Giants Favored To Win National League Says Scribes
National League writers rate the New York Giants as the pennant favorites after spring training. Cubs deemed ordinary. Cardinals likely fourth. Pirates praised for pitching but infield weak. Waner’s absence noted. Phillies praised for infield and life in overhaul. Bengals? (Reds viewed variably).
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Donte Bush
Pirates
Paul Waner
Pat
Dreyfuss
Cubs
Hornsby
Gants
Cardinals
Reis
Robins
Braves
Phillies
Brooklyn
Boston
Giants
Benton
Hubberly
Reds
Joele Kendrick
Lind and Smith Shine In Early 1929 Sports Gossip
In this era of rising young stars, Lind of the Cleveland Indians impresses as a versatile fielder who strengthens with weight gain and eyes a higher average. Horton Smith and Joplin's rising golfer is drawing southbound attention after bold wins and a key matter of public broadcasting fairness is debated following the Coughran Walker bout. Browns aces Sam Gray and General Crowder deliver shutout work, aiding a 4-2 win as Montreal club prepares to face St Louis interleague action.
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Coughran-Walker
Chicago
Tommy Lougman Loo
Jocal Fas
Mike
Loughran
Walker
Mickey
Browns
Daytona
Fla
Sam Gray
General Crowder
St Louis
Public Serviceiq
Brooklyn Robins
Yéateremy
West Palm Beach
Crowder
Joe Martin Backs Drake as Merrill Successor at Aogheny College
Joe Martin of the Times endorses Lowell Drake, Academy Flight coach, as a successor to Mel Merrill at Aogheny College in a pointed local endorsement.
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Joe Martin
The
Hie ‘Times
Lowell Drake
Mel Merrill
Aogheny Coliege
HAKOAHOS STRONG Triumphs In National Championship Semi
Hakoahs strong defense secures the only scoring in the final ten minutes as Auicowh Alleswish of New York defeats Mailison Club of St Louis 29 to 0 yesterday. This semifinal champions match begins a three game series to decide the national title.
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Hakoahs
St Louis
Auicowh Alleswish
Ouoer Elevat
New York
Mailison Club
Jay. Tk
Thhree-Garaa Serfso
Rookie Macon Pitcher Shines Against Newark Opponents
Giff Johnson, a 20 year old rookie pilater, delivered a strong showing at St. Augustine as Macon faced Newark in an International League tilt. Johnson allowed Tris Speaker one hit while holding Pipps to a lone hit in ten innings, boosting his bid for a major league berth amidst a Reds visit.
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Lind
Cleveland Indats
Jack Lords
Carl
Dustin
Ward
Fondheva
Peckinpaugh
Vookie
Macon
Johnson
Pilater
St. Augustine
Frei Lusty
Johson
Wally Pipps
Reds
Macon South
Pyle Launches Second Trans-Country Run
New York April 1 C Pyle aims a second trans continental foot race with a westward leg starting from Elizabeth New Jersey en route to Los Angeles 18. The caravan drew large crowds as the field began the 21 mile stage with leading contestants listed including Richuan from New York and other international entrants along the route.
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New York
Pyto
Los Angeles
ERIE BOWLERS SHINE IN ABC MATCHES IN CHICAGO
Erie bowlers led in doubles and singles at the American Bowling Congress events. Hewitt and Mohr posted 250 in doubles with 400 405 446. Snyder and Perinski totaled 1024 with 369 487 428. Corso posted a 226 217 216 for 659 in singles.
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United Preas
Chicago
B. Hewitt
Mohr
F. Snyder
Perinski
Snyder
Corso
Hewitt
Beplinsky
AL Snyder
Pope Tailors
Tle
Bolan M. Snyder
L. Reagen
A. Buettner
I “National
Firle
Shyder
N. Corso
Maly
G. Peplinslet
Tolals
Dey
B. Grateor
Tolide
H. Swarm
W. Swit
Lotais
Ancient Roman Religion and the Supreme God
Fragmentary note discusses Roman religious belief with reference to Jupiter and the pantheon. Mentions that the supreme god preceded by lesser gods and hints at early Christian influence. unclear details limit precise reconstruction.
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Jesus Christ
Jupiter
Eight Clubs Form New Semi-Pro Baseball Loop
Eight clubs in Southwestern New York including Dunkirk Jamestown and Salamanca formed a new semi pro league at Salamanca. The meeting at Veterans Memorial Park elected officers and set plans for a season with fourteen games, Sunday baseball, and a schedule to start soon.
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Dunkirk
Jamestown
Salamanca
Balamanga
Todge
Veterans Memorial Pari
Ban Newman
Tm Durtato General Tireslear
Crclit
Amehit Techmst
Tamestane Byrdens
Worths
Ganentd
Mires
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Boley
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Salamanca Rangers
Toronto Oster
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Pal Cabry
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Mk Bustiae Abies
Gevaon
Toba
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Live Tongue
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UN Blons
Arthur Ere Kerimore
State Assémblytoen
Hirse County
Semiapra Glib
John Lmldint
Chehn
Inchardérie Publiaity
St. Bonitventure Covigge Athldlig Tennis
Paddock Attacks Amateur Union With New Harsh Critique
United Press reports from New York that Charlie Paddock urged removal of unprincipled figures under the Amateur Athletic Union banner and rule changes to aid American amateur athletics. He defended Ray Burditt and criticized officials for suspensions, proposing cross over meets as a remedy to conflicts between amateurs and professionals.
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United Press
New York
A. AU
Charlie
A.A. Uy
Paddock
Ray Burhitl
Amsterdam
Serlain
U S Ambassador to France Dies in Paris Sunday
The U S Ambassador to France died in Paris Sunday after illness. Doctors from the French Academy checked his condition as serious. Herrick and others remained at the bedside until death. A note lists a farm help position nearby and references Michael Zamboris for local assistance.
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U.S
France
Paris
Couumues
Fou Vilapat Nad Ay
Absa
Michael Zamboris
RFD
Columbus
Basts
Scholastic Tourney Opens at Chicago Tuesday
Twenty campuses send teams to the University of Chicago annual national scholastic basketball tournament opening Tuesday. Participants include teams from Montana to Massachusetts, with many from towns under 5,000 population. Notable small schools include Heath Kentucky and Cole Wheeler Miss College Grove Tenn. Joel College fields a full basketball quintet despite small enrollment.
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United States
Shigago
Arenty
University of Chicago
Montana
Massachusetts
Tees
Cole
Wheeler
Miss
College Grove
Tenn
Heath
Joel
A U National Swim Opens At NYAC Tuesday
United Press reports the A A U national indoor swimming championships start at the New York Athletic Club on Tuesday with 180 leading swimmers. The four day meet includes events at Brooklyn RCA pool on Thursday and features top names such as Walter Spence Johnny Howland and Johnny Bryant across freestyle, springboard, and water polo competitions.
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New York Athletic Club
United Press
NEW York
New York Athletics
Brooklyn
Wlc.a
Witter Boater
Walter Spence
George Kojac
Weston Kim‘pall
Hollywood A. A
Johnny Howland
Shade Impresses Buenos Aires in 12 Round Bout
Shade, the California middleweight, impressed South American fans in Buenos Aires by defeating Peruvian champion N. C. Brissett in a 12 round Saturday bout. He plans another fight before returning to the United States.
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Shade
Buenos Aires
Mive Shade
California
N. C. Brissett
United States
Stevenson and Irish to Clash at Meadve
Meadville April 1 Halstay gener Scranton Kid Young Irish Akron will clash in the main bout at the State Armory Tuesday night in Johnny Bered ol promotion. Stevenson has fought Wee Wille Davies and Johnny Ryan and is regarded as a top young fighter. Supporting bouts feature Louis Beyer vs Billy Barringer and Kid Lyberger vs Tommy Thompson with Pail Boyles meeting Jacke McCray opening the show.
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Meadville
Louis Bey
Jer
Billy Barringer
Contisant
Kid Lyberger
Tommy ‘Thompson
Ashtabula
Hoover's Physician Appointed Personal Doctor to Hoover
Jon J. Boone, medical officer on the presidential yacht Mayflower and the Hoover South American tour, is named personal physician to President Hoover.
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Jon J. Boone
Hoover
Unclear History of Triplers PM Bote Kappa Group
Fragmentary text describes a 18th century group founded in 1770 by Bote Kappa with members labeled as tipplers and secret order adherents. The passage notes a disruption or betrayal around 1880, but details are garbled.
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Bote Kappa
Whitch
Ome
Secret Orlérs
Setrdey
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