Fishing Contest Hopes Rise Despite Bad Weather
The Messenger and the Hardware Company expected to roll in as contenders but reports show no final catches yet. Bad weather swollen streams hinder bass and panfish, with Don O'Neil of Athens catching a 15 inch 10 ounce bass last week. Other bass run 12 to 14 inches. nine crappie noted by Kenny Collins and McConskey. Dutch Feth reconstructs Elms course, lengthening holes and adding greens to improve accuracy and drainage, aiming for better play this season.
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Wrestling Pro Memorial Hall Show Promises Sellout Crowd
On April 10 promoter predicts a sellout for the double wrestling memorial hall show here. Everett Marshall of Laurin will meet Lee Wycoff, a Cross football player, in a main bout and Marion MynNeil Bluffs Iowa will tackle Offman Columbus in the other bout.
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Flock Takes Last One by 18 12 Count
AVON PARK Florida April 10 Columbus Red Birds closed camp with practice planned then begin homeward trip to Montgomery Alabama. In the Buffalo Bisons series finale the Birds won 18 to 12 after a long early deficit as Columbus took control by the third inning and never relinquished the lead.
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Redlegs Open Home Schedule Against Atlanta Crackers
MACON Ga April 10 The Cincinnati Reds arrived in good form after Tampa drills and will host the Atlanta Crackers today with Larry Benton pitching. The Reds also play Atlanta tomorrow then start a Detroit series, meeting the Tigers in Chattanooga Thursday Knoxville Friday and Cincinnati Saturday and Sunday.
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Cubs Split Regulars and Rookies for Wrigley Practice
Chicago Cubs divided into regulars and rookies for a preview game at Wrigley Field. Captain Woody English, hobbled by a bruised foot, regained the third base job over rookie Augie Galan from Sacramento whose hitting and fielding pleased scouts, though his throwing was erratic.
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Pirates and White Sox set scoring record in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque New Mexico the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox combined for 24 runs in a spring exhibition. The White Sox scored 17 and the Pirates 7 as Chicago rapped 21 hits off two Pirates pitchers and the Pale Hose scored 15 off the opposition. Al Simmons went 3 for 4 with two doubles and Arky Vaughn collected three singles in three at bats.
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Lookouts Beat Yankees 4-1 in Chattanooga Slugfest
The New York Yankees lost their third straight game as the Chattanooga Lookouts upset them 4 to 1 in Southern Association action. New York managed six hits with Earl Combs driving in the lone run in the eighth, following a Gehrig walk and Ben Chapman single after Combs had replaced Babe Ruth in left field. Lefty Leon Pettitt limited the Yankees to four early hits.
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Browns Rally Past Dodgers 6 5 in Final Series Game
The St. Louis Browns beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 6 to 5 in seven innings, capitalizing on three Dodgers errors. All Browns runs came off Bob Edwards in the first four frames, while two Dodger runs in the opening inning came from Frederick's homer as the teams concluded the series so Brooklyn could catch a train to Richmond.
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Giants End Losing Streak With 4-1 Win Over Indians
In Huntsville Alabama Fred Fitzsimmons and Jack Salveson combined for five hits as the New York Giants defeated the Cleveland Indians 4 to 1. The champions scored twice in the first inning and maintained the lead, snapping a three game skid.
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Phillies Rout Pennsylvanian 22 1 at Franklin Field
Philadelphia rout over University of Pennsylvania ends 22 to 1 after seven innings. Phillies offense explodes with a lopsided win at Franklin Field in a baseball exhibition against Pennsylvanian.
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National Bantam Grid Association To Be Organized
Columbus April 10. Representatives of big football teams from several states will meet on May 12 and 13 to form a national bantamweight organization. Joe Donnelly, president of the Ohio Bantam weight Football Association, announced today. About 75 teams are expected to apply for membership. Eligibility and rules likely follow Ohio pattern. Ohio formed the bantamweight association three years ago. Players must be 16 or under on Aug 31 and weigh 118 pounds or less. Last year Ohio had 14 teams and four outside members. Akron’s team has been champion for three years.
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Fight Results List From Philadelphia and Other Cities
Boxers Benny Baas of Philadelphia stopped Jim Leto of Boston in a 133 and 136 pound bout. Tony Morgano of Philadelphia outpointed Eddie Shea of Chicago in a 134 and 131 match. Ferrando of Jersey City outpointed Coco Kid of New Haven at 134 and 140. Maxie Rosenbloom defending light heavy title won a decision over Johnny Miler. Jimmy Beeson defeated Tommy Burke in New Orleans. In Hot Springs Joey Forcbione beat Tony Viviano in a 125 bout. Eddie Gray of Buffalo defeated Pete Landry of Houston in 155 pounds.
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Hot Springs
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Joey Forcbione
Cleveland
Tony Viviano
St. Lewis
Eddie Gray
Buffalo
Pete Landry
Houston
Will Ross Face McLarnin In Jewish Ring Rivalry May 28
New York April 10. Barney Ross, 85, may challenge Jimmy McLarnin for welterweight honors on May 28. The piece notes McLarnin’s past to Jewish contenders, Ross’s youth and speed, and the likely exchange of blows as to who carries the night.
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Horsemen Move to End Doping at Racetracks
A group of 75 trainers and horsemen meeting in Baltimore approved a plan to install receiving barns at all racetracks to eliminate doping. They said the issue is largely the responsibility of whalers and called for industry changes to curb illicit practices and ensure fair competition.
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Logan to get public golf course in Logan
Logan, April 10. A public nine hole golf course is to be built on an eight acre tract south of the Floyd Bridge. Owner W. Wright aims for a July 4 opening with Mt Air Course operator L. Wrights son Freal Wright to manage. The course will be public with season tickets or greens fees. Training enforcement and identification of handlers at tracks and barns were urged.
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Pirates Aim for NL Pennant With Balanced Power
United Press reports Pirates manager George Gibson pursues the pennant with a strong, punchy lineup and lively ball. Second base weakness and uncertain pitching may hinder a repeat of 1927, while Piet’s departure aims to strengthen the mound with Latman and other arms. The outfield features Lindstrom, Lloyd Waner and Paul Waner, with Grace behind the plate and Veltman challenging for catching duties.
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Michigan bowlers sweep pins at American Bowling Congress meet
In Peoria Michigan bowlers won three championships and placed second in the remaining event at the ABA tournament. Stroh's Bohemian Beer of Detroit won the team title with 3,089 pins. Jerry Vidro of Grand Rapids captured the singles with a 721 series, his first congress event. Walter Reppenhagen topped all events with 1,972, aided by a 634 team series and 702 doubles. Lou Dumar and Lee Foster led the doubles with 1,321 to 1,908 by Rudolph and Ryan.
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Shires May Move to Wrestling After Boxing Career
A.R Art Shires Toledo first baseman, formerly a boxer, hints he may switch to wrestling. He told promoter Eddie Mack in Houston that he can out-grab any champion wrestler he's seen, referring to the Shires Al Spohrer bout promoted in Boston years ago.
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French pair leads six day race in Cleveland
The French duo Henri Le Page and Alfred Letourn led the six day race in Cleveland on April 10, keeping a one lap advantage over rivals Peden Zach. They had 219 sprint points while Peden Zach led with 347 points in sprint victories.
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Decision for Maxie Booed by New Orleans Crowd
Light heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom escaped with a split decision over 22 year old Johnny Miler of Detroit in a ten round bout in New Orleans. Miler pressed the action throughout and rocked Rosenbloom with a sharp right in the final round. Rosenbloom relied on counter punches and clinching. One judge had Miler winning, another Rosenbloom, with a third even on the United Press tally showing seven for Miler, two for Rosenbloom, one even.
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