Opening day trout fishing and league notes from 1828
Local anglers hit Brownell Run near Clymer on opening day of the New York state trout season with modest catches. The piece notes the Pennsylvania season opener, forecasts good fishing, and discusses the need for strong league governance in multiple sports. It mentions Centre College football alumnus Aminationing league organizers and reports on Allegheny Division rifle scores, plus a Giants schedule hint and player updates.
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New York State
Brownell Run
Clymer
Brownell
Pennsylvania
N. R. Buller
OW City
PR. R
B. F. Rossey
Ed. Lawton
BR. Pratt
A. Shearer
Svora
Bobi Armstrong
C. E. Buzzard
West Monterey
J. K. Craig
Sam Molnicern
B.S. McCormick
VFW Rifle Shoot Results Drag Through Night
At the State Armory the regular ME W rifle shoot produced scattered scores including 42 42 49 27190 with entries BRAS AL 4A 40-209 162416 6 770 pac AB L4G 47 and BAT Y-200 among a jumble of figures and initials reflecting a local post event with multiple shooters and scores.
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State Armory
Oh S. KP
Ob. To
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Ex Blacksmith Heeney Leads Challenger For Tunney Crown
Ex blacksmith Thomas Heeney, now challenger for the heavyweight title, sails April 18 from Southampton after a European trip. Heeney may meet Tunney Risko or Paolino in his next bout and trains at St Nicholas Arena upon returning to the United States.
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Peew
New York
London
Paris
Tost Heeney
Wil
Southampton
United States
Heeney
Gene Tunney
Paolino
Johnny Risko
Ike
Delaney
Tunney
Charlie Harvey
Heenay
Tex Rickard
Risko
Tex
St Nicholas Arena
Schwartzis Easy Winner Clinches Flyweight Title
New York April 1 Jaxy Schwartz today retained the flyweight championship after a decisive victory over Routier of Chile. The West Side bout showcased a dazzling display as Schwartz dominated with precise punches and movement. The crowd saw a one sided fight with Schwartz’s box and footwork confounding the challenger.
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New York
Jaxy Schwarts
New York Boxing Commission
Ciytury
Routieri
West Side
York
Patra
Schwab
Hope 10 Organizes Baseball Loop for Summer
Interested groups are urged to attend a 7:30 PM meeting at the Municipal Building to discuss forming a city baseball league. The effort, inspired by the Industrial Basketball League, seeks to involve clubs that previously sponsored cage teams, though some organizations oppose joining. The meeting aims to consider twilight games and ensure no conflict with any independent squads.
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Anney x
Ails
Bo Medflllen
Taikous
Centre
Companos
Thad V. McDonald
Jamestown
Fort Worth, Exe
Industrial Basketball League
Cage Loop
Lonighes
Carmen Hill at Linesville improves Pirates prospects
Cannon Hill, Pirates pitcher, visited Linesville to see Guy Greene for an hour of treatment and reported relief of back kinks. He spoke with James B Horland about the team’s potential and noted Harris' shoulder issue while warning Joe will be a key high-baller when the Pirates open at Forbes Field against St Louis.
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Bucs
Loop
Franklin News Herald
Cannon Hill
Pirates
Linesville
Hill
James B Horland
Buccos
St Louis
Harris
Joe
Forbes Field
Coveleskie Signs One Year Pact With Yankees
Stanley Coveleskie, veteran spitball pitcher, signed a one year contract with the New York Yankees. He agreed to join on the condition he could convince Miller Huggins he was still a major leaguer.
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New York
Stanley Govsleskie
New York Yankees
Coveleskie
Miler Huggins
DuBois boxer Glenn Dinger gains local fame in ring
DuBois area reports Glenn Dinger fighting under oe Dinger name gaining attention in the roped arena. He faced pain in Bradford during a bout with Young Denicola as a hand fracture and retirement on a technical knockout capped a five bout card.
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DuBois
Oe Dinger
Joe Dinger
Bradford
Young Denicola
Erie
K. O
Dinger
Whit
Brie
McGraw Expects Giants to Be Real Contenders This Season
New York manager John J. McGraw predicts the Giants will challenge the Pirates Cubs and Cardinals, saying the 26 year veteran has assembled a stronger club with depth in pitching hitting and defense. He cites Lefty O Doul Andy Goheen and young pitchers as key factors for a close National League race.
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New York
NW York
John J. McGraw
Minager
New York Giants
Asken
Unites Frese
Giants
McGraw
Pirates
Cubs
Cardinals
Lefty O'Doul
Andy Gohen
Hornsby
Vic Aldridge
Virgil Bernes
Uneip
Mueller
Roush
Lindstrom
O'Doul
Ah Hornsby
Terry
Jackson
Ha Jackson
Harper
Rf Harper
Cohen
de Vormer
Hoga
Naylor
Cuyining
Payne Holds Lead in Cross-Continent Foot Derby
In Sayre Oklahoma Andrew Payne of Claremore led the field with a time just over one hour as he left Here today toward Clinton fifty one miles distant. His nearest rival was Peter Gavazzi England challenging from Claremore in the cross continent race organized by C Boyle.
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Sayre
Okla
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Okia
Peter Gavazzi
England
C. Coyle
Clinton
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