Dark horses lead after first rounds in national cage tourney
Eight teams remain in the national inter scholastic tournament as unheralded squads from Georgia and Louisiana gain momentum. Elton of Savannah impresses by beating Milne and Kavanaugh, earning near semifinal contention alongside Athens and Wheatland. Other quarterfinalists include Brunswick, Corinth, St John’s Military Acad Delfield, and Park High. New Brunswick, led by a top-rated player, is set to face the New Jersey squad next.
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Wheatland
Wyo
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National A. A. C. Swimming Ties Usher Three Atop Standings
In Michago on April 4 three teams shared first in the National A. A. C. meet. New York A. C. Lake Shore A. C. of Chicago and Los Angeles A. C. held 11 points each led by Hollywood with 6 and Honolulu and Los Angeles with 5 apiece. The yard relay of Chicago set a world mark at 2 39 1-5. Hollywood divers led by Old Lewis swept the diving crowns with Mickey and Walter Golbath and Johnny Riley among top finishers. Blankenburg of Hollywood won the 220-yard breast. Horn of Lake Shore took second.
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Cardinals Name Roettger to Start in Right Field
In Tradenton Florida on April 4 manager Gabby Street announced Wally Roettger would start the season in right field for the St. Louis Cardinals while Ernie Orsatti sidelined by a tired left ankle.
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Chicagoan rescuer saves noted swimmer at league meet
John Ny Rea of the New York Athletic Club nearly drowned during the 220 yard breast stroke final at the National AAU meet as he went under three times. Chicagoan Lawrence M. Barr leaped in fully clothed to assist, helping bring Rea to the pool edge where others aided and revived him.
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Lake Shore Club
Nea
New York
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Rockne Not Ill Says Coach In Miami Visit
In Miami Rockne dispels illness rumors after summoning Mayo Clinic specialist and visiting St Francis Hospital. He, actually suffering only a minor asthmatic condition, reports high spirits and good health.
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U.R
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame University
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Rockne
St. Francis Hospital
Ocean Front
Giants Sprint In Memphis Ahead Of Two Game Set
The New York Giants held a three hour workout in Memphis Tennessee as they prepare for a two game series with the Memphis Southern League club starting tomorrow and continuing Sunday.
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Tenn
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New York Giants
Cleveland bowlers fail to crack top ten in Alleys tournament
Cleveland is shut out from major leaders as Archer Tires cling to tenth in the American Bowling Congress event. Out-of-town teams threaten the host city with four days left as Springborns and Collinwood Shates underperform. Frank Motika claims seventh in singles with 702, while Hrach posts 705 and Drotleff 696.
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HOCKEY TITLE WILL REST IN 5TH CITY HANDS
Cleveland clinched the International Hockey League title by defeating Buffalo 3 to 0 in the final game. The win capped Cleveland Indians season as fans packed the Elysium arena to celebrate the 1929-30 championship and the club’s third victory in four series against the Bisons.
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Favorites Cop Opening Tilt In Cage Play
The eighth annual national YMCA basketball tournament opened with Montclair New Jersey edging Naperville Illinois 22 21 in a tight finish. Hamilton Ohio beat Juniata Pennsylvania 35 19 Vincennes Indiana defeated Adams Detroit 26 21 and Kansas City defeated Cambridge Massachusetts 82 3.
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Kidberg May Restore Faith in Boxing Title Fight
Jack Kidberg of England defends the world junior welterweight title against local Joe Glick at Madison Square Garden in New York. Berg seeks to revive American faith after recent boxing controversies while aiming to add another victory to his string.
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al Singer
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Matmen Ready to Fight for Highest Title
Amateur wrestlers from all sections gather in New York for the national amateur championships at the New York Athletic Club. Preliminaries end today with semi finals Saturday and finals Saturday night. Oklahoma A. and M. tops entries, aiming to win team honors.
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Bracey Enteres Ohio Relays With Star Sprint Field
Claude Bracey joins Ohio Relays May 3 in Columbus, joining Eddie Tolon and George Simpson in a sprint lineup aiming for Chicago nationals. Denison’s Hutson and Texas Christian’s Leland are expected, with Ohio State’s Bracey seeking fast times on a wet track past years.
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Pirate Hurler Seeks Divorce in Starke County
Canton April 4. Former Florence Ruth La Place now Mrs Burleigh A Grimes wife of a famed pitcher facing divorce suit. She testifies to keep him and refutes charges of temper and extravagance while lawyers reveal letters from alleged admirers in a Stark County courthouse cross examination. Clevelanders.
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Philadelphia
Red Sox Favor Minor Leaguers Ahead of Expos
Louisville April 4 The Boston Red Sox plan no exhibition games with major league teams before April 10 and will rely on minor leaguers for early spring work.
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Boston Red Sox
May Rematch Proposed Between Griffith and Jack Gagnon
Chicago promoter Lewis offered Boston heavyweight Jack Gagnon two percent of net gate receipts to rematch Tuffy Griffiths for the heavyweight crown. Gagnon has not replied. Beaton reports terms were satisfactory. Stadium officials aim to stage the bout despite boxing promoters' doubts over Griffiths victory.
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Simmons Gets Chance to Beat Pelicans in New Orleans
Cleveland rookie Walter Simmons brother of Al Simmons was set to get another chance to beat the New Orleans Pelicans as the Indians played an exhibition in Union Rouge.
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al Simmons
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