Old Man Baseball Returns Amid Local League Reorganization
The piece previews America’s return to baseball, noting record attendance and the sport’s broad appeal. It covers the Chautauqua County Baseball League’s reorganization with five signed teams Sherman Mayville Byrton Ashville Cherry Creek and Dunkirk invitation. It mentions Lou Gehrig’s battle for first base with the Yankees Rollie Hemsley training-row antics and two Erie players joining the Mid-Atlantic League while recalling Duke Pier and local connections.
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Chautauqua County Baseball League
Sherman
Mayville
Byrton
Ashville
Cherry Creek
Dunkirk
Brookmire and
Moran
All Big League Clubs Push Off As Season Opens Today
Pirates and Reds opened with a pre season game in Cincinnati as baseball begins its centennial year. The Yankees and Senators could not preview due to wet grounds. The NY Yankees are favorites in many markets with Old World rivals and potential pennant races across the National League.
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George Kirkley
United Press
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Ohio Iver
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Yankees
Senators
Washington
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New York Hants
Reds
Jack Doyle
Cubs
Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Brooklyn
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Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Harry Gumbert
Tuke Harlin
Reda
Chicago
Stein Seeks All Events Mark At National Ten Pin Carnival
Maxe Stein of Belleville, holder of the all time American Bowling Congress record, bowled in the national ten pin carnival. He aimed to topple the 2028 championship mark held by Jos Witman as teams like Isaay’s, Erie’s Tiane Bakers, Fife Electrics of Detroit, and Cannon Tailors of Cleveland joined the field for a potential $100 first prize.
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Belleville
Stein
New York
Chicago
Jos Witman
Railbirds
Isaay
Tiane Bakers
Erie
Fife Electrics
Detroit
Cannon Tailors
Cleveland Aces
Reds and Pirates open season as Cincinnati falters
Cincinnati failed to start like a pennant-winner as Vander Meer and Walters were hit hard. Reds led 5-2 in the eighth before Pirates, spurred by Cy Bialanton, scored four runs to win. Billy Myers was knocked unconscious by a Bunz baker toss and will miss days, while Frey and Vander Meer are injured.
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Cubs
Paul Derringer
Winer
Reds
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Johnny Vander Meer
Bucky Walters
Pirates
Cy Bilanton
Billy Myers
Bill Bunbaker
Witho
Lonnie Frey
Vander Meer
Iyild
Walters
Peachés Dayis
Ridgway to Have Two Independent Baseball Clubs
Ridgway will feature two independent semi pro baseball teams this season the Service Company and Sole Gutters both preparing to begin practice as weather allows Bill Johnson named manager of the Service Company squad Lloyd Butch Gray elected manager of the Bole Cutters with Ray Anderson Daggs Mines captain for this year’s lineup.
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Sole Gutters
Bill Johnson
Bole Cutters
Lloyd
Butch” Gray
Ray Anderson
Daggs Mines
Governor to Throw First Ball in Philadelphia Opening
Governor Arthur H. James will throw the ceremonial first ball as the Athletics host the Washington Senators in the season opener at Shite Park today the start of the major league schedule weather permitting.
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Pirates
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Arthur H. James
Athletics
Washington Senators
Shite Park
Louis Wins In Two Minutes Over Roper In Heavyweight Bout
Joe Louis defeated Jack Roper in 2 minutes and 20 seconds to retain the heavyweight title in Los Angeles. The fight, billed as Culig nia's first title defense in 30 years, drew an estimated $100000 gate. Louis earned about $45000, with promoters Mike Jacobs and Tom Gallery taking broad sums. Roper was knocked out after a flurry in mid ring as Louis unleashed a barrage of rights and lefts.
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Jack Roper
Culig Ynia
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Max Schmieling
Mike Jacobs
New York
Tom Gallery
Joe
Schmeling
Roper
Magfolia
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George Blake
Jack
Hollywood
Lefeys
Buffalo Inter national League club sold to local businessmen
The Buffalo International League Baseball Club was sold from the Frank Offerman estate to a group including William Borowink, Frank W. Fiorelli, Marvin Jacobs, Horace P. Jameson, and Adrian Y. Keogh. Isabelle M. Offerman announced the sale. Amount involved not disclosed.
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Buffalo International League Baseball Club
Frank Offerman
Buffalo Aprismen
Isabelle M. Offerman
William Borowink
Frank W. Fiorelli
Marvin Jacobs
Horace P. Jameson
Adrian Y Keogh
Sutherland to Take Post as Dental Health Chief
Harrisburg April 18. Dr John Bain Sutherland former University of Pittsburgh football coach begins duties as dental health division director in the State Health department at 4200 a year. He met Health Secretary John J Shaw and ends rumors of future plans after resigning Pitt coaching last March. Sutherland led Pitt to Rose Bowl class and taught at the university dental school for years.
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John Bain
Jock) Sutherland
University of Pittsburgh
State Health Department
John J. Shaw
Sutherland
Pitt
Milton J. Wans
Shaw
American Association game ends with Indianapolis win
Indianapolis beats Mitwaikes 4 to 2 as other matchups are postponed by rain.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Mitwaikes
Big Gun Club Banquet Aims For Record Attendance
About 500 sportsmen and guests expected at Corry Rod and Gun Club banquet Friday evening. Seth Gordon of the Pennsylvania Game Commission will speak, with local leaders and films on sportsmen activities. Tickets at 75 cents, served by Corry Grange women, promising a landmark city event.
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Ub Hanquet
Seth Gordon
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Rod and Gun Club
Tangie
Gorvon
Corry Grange
Gordon
Clemenson to undergo tonsil operation
19 year old rookie pitcher Bil Clemenson of the Pittsburgh Pirates will have his tonsils removed at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati today.
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Bill Clemenson
United Press Cincinnati
Bil Glemenson
Pittsburgh
Bethesda Hospital
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