Belmont Track to Be Site for Two-Horse Race
United Press reports Belmont Park will host a historic 100000 winner take all match between War Admiral and Seabiscuit on Memorial Day. The one and a quarter mile race, with 126 pounds each, follows approval from owners Samuel D. Riddle and Charles Sam Howard and the Westchester Racing Association.
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Opening trout season stirs local sports chatter
Local sports notes preview the trout season with creel limits, Easter vacation hockey, and chatter about players moving toward major leagues. The section also covers basketball eligibility rumors, upcoming boxing matches, and a busy slate of events from golf exhibitions in Erie to junior league reorganizations and local baseball inquiries.
Delay in Altoona speedway opener announced for 1939 season
Altoona Pennsylvania April 13 W A Morgan owner of the Altoona Speedway announced the opening motor race for the 1939 season is delayed from May 20 to June 11 to allow the track to be transformed into a four banked oval. ERIE DRILLS MVANSVILLE Ind April 1 The Gt Peny club of the American Association arrived in Hvansville to play baseball exhibition and power Beemnet the composite talent of three Quactonal Lenguenant clubs Evans and Bile-in Dotaay SOI Series
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Featherweight worry as travel drains champions
New York April 13 Pete Reilly the Silver Fox fears the 126-pound featherweight division is being hurt by constant travel. He cites Freddie Miller Petey Sarron and Henry Armstrong as examples of long away schedules and notes Marie Armstrong’s dining fame and the toll on careers.
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Huddles Rule Change Spurs Baseball Meeting in Columbus
April meeting of the American Association president George Trautman announced new guidelines to limit pitcher huddles during championship play. The rule limits huddles around the pitcher to the manager and one other player to reduce delays. In separate action, the Indians beat the Giants 8 to 1 in an exhibition game in Fort Wayne area, extending their series.
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Favorable Weather Expected For Opening Fishing Season
The report notes ideal conditions for Pennsylvania fishing as streams run clear and trout of brook, brown, and rainbow varieties abound. An estimated 50,000 more anglers are expected this season, with opening day forecasts predicting favorable weather. high water could limit activity.
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DiMaggio Will Not Be With Yanks First Day
Dimaggio will not join the Yankees for the AL opener in Boston on April 19. Colonel Ruppert reported no new offer beyond $25,000, with DiMaggio unable to travel by train today and unwilling to fly, making his presence unlikely.
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Citizens Bank Loses One Game in Crucial Bowling Match
Citizens Bank, co leaders of the Antler Bowling League, dropped one game to Powell Motors in a key match for the circuit title. Steens’ team now can clinch by taking all five games from Wing-Will next week. Lynford Chase led the Bankers with 205 average and George Kinley topped the losers at 188.
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Chicago Blackhawks Win Hockey Title
Bald Bill Stewart led the Chicago Blackhawks to their world hockey championship victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. After a poor previous season the Hawks returned with a bold, relentless attack and won 4 to 1 in the fourth game of the Stanley Cup finals.
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Annual Banquet of Corry Cagers Held
Corry High School basketball squad members and 24 guests attended a banquet at McCray church in Concord township last evening. Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey acted as toastmaster and invited brief remarks from players and guests. Principal Howard T. Bheen Athletic Director Russell Byler and others were present. Coach Byler gave a keynote praising squad cooperation and looking ahead to next season.
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Grays Begin Training Camp For 1988 Season
Grays prepare for the season with Homestead players training at San Angelo Texas after weather delays in San Antonio. Cast includes Dukes Gibson Brown Parker Dunn Welmaker Walker Partlow Jackson Leonard Carlisle Perez yet to report with Perez in Mexico possibly needing a new third baseman. Cubs edge Cardinals in spring action, 9 7, after taking 8 2 lead in prior game.
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Cohen Texans Take First in Ladies Bowling League
Cohen's Texans seize top spot in the Ladies Bowling League after a three game win over Kas Pers. Collins drops to second after a two game loss to Bayuk Phillies. Bracken Keating wins three games from Ostrolls. Helen VanDreasar posts high average of 168.
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White Will Accept Bid for Whizzer White Pro Football
Philadelphia April 13 Hert Bell coach of Philadelphia Weeks pro football team announced that Byron Whizzer White Colorado's All American halfback last season will play professional football with the Pittsburgh Pirates this year Bell said a contract had not been signed yet but a $15000 offer was on the table Rooney Pittsburg business manager deposit to secure deal was noted Bell learned of White's decision at the National Football League meeting in Pittsburgh last Sunday
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Open July 1 for fishing at Pyma Dam in Pa
Harrisburg April 18 The Pyma lining Dam in northwestern Pennsylvania will open to fishing on July 1, announced today by Commissioner of Fisheries A French.
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Conneaut bowler Blaze rolls 300 in big meet
Milen Blaze of Conneaut rolled a perfect 300 in a six week bowling tournament, joining the world series elite with consecutive strikes. His 614 double highlighted his performance, as Erie and Chicago clubs chased top team spots in a five man event.
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