Pirates and Yankees Lead Early Major League Race
In New York on April 26 1927 Henry L Farrell notes Pittsburghs Pirates and the New York Yankees as top contenders in the pennant chase. He highlights early records and key players while surveying the Cardinals Giants Robins and Browns and noting Eddie Roushs injury and George Kellys value.
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Amarillo Globe
Pirates
YANKS
Henry L. Farrell
York
Pittsburgh
New York Yankees
Yankees
Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
Reds
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Eddie Roush
Roush
George Kelly
Kelly
Hugh Critz
St. Louis Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinals
Qld
Haines
Sherdel
Locke to race with Burghley and Scholz in Philadelphia
Feature on Roland Locke of the University of Nebraska set to join Lord David Burghley of Cambridge and Jackson Scholz, Olympic 200m champion, in special 100 and 220 yard sprint events at the Penn Relays in Franklin Field. Details note Locke’s prior records at Lincoln and Missouri Valley meets, his age, height, and that he is finishing a fifth year of law studies.
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Metro
Penn
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Lord David Burghley
Cambridge University
Roland Locke
University of Nebraska
Twe
Hank” Russell
Cornell University
Jackson Scholz
Locke
Lincoln
Nebraska
Eee Pepe Seer Dock
Russell
End Scholz
Gee
Texans Open Season on Road Trip Targets Lincoln and Links
The article notes the Texans preparing to open with Lincoln while aiming to win two of three from the Links. It highlights road games, enthusiastic crowds in new cities, three key players out intermittently, and a season record of seven wins in eleven. It also profiles billiards star Welker Cochran and local sports banter about players’ ties to Amarillo.
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Texans
Lincoln
Charles
Peterson
Amarillo
Yhureday
Welker Cochran
Cochran
Ron
George Slosson
New York
Chicago
Jake Schaefer
Detroit
Schafer
Prof. Perkins
Calvin Demarest
Balltine Billiard League
Hoppe
Willie
Manson
Iowa
Bow
Hollywood
California
Folke
Wes
Thrice Champ Billy Grime Arrives in America for Fights
Antipodes boxing champion Billy Grime lands in Los Angeles with entourage for first U S appearance. Officials and fans anticipate a scheduled bout soon while local teams eye improved standings and attendance records in the Western circuit.
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Billy Grime
Hilly Grime
Antipodes
America
Grime
Los Angeles
Western Logred sports and bowling results summary
United Press reports Joe Makewicz defeated Firpo Wilcox in straight falls with flying mare and body scissors. Oklahoma City shut out Omaha 2 0 as Watts held the Indians to 12 hits. Amarillo crushed Omaha 15 4 after four Omaha pitchers struggled. Wichita Des Moines won 6 3 as Carney worked well. Tulsa Oilers beat Lincoln 6 1 in the final game of the series. Cambridge University track plans first workout before Penn Relays led by Lord Burleigh. National Association to use new point system for 151 class hydroplanes to crown the National Championship winner in October.
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United Press
Chicago
Joe Makewicz
Firpo Wilcox
Oklahoma City
Denver Bears
Watts
Philadelphia
Cambridge University
Lord Burleigh
Ocean
Penn
G. C. Weightman-Smith
T. C. Livingstone-Learmonth
H. B P. Bowler
J. F. Richardson
New York
National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturere
Boston
Houston
Texas
Cleveland
Buffalo
Greenwich
Connecticut
Detroit
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Texas Leaguers Show Unusual Swat Averages
Texas League batters post unusual averages led by Japan of Wichita Falls at .536 across eight games. West of Waco hits .500, Edington .480, with multiple players 3 home runs and 4 steals. Two triple plays occur, and pitchers post two wins each. the blurb ends with a note on fruit prices on the West Coast of Africa.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Japan
Wichita Falls
West
Waco
Edington
Beaumont
Bischoff
Fort Worth
Connolly
Miller
Houston
Wilson
Jenkin
Lafayette
Galloway
Gross
Shuman
Payne and Steengraff
Penner
Lindsay
San Antonio
Denver Bears Homecoming Prep Draws Crowds
Denver hosts opening game against Wichita as officials welcome the Bears back to their home grounds. Pete Pacheco. Trinidad and Teddy Gartin sign for a ten round welterweight bout next Monday. Jim Rodrigues defeats Jon Cooks in an eight round bout. Colorado track and field meets set in Boulder with multiple colleges and high schools entered. Luxurious saloon omnibuses begin service between Glasgow and Liverpool.
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Denver
Pete Pachees
Trinidad
Teddy Gartin
Omaha
Jimmy Rodrigues
Jon Cooks
Platteville
Julesburg
Pueblo Central
South Denver
Grove and
Manual
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Brooklyn Robins
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Dan Howley
England
Murray
Babe Ruth
Oland
THE
Feg Murray Cochran
Animated Annie
Nick
Handley
Ever
Anow
Magpie
Maggie
Thin Huggins
Marty Wielder
Tulsa
Ahrillo
Amerillo
Wichita, Kan
Ning
Carney
Wichita
Wily
Des Moines
Okla
Oilers
Posssigle
Ig Auteurs
Africa
Colorado
W. H. Adams
Hilly Brown
Pacific Coast
Stewart McLean
St. Paul
Eddie Mack
St. Louis
Boulder
State Teachers’ College
Colorado University
Luxsuriove
Clanegow
Liverpool
KFUM
Frank H. Gilles
Frank Ft
Lallee
Ness
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