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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1928
Page
2
The opening of the league brings hopeful anticipation as teams prepare for a season of festivities. The highlight events include fastball action on the diamond and matches between opening rivals the Yankees and Athletics, promising a spirited start to the campaign.
News from the metropolis confirms Tex Rickard may promote the Tunney Heeney title bout in New York this July after principals sign contracts. The New York boxing commission vows no top price hikes for rackets and signals support for the match, while Shocker’s reinstatement and Huggins comments stir Yankee camp. Urban Shocker’s return to baseball draws muted response from Manager Huggins as other stars and bids for bouts unfold.
In New York on April 1 the waterweight title scene features Joe Dunwice facing challenger Ace Hudkins. Official preparations occur at Polo Grounds with referee Mist Sees McMahon overseeing the bout.Hor, the champion Wilted, prepares as Dongew fie battles loom and the event draws attention from the commission.
Opening day headlines preview the 1928 major league season with the Pirates meeting the St. Louis Cardinals at Redland Park. The article highlights expectations for Yankees, Athletics, and Cubs, plus big trades, star players like Rogers Hornsby in Boston, and looming weather and crowd records as teams aim for early momentum.
A committee is tasked with a general survey of a potential industrial era baseball league. William Myers and others will investigate grounds finances and organization, with meetings planned later this week to prepare a full report for an early gathering of interested parties.
United Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates begin their forty third National League season. The club has played 6,105 games in 42 years, with 3,290 wins and 2,415 losses for a lifetime percentage of .599. Pirates have stronger opening day results, winning 85 and losing 19 of 104 abroad, and 27 victories to 45 defeats in home openers.
Boston Red Sox beat Washington Senators 7 to 5 to start the season as president Coolidge tossed the ball in the opening ceremony. The standings show Boston atop the league with a 1.000 pace while other clubs include New York Chicago Cleveland and Philadelphia with mixed results amid rain delays and postponements. Prospects for upcoming amateur events and schedule adjustments appear in the day’s report.
United Press notes key battery pairs in today’s games. Giants Benton and Hogan face Braves Gene with Taylor. Petty and Hargraves collide with Robine Ring Jane Wilson Philles in Brooklyn. Reds Luque and Pinjinich, Root and Hartnett back Cubs. Cardinals pair Kremer and Smilth face Pirates. AL matchups feature Grove and Cochrane Athletics Pennock Grabowski Yankees and Red Sox duo Willie Hofman Mar ver y Tate Senators. White Sox Lyons Borg. Indians Ubte Sewell. Tigers Whitehill Woodall with Gray Shang Browns.
Opening day across major leagues sees light overcoats and warm weather in some cities while others face chill. Washington plays Boston as cloudiness grows, New York visits Philadelphia, Cleveland travels to Chicago, St. Louis hosts Detroit, and in the National League Boston visits New York with Philadelphia at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at St Louis under increasing maidiness.
The High Quintet won 11 of 21 games coached by Ebert Hollobaugh. Key players included Dick Miller, Bete Casier, Mark Puy, Chuck Skinner, Gerald Sener, Wilson Brown, Syantek, Milt Shoop, George Curtis. The record lists opponents and scores across the season, noting Cambridge Springs, Union City, Warren, and other towns with points for and against.
United Prep New York reports a change in major league start times. Beginning April 11 games in New York will begin at 3 PM instead of 3:30 PM, with Yankees and Giants officials agreeing to the earlier start. Brooklyn is expected to follow.
New York report outlines Dempsey plans following his latest appearance. Promoter Le Kearns and trainer Jorgy Luayach indicate the champion may fight again while considering retirement, with details of fees, dates, and arrangements discussed amid boxing circles.
Irvine in April 41 selection updates name Paul G Har sitio as manager of the squad with Bill Gport Oviath as captain. Irvinw will work with a roster including Domlafole Tundiselli as secretary treasurer and a candidate list for the best Irvine team amid weather delays and practice.
St Louis April 11. At Sportsman Park the St Louis Cardinals meet the Pittsburgh Pirates with two of the NL’s top pitchers in Kremer for the Pirates and Joss Haines for the Cardinals. Over 20 000 fans expected as Mayor Miller to throw out first ball at 4 pm.
Reported boxing results across cities include Arch Armand defeating Mate Addie in a heavyweight bout in Los Angeles, Georges Amba beating Frankie Netsoi in Wilmington, and Toni Steve Nugent winning in Toledo on points. Other bouts ended by fouls or early knockouts with diverse outcomes in Chicago and nearby venues.
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