Opening day league action amid New York attendance push
American and National Leagues open today with the Yankees set to dedicate Yankee Stadium in a battle against the Red Sox. Reports say a new attendance record of up to 74,000 could be reached. stars including Landis, Smith, Hylan, Ban Johnson, and Bush weigh teams in Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Detroit.
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Associated Press
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Washington
Athletics
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Boston
Hroodin
Fawkes
Irish Olympics Postponed to August 1924
Dublin April 15 The general councils of the Irish Olympic games decided to postpone them to the first fortnight in August 1924 due to conditions in Dublin. The plan had been to hold the games this August but conflicts with the regular Olympic program in Paris led to the delay.
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Schine to Open Against Collegiate Prep Tomorrow
Edwin Sehine, a former high school catcher, will start at first base for Schine against Collegiate Prep tomorrow afternoon. Coach Reilly confirmed Sehine will back Helenza, a 15 year old rookie who debuted last Saturday, in the infield as the lineup remains largely unchanged from the prior game. Sam Mofft will start on the mound, replacing Paddy Lavery, as Reilly plans to save Lavery for the Kent game. The team’s lineup includes Banville behind the plate, Moffit on the mound, Cremins at second, Chea at short, Roper at third, and outfielders Carr, Sékersk, and O’Connor.
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Hillbee
Reilly
Sehine
Helenza
Frank
Sam
Mofft
Agin
Paddy Lavery
Kent
Choate
Catch Banville
Moffit
Shhine
Cremins
Chea
Roper
Carr
Sékersk
O'Connor
City court games draw record turnout but facilities lag
In Bridgeport the basketball season drew the most participation ever with 8154 players on city floors and 26717 spectators. Four Recreation Department courts hosted school industrial church and mercantile leagues, yet demand outpaced capacity as many were barred from play. 178 permits were issued to use city courts while overall attendance lagged last year.
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Pierce
Gahan
Sperintendent
Yeater|o Say
Perm
Ulty Gym
Maplewood
Hichechoal
Yew. C. A
International Open Season in the South Today
The International League begins its 1928 season with opening games in the south. Syracuse visits Baltimore Tut talooat Reading Toronto plays Jersey City and Rochester hosts Newark. Baltimore is favored to extend its four-time championship run despite losses and veteran slowdowns. Umpire assignments for opening games were announced.
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Associated Press
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Hell
Gaston
Magerkurth
Traltimore
Gelset
McDevitt
Mebride
Piyle
Kacey Juniors Challenge Seeks Youth Teams
Shelton based Kacey Juniors issue a challenge to the Crusho Cubs and Wall Community teams for games on neutral ground or at Shelton or Belfdenart venues. If declined, the match is open to any 16 to 19 year old squad willing to pay the state entry.
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American Golf Invasion to Challenge Britain at Deal
Grantland Rice surveys a strong American amateur and open line preparing for a British invasion at Deal England May 7. Stars like Ouimet Gardner Sweetser and Hawkins face top British players Tolley and Wethered as Walker Cup aims at St Andrews.
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Nine Golfers Leave to Defend Walker Trophy
NEW YORK April 17 nine representatives of the first flight of American amateur golfers sailed for England on the Mauretania to defend the Walker Trophy. Notables include Robert A. Gardner Francis Ouimst Davidsean Herron and Jess Sweetser title holder, with George V. Rotun 0 L Winting Fred Wright Max Marston and Harrison R Johnston.
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Chicago
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Davidsean Herron
Jess Sweetser
George V. Rotun
Houston
Texas
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Oregon
Fred Wright
Los Angeles
Max Marston
Philadelphia
Harrison R. Johnston
St. Faull
Tae Nmbers
Amateur boxers to contend on New Haven card
Local amateur pugilists return to the Winchester club for an inter-city tournament pitting Park City boxers against New Haven Simon Pures. Captain Baum of Bridgeport Mussingers expects Park City wins with several prizes likely. The feature bout pairs Joe Biorgan of New Haven against Johnny Turner, state featherweight champ, who recently outpointed Morgan in Stamford.
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Bridgeport middleweight stops ex gob in fourth round
Ley Bogash of Bridgeport middleweight knocked out Sailor Billen of Allentown in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round bout. Bogash dropped Billen in the third with a left hook to the stomach, then sealed victory with a straight left and right cross in the fourth. Billen, a strong Pennsylvanian prospect, suffered a cut eye early and a harsh finish after Bogash’s decisive blows.
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