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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
4
New York May 23 AP report says William A Navy coach and Knute Rockne of Notre Dame led coaches in open revolt against rule changes adopted since last year. The World described their stance as defiant amid debate over playing regulations.
The narrative covers Joe Harris as a top American Leaguer, Pirates shifting players like Grabikar and Grantham to bolster first base, and Harris’s notable bat. It notes Washington waivers, coach reactions, and a general discussion of game changes including a proposed lateral pass. Also recalls a humorous umpire exchange and manager perspectives on rule changes.
In a wide round of baseball action, Pittsburgh swept the New York club to seize the lead in the standings. The Yankees, still atop the American League, dropped to third after a West Coast tour and a 7 to 2 loss to Cleveland. Vic Aldridge earned the win for Pittsburgh as the Pirates overcame the Giants and Cubs in the circuit-wide play.
A 14 man representative team chosen by the States Seniors Golf Association will travel to England for the international seniors championship this summer. Frederick Snare of the national strike of America leads the squad with members from New York, Rye, Brookline, Chicago, Denver, Manchester and more as England and Canada enter teams for the event at Sunningdale starting July 7.
New York March 21. AP boxing news. Jack Sharkey pursues a bout with Jack Bempeau as Pierre Hetkard pushes to match Pauline Vseundan with Boloney. Drafted bids and Canadian crew seek a light heavyweight title bid while Delaney and Denton petitions stir the sport's regulatory body.
Tarpons defeat Growers 7 8 in a late rally at Sarasota. Larry sparkled early, felling Kelpatrick from the mound as Red Burser and teammates chased a lead before the Growers countered in the ninth, tying the score briefly before the Tarpons sealed victory.
London report says Helen Wills, arriving in London, would like to meet Suzanne Lenglen but doubts a match is possible since Lenglen is a professional. Wills notes she would sacrifice amateur status to play, and aims to compete in Wimbledon next month.
Major General Malin Craig urged American Legion posts in Florida to assist with Citizens Military Training Camps opening across the South starting June 15. The call emphasizes civic duty and military preparedness within the post network.
In the Florida State League Miami and Sanford played the lone scheduled game. National League results included Philadelphia 4 with Brooklyn 20, Chicago 4 over Cincinnati 8, Pittsburgh 9 topping New York 4, and St. Louis at Boston not scheduled.
Washington tied Detroit 6 to 6 in a game halted by rain. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6 to 1. New York beat Cleveland 7 to 2. Boston edged St Louis 6 to 5.
Reading edged Jersey City 3-2 in 11 innings while Newark won 11-6 in the second game of a doubleheader. Syracuse defeated Rochester 10-4 and Toronto beat Buffalo 6-1.
Partial score report shows Amy Rie Association defeating Indianapolis 5 to 2. Other listed games include Milwaukee 9 St. Paul and Leneville 10 Columbus 8 Kansas City 8 Minneapolis 1. No clear dates or full context available.
Southeast Division results show Houston beating St Augustine 15 to 1 with Montgomery at 0. Western League action lists Oklahoma City 7 over Tulsa 6 while Denver defeats Wichita 11 to 2. Des Moines over Marile 13 to 4.
San Antonio 1 versus Fort Worth 6, Houston 5, White Falls 7 against Waco 6, Dallas 8 versus Beaumont 9. Baseball results reflect the latest standings across the Texas League with notable wins and losses for each city pairing.
Springfield defeated Topeka 6 to 3 while Oxmulgee beat St. Joseph 11 to 5 and Fort Smith edged Muskogee 3 to 1 with alternate wins 5 to 4 for Oxmulgee.
A garbled recap lists scores for teams including Seagle Kellywood, San Francis Missions, and others with unclear pairings and results. The fragment shows Seattle 4-4 and Oakland 2-5, Sacramento 7-4 alongside mismatched team names and dates.
In St. Cloud France France wins three day Franco American event with Tilden beating Borotra 6-0 6-4 and La Coste 6-4 7-5 while Brugnon and Borotra win doubles. Attendance breaks all records at the Franco American tournament.
A junior Sunday School Baseball League for the city is to be formed tonight at a mass meeting called by R G Manchester city recreation director. The meeting at 7 pm at the Recreation Building will determine eligibility for players under 15 and set playing dates and the schedule. All Sunday school boys are urged to attend regardless of denomination.
Dimetrimus Sigelakis, 27, Greek navigator, was wrecked at Fernandina in a 22 foot craft while preparing a 26 000 mile world tour. He is acting as wireless operator engineer master crew and doctor. He planned to depart eastward soon for reasons he kept secret. The piece notes tens of thousands of licensed radio listeners in several European countries.
INDIANAPOLIS May 23 George Mulholland former Butler athlete and amateur boxing star now runs three women’s hat shops after giving up a pro career He lacked the heart and viciousness to be a top fighter despite a strong amateur record including the 1924 Olympic team and national AAU junior light welter title
National League discipline by President John Heydler includes a indefinite suspension and 200 pound fine for Jimmy Wilson Phillies catcher after a dispute with umpire Pfirman during a game against the Reds. Pitcher Alex Ferguson of the Phillies fined 25 for abusive language while Otto Miller Brooklyn coach suspended indefinitely and fined 100 for provoking a fan swarm after a doubleheader with Chicago in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn explodes for 22 hits against Philadelphia pitchers, pounding Willoughby Decatur and O Neill as Dazzy Vance earns his fifth straight win. Box score shows Brooklyn 20 Philadelphia 4 with multiple extras and key hits by Leach Statz and Felix.
Bloomington 0 Terre Haute 7. Peoria 7 Evansville 1. Quincy 5 Danville and Decatur at Springfield with rain.
Orlando visits Tampa and Sarasota plays St Petersburg while Miami travels to Sanford. Chicago meets St Louis Detroit contests Cleveland New York faces Was Pittsburgh faces Cincinnati Brooklyn battles Philadelphia and New York plays Boston.
Toledo faces Indianapolis, Louisville plays Columbus, Milwaukee meets St. Paul, and Kansas City travels to Minneapolis in American Association action.
Buffalo plays Rochester, Syracuse faces Toronto, Reading meets Jersey City, and Newark travels to Baltimore in the International League lineup.
Little Rock visits Mobile Memphis plays New Orleans Chattanooga squares off with Atlanta Nashville clashes with Birmingham Montgomery faces Albany Columbus meets St. Augustine Pensacola eyes Jacksonville Selma battles Savannah.
The Florida State Pharmaceutical Association plans a strong push at its Miami meeting June 8 to 10 to bring the 1928 convention to Winter Haven. If scheduled, it would be the sixth convention of its kind booked for next year.
New Smyrna Gebtree Kimball, a Black man, bound over to circuit court in $1,000 bond after arraignment over the death of C. A. Furen a cyclist who suffered a skull fracture in a collision with an automobile driven by Kimball. He faces a charge of manslaughter.
Judge C. E. Chillingworth of the fifteenth circuit will conclude his official duties this month as the circuit holds its last session. Broward County has been moved to a newly created circuit by the legislature.
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