Yankees in pole position as 1928 pennant race unfolds
Frank Getty previews the major league season noting the New York Yankees rebuilt infield of Gehrig Litewell Durocher Koenig and hitters Ruth Meusel and Combs. He cites the Athletics and Browns as strong challengers with Browns seen as likely spoiler or the top contender if the Yanks slip.
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United Preas and Journal
Getty
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Babe Ruth
Bob Meisel
Herb Pennock
Yankees
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Ward
Penkin-' Paligh
Dugan
Miller Huggins
Loi Geht
Dawson Rules Golf Favorite at North and South Amateurs
John W. Dawson led medal honors at the North and South Amateur golf championship in Pinehurst. He finished with a 148 total after a 71 on day two, one stroke ahead of George Voight of New York. Harvard star Phillip Findlay faded to sixth after an 80, totaling 150. Weather improved as day two produced higher scores. W. Fownes of Pittsburgh qualified with 159.
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United Press
Pinehurst
N.C
John W. Dawson
Lohin
Dawson
George Voight
New York
Banon
Sphippe Findlay
Harvard Star
Yankees Favored to Win Fourth Straight Pennant
New York Yankees are overwhelming favorites to claim a fourth straight American League pennant per a United Press poll. Seven of eight writers back the Yanks, giving them 63 points, with the Athletics second at 52. Washington is fourth, Detroit fifth, Cleveland sixth, and the Browns seventh. White Sox and Red Sox eighth. The Senators are expected to rise to third, while other clubs show limited improvement.
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George Kirkley
United Press
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Browns
White Sox
Picty
Pennant Witmer
Philadelphia
Big Whitefish Catches Boost Barcelona Jamestown Trade
April reports from Dunkirk indicate strong whitefish yields around Bareélona with combined catches near two tons, ahead of last year. Most fish head to New York City markets while some locals buy direct, retailing at 40 cents per pound. A storm damaged nets during Pridey night, affecting subsequent lines and crews.
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Barcelona
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Bareton
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Cardinals Rain Halt Spring Series in Evansville
St Louis Cardinals travel from Evansville after rain postponed two games against a local Three Bye League club. Manager Paul Southworth announced three pitcher recruits sent to Danville and Fort Wayne. names include Follard Heise Ryba. Danville and Fort Wayne are St Louis farm clubs.
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Laorence Heise
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Jess Halhied
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Browns
St. Louis
Pail Southworth
Senators and Giants Meet in Charlottn Exhibition
Washington Senators and New York Giants renew an exhibition series in Charlotte NC. The Senators hold a two to none edge in the current games as they face off today at the site.
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Washington Senators
New York Giants
Ryder Cup Team Sails for England to Defend Trophy
All American Ryder Cup team will sail this afternoon on the S. S. Mauhr yetania to England to defend the trophy won in 1927. A- bad voyage dinner at the New York Athletic Club previewed the trip, with about 200 guests from the East and Midwest optimistic the trophies will return to the United States in June. Great Britain’s team is regarded as the strongest yet assembled, while Walter Hagen stressed the challenge ahead and the Americans hope for strong showings in both the Ryder Cup and the Open Championship.
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William J. Dunn
United Press Star
New York
S. S. Mauhryetania
England
Eastland Middlewest
United States
Great Britain
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Guitle
Liv Diegel
A B C Tourney Closes Amid Record Bowling Event
Chicago April 10 The annual Bowling Congress tournament ended after 40 days of competition with over 100000 in prizes. Adolph Unke Milwaukee led singles with 728 and all events with 1952 while Oto Stein Jr St Louis claimed the all events title with 1474. Doubles champs were Win Klecz and P Butler Chicago area with 1858. Prize money went to top scorers including 200 for singles leader 500 to doubles winners and 180 to Stein.
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Chicago
Bowling Congress
Adolph Unke
Milwaukee
Oto Stein, Jr
St. Louis
Klecz
P. Butler
Shidgo
Take
Lev
Buller
Stein
Desert Amateurs of Columbus Enter as Amateurs
Alfret Sargent son of a county club pro and 10 year Western Conference golf champion announces he will act as assistant to his father and compete as an amateur. Dave Ogive Day Ge Clove joins the Buckeye golf team and moves to join his father at Oakwood Country Club in Cleveland.
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Sejoticy Countey Club
Tit Yaar
Dave Ogoive
Jand
Bucloe
Yent
Joini
Oawood
Cleveland
Freeman Draws In Cleveland Welterweight Bout
In Cleveland April 10 the public auditorium hosted a welterweight bout where Glor Un Jones of Akron faced Tommy Freutyay. Jones won a 1-4 round decision in a six bout program, with other results including Paul Pirrone defeating Le Roy in six and Pablo Blaney stopping Helstein in six.
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Akron Nosto
Tommy Freeutay
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Paul Pirront Claveland
Pirates Triumph Over Tigers 10 to 3 in Exhibition
Ay United in Shreveport reports the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 10 to 3 in an exhibition game. Osment Hull and Les Meadows held the Tigers to eight hits. Dick Barrett led the Pirates with four hits. John O Connall and Leon Chagnon were released to Columbia Sally League.
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Les Meadows
Dick Barrett
Barney Dreyfass
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Leon Chagnon
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Sally League
Columbia
Browns optimistic on pitching as season opens
Oklahoma City April 10 Dan Howley expresses confidence the St. Louis Browns will open the season with a string of victories. He cites Coffman and Ogden limiting the team to four hits in the last two games and lauds the pitching staff.
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St. Louis Browns
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Browns Farmed Out To New Orleans As Indians Trim Roster
The Cleveland Indians reduced their spring roster in Birmingham Alabama after two games with Birmingham. Glenn Bolton and Clint Brown were sent to the New Orleans Pelicans while Verne Underhill and Dan Jose moved to Jersey City.
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United Press
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New Orleans Pelicans
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Dan Jose
Jorsey City
Runners Press On In Pyle Derby Toward Waynesburg
Thirty four remaining coast to coast G O Pyle derby entrants left Uniontown for Waynesburg Pa as they pressed onward exhausted from travel. At Mount Summit Hotel hot tea and candy bars aided several to continue. Early leaders posted times from Uniontown with Gardner Seattle at 6 25 59 40 and Sule Passaic New Jersey at 64 12 57.
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G. O. Pyle Darby
Waynesburg
Mount Summit
Ed Gardner
Seattle
John Sule
Passaic
Peter Gayneti
England
Guisto
Arthur Newton
Arie
Mike Hoyce
Cleveland
Jamestown Baseball Nine Brings Notable Roster Amid May 26 Start
Jamestown unveils a strong basebalI lineup with Captain Lehman Peterson and Pete Shanahan among stars. Lapp and Shanahan bolster the Webbians as Springfield rivals loom. May 26 marks opening play with Crow and O’Mity in fielding roles.
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Ti Ibe Fay
Shahahan
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Salamanca Rangers
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Strong earthquake rocks Bologna in morning tremors
A strong earthquake struck Bologna at 6 45 am lasting five seconds with a lighter aftershock at 7 30 am. Most residents were asleep and fled onto streets as damage appeared limited to dislodged cornices on older buildings. The quake originated near Menenew and Worl and caused minor disruption.
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