Hitting spree rocks majors with 15 home runs on day
Across the leagues a flood of offense produced 15 homers including one off Babe Ruth in a day of heavy hitting. The Cardinals beat the Pirates 13 to 10 at Pittsburgh as St Louis used 17 hits off three Pittsburgh pitchers. Cubs pitcher Sheriff Blake shut out the Reds 13 to 0. Hack Wilson sparked Chicago with two homers and a double. Braves beat the Giants 9 to 8 in ten innings as Rogers Hornsby delivered the tying run and the decisive single. Robins fell to the Phillies 9 to 6 while Jumbo Elliott homered for Philadelphia. Ruth hit his 1st 1928 homer for the Red Sox on Patriots Day as Boston won twice, then New York beat Boston 7 to 2. Cleveland topped Chicago 9 to 2 as Hudlin pitched and Detroit pitchers handed out 18 walks in St Louis. The Indians moved into American League lead as New York trailed.
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Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Pirates
St. Louis
Sheriff Blake
Cubs
Reds
Purdy
Ford
Redleg
Chicago
Hack Wilson
Rogers Hornsby
Braves
Warriors
Giants
Hornsby
Boston
Cantwell
Faulkner
McGraw
Genewich
Brandt
Robins
Elliott
Bressler
Herman
Phillies
Quakers
Jumbo Elliott
Leach
Philly
Ruth
Patriots
Red Sox
Lou Gehrig
Cleveland
White Sox
Yankees
Indians
Hudlin
Detroit
Tigers
Easterling
Bengal
Athletics
Senators
Crystal Pennant
Whitneys
W. H. Hoffman
Ventura
Cal
Rancho Casitas
Handy Mandy
Waggoner Brothers
Texas
Justice F
New Orleans
Tia Juana
Shasta Bullet
Alexander Pantages
Bullet
H. D
Curly” Brown
Brown Shasta Stock Farm
Arlington Park
Dr. J. H. Macomber
San Jose
California
Dr. Wilson
Jack Dempsey
General Diskin
Wirt G. Bowman
Master Dave
Pyle Derby SFI ARAV Upsets Narrow Lead Change
Andrew Payne of Oklahoma again led the Pyle cross country team as the squad left Joplin for Miller. The 40 mile lap from Miami Oklahoma was won by John Gober of Moberly in 6 35 51 with Samuel Richman of New York second in 6 00 35 and Harry Rea of Long Beach third in 6 08 28.
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James Powers
United Press
Joplin
Andrew Payne
Oklahoma Youth
Pyle
Miller
Payne
Peter Gavuzzi
Southampton
Eng
John Gober
Moberly
Miami
Okla
Samuel Richman
New York
Harry Rea
Long Beach
Calif
Zinn Delivers Win At Indy In Extra Innings
In Indianapolis Jimmy Zinn of Kansas City doubled in the 10th and scored on a sacrifice to lift the Blues over Indianapolis 4 to 3. Branom and Shinault fueled Louisville’s 2 to 1 win over Milwaukee, while Toledo edged Minneapolis 5 to 4 on Mann home run.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Jimmy Zinn
Kansas City
Blues
Louisville
Branom
Shinault
Colonels
Milwaukee
Oklahoma City Debates Pyle Moral Obligation
Oklahoma City chamber of commerce plans another week of study on its five thousand dollar moral obligation to C C Pyle promoter of the bunion derby Ed Overholser president says the issue raises a civic ethics question The chamber has a conscience fund of one thousand dollars from Pyle derby visitors Overholser notes Pyle urged him to testify that the city owed nothing He says the move aims to blunt a creditor garnishment suit rather than show generosity.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Pyle
Bunion Derby
Ed Overholser
Overholser
Chamber
Pyle
Demar Wins Boston Marathon in Record Time
Clarence Demar wins the Boston A A Marathon in 2 hours 37 minutes 745 seconds breaking the American record. Jimmy Henigan finishes second and Joie Ray places third in his marathon debut. Demar, 40, grooms his Olympic team berth as Ray earns a notable third.
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Boston
Clarence H. Demar
Melrose
Jose W. Ray
Demar
Boston A. A
Little Jose
Jimmy Henigan
United Press
Clarence Demar
Dorchester
Joie Ray
Eighth Gives Pueblo Victory 6–3 Over Des Moines
A crowd of more than 6 000 watched Pueblo beat Des Moines 6 to 3. Denver opened its home season with a 9–0 win over Omaha before a capacity crowd. Wichita rallied in the ninth to top Tulsa 6–2 after eight innings were scoreless.
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Publo
Des Moines
Denver
Colo
Omaha
Tulsa
Okla
Wichita
Tia Juana Races Highlight Geldings and Star Pennant
A 116 day winter meeting at Tia Juana produced standout earnings led by Crystal Pennant with $101,530 in prize money, while Captain Guard and Dueck II each won eight races and earned over $5,000 for their owners.
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Kent Cochran
International News Service
Tia Juana
Mexico
Captain Guard
Dueck II
Should Win It Is Charley Lyons Turn to Pie
Charley Lyons is set to lead in the deciding game of the Oklahoma City Indians second series if conditions permit him to use his pitching. He is expected to be the chief factor in forcing a win.
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Charley Lyons
Oklahoma City Indians
National W C Heads to Visit Amarillo District Meeting
National officers of the Woodman Circle led by Mary E La Rocca visit Amarillo for a district meeting in Woodman Hall starting Monday and running through Tuesday. Pins commemorating 25 years of membership will be awarded. Members from numerous counties are invited to attend.
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Woodman Circle
Texas
Mary FE. LaRocca
Dora E. Tally
Etta Davidson
Woodman Hall
Mary E. la Rocca
Amarillo
Mary Barnes
Alta N. Cassidy
Julia Frisbie
Maggie Huffman
Ellen C. Huff
Sarah J. Hinson
Cora E. Killough
Jennie H.paul
Mabel Proctor
A. Scott
Cora Williams
Kate Weisel
LaRocca
Mra. Talley
Groves
Dallum
Oldham
Potter
Sherman
Armstrong
Donley
Hall
Childress
Collinsworth
Palmer
Swisher
Briscoe
Hale
Floyd
Lubbock
Crosby
Garza
Deaf Smith
Carson
Gray
Wheeler
Terry
Dawson
Gaines
Buckeye Elle Finishes Behind Sun God IL in Deep Stakes Race
Crystal Pennant pilot Sun God IL from the same barn defeats Buckeye Elle with Carlaris trailing. Handy Mandy clinches the three foot high silver loving cup and ten thousand dollars in the Marathon stake. Spooky wins the Futurity for Col Phil Chinn establishment, becoming the second filly to win a Tia Juana stake race after Ethel Brown in 1920.
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Crystal Pennant
Sun God IL
Buckeye Elle
Carlaris
Handy Mandy
Spooky
Col. Phil Chinn
Ethel Brown
Legal Battle Begins Between Kearns and Dempsey in Federal Court
In New York on April 20, a jury was impaneled for the start of the Kearns versus Dempsey case in Judge John C. Knoxs courtroom. The suit seeks 701026.60 based on a contract for Dempsey's management services from 1925 to 1926, plus a share from the Wills fight and the Tunney bout.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
John C. Knox
Knox
Kearns
Madison Square Garden
Dempsey
Texas League action mirrors early season pattern in Dallas series
Wichita Falls seized the series lead with a 5 4 win as Shreveport, Beaumont, and Fort Worth battled. Lefty Stein of Waco stifled Houston with an 11 inning win, while Brown and Hayworth homered for Shreveport. Beaum on’s streak ended as San Antonio rallied for 18 hits and 5 1 2 runs. The Dallas Fort Worth clash produced a tight 6 5 finish with multi pitcher usage.
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Nolen Bulloch
United Press
Dallas
Texas
Wichita Falls
Spudders
Shreveport
Houston
Handy Andy Cohen Sets Tone For 1928 Giants
The Giants prepare for 1928 with Andy Cohen as second baseman after Rogers Worsby was traded to Boston. Cohen, a young Jewish star from Buffalo and Alabama, impresses with learning drive, fast feet, and a nimble brain, drawing praise from veterans and teammates.
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Rogers Worsby
Boston
Giants
McGraw
Andy Cohen
Buffalo
Andy
Cohen
Augusta
Ty Cobb
Hane Lobert
Babe Ruth
Wilbert Robinson
Texas
Hornaby
Jewih Star
University OF Alabama
Rogers Hornspy
NY Giants
Carrot Souffle and Britain Endures Rainy Summers
A note suggests grinding carrots as a cheese substitute in a souffle for a luncheon dish. It then cites England’s six years of heavy rainfall with 1927 marked as the wettest year and the worst summer in 48 years.
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England
Heads in Folding Bed Sparks $40,000 Suit
In Los Angeles on April 20 a personal injury suit seeks $40,000 after a night spent folded by a patent bed. Plaintiffs Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Carter accuse a local apartment house owner of liability. Mrs. Carter asks $25,000 and Mr. Carter $5,000. The bed inventor Theodore Wold testified as to operation, with the judge hinting at a court demonstration.
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Los Angeles
Bruce Carter
Carter
Theodore Wold
Soothing foot bath remedy with ammonia and salt
A reader suggests a simple foot bath using three tablespoons of ammonia and a cup of salt in hot water. Soak tired feet, then rinse in cold water and dry thoroughly.
Filler Idea For Leftover Meat Dishes
If you have small amounts of meat left, dice a couple of hard boiled eggs to use as filler for patties creamed meat on toast or a baked supper dish. This quick tip adds texture and protein to inexpensive leftovers.
Final Women’s Golf Meet Set as Semi Finals Loom
Houston Texas April 20 The Texas Women’s Golf championship semi finals feature Mrs Whit Stafford of Waco Mrs Jack Lapham of San Antonio Mrs J J Morris of Dallas and Mrs L W Magruder of Waco After second round play Thursday Stafford faces Lapham while Morris meets Magruder Victories by Lapham and Magruder would push to a 54 hole Saturday final between former champions Magruder previously won two titles and Lapham held five in a row before retiring from major competition.
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Houston
Tex
Tharedey
Whit Stafford
Waco
Jack Lapham
San Antonio
J. J. Morries
Dallas
L. W. Maeguder
MISS WHITE TO PLAY TONIGHT OVER KGRS
Pianist Genevieve White of Wollston will perform on KGRS tonight from O o clock to 10 with tenor R L Allston and accompanist Mrs Lila Austin Myers. The program features Chopin and other classical pieces including Liebestraum and Cuckoo Clock along with works by Rachmaninoff and Grainger.
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Genevieve White
Wollston
KGRS
R. L. Allston
Lila Austin Myers
Saluta Pestho
Liebestraum
Valen Chromatique
Godard
Percy Grainger
Mies White
Roses of
Picardy
Grant Schaeffer
the Pretty Creature
Wilson
Mr. Allston
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Olympic
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R. C. Collins
D. J. Weintraub
Spike” Webb
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Feg Murray
Joe
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Colen
Dan Mendoza
Hoe
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Pyles
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Yankee Stadium
Sue
Enkle Bldg
Wichita Falls Bldg, & Loan Association
J. M. Sheers
Mgr
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Miss White
Mutterfly
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Sexette
Donixette- Lenchetizky
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