Industrial Baseball League forms in city push
Local plant teams may enter nine inball loop as Corty Jamestown likely to join. Promoters and players meet to plan a four team league with financials and equipment aid, games at East Washington Street grounds, midweek twilight contests and weekend afternoon games. Uniforms and practice slated after next week’s meeting.
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Corty
Mestown Manufacturing Corporation
Joop
Corry-Jamestown
East Washington Street
Latzo to meet Loughran in title clash in New York
Reports claim Pele Latzo of the coal regions has challenged heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran after seeking a New York State Athletic Commission nod. The piece notes Loughran’s push toward heavyweight action amid division tension and hints at a potential title tour within the next year or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pele Latzo
Loughran
Tulioy
Brown
Hin Gene
Third Victim of Severe Windstorm in Williamsport Area
The windstorm claims a third victim in Williamsport Pennsylvania as Pearl Pluthman, 440, dies at New Columbia after being struck by an uprooted tree near Sunrise School. In Mount Pleasant a mother drowns trying to save her two year old grandson James Walter as both fall into the water. Mrs. Arandea Ivoniant, 58, drowns after losing balance near a well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamspuns
Pearl Plutmhad
New Colimbi
Abe
Rcar & Playground
Ssunrise
Mount Pleasant
James Walter
Fiyle Ae
Mra
Arandea Ivoniant
Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
National League results show Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 2 and Chicago 0, with Brooklyn and Philadelphia leading. American League notes Philadelphia 2 New York 1 and Boston 8 Washington 5. Detroit and St Louis also play. The standings list Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and New York atop their divisions as teams prepare for today’s games. A note mentions former major leaguer Stulty Mefiliis, manager of Salem in the New England League.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston-New York
St Louis
New York
Boston
Wood
Louis
Go Bronksign
Fincinnan
Ubleaga
Bostott
Pitteburgh
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Douns
Wiakington
Philadelphis
Clevelunus
Lois
Abe
Toads
Stulty Mefiliis
Shss
Savieger
Whiledelphis
Salem
Settlement of Kearns suit seems likely in court
United Press reports Jack Kearns and Jack Dempsey near a probable out of court settlement over 701,038.60 as trial proceeds in federal court. Judge Knox and jurors hear testimonies as Dempsey signals willingness to fight again despite rumors of a deal.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
John C. Kio
Iva A. m
Ari Ty DriKeolly
Dempsey
Knox
Jack Kestas
Loutcome
Kearns
Sagar
Lake
Driscoll
Kelme
Hernas
Improved Weather Delights Anglers in Trout Season
Anglers report rising temperatures encouraging trout fishing as Dayla here weighs a 3 pounds 7 ounces brown trout near the jetty. Walter Lander lands a 12 ounce brook trout at Spring Creek, as opening days of the 1928 season show modest catches and improved conditions expected to boost future catches.
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Dayla
Walter Lander
Cowboy Store
Lander
Wayne Street
Spring Creek
Rnetes
Italian envoy Giacomo De Martino to speak in Pittsburgh
Italian envoy Giacomo De Martino Malian ambassador to the United States arrived in Pittsburgh and will address the city tomorrow at Soldier’s Memorial Hall. He will attend a formal dinner as guest of honor that evening following the Rome anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Giacomo de Martino
United States
Rome
Charles Hy ‘Ling
de Miptino
Solier
Memorial Hall
Baseball Stars Struggle Behind Silent Bats in Plate Drive
In a sparse line of at bats, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig went hitless as Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb led the offensive punch. Harry Heilmann and Killian Cuyler failed to reach safely, while Paul Waner collected two singles in five tries. Rogers Hornsby did not play.
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Babe Ruth
Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Tris Speaker
Athletics
A’s
Yanks
Ty Cobb
Harry Heilmann
Tigers
Kill Cuyler
Cubs
Paul Waner
Pirates
Rogers Hornaby
Braves
36 Minutes Separate Two Race Leaders
James Powers reports the Pyle cross-country foot race led by Andrew Payne and Peter Gavuzzi with Gavuzzi closing on Payne to finish second in a 16.7 mile stage as John Gober wins for the second day in 2:55:45. A bombarded control car and resident protests followed the route through Carthage after the convoy stopped at Joplin.
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Gavuzzi
Payne
Pyle
James Powers
United Press
Miller
Man
Peter Gavuzei
Angion Italian
Southampton
Eng
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Olda
Juptin
John Gober
Moberly
Gavuaci
Ike Jones
Cleveland
Carthage
Joplin
Poison Booze Fatal to Three Inmates at Cambria Home
Three inmates at the Cambria County Home in Shensburg Pa died after drinking poison Utuor late yesterday. The victims were John Butrick 42, John Simon 19, and John Condir 35 all residents of Johnstown.
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Granthiin
Pirates
Gardinals
Clouta
Winlub
Sparky
Adams
Grantham
United Press
Shnsburg, Pa
Cambria County
John Butrick
John Simon
John Condir
Johnstown
Ty Cobb Stars As A1 Stirring Streak For Yankees Loss
Ty Cobb, veteran outfielder, helped the Athletics beat the Yankees 2 to 1 with a sixth inning single and a score from Tris Speaker’s sacrifice. Other games saw St Louis Browns blanking to an 8–0 win, Cardinals collecting seven hits in the seventh for five runs, and Brooklyn edging Philadelphia 10 to 6 aided by strong relief pitching. Cincinnati and Chicago also won while Washington toppled the Indians in a high scoring pitching duel.
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United Press
Ty Cobb
New York Yankees
Iyinge
Phildalgphis Athletics
Yankees
Cobb
Tris Spealer
Earl Whitehill
St. Louis Browns
Basterling
McManus
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Grimes
Gandinals
Ehrhardt
Brooklyn
Philadelphia i
Eppa Jeppa Rixey
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Hack Wilson
Kiki Cuyler
Cubs
Washington
Tan
Ony Mackayden
Goose Goslin
Boston Red Sox
Thomas
Cleveland
Chicago Wile Sox
Sox
Home Run Highlights Include Goslin and Scaptora
In a brisk baseball roundup, Goslin and Scaptora hit homers for the Tigers while McManus and others celebrate. Red Sox and Senators players featured on yesterday’s slate, with mentions of Gusts Webb and Arisoh among notable at bats.
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Lenaers
Dow
Webb
Cutis
Arisoh
Willianin
Red Sox
Goslin
Senators
Buwteeling
Tyers
Yesteraay'a
Scaptora
McManus
Tigers
Fawteriing
Neo
Last Night's Fight Results From Eastern Circuits
Boston sergeant Banimy and Baker defeated Clyde Hull of South Dakota in 1H rounds as Hull neared a knockout in the final round. Marty Gallagher of Philadelphia stopped Wid Mathnys in the fourth round. Sammy Vogel of New York won a decision over Bucky Lawless in ten rounds. both are welterweights.
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United Press
Boston
Sergeant Banimy
Baker
New York
Clyde Hull
South Dakota
Hull
Philadelphia
Marty Gallagher
Washington
Syracubh
Sammay Vogel
Bucky Lawless
Trials Begin For Derby Classic At Lexington Camden Handicap Opens
Lexington April 21 A slate of Derby hopefuls begins a 3 day meet at Lexington Camd en Handicap opens the season with over 4000 thoroughbreds entered. Two innovations are tested including a new betting pool while mutuels will pay off on the penny. Injuries hamper some top contenders as trainers brace for the opening day actions.
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Lexington
United Press
Reverinn
Horatotare
Tim Venta
Sealed Verdict In Election Fraud Case
A sealed verdict is expected Monday in a county election fraud case heard by Judge J. Wrank Grit of Armtrong County. The jury adjourned late yesterday after deliberations on the fate of five defendants amid confusion over voting irregularities and charges.
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Case
Kearns
Dempsey
Poetsburgm
Pri
Allegheny County Criminl Court
Plugriot
Willy Ward
Yenter Cay
J. Wrank Grit
Armatrong County
Cena
Tor bin Dome
Kita Hing
Wve
Corry Rifle Team Members Earn Bronze Medals
The Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League awarded bronze medals to Corry Hod and Gun Club members for winter league competition. George Kittleberger led with a high score of 235, aided by teammate Wally, as team members compiled scores across a season meet.
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Corry
Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League
Northwestern
Pennsylvania Rifle League
Flys
Corry Hod
Matshex
Elf
George Kittleberger
Kansas Relay Finals Today at Topeka Memorial Stadion
The Kanai relay finals feature a 26 mile international marathon style race starting in Topeka and ending at Memorial Stadium. Hopi Indians from Mexico and other Indian entrants are listed, with two decathletes Jon and Bob Demeter added to the program. Over 40 universities and colleges from the Midwest participate in this track meet that began yesterday with preliminaries.
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Topeka
United Frees Lawrenoe
Kins
Kanai Relaya
Shive
Inverett
Mexico
Pevera
Hudkell Institute
Wil Stirt
Topelei
Alate Jeuplia
Memorial Stadion
Fragmentary Passages Hint At Local Fire and School Actions
Fragmentary OCR text references a forest fire near Jexness and Pont-Gaze, mentions unions, a possible investigation or detection of remedy furnaces, and a system of schooling appointments. It alludes to months, actions by Gorry Hig, and various local authorities, with scattered names and places unclear due to garbled words.
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Queen City
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View Tong
Tidiolite
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Art Braig
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Tesser
Curtiss
Meadville
State Armory
Berchtold Usinge Amaeur
Mendyske
Eddie Tryon
Bt Colgate
Rutherfor High School
Herman Phillips
Illinois
Ohio State Stadium
Ray Conger
Star Town
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Bissonette
Tyson
Cohen
Mangum
Wie Teagues
Streight
Beimiere Orioles
Awhile Wail
Hollinworth
Swaney
Pyilack
Birvyns
Oriole Gluggers
Srey
Bolen
Brower
William A. Brady
Titusville
Leslie Rathmin
Nise Tony
City Blizzard
Uniontown
Pai
Eoke
Fouitneys
Athletic
Chichester
Drugg'sts
Dane
Kileberger
Wagner Oo
Blair
Kinnyy
Kittleberger
Weldon Ccs
Kansas
Hoop
Synniorth
Hammond Elevator CO
Coal Lumber and Builders’ Supplies
Sion Ae
E. E. Guignon
Arthur
National 87 Y 'Ribun Chamber
Mal
Dar
Aavertish
Gorry
Tinan
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