Yankees Open Season With Early Pennant Hopes
The Yankees lead the major leagues as they crushed the Athletics 10 to 4 with 16 hits in two games, Babe Ruth delivering two singles. Cardinals pitcher Jess Haines starred in a 5 to 0 win over the Cubs, and the White Sox rallied to beat the Indians 7 to 2. Rain postponed four games.
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Sooner Aggies Name Captains for Next Year
Jack Bryan of Gray Oklahoma was elected captain of the 1928 Panhandle Aggie basketball team. He has played center and is a high scorer, aiding Coach Frederick’s consistently victorious teams. Rosetta Johnston of Goodell was chosen captain of the girls team, a forward who stars in goal shooting and previously led as captain. Both squads have won 21 straight games.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday across Leagues
Results from major leagues show Boston beating Brooklyn 4 to 2 in the National League while St. Louis edged Chicago 5 to 9. American Association games postponed across the board due to rain. Pacific Coast League included Sacramento 2 and San Francisco 3 in 10 innings along with other pairings.
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Where They Play American League and national matches
Detroit visits St. Louis while Chicago meets Cleveland in key A L games. Philadelphia hosts New York and Boston faces Washington as St Louis plays Chicago. Other matchups include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Boston, with New York at Philadelphia. Houston plays Beaumont and Texas duels Waco vs San Antonio, Wichita Falls vs Shreveport, and Dallas competes with Fort Worth.
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Henpecked Mates Battle Feminism in Chicago
A humorous yet pointed item notes the Husbands' Defense League forming in Chicago to oppose feminism. It mocks a proposed bill of rights granting wives control, bans on housework, weekly outings, and vague allowances, framing the movement as domestic revolt against men. Nearby Boston features Hurricane Island, Esthonia bans cosmetics.
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Local men Invested in Texans Club and Amarillo Franchises
The Globe reports that local investors helped bring the St. Joe Texans franchise to Amarillo. The piece notes appreciation for those behind the venture as fans support the team with loud cheers.
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Probable Lineups for Amarillo Baseball Team
The lineup emphasizes Fiedler at third base Swansboro at first base Gunther at second Connolly in right field Smith in left Handley at shortstop Kelly in center Adams catching Reppy on the mound with Morris and Ramsey also listed as pitchers.
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Opening of Tulsa Western league season in doubt
Overcast skies after days of rain threaten to postpone Tulsa’s season opener between the Oilers and Des Moines Demons. A parade from City Hall to McNulty Park is planned, with players, officials, and fans anticipated before the game.
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Texas League opens with split results and big crowds
North and South split opening day as Fort Worth Wichita Falls San Antonio and Houston beat Dallas Shreveport Waco and Beaumont respectively. Dallas drew about 12 000 fans as Dennis Burns pitched tightly for the Steers and Panther sluggers delivered power.
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Right Side Heart Beats Normal for Nebraska Tackle
Lincoln April 14 Univers ity of Nebraska football tackle Reymond Richards shows a rare condition with the heart on the right side and the appendix on the left yet both organs function normally a medical exam reveals. Richards learned the location of his appendix only after the test.
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Texas Grappler Wins Over Jones in Los Angeles
A 220-pound Hollander defeated Jones after a long two out of three falls match in Los Angeles. In another bout Matty Mateuda defended his welterweight title by beating Jack Vares of Chicago in straight falls, with two decisive victories lasting about fifty minutes.
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Welch Asrerep Wolch Rarebit Dish Inspires Garden Pairing
An oddly phrased notice hints at a recipe for a rich rarebit dish paired with a mixed vegetable and land produce. The brief emphasizes a savory combination and offers an example serving idea.
Undersed Kid Rubs Sandpaper On Gloves
A brief note suggests cleaning undressed kid gloves by gentle rubbing with fine sandpaper to remove surface dust and restore softness, implying a household care tip for leather garments.
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