Indians Start Season Stronger with lineup stability
Tris Speaker keeps the Indians' spring lineup largely intact from last season as five regular hurlers readiness and left field duo Jamieson Evans bolster the attack. Sewell works to improve defense while Burns Johnston share at first, and Wood Smith handle right field. Morton Clark and two southpaw rookies join the pitching staff along with Petty and Odenwald. An outfield prospect Ern ie Jeanes from Texas emerges as a promising addition.
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Tex
Tris Speaker
Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
Little Joe Sewell
Speaker
Tris
Coreleskie
Bagby
Caldwell
Walvnr Mails
George Uhle
Jamieson
Evans
Johnston
Burns
Elmer Smith
Toe Wood
Sewell
Felding
Morton and Clark
Duty
Jess Petty
Indianapolis
Ted Odenwald
Joplin
Hrnie Jeanes
Texas
Pirates find a bright outlook with new star rohrer
Unite Press reports Hot Springs Arkansas sees a hopeful Pirates camp led by Rabbit Maranville and youth Ray Rohner. Manager Gibs on pins hopes on solid outfield with Cary Bigbee and Whit ted, plus infield find Cotton Tierner of Tulsa. Rohner, a lefthanded hitter with a strong arm, stands best chance for the outfield. if not, depth among stars remains.
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Charles J. Doyle
Unite Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Gibson
Ray Rohner
University of California
Frank Frisch
George Sister
Gibby
Cary
Bigbee
Whitted
Johnny Mohan
Homer Scumm
Teg
Pirates
Iowa Women Lead In Athletic Interest, Conference Delegates Say
Iowa City delegates from the Women's Athletic Association report strong interest and participation levels at the W A A conference held at Indiana University. Des Moines and Iowa City representatives, Pauline Shenner and Helen Ha, describe broad engagement and support for women’s athletics across the state.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Omen Studeaniversity
Iowa Crem Ts
The
Women's Athletic Association
Eee
Wolesn
Pauline Shener
Des Moines
Helen Ha
Indi University
Wome
Hutchinson Champions Floating Golf Ball Concept
Horace G. Hutchinson writes to a London paper in favor of the floating golf ball. He argues its merit lies in buoyancy allowing fair play and easier driving, contrasting with traditional balls. He claims it could reduce wind effects and make the game more enjoyable while preserving skill and strategy.
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Horace G. Hutchinson
London
Mr. Toller
Courtes
Waline
Michigan Ball Team to Play Iowa Twice
Michigan eyes a third straight Big Ten title despite star Vernon L. Parks ineligible after playing pro baseball. Ed Ruzicka to start for Michigan with O Hara available to relieve him as the 1921 squad contests twelve conference games.
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Michigan
Iowa
Ann Arbor
Mich
Vernon L. Park
University of Michigan
Ed Ruzicka
Parks
Ohara
Ruzicka
Turdue
Purdue
Lafayette
Chicago
Town
Anon Arbor
Ohio State
Columbus
Chicngo
Chile
Ann
Aan Arbor
Urbana
Wisconsin
Madison
Shell Rock Nine Meet Greene High In Open Practice
Shell Rock high school opens the baseball season Friday at 3 30 p m in Shell Rock with Greene high school nine as the opposition in a practice game. EB Campbell guides the squad as the diamond is prepared. Pershing and Kallonian societies will play their annual basketball game in the high school gymnasium either tomorrow or Friday evening.
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Shell Rock
Shell Rock High School
Greene High School
EB. Campbell
Pershing and Kallonian
Hymanasium
Indiana and Penn State meet for Midwest wrestling crown tonight
Bloomington Ind March 30 The wrestling championship of the middlewest second east will be decided tonight when Indiana University and Pennsylvania State meet Indiana won the conference title this year Pennsylvania is the eastern collegiate champion One of Indiana's stars Mumby is a western conference champion at 375 pounds Garber 1123 pounds and Waisen are among Penn State's best material
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Associated Press
Bloomington
Ind
Middlewest
Indiana University
Pennsylvania State
Amis
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Iis Mumby
Garber
Waisen
Tommy Gibbons Aims to Train With Heavyweights
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul plans to train with strong heavyweight foes to sharpen his craft as he eyes a future title shot. He intends to work with veteran boxers, including Rob Martin, to review points of the game and build toward becoming a full-fledged heavyweight.
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Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Mike
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Gibbons
Rob Martin
Martin
Illinois U to Have Biggest Stadium in U S
Urbana Ill March 30 The proposed new athletic stadium at the University of Illinois will be larger than Yale with a seating capacity of 75 000 persons. George Hoff director of athletics says it will be funded by popular subscription among students alumni and friends of the institution.
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Urbana
Ill
Martec
University of Illinois
Yale
Derby Candidates Arrive at Churchill Downs for May 7 Classic
At Churchill Downs the 18 Derby hopefuls entered for the $50,000 Kentucky Derby May 7 are quartered, with Firebrand leading Hawkins’ string and others from Touling Park and Douglas Park arriving. Notable entries include Brother Eaton Coyne Alvin T Hert and United Verde, while trainers Crockmiller Forman and Tex Forman bring Grumpy Runzaf and Fern Handley respectively. Colonel Andrew Venice reports rising Derby interest as E Aubuchon ventures into ownership and training with Colonel's Lady, a two year old filly.
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Churchill Downs
Fire
Brand
J. S. Hawkins
Kentucky
Brother Eaton
Coyne
Alevin T. Hert
United Verde
White Star
Jen Bolt
Firebrand
Castlereagh
Lucky Tine
Golgner
Sir Thomas Kear
Muskallenge
Fanteehe
Guvnor
Touglag Park
Hawkins
Lexington
McGeee-Subdue
al' Eine
TC Bunbury
G. J. Brockmiller
J. W W
Tex
Jim Arthur
New Orleans
Grumpy
Brock
Tex Ferman
Tony
Runzaf
Gresvent City
South
Uiness
Douglas Park
Johony Troxler
Alula
Fern Handley
Troxler
Hiechmont
Hot Springs
Ark
W. Mulholland
John C. Tup
Tng
Andrew Venice
E. Aubuchon
Kay Spence
Belgian billiardist sets two world records in match game
Edouard Hoermans of Belgium established two world records at 18.2 balk line in a match with Albert Cutler. He set a new high run in a single block of 150 and a record high average of 571.7. The prior high run for 18.2 balk line was 140 set by Frank Ives in 1897, while Ives had a previous high average of 311.4 in the same match with Jake Schaefer.
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Associated Press
New York
Edoward Hoermans
Albert Cutler
Frank Ives
Jake Schaefer
Ives
Madison Square Is Mint For Rickard
New York March 30 Promoter Text Rickard reports Madison Square Garden the country’s largest taxable amusement property earned heavy federal and state revenue over six years from 1924 to 1931 boxing events and amateur tournaments. Attendance totaled 110 402 with professional bouts drawing 270 026. Amateur boxing tournaments brought 23 668 attendees and $2 799 16 in federal tax. Rickard kept the garden solvent for New York sports fans, the first in years to make it pay.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Rickard
Reduced Summer Fares to Minnesota Lakes by Chicago Great Western
Waterloo fishermen greet the news of Chicago Great Western railroads reduced round trip summer tourist fares to Minnesota lakes resorts, effective June 1, 1921. A special delegation was appointed to oppose the plan as protest grows over the finny strike.
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Waterloo
Chicago Great Wester Railroad
Minnesota
Edsel Ford Designs New Engine for Powerboat Races
Edsel Ford is designing a new 1 cylinder engine to power a speedboat planned for entry in the Gold Cup and Harmsworth trophy races this summer in Detroit. The American Power Boat association recently increased piston displacement from 2 150 to 3 400 to allow Ford’s boat entry.
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Edsel Ford
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
American Power Boat Association
Ford
Schmader Knocks Burke In Tenth At Omaha
In Omaha Andy Schmader knocked out Sergeant Burke of Chicago in the tenth round. The report also notes chess drama and a 226 yard dash record, with Cal Paddock clocking 21 seconds to tie a 93-3 record. Eveleth and Cleveland hockey vie for the American title in four frames starts Friday.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Eveleth, Minn
Cleveland
Charies
Featherweights to Clash for Crown at Cleveland Arena
New York reports top featherweight Andy Chaney is slated to meet Johnny Bain for the featherweight championship at Tom McGinty’s Cleveland open air arena this summer. Exiled Meade notes the 15 round bout will be decided under the rebel banner, but no date has been set. Benny Faffer claims junior lightweight title shot, via manager Hilly Gibson, offering to meet any challenger at 130 pounds.
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New York
Andy Chaner
Ment
Johnny ii Bane
Tom McGinty
Cleveland Open Air Arena
Exidie Meade
Chaney
Meade
Benny Falfer
Hilly Gibson
Bancroft Tonsillectomy Damps Babe Ruth Wrist Sprain
New York reports Davy Bancroft star shortstop of the New York Nationals had tonsils removed in Mobile. He will likely join the team to start the season. Babe Ruth sprained left wrist from Shreveport training reports. condition not serious, may miss few games.
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Associated Press
New York
Davy Bancroft
New York Nationals
Mobile
Ala
Giants
Bancroft
Babe Ruth
Shreveport
Yankee
Babe
Hugh Walker May Box Tommy Gibbons Third Time
Kansas City report says Hugh Walker may again face Tommy Gibbons in a 10 round bout in Forest City on an April date. Walker has previously served as the punching bag in two bouts with Gibbons, and manager Jay Thomas notes a Cleveland club has shown strong interest. Also mentioned is Jack Colling possibly meeting Mason soon as another bout under consideration.
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Kansas City
Maré
Pill
Brennan
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul's
Hugh Walker
Forest City
Jack Colling
Mason
Too Many Yankees May Spoil Season
New York March 30 The famed old lady who lived in a shoe has her problems. She had nothing on Miller Huggins manager of the Yankees. He has 10 players bidding for every infield job and a squad fighting for outfield berths. Selecting the right players for the right positions rests on Hug. The Yankees have talent galore and hope for a pennant. The infield and outfield are unsettled with Ruth Pipp Meusel and others jockeying for positions.
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New York
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Hug
Ron
Outifield
Yank Magrates
Huggins
Cleveland Indians
Ruppert and
Huston
Wallie Schang
Ruth
Reth
Bodie
Meusel
Connolly
Wingo
Hawks
Christenson
Wisconsin-Illinois Baseball League to Start With Six Teams
Platteville Wis March 30 The organization of the Wisconsin Illinois baseball league has been perfected with six teams Galena Platteville Leacaster Livingston Shullsburg and Highland.
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Wisconsin-Illinois
Associated Press
Platteville
Wis
Wisconsin-Illinois Baseball League
Galena
Leacaster
Livingston
Shullsburg
Highland
Cy Young to End Major League Career as Coach?
Denton Cy Young, famed pitcher and record maker, says he wants no more major league ball. He has several strong offers to coach pitchers at big league clubs but refuses to travel, stating he has had his fling at that life and plans to retire from on road duties.
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Denton
Cy Young
Young
PREEN WILL Grapple With CXCLONE Burns Tomorrow
Paul Feehn, wrestling coach at the University of Illinois, is slated to meet Cyclone Burns in Oskaloosa on March 31. Walter Evans, former Illinois coach, is set to face Burns at the Haymarket Theatre in Chicago on April 1.
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Louisa County Lake Is Wild Duck Haven
Muscatine Iowa March 30 hunting prohibited is the order of the day at the farm of Allen Green in Louisa county south of ere In a recent letter to C P Smith game warden for this district Mr Green says that from his window he can see 10 000 wild ducks and over 100 wild geese within 200 yards They nestle on the little lake in the center of my farm and it does not take them long to discover that they are safe from hunters here says the Louisa county man
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Muscatine
Allen Green
Louisa County
Ere
C. P. Smith
Green
Teachers Have Oodles of Diamond Talent on Squad
Cedar Falls March 30 Abundant material marks the baseball squad of Iowa State Teachers college this spring under Coach Abram James in its second week of practice. Whitford shows strong speed and improved control while Cutler of Waterloo figures to share mound duties. Hitting depth appears solid with veterans on the bench and promising underlings shining in drills.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Abram James
Whitford
Cutler
Waterloo
Doc Harris White to retire soon from baseball plans
Doc Harris White, the Chicago hurler, says he will step into permanent retirement in a year or two and will manage the Richmond team of the Virginia league this season. He lives in Washington, D C, as a prosperous life insurance broker and feels in good health despite plans to retire.
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Doc Harris White
Chicago
White
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Pete Herman to Box Willie Spencer Tonight in New York
New Orleans former bantamweight champion Pete Herman will meet local boxer Willie Spencer in a 13 round bout tonight in New York. The match headlines a card at a New York venue as both fighters seek a win to bolster standings in the lightweight division.
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Pete Herman
Wile Box
Willie Spencer
New York
New Orleans
Miller to Lead Clarion Bael Team on the Diamond
Clarion announces a salaried club this season with A. Miller of Lehigh named manager. The March 30 note confirms miller will oversee the squad as Clarion plans to field a strong baseball team this year.
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A. Miller
Clarion
BAEL
Clarion. Ta
Lehigh
Deitz Named Purdue Gridiron Coach by Purdue U
United Press dispatch from Lafayette Indiana reports William H Deitz former Carlisle football star and former Washington State mentor was named gridiron coach at Purdue University today The brief confirms his appointment and notes his prior coaching and playing career
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Deitz
Purdue
United Press
Lafayette
Ind
William H. Deitz
Carlisle
Purdue University
Decision bouts at Cleveland inaugurate tonight
Bryan Downey of Cleveland meets Young Fisher of Syracuse in a 12 round middleweight bout. If judges fail to agree after 12 rounds the referee will render the decision. Local bout headlines mark the first such decision fight in Cleveland this evening.
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Associated Prees
Cleveland
Bryan Downey
Young Fisher
Syracuse
Doyle Toronto Boss Will Use Giants Surplus Material
Larry Doyle former Giant now running the Toronto team of the New International League expects to field one of the best Leafs squads. He will help McGraw manage Giants surplus material and has taken 28 men south for training. He hopes to add about six Giants players before the major league campaign opens. Bantamweights Moore and Ryan set to meet in McKeesport on March 30 in a 10 round bout.
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Larry Doyle
Giant
Toronto
Leafs
Doyle
Mc Graw
Giants
Associated Press
McKeesport
Pat Moore
Memphis
Tommy Ryan
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