Cubs Aim for Strong Season After Five Straight Wins
The Chicago Cubs project a strong season with a solid outfield of Stephenson Sayler and Wilko and key infielders Haglish Butler. Pitchers Malone and Malone show promise as McCarthy praises the rookie. Tunney Heeney bout expected to be approved by New York commission. Babe Ruth slumps as Gent starting hit wall. Luque to pitch Reds opener. Hughey Crit attends hospital with diphtheria, Reds absence continues.
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Cardinals Set for Hard Battle in 1928 Season
McKechnie, newly appointed Cardinals manager, predicts a tougher 1928 race as St Louis aims to improve on 52 wins and close the gap with the Pirates. He cites strengthened rivals, a deep pitching staff, and key returns including Blades, Douthit, Hafey, O’Farrell, and Mancuso as factors shaping a season-long fight to the finish.
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Boys and Girls Novelty Contest At Junior High
The city’s high school boys and girls teams meet in a novelty game at the Junior High gym tonight at 7:45. Admission is twenty five cents. The girls use their rules for three quarters, with final period under standard rules. A large crowd is expected, especially pupils, drawn by the annual school tilt.
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Heene y seeks fight abroad with Tunney
New Zealand heavyweight Tom Heeney aims to win the title and fight six times a year. Heeney believes beating Gene Tunney outside America would boost his chances and would offer opportunities against other heavyweights if he wins. He also notes overwork harms champions and that purses would rise with more bouts.
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Senators and Red Sox Open Season April 10
Washington Senators facing the Boston Red Sox in the season opener as part of a staggered start. Harris optimistic about improved pitching and infield while noting lineup changes including Sam West at center and George Sisler at first. team aims to challenge the Yankees with a strong pitching staff led by Marberry and Lisenbie.
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