Diegel Espinosa Take First Ryder Cup Point in Foursomes
In Moortown England on April 26 1929 Leo Diegel and Al Espinosa defeated Aubrey Boomer and George Duncan seven up with five to play to give the United States its first point in the Ryder Cup opening round. The Americans led Britain in three of ten matches at the halfway mark of the 36 hole foursomes.
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Associated Press
Moortown
England
Leo Diegel
al Espinosa
United States
Aubrey Boomer
George Duncan
Arch Rodgers
United Press
Eng
Walter Hagen
John Golden
U. S
E. BR. Whitcombe
Henry Cotton
Johnny Farrell
Joe Turnesa
U.S
C. A. Whitcombe
Archie Compston
Gene Sarazen
Ed Dudley
Abe Mitchell
Fred Robson
Whitcombe
Compston
G. B
Farrell
Turnesa
Boomer
Duncan
Salo Cuts Into Lead In Bunion Derby
In Sullivan Missouri 28 runners completed a 61 mile leg from Maplewood amid cold rain and head winds. Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey surged to threaten Pete Gavuzzi of England who held a 2 hour 41 minute 25 second lead after finishing fourth. The racers face about 45 miles to Rolla today.
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Associated Press
Sullivan
C. C. Prye
Rolla, Mo
Maplewood
Johnny Salo
Passaic
N. J
Pete Gavuzzi
England
Gavuzzi
Major Leaders in Baseball Statistics For April 25
United Press lists top leaders across leagues with figures for batting average runs and RBIs hits doubles homers and steals. Notable names include Hafey ODoul Herman Wilson Gehringer and Alexander among others with several tied categories and no single leading pitcher declared.
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O'Doul
Phillies
Wilson
Cubs
Hafey
Cards
Herman
Robins
Stephenson
Reese
Lindstrom
Giants
Maranville
Braves
Jamieson
Indians
Gehringer
Tigers
Alexander
Boxing Results From Last Night In Cincinnati Mason City Sandusky
In Cincinnati Joe Anderson and Jimmy Mahoney drew. Joe Chaney stopped Jim Mackley in a technical finish. In Mason City Henry Falegano outpointed Pat Sweeney. In Sandusky Jackie Rodgers stopped Mickey Paul. In Jackson K O Clemons stopped Sandy Moore.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Joe Anderson
Covington
Jimmy Mahoney
Chicago
Drew
Joe Chaney
Baltimore
Jim Mackley
Los Angeles
Mason City
Henry Falegano
Des Moines
Pat Sweeney
Minneapolis
Sandusky
Jackie Rodgers
Pittsburgh
Mickey Paul
Buffalo
Jackson
Mich
Clemons
Cleveland
Sandy Moore
Axe Falls in Steers Ranks as Cox to Chi Sox
Dallas Steers announce major roster changes with Bill Huber sold to Beaumont, Leslie Cox sent back to Chicago White Sox and reported to Milwaukee, Pete Jones released for health reasons. Steers now list 23 players, five beyond post May 16 limit.
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Associated Dallas
Rar Aas
Dallas Steers
Bill Huber
Pete Jones
Leslie Cox
Huber
Beaumont
Chattanooga
Southern Association
Cox
Dallas
Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee
American Association
San Antonio
Jones
Baylor University
Steel
Thirty Seventh Preakness Slated To Be In May
The thirty seventh renewal of the Preakness Stakes will be run at Pimlico on May 10 with 94 nominations. The field includes nearly all leading three year olds, with nine fillies and 85 colts entered. Nellie Morse of the H C Fisher stable was the last filly winner in 1924.
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Associated Press
New York
Pimlico
John F. Chamberlin
Survivor
H. P. Whitney
Nellie Morse
H. C. Fisher
Yde guides Tigers to 5–0 win over Indians in debut
Yesterday Emil Yde, back from the minors, pitched Detroit to a 5 to 0 victory over Cleveland. The White Sox dropped to last in the American League after a 3 to 2 loss to the St. Louis Browns. Bud Clancy homer for Chicago. Rain halted NL games and two AL contests.
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United Press
Emil Yde
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Athletics
Sam Gray
White Sox
Ted Lyons
Bud Clancy
Poppa Alex and the Dazzler of the Diamond
The piece honors Grover Cleveland Alexander as a legendary pitcher with a storied career including seven Phillies seasons, eight with the Cubs, a waivers release to the Cardinals in 1926, a pivotal World Series performance, and a decline after 1928. It compares his feats to Walter Johnson and Dazzy Vance, noting his nearing end and unmatched legacy.
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Granddaddy
Poppa
Bozo
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Dazzly Vance
Dazzler
Walter Johnson
Senators
Poppa Alex
Alexander
Phillies
Cubs
Cards
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Alex
Texas League Pilots Eye Cubs as Nine-Game Start Sparks Talk
Texas League managers expect the Waco Cubs may crack as they opened with nine wins in ten starts. Houston and Waco lead, Beaumont and San Antonio struggle, while Dallas and Fort Worth split a doubleheader, and bills drop as Bill Huber sale is announced.
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CUBS
Associated Press
Waco Cubs
del Pratt
Wichita Falls Spudders
San Antonio
Houston
Buff
Messenger
Lefty Myers
Tribe
Beaumont
Bayou City
Holman
Dallas Steers
Fort Worth Cats
Aizmen
Herd
Bill Huber
Inter scholastic track meet draws 200 Texas high school athletes
About 200 Texas high school athletes arrived in College Station for the seventeenth annual A. and M. College interscholastic track and field meet. The event combines a track and field meet with a relay carnival into one day to increase school participation. Coach Frank Anderson will serve as referee and starter.
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Associated Press
College Station
Texas
A. & M. College
Frank Anderson
Texas Agcies
Home Run Hitters Lead Leagues in Big Weekend
Baseball roundup lists top homer hitters with clubs including Blue Browns O Doul Hafey Clancy Grimm Gehringer Averill Harper Herman Foxx and Hornsby. Yesterday’s homers highlight totals: National League 11 American League 23.
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Blue
Browns
O'Doul
Phillies
Hafey
Cardinals
Clancy
White Sox
Hornsby
Cubs
Grimm
Gehringer
Tigers
Averill
Indians
Harper
Braves
Herman
Dodgers
Foxx
Athletics
Decatur Baptists Win Ball Contest
Decatur Baptist College defeated the T. C. U. Pollywogs 31 to 2 in a baseball game at Decatur. Ernie Holman hit a grand slam homer as Shreveport Sports beat the Spudders 15 to 4 in Wichita Falls. Dallas released pitcher Les Cox and outfielder Pete Jones. Art Phelan's team rose to fourth place.
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Decatur
Decatur Baptist College
T. C. U. Pollywogs
Eran
Beaumont
Dallas
Les Cox
White Sox
Pete Jones
Ernie Holman
Shreveport Sports
Wichita Falls
Art Phelan
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Gabby Hartnett Arm Ready For Action
Chicago April 26 United Press reports Gabby Hartnett star catcher for the Cubs visited bonesetter Reese in Youngstown and had something snapped into place in his right arm. Reese says Hartnett can play immediately though Hartnett injured it in spring practice and he has been out while three other Cubs catchers are sidelined.
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United Press
Chicago
Cub
Gabby Hartnett
Starcatcher
Bonesetter Reese
Youngstown
Bonesetter
Joe McCarthy
Hartnett
Baylor Meets Texas Nine in Crucial Games
Austin April 26 Baylor holds a near clinch over the conference title and starts a two game series with Texas, with pitchers John Railton of Texas and Fuzz Douglas of Baylor slated to duel. Texas A&M and SMU open a two game set in Dallas as Baylor golf and track teams also compete in Dallas.
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TEXAS
United Press
Austin
University of Texas
John Railton
Fuzz Douglas
Texas Aggies
Southern Methodist
Dallas
Aggies
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Mustangs
University of Texas Tracksters
W. L. Pet
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Casseses
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Cubs Buy Schulte Release From Cardinals
ST LOUIS April 26 Purchase by the Chicago Cubs of the release of John Schulte veteran St Louis major league catcher was announced here Schulte has been a holdout of the Columbus club of the American association He caught for the Cardinals in 1927.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Chicago Cubs
John Schulte
Schulte
Columbus Club
American Association
Cardinals
Bylund and Walsh Set Clash at 154 Pounds Tonight
Bobby Bylund the Swede faces Eddie Walsh in a 154 pound bout at Polk Street Armory tonight. Bylund dropped from 160 pounds and says he feels fine. Also on the card Chesty Smith meets Dutch Kethke as the Vernon Shows bring the event. The card begins at 8 15 p m according to match maker Al Anderson.
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Bobby Bylund
Eddie Walsh
Stranger Lewis
Polk Street Armory
Bylund
Walsh
Chesty Smith
Amarillo
Dutch Kethke
Vernon
al Anderson
Joe Lucas to Fight Paul Steadman in St. Louis Bout
Featherweight Joe Lucas of Detroit has been signed to meet Paul Steadman of St. Louis in a ten round bout here next Friday night. The fight showcases two regional contenders aiming for a title shot. Lucas brings a string of knockouts while Steadman rides local support in St. Louis venues.
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Joe Lucas
Steadman
ST. Louis
Detroits
Paul Steadman
Sonnenberg Defends Heavyweight Title Despite Ring Exits
In Milwaukee on April 26 Gus Sonnenberg, heavyweight champion, was thrown from the ring three times and lost two straight falls toDw Shannon while defending his title. Joe Makiewicz defeated Ernest Scharpegge in the semi windup and will meet Sonnenberg in Chicago next week.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Gus Sonnenberg
Tool
Dw Shannon
Joe Makiewicz
Sonnenberg
Chicago
Ernest Scharpegge
Sammy Mandell Wins His Fight After Layoff
WANSING Mich April 26 After an extended layoff due to an arm injury Sammy Mandell lightweight champion returned to the ring last night and easily out boxed Frankie Nelson of Wilmington Delaware in a non titular exhibition.
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Wansing
Mich
Sammy Mandell
Frankie Nelson
Wilmington
Del
Former Aggie Grid Star John Phillips Dies
SAN ANTONIO April 26. John Thomas Phillips a former Texas A and M grid star died here after years in ill health.
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San Antonio
John Thomas Phillips
Texas Aggie Grid
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