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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1929
Page
7
League leaders forecast a strong season with four new managers and several first time players set to appear. Opening game batteries are announced while poor weather may force some early cancellations.
Frank Getty reports the 1929 major league season set to begin amid cautious optimism. Weather threats may delay some openers while four new managers join the circuit. Ho Chi Hoover planned to throw with Walter Johnson catching at Griffith Stadium as George Moriarty reenters umpiring and Ty Cobb finishes his long major league run.
In Indianapolis the Chicago White Sox were set to finish exhibition play against the Springfield Three-Eye League team. Manager Lena Blackburne planned Tommy Thomas as the opening day starter in St. Louis. Cards vs Browns in another St. Louis tilt features Grover Cleveland Alexander starting for the Cardinals. Giants head toward West Point then Philadelphia to begin the regular season. Detroit Tigers dispatched Toronto Maple Leafs 10-3 in front of about 6,500 fans for their second straight win.
The International League will meet in New York tomorrow to elect a successor to late president Johnny Conway Toole. The league plans an official opening on Wednesday.
Probable pitching batteries for opening day across the major leagues include Brooklyn at Boston with Mc Weeney or Clark and Hen delivering to Bob Smith and Leggett. New York at Philadelphia with Benton and Hogan facing Willoughby and Davia. Pittsburgh at Chicago with Grimes or Kremer and Hemsley, Malone and Gonzales. St Louis at Cincinnati with Haines or Sherdel and Wilson, Lucas and Sukeforth. In the American League Chicago visits St Louis with Thomas and Autry versus Gray or Crowder and Shhane. Philadelphia plays Washington with Walberg and Cochrane, Hadley or Braxton and Ruel. Boston faces New York with Morris or McFayden and Berry, Hoyt and Grabowski. Detroit meets Cleveland with Carroll and Woodall, Shaute and L Sewell.
Jack Dempsey, returning from the middle west, trains vigorously at Stillman’s Gymnasium in New York. He says his recent trip did not yield any deal and notes he is now a promoter, not certain about fighting this year.
Columbus Senators defeated the Cincinnati Reds second team 6 to 2. Larry Winters and Charley Maxton allowed five scattered hits while the offense roughed up Kenneth Ash and Jackie May. Senator Charlie High went 4 for 4 at the plate.
April 15 report from Toledo notes out fielder Dewey Stover and first baseman George Beale sold to Terre Haute of the Three-I League while pitcher Joe Bloomer is returned to the Springfield Club of the Eastern League, announced by Madhens officials.
Pittsburgh April 15 Young Lloyd Waner set to wed Miss Frances Mae Snyder of Pittsburgh and hints at writing a matrimonial advice column after baseball. He advocates marrying early and stresses choosing a partner who aims to build a home and avoid money or social obligations as the sole motive.
Rogers Hornsby, active among historic champs, is poised to match Hans Wagner’s eight NL batting titles this season. The piece compares Cobb and Speaker’s AL feats, notes Hornsby’s peak .424 in 1924, and recalls Wagner’s .380 high in 1900 while hinting Hornsby could equal Wagner’s eight crowns.
The Buckey Bank promotes mail deposits for Ohio and distant investors with prompt handling. Accepts checks drafts postal or express money orders or registered letters. Certificates of Deposit issued from $50 with 5 percent interest from outset and mailed checks semiannually or compounded. Full or partial funds available on demand. Resources exceed $47,000,000 with reserve and surplus around $2,000,000.
Ohio University hosts Minnesota in the season opener at Ohio Field after dry field prep. Coach Peden relies on McKinty for mound duty as Trace or Barfoot may relieve. The contest aims for a large crowd with arbiter Peck Beveridge officiating the game.
Baseball executives from the National Loop anticipate a tight season in 1929. Quotes from Cubs, Giants, Pirates, Dodgers, Reds, Phillies and Braves managers express optimism, with pitchers and outfields highlighted as key factors in the expected competitive battle.
New York April 15 A R Babe Ruth says his focus is on the pennant race and he is not to marry Mrs Claire Hodgson as rumored today in connection with former follies frail.
Pitcher Eurie Proffitt, who won sixteen games and lost seven with Buffalo in the International League last season, has been purchased by the Columbus Senators.
Giants manager John McGraw says Tony Kaufmann, a right handed pitcher, has shifted to outfield duties and shows strong hit and field ability. Kaufmann impressed in spring training and with a .408 batting mark in 55 games for Rochester last season. Other pitchers who moved to outfield or infield include Babe Ruth and Rube Bressler, with Bluege Sewell Heilmann also noted for position changes.
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