United States spars for Olympic and Davis Cup rivals this summer
The article notes America plans to send 268 athletes to the Amsterdam Olympics in July and August led by Helen Wills with Penelope Anderson and Helen Jacobs likely on the Wightman Cup team. It details hopes for a Davis Cup push, lists key American players, and mentions Hagen and Wills sailing to Europe, plus forthcoming boxing match cards and training updates.
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America
Europe
Willer Hagen
Helena Wills
George Klyksey
United Prosa
Lie Journal
the Hale
Miss Wills
United States
Amsterdam
Aris Jean
Helen Wills
England
Penelope Anderson
Richmond
Helen Jacobs
Berkeley
Calif
Simulgich
Archie Compston
Andrey Boomer
Graduation Diamonds Promote Real Value and Deals
An ad for Glycinninay and Grlidiiation diamonds promotes remounted stones and two ring sets. It touts real value with “Graduation Diamond Bargains” and urges shoppers to visit GALLINGER'S Jewelers and Broker at 154 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa for discounts and up-to-date mounting options.
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Gallinger’s Jewelers and Broker
Liberty Ave
Pittabynah
Hill Saves Dawson as Pirates Win Opener
In a tense opener, hill of the Pirates hurled seven strong innings to stifle the Reds, with Dawson delivering sensational pitching early. Hamm and Pusgel pitching in relief preserved the lead as the Pirates beat the Reds 4 to 2, triggering praise for Hill and setting up a showdown with the Cardinals next Thursday.
Gavuzzi Leads Pyle's Derby Halfway Across Continent
Bristow April 16 Peter Cavanizi, stocky Anglo Italian, led the Pyle trans continental footrace today after winning yesterday's AtSmile Tap deom Chandigr to Bristow. Wadle Gardner of Seattle was second, Harry Rew of Long Beach third, Ollie Wantinen dropped out with 20 miles remaining, injuring a tea.
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Bristow
Oda
Peter Cavanizi
Aubrey Paydr
Seattle
Harry Rew
Lone Beach
Calif
Tilea
Ollie Wantinen
Neve York Finn
Art
Heene y to Begin Training in New York July Tie
United Press reports New Zealand heavyweight Tom Heeney will return from vacation to start training in New York in July for a title bout with Gene Tunney. Manager Charlie Harvey ordered Heeney to abandon Miami Beach plans and report to Speenlalter to prepare a camp.
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Heeney
New York
Charlie Harvey
Hee Tunney
Miami Teach
Fla
Speenlater
United Press
AWW
York
Tom Heeney
United States
Jont Defdy
Trating
Gene Tunney
Pirates win first game as Hill powers win over Reds
George Gran ham drove in a run with a ninth inning double to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 3 9 2 for their first win of the 1928 season. The Pirates improved after a 0 3 start, while New York Giants toppled Philadelphia and BostonBraves extended slide as other NL and AL results rolled in.
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United Press
George Granham
Wright
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Dast
Letty O'Dowl
Andy Cohen
Rolie
New Yorke Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Giants
Orsi
Chicago Cubs
Sam Gray
Chicago White
Fred Marberry
Goose Goslin
Washington Senator
Boston Red Sox
Goslin
Hofmann
New York
Yankees
Gallimore
Philadelphia Athletics
Newark
Ruth
Suit Between Two Jacks Opens In Federal Court
In New York on April 16 a federal court trial begins over the Dempsey contract dispute with Tack Kearns suing former associate Jayie Dempsey for 701 926 dollars. The case centers on a management agreement dated November 25, 1925, which allegedly gave Kearns a one third share of Dempsey earnings and a broader bidding role through 1996. Assembling officials include Tex Rickard, Billy Gibson, Gene Tunney, James Warley, and William Buldoon.
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United Press New York
Jayie Dempsey
Tack Kearns
Pis and
Usiness Associates
Pial
Aveele
Jude Juh
Knox
Presan
Otter
Kearns Ig
Sting
Dempsey
Anager
Manassa Maulen
Elaima
Empsey
Kearns
Kearlis
da Burapsey
Kearyis
Newark
Nils Lest Sovenilivy
Wes
Tex Rickard
Billy Gibson
Vyjiay
Gene ‘Unney
Jaiis Warley
New York Athletic Commission
Wil Ion Buldoon
Home Run Club Leaders Highlight Cardinals Giants and More
United Press reports on the Home Run Club with leaders including Frisch and Hendrick among Cardinals and Brooklyn stars Hauser Todt Barshue O'Ken and Jackson in Giants ranks, plus mentions of Cohen Came Shieldel and Goulin. League totals compare National and American League leaders amid scattered player mentions and incomplete data.
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Frisch
Cardinals
Hendrick
Brooklyn
Hauser
Athletics
Todt
Boston
Barshue O'Ken
Giants
Jackson
Glints
Cohen
Artnet
Shieldel
Wriseh
Goulin
Senators
Traapae
Tyes
Izaak Waltons Take to Streams Toluret rout
Fifteen above zero morning weather did not deter Izaak Waltons anglers from venturing to their favorite Scost stream for the 1928 trout opener. Henry Bliven reported two or three brook trout, not large but above the norm given the chill. The day promises steady action as sun warms and skies clear, with local contests and a drugstore sponsored trout sensor stirring interest.
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Waltons
Henry Bliven
Hank
Downey Drug Store
Corry
Jack Ruppersburg
Sheen
Miss Wills Cops Match at West Side Tennis Club
Hela Wills defeated Elmer Griffin in a five set affair at Forest Hills West Side Tennis Club lasting almost two hours. The California star showed improvement each set and will practice again today likely facing Eq Chandler as preparations for the Davis Cup continue.
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Annee Riese
Elmer Griffin
California
Imewier
West Side
Forest Hills
Chandler
Wila Gut
Victor in welterweight bout could meet Joe Dundee
In New York at the St Nicholas arena the winner of tonietti's welterweight bout between Senet, Sammy Baker, and His Algor is expected to meet Joe Dundee, Baltimore’s lightweight champion, in a summer title bout. The bout tonight is scheduled for ten rounds.
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Johnny
Meadville Teibine-Republigan
Tex Firkard
Polo Grounds
Sammy Mundell
Jimmy Mobarnin
Ume Uly
Gene Tunney
Tom Huey
Kiss
New York
Tonietti
SE Nicholas Arena
Senet
Sammy Baker
Mitchel Field i
Algor
Phoenix
Ariz
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Ina
Suldmer
Tert Rolunds
Standings and results from the National and American leagues
Yesterday's NL results Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 3 Boston 2 New York 8 Philadelphia 1 St Louis 4 Chicago 3 Today's NL games Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis Philadelphia at New York Boston at Brooklyn Yesterday's AL results Washington 6 Boston 5 Detroit 8 Cleveland 2 St Louis 4 Chicago not scheduled Leaders Kill Guyler Paul Waner Harry Heilmann Rogers Hornsby Ruth Gehrig Speaker Coates and others noted.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
SL Louis
Chicago
Chilcago
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Kill Guyler
Cubs
Paul Wuner
Pirates
Harry Heilmann
Rogers Hornsby
Braves
Ruth
Gehrig
Speaker
Colet
Iille
SL. Louis
O Pet
Louis
Israelson Named VP Of Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League
Merle Israelson captain of the Corry Rod and Gun Club team was elected vice president at the league’s annual meeting in Erie. R A Loder was re elected president and Chris Sternby became secretary and treasurer. Lawrence Park won the league title with a flawless record, and lawrence Park members received silver medals for the victory. The gathering announced an October meeting to plan the 2028 29 season and noted minor changes in league regulations.
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Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League
Erie
Merle Israelson
Ffle
Corry Rod and Gun Club
Lawrence Park
R. A. Loder
Rifle League
Chris Sternby
Lawrence Parle
Lawrence Pir No. 1
Ray Loder
Corps Rod and Gun Club
Téresison
Tilman
Ther
Lawrence
Seagle
Inter
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