report says Lt. Hackett and partner R D Little fell in the semifinal round to W R Pell in the national indoor championship. Pell advances to meet Toucham and Dr W Rosenbaum in the final. singles unfinished with Pell leading Grant 1 9 7, and tomorrow both singles and doubles will be played.
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Tampa race results five furlongs and sixty yards
Multiple races at Tampa show Moyen Ud winning the opening five furlongs event at 4 to 1 with Bevery second and Panique third. Time 1:20. Other winners include Sandy Carolina at six furlongs and a half, Dolly Bullman at five furlongs, Anna Smith at seven furlongs, and Ruloha at six furlongs.
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Newspring Hats Debut Stirs Fashion Hype
The new Newspring hats arrive amid buzz over their distinctive design. Critics call them fashionable and value for money, praising intrinsic quality and seasonable appeal.
Feature 10 Fulietta Twelfth Victory on Coast
Fulietta extends perfect season with Muddy course win over Firestone and Warden at Oakland. The defeat secures his status as a high bred animal as every favorite falls.
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Fulletta Dominates Stanhope Handicap on Muddy Oakland Track
In Oakland, heavy rain left a muddy track as Fulletta, the season’s noted seller, extended his undefeated run to twelve wins by decisively defeating Firestone, Warden, and Nodzu in the Stanhope Handicap. The crowd's favorites were defeated amid the poor going, with Summaries detailing six races including time records and placements for Darclog ten, Keep Moving, First Peep, Gy pay Wing, and others.
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Horse Race Results From Los Angeles Card
Results from the Los Angeles track show multiple races with winners and placements. Notable winners include Pury furiones Great Heavens in race one and Mike Molelt in race two, with La Gtoris taking the third. Additional details note odds, times, and competing horses across selling and non selling events with names such as Striee Out, Queen Grove, and Day Star among others.
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Virginia Beats Cadets 25-17 Before Rest for Georgetown
Virginia Cavaliers overcome a fast start by Virginia Military Institute cadets with a strong second half, final score 25 to 17. Venable McEntee and Patterson starred for the Cadets while Cochran May and Cecil provided steady support for Virginia in Charlottesville. The crowd welcomed a season high, with notable boxing matches tied to the event.
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Red Sox Start South Train at Hot Springs Four Weeks
A hundred enthusiastic followers saw the Boston American team depart for spring practice at Hot Springs Arkansas. The squad will train there for four weeks then work north to open the season in Philadelphia on April 12.
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Hot Springs
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Mags
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Oakland racing entries show mixed fields across six races
Entries for Oakland feature six selling and purse races at varied distances. Notable horses include Deutschland, Platoon, Antigo, Judge Quinn, Cinnamon, Amelia Rose, Sir Lynnewood, Duchess of Montebello, Don Antique, Logistitla, Moorish King, Moteser, The Beer, Helma, Descomnets, Ak-Sarden, and many others with assorted weights and odds. The list spans many entries across first through sixth races, with prices and abbreviations indicating betting and performance context.
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Terminal Five Defeated in Close Battalion Victory
First Battalion defeated Terminal Five 28 to 26 in Staten gymnasium. The guardsmen led 8 to 1 at the end of the first session, Terminal Five rallied in the second half to tie the score, with Taylor and Sullivan starring. Team lineups and officials are listed in the report.
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Phillies Club Sold to Purchase by McNichol Syndicate
The Philadelphia National League baseball club changes hands for 25000 as James P. McNichol Israel WW and partners acquire most shares. Ingersoll accepts payment and mails shares. Durhom from Harrisburg receives stock. The syndicate had bought the club earlier for 32006 from Reach and Rogers in 1942, with Shelleline expected to remain president and Murray as manager.
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Abe Attell Set For Washington Club Bout Next Monday Night
Philadelphia reports Abe Attell the featherweight champion and Young Pierre agreed to boxing at the Washington Sporting Club next Monday. They will weigh in at 125 pounds strict, with no foul weight allowances.
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