Fred Newton Traded to Omaha for Chuck Carroll
Omaha announces its 1928 baseball plans with Fred Newton traded from Amarillo for Omaha shortstop Chuck Carroll. Luderus named manager alongside Newton, replacing Brausen who is released. Tulsa remains without a field boss as Western league reshuffles continue with Des Moines, Wichita, Denver, and Lincoln also making managerial moves.
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Fred Newton
Texans
Chuck Carroll
Tulsa
Omaha
Neb
Barney Burch
Dallas
Fred Luderus
Luderus
Burch
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Jack Holland
Howard Gregory
Barney Bureh
Brausen
Petie Brausen
Kal Segrist
Lee Keyser
Des Moines
Jimmy McCauley
Minneapolis
Cubs
Shane Collins
Shane
Dick Breen
Shekels
Lincoln
Panthers Buy Spudders Star First Baseman
Release by Toledo of three famous old stars of baseball was announced at Dallas last night. Those who were given their unconditional release were Bullet Joe Bush, Emil Irish Meusel, and Everett Scott. Shreveport announced the sale of George Distell to Macon. George Lafayette, first baseman on the Wichita Falls Texas league champs, was sold to Fort Worth for an unnamed consideration.
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Toledo
Dallas
Bullet Joe Bush
Emil “Irish” Meusel
Everett Scott
Shreveport
George Distell
Macon
George Lafayette
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Bylund May Be Cock of Walk in Mat Circles
Local wrestling fans discuss whether Sergeant Bylund can defeat the wily Japanese challenger Matsuda tomorrow night at the Armory. Dutch Mantell is bed-bound with a lame back and may not recover in time. A win by Bylund could elevate him to unmatched local prestige and spark a possible title challenge.
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Bylund
Sergeant Bylund
Armory
Dutch Mantell
Mantell
Matsuda
Johnny Risso Ammarillo Withdraws DRAWS Nearer Heavy Title
Johnny Risco of Cleveland advances toward a heavyweight title challenge after defeating Phil Scott in a public hall bout before 12 000. Risco scored two knockdowns and won Patsy Haley’s decision in a fight that left Scott floor on a seven count. Risko plans future fights and a return to England.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Dec
Johnny Risco
Gene Tunney
Phil Scott
Risko
Patsy Haley
Scott
England
America
Scott MacDougal Faces Assault Charge After Wrestling Match
United Press reports at Liberty Georgia on December 8 Scott MacDougal champion wrestler from Scotland was held under $100 bond on assault charges following a match with Paul Jones of Houston Texas Jones won the first fall with a headlock taunted MacDougal and MacDougal struck referee Charles Metro with a right hand sending him down for a long count the outcome of the case was not immediately clear.
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United Press
Atlanta
Dee
Scott MacDougal
Scotland
Liberty
Paul Jones
Houston
Texas
Jones
MacDougal
Charles Metro
Metro
Hem-Roid claim promises quick relief from piles
A promotional notice extols Hem-Roid, a supposed internal remedy by Dr. Leonhardt, claimed to cure internal piles by improving lower bowel blood flow. It asserts the treatment cures cause, offers rapid relief, and avoids surgery, noting city drug stores stock the product and extolling its success.
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Leonhardt
City Drug Co
Metro Victory Sparks Ring Chaos After Top Bout
In a volatile finish Metro was pinned by the Scoreman but rose and challenged the ruling as Jones appeared to win the decision. Spectators roared while police forced a path through the crowd and into the ring.
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Metro
Jones
No Reward Motorist Hits Movie Actor Script
A motorist appeals to an officer after hitting a movie actor on a Sunday. The Hollywood cop replies that bounty collection is not allowed on Sundays and can only occur the next day.
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Hollywood Cop
Kidney Flush Remedy Ad Claims Safe, Easy Kidney Boost
An old advertising blurb urges readers to start a salt laxative routine when back pain or kidney discomfort appears. It promotes Jad Salts and Lithia depending on grape and lemon acid to flush kidneys, neutralize bodily acids, and prevent bladder issues, touting safety and broad use.
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