McCarthy Confident Cubs Ready for 1929 Campaign
LA, March 31 Hitting talk dominates spring camp as Joe McCarthy expresses optimism about the Cubs. He praises Lester Bell and Gabby Hartnett, notes strong reserves and rookies, and highlights outfield stability with Stephenson, Cuyler, Wilson. Hartnett’s arm and Hartnett’s return are key concerns.
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Cubs Beat Pirates 13 7 in Final Game of Series
Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 13 to 7 in Los Angeles marking their only win in the four game series. A high scoring start saw both teams tied at seven after four innings as Chicago pulled ahead with two runs in each of the next three frames.
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Cards Power Past Tampa With Hafey Homers
In Bradenton on Sunday March 31 the Rochester International League club defeated the Tampa Southeastern League club 2 to 1. Haley Hafey hit three successive home runs to spark the Cardinals victory.
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Red Sox Arrive in Selma for Southeastern League Clash
The Boston Red Sox arrived in Selma Alabama after completing training in Pensacola and prepared to face the Selma Southeastern League club. They had beaten Louisville in the previous game.
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Selma
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Giants Practice Ahead of 1930 Pennant Run
In San Antonio John J. McGraw drills a casting eye over a hard pitching staff and young catchers as he envisions reviving a pennant bid. He praises Francis Healey as a rising star and lists pitchers, infielders, and catching plans while noting weather delays and the team’s aim to improve on last year’s results.
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Jack Scott
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Hell
O'Parrell
Cheorge Fisher
Buffalo
Tennis Stars Fail to Play in Final Tilt Cannes
Cannes France March 81 UPI Tennis enthusiasts upset as finalists in the Cannes International tournament refuse to compete for championships Sunday. Big Bill Tilden and Wilbur J Coen Jr Kansas City cite closeness. Elizabeth Ryan now of England and Baroness Von Resgnicek also excuse their women’s singles final nonappearance.
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Indians Beat New Orleans 3 1 Behind Goldman Sensations
New Orleans game recap shows John Goldman of Cleveland starring in fielding and offense with 13 chances, delivering multiple sensational plays and becoming the lone Indian with more than one hit as Cleveland defeated New Orleans 3 to 1.
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Hadley Defeats by Memphis Club 3-2
Washington pitcher Hadley took the loss as the Memphis Southern inanes beat the Senators 3 to 2. The game occurred in Memphis Tennessee with UB-Hump Hadley noted for the setback.
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Memphis
Tenn
Court Stars to Open Great Meet Tuesday
Thirty six teams from twenty six states enter the twelfth annual University of Chicago National Inter scholastic basketball tournament with opening games set for Tuesday. John Reagan High of Houston meets Winsly Institute of Wheeling in the first round while two other matchups begin Wednesday afternoon. Consolation rounds follow for first round losers.
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Opening Day Draws Near in 1930 MLB Season
New York reports two weeks remain until the season opener between the Red Sox and Senators in Washington with a Hoover ceremony on April 14. Cubs spike losses to Pittsburgh before a 13 to 7 win. Athletics struggle to win one of five against multiple teams. Promising rookies emerge with Dus ty Cooke, Ben Chapman for the Yankees, Smead Jolly for the White Sox, and Gus Suhr securing a Pirates spot.
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Dusty) Cooke
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Rob Shawkey
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Smead Jolly
San Francisco
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Gus Suhr
Pittsburgh Pirates
Murder Mystery at the Estate Heirloom Theft Arises
Detectives and socialites gather as Maxwell recounts meeting Clorinda Berkeley at eleven last night and Doris Matthews dies after a dispute over a jewelry heist. Mrs. Lambert confides Doris’s loyalty and fears over media twists while Captain Strawn pursues Johnson the valet as the prime suspect.
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George Berkeley
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Dick Berkeley
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Peggy Harper
New York
London
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Crosby
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Athlete Sentenced To Reform Term In Forgery Case
William A. Cannon, 20, once a scholastic swimming record holder and Lakewood High star, was sentenced by Judge W. K. White to Ohio State Reformatory for forgery. If restitution is made within a year, parole may be considered.
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William A. Cannon
Lakewood
Lakewood High School
Ohio State Reformatory
W. K. White
Gallipolis
White
Pensacola Hosts Colonels In A Low-Scoring Setback
In Pensacola the Colonels limited scoring to nine runs while Maclayden and Smith allowed six to nine hits and five runs, shaping the game’s tense pace.
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Maclayden
Smith
Colonels
Record Derby Entry Tops Kentucky Field At Washington Park
A record 167 eight year olds will run in the American Derby at Washington Park on June 14 officials announced. The entry list exceeds the Kentucky Derby field by 19 and includes all Kentucky Derby and Preakness eligibles as well as other prominent three year olds.
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U.pb
Washington Park
Detroit Dog Wins Chicago Kennel Club Show
Ardmore Keepsake a Scotch Terrier owned by Robert McKinvin of Detroit won the championship at the Chicago Kennel Club show. The Detroit entry was judged superior to 100 other canine aristocrats in a nationwide event.
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Reds Break Camp Bound for Atlanta
The Cincinnati Reds broke spring training in Orlando and headed to Atlanta to face the Southern League club tomorrow and Wednesday.
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Orlando
Fla
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Atlanta
Ruth Helps Yankees Edge Astros in San Antonio
The New York Yankees beat Houston 6 to 5 in San Antonio as two ninth inning runs lifted them to victory. Babe Ruth did not walk in the plate appearance and did not reach base.
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San Antonio
Tex
Yanks
Houston
Babe Ruth
Herman Signs Up Clearwater Star Babe Herman
Outfielder Babe Herman signs a contract with Clearwater. The article notes the signing occurred in March and marks a new career phase for the veteran player.
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Clearwater
Fla
Babe Herman
Young Golf Star Clinches North and South Open Victory
Pinehurst North Carolina March 31 Paul Runyan, 21, won the 28th North and South Open at Forest Hills Club earning a 291. Frank Walsh placed second with 2938 and Joe Turnesa, Tommy Armour, and Billy Burke tied for third with 2944. Horton Smith finished eighth at 297 after a sunburned round.
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Frank Walsh
Chicago
Joe Turnesa
Elmsford
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Tommy Armour
Detroit
Billy Burke
Greenwich
Conn
Brooklyn Robins Stand Ready To Open Northward Run
The Brooklyn Robins prepared to end training here today and head north. Herman signed a $15,000 contract yesterday and wore a uniform for the first time this season after originally demanding $25,000.
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Herman
Frasier Returns to White Sox After Hip Injury
Vice Frasier, rookie pitcher obtained from Dallas, is back with the Chicago White Sox in camp at Pallas Texas after a week at home with an injured hip. Manager Bush had counted him as a regular before the injury.
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Giants jubilant after Dallas victory over White Sox
The New York Giants celebrated a 10 to 0 win over the Chicago White Sox in Dallas, lifting the series to Giants five victories, White Sox four, with one tie.
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Shreveport
U.P
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Browns Triumph Over Milwaukee A A Club In Ninth Inning
The St. Louis Browns edged the Milwaukee A A Club 4 to 3 in a one run victory when Johnny Ogden hit a decisive three bagger in the ninth inning on Sunday.
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Mack Satisfied as A's Arrive for Florida Series
Connie Mack arrives in St. Augustine aboard with acting manager Eddie Collings to meet Tris Speaker's Newark club. The World Champions praise their club after a 5 to 4 win over the Braves in Miami, the Athletics first spring game.
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ST. Augustine
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U.P
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Newark
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Philadelphia
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Miami
Kentucky Man Sets All Time Bowling Record at ABC Meet
Covington Kentuckian Larry Shotwell topples an all time American Bowling Congress solo record with 774 while Mike Holter of Minneapolis places second with 714 in singles. Frank Britt of Rochester, N Y earns seventh with 698 as doubles race tightens among Chicago Detroit and Cleveland squads.
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Jimmy” Britt
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N. Y
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Y M C A Basketball Championship Opens With Eight Teams
Sixteen quintets from across the country will contest the eighth annual YMCA basketball championship tournament starting Thursday in Chicago. Buffalo, New York, the defending National and New York State champion, is favored to win.
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N. Y
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