Ty Cobb Rejoins Philadelphia A's For 1928 Season
Connie Mack confirms Ty Cobb will play for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1928 after a long recruitment. Mack emphasizes Cobb’s value and iconic outfield trio with Simmons and Speaker. Phillies camp at Winter Haven, Florida features open battles for nearly every position under Burt Shotton.
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Cubs Open 1928 Spring Camp With Five Inning Scrimmage
Chicago managers arrange a five inning tune up against the Battleship Tennessee at Catalina Island. McCarthy oversees early drills as Woody Woodson works at short and the White Sox host drills at Shreveport with new infielders showing promise.
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Yaqui Joe Set for Wrestling Show With Louisiana Man Lee Meyers
Yaqui Joe arrives for a town meeting at 8 15 tonight with Lee Meyers of Louisiana as Elmer Guthrie books a one fall main event at the armory. Meyers aims to match the fast grappler in style and speed and preliminaries were not announced.
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Pole vault grace and Carr's record climb
Feg Murray extols Sabin Carr Yale world champion as a model of balance speed and form in pole vaulting. He recalls record progress from 1904 to today and notes Carr's indoor intercollegiate show in New York. Also mentions Guy Bush wedding timing in Chicago Cubs context amid baseball atmosphere.
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Charlie Hoff
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New York
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Boston
Allen Galloping His Fifteen Over Diamond Behind Own Heels
The Amarillo Texans open spring training at Texan park with Sled Allen guiding fifteen players in warmups. Fans note Allen’s pep and endurance as he leads the group while new hopefuls arrive, signaling a busy season ahead.
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Southwestern Is Champ After Win Over Trinity
Southwestern University Pirates built an 18 to 4 lead by halftime and defeated Trinity University 25 to 16 as Brannen and Whittle starred. Whittle led scorers with six points while Hoffman won the Trinity guard honors. If Southwestern wins Friday they will cinch the conference title.
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Delaney Eliminated, Heeney Advances in Heavyweight Race
Jack Delaney is eliminated from heavyweight title contention after losing to Tom Heeney in a 15 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Heeney's precise defense and sharp body work thwart Delaney's power, ending Delaney’s bid for a June title bout with Gene Tunney at Yankee Stadium.
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Central Teachers 31 Tulaw U 26 in tourney play
In the Oo. U. Tournament results Tulsa 87 beat Dundee 19 and Tulsa 46 defeated Drumright 21 Norman 38 over Dilton 10 Elmore City 26 down Shawnee 18 Yukon 20 over Weleetka 13 Friday games list Central High at Okmulgee and Central Teachers against Northeastern at Tahlequah Muskogee vs Capitol Hill Norman vs Ardmore Elmore City vs Yukon with semi finals set at 0. U. tournament matches.
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Milwaukee hiker Oscar Stoneberg claims 132 mile record
Oscar Stoneberg of Milwaukee hiked 132.2 miles in 26 hours to set a new world record. If official, his distance exceeds James Graham’s 123 mile mark set in 1924. Stoneberg now aims for C Pyle’s Los Angeles to New York marathon title.
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Cager Title Scene Shift for Amarillo Showdown
The Southwestern Telephone cagers meet Santa Fe offices tonight for the Amarillo league title at the Amarillo Athletic Club instead of the high school gym. Both teams are tied at one win each, promising a real contest for followers of this circuit.
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Tulsa Central High Shines in State Meet Title
Tulsa Central High scored heavily as the University of Oklahoma hosts the first annual invitation basketball tourney nearing semifinals in Norman. Readouts from late yesterday and last night’s pairings highlight Tulsa’s strong showing.
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Tulsans advance in state basketball tourney matchups
Tulsa defeated Dundee 87 to 19 and Drumright 45 to 21 to move forward. Normen beat Dilton 40 to 10 and faces Ardmore High. Shawnee and O11 City upset results fed a Yukon clash, while Muskogee High and Capitol Hill meet today in the next round. Philadelphia bout results include Wilson beating Caesar in ten rounds and Burns defeating MacDonald in six rounds.
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