Vance’s late peak questioned amid aging ballplayers
The piece analyzes 64 year old pitcher Vance and his declining form after a poor season with nine wins and many losses. It compares him to Walter Johnson and Grover Cleveland Alexander, notes his past success, and questions if his curve has worn out his arm. It also recalls his earlier prime around 1912 and his longer career compared to rivals.
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Dieeay
Vance
Wille Rabitdon
Brookigg
Wonsing
Josing
Beston Braves
Jemings
Inter
Sf Ondhers
Walter Johnacn
Grover Cleveland
Alexaner
Walter Johnson
Jenson
Nick Altrock
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Jonnaca
Tabie
Izeher
Johnson
Alexander
Flyweights And Bantams Shine In London Fights
London report shows flyweight and bantamweight bouts drawing strong betting and spectator interest. Promoters push for tighter weights and clearer scoring as fighters from Drake and Mes are noted amid uncertain figures and lingering historical lore about fighting training.
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London
Femi
England
Mes
Winning Bat Honors Easier Than Topping Pitchers
The article argues batters repeat across eras, with Heilmann Sitler Dasis Wagner Roush and Hornsby among top champs. In contrast only four American League pitchers have led for more than one season, including Johnson Mays and Waddell. The point: leading batting crowns vs pitching crowns differs across leagues.
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Billy Evans
Harry Heilmann
George Sitler
Larry Dasiose
Rogers Horesby
Hans Wagner
E4 Roush
Walter Johnson
Waller
Washington
Refender
Wily
Ilavi
Mays
Carl Mays
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Rube Waddell
Waddell
Tunney Advises News Carriers in Dayton Speech
Gene Tunney, heavyweight champion, spoke to about 5000 news-carriers in Dayton advising a disciplined regimen for success. He urged not smoking to preserve appetite, three meals daily, abstaining from alcohol, clean speech, and strong will to win.
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Dayton
Gene Tunney
Gene Tanner
Riy
Tanney
Lear
Colgate Plans Broad Athletics Expansion
Colgate University aims to enter teams in all athletics branches. New swimming and gymnastic phases have begun. students are eager to participate in winter sports and other activities such as fencing boxing and tennis.
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Colgate
Florida State League Result Snapshots
Yesterday’s scores from the Florida State League show matches with multiple early-game outcomes. Key results include Philadelphia and New York area clubs, including a 7 0 Boston loss and a 12 4 game, with several American League and national league matchups reflected in the day’s box scores.
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Sarasota
Orlando
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St. Louis
York
Washington
Igo
Detroit
Philadelphia
National League
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Brosslyn
New York
Regional Baseball Scores From Scatterd League Reports
The bulletin lists early season results across several leagues with scattered scores. Buffalo leads Jersey Uty 11 to Rochester 4 while Syracuse shows a 19 to 4 result. Little Rock and Nashville Atlante clash at 10 to 11, New Orleans Ingham 4, Mobile Memphis 14 to 11, Chattanooga 2 to 8. Montgomery 5. Other notes include Bloom neton Quincy 17 and Evansville 5 with Terre Haute 1.
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Southern Leagle
Little Rock
Nashville
Neton & Quincy
Peoringheld
Dar
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Turil
Terre Haute
Southern League
New Orleans
Atlanta
Memonis
Chattanooga
Dixie Handicap Feature of Pimlico Program
Baltimore May 2 AP Sixteen thoroughbreds were entered for the twenty third Dixie Handicap the $25 000 feature of Pimlicos first program. Horses mentioned include Mars Singlefoot Joy Smoke Gatffsman vell Edisto Edith Cavell and M Jeffords entry with Edisto favored. Dangerous and 2 of fond Corey from the Rosedale Stable also figure in the field. Clear weather and fast track improve racing prospects.
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Pimico
Mars
Singlefoot
Joy Smoke
Gatffsman
Vell
Edisto
Edith Cavell
M. Jefford
Seagram
Dangerous
Ofond
Corey
Rosedale
Hal Price
Dixie
1928 Amsterdam Olympic Stadiums Nearing Form
Accommodations for the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam advance rapidly. The stadiums will cover 40 acres in the southern city area and are 20 minutes by tram from central hotels, with garages for 4 000 cars. A big game hunter notes sweets ease handling of animals that have tasted candy.
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Amsterdam
Pic Committee
Kentucky Derby Horses Enter Races in Louisville
Kentucky Derby horses compete in several races today in Louisville with some debuting. Wood Memorial Stakes winner Mrs Payne Whitney’s Broomstick led to a 1:43.6 finish, Black Panther and Bostonian also contending. Whisk Broom II won the Chesapeake Stakes at Havre de Grace. Jopagan and Fair Star among also rans. Thistle Geld third at Lexington. Ortlieb fifth in a claiming race.
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Payne Whitney T c
Broomstick
Black Panther
Bostonian
H. P. Whitney
Juggler
Justice F
Fiambino
Bellair Stud
Havre de Grace
Whisk Broom
Jopagan
Fair Star
Thistle Geld
Lexington
Ortlieb
Warranty Deeds Registered From L. P. Earnest to Langstons
A series of warranty deeds recorded including L. P. Earnest to D. E. and R. D. Langston Carl Ingram Inc to R. J. Ann Gulf Fertilizer Co to I. E. Springstead and W. R. Hackett Jos O Malley to Harry A. Levine and to Isidor F. Greene to John G. Miller Newark N J Eugene Harmon to Mary Lola Saunders Bayton Suburban Co to Mrs Vassie Stansell Manatee River Park Inc to Elizabeth Buffington Bayton Suburban Co to Claud C. Hamilton Co L Beebe to G H Massey Pinellas Co Wm D Spivey to J N Scott W E Glass to R C Williams Finch Bros Inc to Rebecca Harris Dade City Finch Bros Inc to Grace A Bennett Dade City Palma Sola Corp to Charlotte H Goodell West Coast Land Co to E L
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D. E
R. D. Langston
Carl Ingram, Inc
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Gulf Fertilizer Co
I. E. Springstead
W. R. Hackett
Jos. O'Malley
Harry A. Levine
King Co
Rebecca Harris
Dade City
Finch Bros. Inc
Grace A. Bennett
Palma Sola Corp
Charlotte H. Goodell
West Coast Land Co
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Stribling to battle Loughran in New York boxing opener
In New York on May 2 1930 Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia faces Young Stribling of Macon Georgia in a 10 round bout at Ebbets Field the first in a summer boxing season featuring heavyweight and light heavyweight eliminations. The winner may draw Jack Delaney for the 175 pound title with Mike McTigue also contending. Rickard offers 400000 to Maloney and Sharker to secure fights against the winner as the Dempsey Paulino survivor looms for a September Tunney meeting.
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Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Young Stribling
Macon
Ebbetsfield
Rickard
Tw O
Rowdily
Jack Delaney
Mike McTigue
Loughran
Humbert Fugaser
George Courtney
Oklahoma
Chuck Burns
Tunney
Maloney
Long Branch
N. J. Camp
Honeyboy Finnegan
Ernie Schaaf
Babe Ruth Hit Two Homerst in New York Victory
Babe Ruth blasted two homers to power a 12 to 4 win for the New York team over the Reds. The victory boosted the Champs in a decisive early season matchup.
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Babe Ruth
New York
Champs
REDS
Baseball JZ highlights and standings from the era
The piece reviews 1927 World Series questions, noting American League leaders and home run totals for Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. It details National League counts, shutouts by Jess Haines and Christy Mathewson, and league margins, plus a court notice and minor league results across multiple teams with scores and player notes.
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Jess Haines
St. Louis Cardinals
New York
St. Louis
Christy Mathewson
Johnson Siblings Shine in Shared Racing Sport
In an unusual feat a brother and sister gain fame in racing Alfred Johnson pilots winners wearing Colonel Bradley colors while sister Helen Johnson also excels on northwest tracks as an amateur.
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Helen Johnson
Altred
Colonel Bradley
Northwest
Property Transfers and Quit Claim Deeds Listed
A long sequence of transfers across individuals and firms appears, detailing quit claim deeds and assignments. Names include De Mooy Dickinson Mason Ingram Collins Gibbs DeVane Dew Parvin Flower Lynn Wallace Danze Strong Bran non Gould Parker and many others, with entities like Auld Parker Inc Floriana Lands Walter Lopatka and First Trust Co. spanning Hillsborough and other locales.
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Daniel N. Gibbs
F. M. DeVane
W. H. Dew
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H. Flower
D. B. Lynn
Carl Ingram
C. M. Wallace J. Danze
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Pearl
A. H. Gould
L. E. Parker
Auld & Parker, Inc
H.&. Clark
Florianna Lands, Inc
Hanna L. Culbreath
Walter Lopatka
B. H. Bass
Notice of final discharge in Malinda Mackey estate
In the Court of the County Judge Florida Manatee County the estate of Malinda Mackey is ordered for final discharge as Administrator. The administrator will present final accounts for approval before Judge W H Tucker on May 26 1927 and March 26 1937 dated March 26 1937 by Pradentown Bank and Trust Company administrator with M K Herrin secretary treasurer.
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John Saverese
State OF
Florida
McGraw Pennant Park Corporation
Manatee County
McGraw-Pennant Park
Court House
Bradenton
Court Hovee
Manate County
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Pradentown Bank & Trust Company
Malinda Mackey
M. K. Herrin
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