Openers reveal power of early New York teams
In a midseason view of opening games, the Pirates top the Reds as a strong favorite for the NL title while Coveleskie falters for Washington. The Giants show power in their opener against Carlson and the Yankees batter Lefty Grove, signaling a potent offense despite pitching concerns. Cards’ Alexander struggles, affecting St. Louis hopes.
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Pirates Beat Reds 2 1 In Opening Game Of Season
Pirates defeat Reds 2 to 1 as Donohue falters in first inning then steadies. Hargrave scores Reds only run in fifth. Crowd of 4758 sets opening day record. Cincy collects six hits off Kremmer, two with Pirate error scoring their run.
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New Ruling Curbing Dribble Aims to Boost Basketball
Columbus April 13 The Joint Basketball Rules Committee chaired by L W St John of Ohio State announces a ruling to limit the dribble to a single bounce. The change, tested after a New York meeting, seeks fewer fouls, smoother play, more shooting, and greater team play.
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Indians Take Opener Behind Uhle Stellar Pitching
George Uhle batted and pitched the Cleveland Indians to an 8 to 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener. He contributed three of the Indians 11 hits and steadied the game as the Sox drew seven walks. The result kicked off the season with Cleveland holding the advantage as Uhle powered a late push after a tied ninth.
Critz Emerges As Last Holdout In Negotiations
Not in lineup of the holdouts, Critz remains the last holdout as terms leak. He reportedly asked 50000 for three years while Cincinnati shows willingness to pay 10000 annually, citing his fielding value despite a .286 batting average over three seasons.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
In the National League Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 2 to 1 and New York defeated Philadelphia 15 to 7. Brooklyn won 6 to 2 over Boston, Chicago routed St. Louis 10 to 1, while Cleveland nipped Chicago 3 to 2 in the American League. Washington toppled Boston 6 to 2 and New York beat Philadelphia 8 to 5. Detroit defeated St. Louis, 1 to 0. In the American Association Kansas City 8 over Columbus 3, Milwaukee 9 over Toledo 2, St Paul 1 over Indianapolis 0, and Minneapolis 1 over Louisville 0 in 12 innings. Eton ensembles are noted as in favor for school children aged 8 to 14.
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Uhle Wins Opener as Cleveland Beats White Sox 3–2
George Uhle, 1926 AL leader with 27 victories, opened 1927 with a 3–2 win over the Chicago White Sox in Cleveland. He earned the victory with a ninth inning RBI double after an early RBI single. He walked seven and hit one, but allowed only six hits as Cleveland took the game.
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Ohio exhibit at gym features wrestling boxing and stunts
Ohio University gymnasium hosts a Thursday night exhibition with a Shafer Stewart 145 pound bout and Duncan Begota light heavyweight match. The program includes boxing demonstrations, fencing, acrobatics, and Danes gymnastics, with talks on corrective exercises and Alma Mater sung at end.
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