Mandell Impresses In Ten Round Win Over Wagner In Detroit
Sammy Mandell, lightweight champion, scored a useful ten round win over Eddie Kid Wagner of Philadelphia in Detroit. Mandell defends his crown next month in New York against Timmy McLarnin after a sharp display, while Wagner meets Tony Vaccarelli in Harlem next Saturday. Also noted are plans for a heavyweight bout in New York City and a projected $1,500,000 gate, along with local baseball league feasibility surveys and upcoming Sailors games in the Central League.
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Sammy Mandell
Eddie Kid Wagner
Philadelphia
Detroit
Mandell
Timmy McLarnin
New York
Wagner
Tony Vaccirelli
McLarnin
Gene Thaney
Tex Ftvicard
Rickard
New York City
Five Prisoners Recaptured in Clarion County Jail Escape
United Press reports all five prisoners who escaped from the Clarion county jail have been recaptured and returned. Sheriff John Sloane and authorities tracked the group after an attack that left two of the escapees’ sons dead. Police arrested “Big Ed” Kilduff, identified as the jail break leader, following a tip.
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United Press
Brookville
Clarion County
John 5
Sloane Jake Benkoski
Helvetia
Pear Tere
Franke
John
Ed”Kilduff
Morrison released to Kansas City club in A L A
Pittsburgh April 1. Johnny Morrison has been released to the Kansas City club of the American Association. Morrison was sent to the Monsen Ghuls of the International League by the Pirates this year, but was unable to come. Million of dollars realized.
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Unitem Press
Pittsburgh
Marrison
Kansas City Club
Te Piraté
Morrison
Monsen Ghuls
Ane Pirates
Eri Wills Gal
High Nine Scrambles To Ready Washington Street Grounds
Frigid weather stalls early baseball practice as High Nine gears up to prepare Washington Street grounds for a May 4 opener. Ground work includes leveling and rolling. rainless days are needed for field readiness.
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High Nine
Washington Street
Biwi
Thing
Art Brady
Titusville
Payne Regains Lead in Derby Race
Chelsea April 18 Asi ron Payne, a young Oklahoma runner, held the lead in the Pyle cross country race as the event moved from the Mintal stop. Peter Gayuzzi of Southampton relinquished first to Claremore youth Payne yesterday, finishing 24th. Payne completed 40.7 miles in 7:23:23 with a tie for second and third shared by Harry Rea Long Besch and John Cronicks of Saskatoon.
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United Press
Chelsea
Ola
Asiron Payne
Voung
Oklahoma
Pyle
Mintal
Oklahomia
Peter Gayuzzi
Southampton
Ehtry
Claremore
Payne
Harry Rea Long Besch
Gal
John Cronicks
Saskatoon
Canada
Secon
National League standings and results summary
Yesterday the National League saw Chicago defeat St Louis 3 to 2. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati were rained out while Boston played Brooklyn. Philadelphia hosted New York in ten innings amid cold conditions. Today’s schedule includes Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Chicago, with standings reflecting a crowded race.
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
Colt
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington-Philadelphis
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York
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St. Lois
Fugitives Recaptured After Transport to Jail
Two fugitives were recaptured and brought to Champ and Pony Marshal jail in Clinton County. A heavyweight suspect known as Jeans Hight was slated to testify, with a postponement noted for next Monday.
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Rinogdly
Hentawsk
Imembi
Vytro
Tigers Collapse Marks Start of Detroit Woes
Detroit Tigers suffer costly early season miscues in a rough stretch. Frank Getty notes nineteen errors in seven games, blaming defensive lapses for dropped leads and losses. Despite strong batting by Easterling and a home run from Jack, poor fielding and misplays shift momentum away from Detroit.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
Hetrolc Tigers
Miost
Tigers
Pugnersill
Subotder
Bing
Bissball
Sdeison
Detroit Tigers
Lipan
Heals
Tige Ets
Tirat
Ak Nt
Paul Easterling
Fothergill
Cleveland
Jack Avener
Sentte
Tim
Ubel Tigers
Jones in fine form as Cardinals fall in tight game
Yesterday's action saw Percy Lew Jones spark the Cubs with a key hit in a rain delayed game. Grover Cleveland Alexander starred for St Louis in a tense contest that left the Cardinals tied for second in the National League. Cleveland led by Burns and Hulllin powered the Indians past Detroit 6-4, while the White Sox beat Howley’s upstarts 4-2. A day of postponements due to rain and cold followed.
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Percy Lew Jones
Cileage Cubs
Tamerines
Grover Cleveland Alexander
St. Lows
Jones Jones
Kile Cuyler
Cbs
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
George Burns
Willis Hulllin
Teddie Lyons
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Dan Howley
Beeguud
Home Run Club Names From Weekner Action
A garbled list of players and teams appears to record homers and totals across leagues. Names such as Todt Hed Sox Goalin Senators Webb Cube and Tavener are presented with teams like Cardinals Yankees Tigers Cubs Athletics and Senators, suggesting a summary of recent homer totals in both National and American leagues.
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Lerties Felech
Cardinals
Gethie
Yankers Hauser
Athletics
Todt
Hed Sox
Goalin
Senators
Webb
Cube
S. Homers
Tavener
Tigers
Nebib
Cubs
Leagile
Leaxis
Eastern Loop Opens Season in Connecticut Rumor
Reported preview of a local baseball season opener in Watiaury Connecticut with early details about teams and schedule. The item mentions Eastern Loop and matches a colonial newspaper tone with limited readable facts and several transcription errors.
INTS TO OPEN SEASON TODAY IN INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
New York April 18 The 1928 peasant race opens in the International League with high hopes. President John Conway Toole predicts a strong season and as many as six teams aim to contend. Opening day features Toronto at Newark Rochester at Jersey City Montclair at Reading Bunty at Baltimore Buffalo Bisons face George Harnishaw in Baltimore, the 1897 champions.
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New York
John Conway Toole
Toronto
Newark
Rochester
George Harnshaw
With the Leaders Lead in Tenth, Tigers Top Cardinals
Miki Cuyler drives in the go ahead run with a single in the tenth to beat the Cardinals 2 to 2 as Harry Hissmann adds a three up three down showing and Tiger hitters include Huth Gehrig Speaker Cobb Paul Wane and Hornaty in a list of names from the damaged recap.
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Raw
He Cardinals
Harry Hissmann
Tigers
Mane
Huth
Gehrig
Speaker
Cobb
Paul Wane
Hornaty
Lille
Kearns Suit May Bring Revelations in Boxing History
Former boxing manager Al Dempsey faces a high stakes court case over a wine tax and boxing proceeds, with implications for Joe Louis era figures. The trial features Jaci Kearns and Jack Webepney, aiming to expose forgotten pages of boxing history and assess finances tied to the Dempsey era.
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New York
Knox
Jaci Kearns
Jack Webepney
Gong Tor
Meir Teal
Demysey
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Tepioyed
Nek
Nityo
Jose Ie Srr
Kearns
Trempsay
Tex Fieard
Feira
Double Cr
Dempeby
Rickard
Hickard
Hhventous
1928 High School Baseball Schedule List
Schedule of 1928 high school baseball with dates and towns including Pleasantville there Youngaville here and Titusville none. The fragment lists games by date and location, but some entries are garbled or incomplete.
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Pleasantville
Titiaville
Youngaville
Youngsville
Wesleyville
Tharn
Titusville
Nero
Hill to Occupy Mound for Pirates Home Debut
Pittsburgh April 18 The wide Pirates return from Cincinnati to host the St Louis Cardinals in their home opener with Donny Bushwa upbeat about the club despite a slow start. Parment Hil listed to start. Jess Raines seen as likely pitching option for the day.
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BUCS
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St. Louis Cardinals
Pirates
Cinginnal
Cyrume
Pteda
Donny Bushwa
Ais Clu
Bish
Parmen Hil
Cardinals
Jess Raines
Bill Motegunie
Americans Abroad For Tennis And Golf Honors
Helen Hagen Walter Armnor Tommy Larson and Gene Anderson sail aboard Cunard to Britain seeking tennis and golf success at the British Isles. Hagen, Armnor, Larson and Methorn head to the British Open at Sandwich with Jones a recent champion. Miss Wills and Miss Anderson accompany Helen to pursue Wimbledon glory after her title run. A botched run in Ohio leads Dominick Neuter to a practice mishap on a west side court.
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New York
John Bull
Helen
Walter
Tommy
Gene
British Isles
Cunard
Lennie
Sports Jing Urgosy
Hall & Week News
Walter Hagen
Tommy Armnor
Gene Larson
Bill Methorn
Bobby Jouns
Sandwich
Hagen
United States
Hobby Jones
Avlanta Yarrator
Bobby
Miss Wills
Penelogy Anderson
Aquitania
Misa Anderson
Tean Misteries
Ijl
Potnthg
Gryt Anielend
Wen
Washington
West Side
Dominick Neuter
A. Harvison
Mt Gilead
Plane Wrecked Fliers Escape In Harrowing Crash
A United Press report from AGBRIDGE details a plane crash yesterday on the Bérho farm in Veanuray township. Pilot bin Ved and George Hann escaped serious injury, with the wreckage heavily damaged and the craft tied to aviation safety efforts.
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United Press
Agbridge
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Capbin Ved
George Hannobit
Machante
Varie Afepune
Hiegeaund
Bérho
Veanuray
A. Aviation
New Bennington Pi
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