Tunney Opponent May Be Decided By Elimination Bout
Gene Tunney’s next challenger could be chosen by pitting Johnny Risko against Tom Heeney, with the winner meeting Tunney after Madison Square Garden matchmaker Jess McMahon and Tex Rickard push for the arrangement. If Heeney refuses, Risko may face another foe and risk a delaying England vacation for Heeney’s camp.
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Jonnard Returned to Brewers After Deal
Turned back to Milwaukee after being purchased by the Athletics from the Brewers. Claude Jonnard, formerly with Milwaukee in the American Association, was sent back to the Brewers in the exchange.
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Today’s Games Yesterday’s Scores Summary Card
United Press notes several exhibition matchups: St Louis (A L) faces Birmingham (S L) in Birmingham. Philadelphia (A L) meets Boston (N L) in Fort Myers. Boston (A L) plays New York (N L) at Augusta. Washington (A L) vs St Louis (N L) in Tampa. New York (A L) vs Cincinnati (N L) at St Petersburg. Pittsburgh (N L) vs Oakland (P C L) in Oakland.
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Spring Training Scores Across Florida and California
At Augusta the Giants and Red Sox played to a 1 1 tie. In St. Petersburg the Cardinals defeated the Yankees 9 to 3. Fort Myers hosted the Braves over the Athletics 13 to 6. Plant City saw the Indians beat the Reds 3 to 1. Lakeland hosted the Phillies over Reading 7 to 3. Shreveport edged the White Sox 11 to 10. In Los Angeles the Cubs beat the locals 11 to 5.
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First Outdoor O U Practice Held Yesterday
Forty diamond candidates reported to Coach Peden for the first outdoor practice as weather favors baseball. The afternoon session included uniform allotment and batting practice with sophomores in the box and fielding drills. Six outfield hopefuls appeared led by Agostinehli, while Farfoot McKinsey Lutz Hoyt and Shearer prepared for Buckeye games. Catchers Ludwig Rhodes and Schultz worked the varsity slants. infield players McKinley Murray Williams Bayless and Robeson showed strong form with Grant Kline and Weiss also in for infield duty.
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Browns face Robins as MecNeeley sits with back sprain
Opening a three game series with the Brooklyn Robins, the St. Louis Browns were missing new outfielder Earl MecNeeley. MecNeeley, acquired from Washington, sat out with a sprained back.
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96 Runners and Walkers Remain in Distance Race
Los Lunas 48 miles away was target as 96 runners and walkers left Laguna New Mexico in the Los Angeles to New York foot derby. Arne Suominen finished yesterday’s lap in fourth to keep elapsed time lead. C C Pyle altered the route amid a funding dispute with Albuquerque officials. iid Gardner covered 33.9 miles in 4 hours 41 minutes to take lap honors. Peter Gavuzzi and Andrew Payne tied for second.
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Marullo Wins Narrow Decision Over McTigue in New York
Tony Marullo of New Orleans defeated former light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue in a ten round decision held in New York. The bout showcased Marullo’s skill and earned him a notable victory against a famed challenger.
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Howley Expects Browns Improvement for 1928 Season
St Louis Browns manager Dan Howley, preparing for his second season, says the 1928 club is far improved over 1927. He predicts a hustling squad with a strong pitching and catching corps led by Sam Gray, Dick Coffman, Johnny Ogden, and a reliable infield anchored by Lu Blue and Frank O Rourke.
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Dundee Beats Carpentier In Eight Rounds In Pittsburgh
Dundee of Agaged Middleweight defeated U S Carpentier of New Kensington in eight rounds. Rudy of Charleroi West Virginia won the decision from Harris of Niles Ohio.
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Americans to Race at Aintree Grand National Event
In England the grand national at Aintree draws about 300000 spectators with many Americans expected. Scotland Yard detectives search for schemes, tourists pour in, and tips swirl as American owned horses BURGWRIGHT and Billy Barton lead an entry of thirteen American bred entrants in a tough 41 2 mile course over 30 jumps.
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Hornsby predicts Braves finish fourth in 1930 season
Fort Myers report from March 27 quotes A R Rogers Hornsby saying the Yankees and Pirates will win again. He ranks the American League Yankees Athletics Senators Tigers and the National League Pirates Cardinals Giants with Braves in fourth.
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Athens DeMolay Loses to Kenton in State Tournament Thriller
In Elyria on Saturday Athens DeMolay fell 36 to 33 to Kenton after two overtime periods. The Athenians led 14 2 early, but Kenton staged a late comeback and tied the game at 33 apiece, forcing two extra periods before the final score.
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Reds Select Rixey and Luque for Today’s Game
Rixey and Luque were picked by Jack Hendricks to pitch today’s exhibition against the New York Yankees at the training camps in St. Petersburg Florida. Phillies wrap Florida schedule with win over Reading International and claim six wins and defeats.
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