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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
11
The piece outlines a shaken division race with the Pirates, Reds, and Giants amid coaching changes and injuries. It notes Dazzy Vance, Glenn Wright, and others injured, the Reds' improvement, and Phils, Meusel, and Meusel’s outfield alignment as a factor. Cleveland coaching and Burt Shotton's management are mentioned in a broad preview of the league.
The report discusses French players preparing for the early season at Auteuil with leaders Cochet Borotra and Magnussus invited. It notes left handed Cochet and Borotra as likely to compete, while Thion De La mation may miss the doubles amid concerns over form and travel.
In San Antonio on March 27 William Braucher notes the Chicago White Sox, once decayed after the 1919 scandal, are rebuilding with new fire. Donie Bush touts improved defense and power including Smead Jolley, Reynolds, Watwood, Jim Moore, Dave Harris, Alex Metzler, C. Arthur Shires, Cisell, Wynnefield, Ernie Smith, and Irving Jefferies.
Primo Carnera battered Chicago football star George Trafton in Kansas City as he blazed to a 54 second knockout. The bout drew 8600 fans who paid to see the display, with Carnera earning about 55 percent of a $15,000 purse.
Winter Haven Florida March 7 Manager Wilbert Robinson brought his Brooklyn Robins here for an exhibition game with the Philadelphia Nationals. Robinson was encouraged by Jumbo Eliott's pitching in yesterday's 7 to 3 defeat by Detroit.
Philadelphia Phillies edged the Athletics 5 to 2 in a spring game in Winter Haven with manager Burt Shotton predicting a win over Brooklyn in today’s matchup.
University of Cincinnati Bearcats meet Ohio University's Bobcats in an indoor Buckeye Conference meet at Ohio University gym Saturday afternoon. It is the first indoor clash between the two. Ohio favored to win after beating Ohio Wesleyan with a strong relay group. The Bearcats rely on veterans in distance, hurdles, and pole vault while the Bobcats excel in pole vault with top placements against Wesleyan.
In Fort Myers the Philadelphia Athletics beat by the Phillies 5 to 2 as McNair and Williams mishandled throws. Manager Connie Mack plans to start the highly touted rookies in the lineup against the Boston Braves.
Notables of the sports world gathered in Chicago for the funeral of Walter Eckersall, famed University of Chicago quarterback and renowned sports writer. Eckersall died Monday after a lifetime of major achievements as player official and Midwest sports critic.
The 1930 opening game lineup features Oliver in center field for Boston and new recruits on both clubs. Washington manager Walter Johnson relies on the same core, with Barnes at left and Myer vs Hayes for third base as regulars prep for the season ahead.
Chicago March 27 Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde singles out three former Chicago Board of Trade members accused of manipulating grain prices in violation of the Federal Grain Futures Administration Act.
New York Yankees halted in Jacksonville for an exhibition game with local team before traveling to Oakland. Manager Shawkey announced the release of pitcher Ivy Andrews to Oakland. The club planned an exhibition in Waco before facing the Giants in Fort Worth on Saturday.
Cleveland's Indians finally reached clear weather for an exhibition with New Orleans Pelicans but lost 6 to 2 as regulars were unable to hold their lead.
In Anniston on March 27 the Toledo club fell to the New York Giants second team as Jim Tennant and Jack Scott struggled. the Giants won 11 to 0 in a windowed American Association contest.
In San Antonio on March 27 the New York Giants finished their training camp with a 9 to 3 victory over the White Sox. Practice sessions continue today and tomorrow ahead of Wort Worth.
Boston Red Sox completed their Florida exhibition schedule by defeating Pensacola 2 yesterday. They begin a three day closer to camp, depart Sunday, and will play their first road game at Selma, Alabama, on Monday.
Manager Dan Howley schedules two practice sessions for the Cincinnati Reds ahead of Sunday and Saturday games versus Columbus and Detroit. The team arrived after a 9 to 8 win over Columbus yesterday.
Chicago reporter notes White Sex breaks through in San Antonio as the event unfolds on March 27. Details remain fragmentary from the dispatch, with emphasis on the lead figure and location.
Fort Myers Florida March 37 Manager Hil Mckechnie of the Boston Braves aims to add catcher Steve O Neil before the club heads north. The Braves meet the Athletics in an exhibition game here today.
The 8. Loutas Cardinals have their final open date on their training schedule today. Starting tomorrow they will play daily games until their return to St. Louis in April. Gill Myers of the Danville Club was injured when struck on the head by a bat during yesterday’s 17 to 7 loss to Rochester.
West Palm Breach notes that on March 27 A.B. the St. Louis Brown Bulls limited activities to a 180 mile bus ride arriving at Fort Pierce where they were scheduled to play Milwaukee.
In Los Angeles on March 27 Exhibition baseball features the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates amid spring training in Southern California The Cubs suspended their series with the Dodgers yesterday by a 17 to 12 margin and prepare for today’s game against the Pirates at a coastal venue.
The Pittsburgh Pirates closed a three game series with the Oakland Club of the Pacific Coast League by winning 10 to 1 in a game played under the season’s hottest sun. All 19 runs came in the first five innings as both teams produced offense early and often before the Pirates headed to Los Angeles.
Cleveland reports sensational bowling as Schowartz Ballrooms Stratford Wis tied New York Spartans for top in team event with 2959. Bartunek Clothes Cleveland rose to ninth with 2910. Parcari Lusardi Rochester N Y lead doubles with 133 pins. St Taylor Passaic N J breaks into All Events top five with 1916.
Daytona Beach March 27 Kaye Don has three days left to break the world speed record. If time extensions from Daytona authorities or the American Automobile Association are denied, the attempt could end. Officials and Don’s camp weigh uncertain chances as a late paint touch up may affect the car renderings and the beach pace improves with Northeast wind potential.
Tampa Florida March 27 Detroit Tigers prepare for their final home exhibition against the Tampa Southern League in a spring training showcase at the city stadium.
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