Ohio Buckeye squad readies for Miami and Cincinnati games
Ohio University coach Peden plans a heavy practice drill ahead of weekend games with Miami and Cincinnati. Miami, fresh from a 9 2 win over Ohio State, fields a veteran infield and strong hitting, while Cincinnati's Bearcats topped Denison and beat Michigan in pre season play. The lineup features Miller on the mound for Miami and Franz and Behi nd for Cincinnati, with possible roles for Barfoot McKinley Engle and an infield including McKinley Bayless Kline and Grant. The team travels to Miami Thursday afternoon.
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Donohue Talks Terms With Reds Owners In Cincinnati
Cincinnati April 17 Pete Donohue the Reds holdout has arrived to discuss a new contract with Jack Hendricks and club owners He says he has trained daily for a month with Fort Worth in the Texas league and would be ready for mound duty soon if an agreement is reached
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Scores From Early Baseball Action Across League Matches
Scoreboard details show multiple exhibitions: Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 1. Chicago 6 St. Louis 3. Philadelphia 7 New York 5. Boston 3 Brooklyn 2. American League results Cleveland 5 Detroit 4. Washington 5 Philadelphia 4. New York 7 Boston 2. Chicago 7 St. Louis 0. American Association games include Columbus 8 Kansas City 8 in 15th inning darkness. Milwaukee 7 Toledo 2. Indianapolis 5 St. Paul 4. Minneapolis 3 Louisville 1 in 11 innings.
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National League Tuesday Games Highlight Matchups Across Cities
Boston visits Brooklyn and Philadelphia plays New York as Pittsburgh meets Cincinnati in a busy Tuesday slate. Chicago faces St. Louis, St. Louis travels to Chicago, Cleveland goes to Detroit, and Washington plays Philadelphia with New York at Boston. Additional games include Kansas City at Columbus, St Paul at Indianapolis, Milwaukee at Toledo, and Minneapolis at Louisville.
Hobson New York Central team tryouts in Hobson
Man ager Dale Allensworth reports a cold but lively tryout at Pythian park with new and current candidates. Hobson holds a 50 50 chance to repeat the 1927 Co C Lines championship as transfer of shop work to Bucyrus reduces prospects. The next workout is this afternoon and a 1928 game schedule will be issued soon.
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Sergeant Sammy Baker Hopes Rematch After Ten Round Victory
In New York on April 17 Sergeant Sammy Baker from Mitchel Field earned a chance to fight welterweight champion Joe Dundee following a ten round decision over Billy Alger at St. Nicholas Arena. The crowd voiced displeasure at the judges' ruling, though Baker did not win by a wide margin.
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Ball History Repeats Itself Yankees Set Pace
Baseball history repeats as the New York Yankees remain undefeated and pace the majors. With key injuries, Ruthless power from Gehrig, strong pitching from Pennock Hoyt Pipgras, and rivals like the Athletics, White Sox, Browns, Giants, and Braves under early pressure, the season opens with dramatic parity and pursuit.
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Pirates Rout Reds 8 to 1 in third game of series
Donie Bush's Pirates hammered Eppa Rixey and Jim Edwards to win 8 to 1. Pittsburgh built a 6 run lead by the fifth inning and held Cincinnati to seven hits as L Wanner and Adams led the offense with key hits and bases loaded threats.
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International Fague Opens With Star Packed League
The International League begins its 1928 season on Wednesday afternoon with a record lineup of high priced talent. All clubs claim greater strength, predicting one of the closest races in years. Newark touts stars Walter Johnson Jacques Fournier Bill Lamar Hugh McQuillan and Rube Lutzke. Buffalo loses Andy Cohen Del Bissette Al Tyson and Leo Mangum but adds Nick Cullop Gus Felix Moore Barrett and Thomas.
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Athens Boys To Have Chance in Marble Tourney
Svery Athens youth under fifteen years of age is eligible to compete in the city marble tournament starting Wednesday at 3 p m on the Central grade school grounds under Coach Wise of Athens high school Entry blanks have been sent to each school principal in Athens and must be returned today to Coach Wise The local winner earns a gold medal and a trip to Columbus to enter the state tournament The state winner and runner up may go to Atlantic City for the national tournament
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Sharkey Arrives in New York for Delaney Bout Preparations
New York April 17 A P Jack Sharkey the Boston heavyweight reports to town to train for his April 30 bout with Jack Delaney of Bridgeport He will condition at Gus Wilsons Gym in Orangeburg New York before the match
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Indians Tie With Senators Hinges On George Grant Start
Detroit April 17. George Grant will start today in a championship game to keep the Indians tied with Washington for second place. Grant recovered from a sore arm in the south and is hoped to beat the Tigers. Lew Fonseca reports ready to play, but Lind may stay at second base while the youthful infielder shines in the field.
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Barnes Confident on Return to British Open Practice
Jim Barnes told British golf writers he believes he has a good chance to win as he arrives in England to begin practice for the British Open. Barnes, among the top entrants, has won a major tournament recently and capped the prize in 1926.
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