Herzog seeks clean bill of health and minor league franchise
Charley Herzog former Giant infielder and captain presses for full exoneration and a potential minor league franchise purchase. He cites letters from National League President John A Heydler denying any charges of gambling on games and asks for deposition records to present to Judge Landis.
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Heydler
Red Sox add southpaw to hurling list
Boston notes the Red Sox project Harold Wiltsey from Clay City Illinois as a potential big league left handed pitcher joining Pennock and other prospects. Wiltsey, 22, 165 pounds, five feet nine, trained under Mordecai Brown and became Red Sox property after last season with Lawrenceville. The piece also discusses the depth of 17 pitchers and the need for control from manager Frank Chance.
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Lawrenceville
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O'Dou
Wiltsey Stimson
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Control
Penn Track Team to Run in Kansas Relays
The University of Pennsylvania track committee received authorization to send a relay team to the Kansas Relays on April 21. Captain John H. Outland helped secure the invitation, with Lewson Robertson to choose between two and four miles, the longer distance favored to avoid clashing with Oxford’s Penn carnival. Kansas will respond with a team and Emerson Norton, newly notable in pentathlon, will be traveling west.
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University of Pennsylvania Lathicile Council
University of Kansas Relays
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Lewson Robertson
Oxford
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Kansas
Emerson Norton
Kaplan Martin bout eyed for Hartford boxing card
Hartford report says Kid Kaplan of Meriden may fight Pepper Martin of Brooklyn at the Hartford armory with the Governor’s Foot Guard planning a major show. Dinny McMahon favors Kaplan facing Martin or Bernstein, with a potential option agreed for a set period and an official decision expected in a few days.
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Pepper Martin
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Hartford Armory
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Madison Square Garden
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Kid Sullivan
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McMahon
Foot Guard Committee
Armorica
Mack Hopes 70 Land Pennant Next Season
Philadelphia report notes Connie Mack eyes a return to form for the Athletics with a rebuilt 1920s era lineup. It highlights Baker, Barry, Colling, and McInnis legacy, Rommel and Naylor as nucleus, and Welch potential in the outfield alongside Perkins and Braggy behind the plate. Pitching remains the unknown factor.
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Naylor
Galloway
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Hale
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Bing Miller
Welch
Perkins
Athletics
India First To Challenge For Davis Cup
New York February 1 India becomes the first nation to challenge for the 1928 Davis Cup. The challenge, signed by M. Jacob of the All India Lawn Tennis Association, opts for the European zone. India’s 1927 team featured A Fyzee A H Fyzee and A K Fyzee Ramaswami.
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Uncle Robbie Favors Tall Baseball Pitchers At Camp
New York Feb 2 The Robins favor tall pitchers over short ones. Since Robbie’s Brooklyn era most hurlers have been six feet or taller, with several six four to six one standouts. Shriver Murray Ruether Griffin Ca dore Mamaux Mitchell and Dickerman head a long list of tall arms. Gordon is 5 8 and may fail to secure a regular slot while Harper stands just over six feet.
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Pitt Swimmers Open Dual Meet Season at Navy
Pittsburgh February 2 Pitt swimmers will open their schedule with a dual meet against the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis on Saturday. The Panthers also have Lehigh at Bethlehem February 14 and West Point February 17 with a pending meet against Allegheny College February 24 and a season closer at Syracuse March 10. Likely Pitt entrants include Carr Kern Simpson Kinder Arbors Clark Brodie Steele and Butts.
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Women stars to challenge men in global sports
Grantland Rice surveys rising women champions Suzanne Lenglen, Joyce Wethered, and Miss Collett. He predicts strong showings in tennis and golf as American rivals Mallory and Collett vie with British foes, noting fresh international rivalries and the growing temperament and skill of women competitors. He echoes Kipling on female prowess and considers future parity with male champions.
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Wright backs three mile pull at Poughkeepsie regatta
New York December reports Pennsylvanias rowing coach Joe Wright favors a three mile race over four miles for the varsity crews at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association event. He expects the regatta to be at Poughkeepsie again and cites the course as the main factor, arguing a crew cannot win against the odds on the demanding layout.
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Joe Wright
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Poughkeepsie
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No.5 and No.6 lanes cited as unbeatable
Wright asserts no varsity eight ever wins on the middle lanes and warns water conditions now prevent victory. He emphasizes the lanes near the stream center favor opponents and predicts no win while conditions remain.
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Wright
New Haven Hills Edge Stratford 24 23 In Close Tilt
Elineis of Hillhouse High scored the decisive basket in the last minute to lift New Haven to a 24 to 23 victory over Stratford High at Sterling Memorial hall Stratford last night. The close contest featured strong defense and a late rally by Hillhouse. Elineis’s heroics secured the win for New Haven in a tense finish.
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Sterling Memorial Hall
Eline
Leeds release two on pending deal
Cincinnati February report states that Jack Gillespie and Carl Schnell will be released unconditionally once Cincinnati Baseball Club completes a deal involving Rube Benton and om Shee han. The pitchers, unused much last season, reportedly returned their 182% contracts seeking higher pay. They previously pitched in the Canadian League and now are in California.
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Ohio
Rube Benton
Om Sheehan
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