Coaches, Players Approve of New Yellow Baseball
In New York on April 28, Columbia and Fordham trials of a lemon yellow safety baseball drew general approval from coaches and players. The test was considered inconclusive after one game, with mixed views on visibility and safety. Columbia won 8 to 7 after a ninth inning rally, while players noted the ball’s apparent visibility and impact on spectators.
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Fordham
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Baseball bats and stagehand set for big events
The article explains 1988 baseball bat rules, notes weight trends from 37 to 83 or 84 ounces, and mentions no limit on length beyond 42 inches. It contrasts bat rules with ball specifications and hints at broader equipment debates. Stagehand, Santa Anita Handicap winner, is a heavy Derby favorite entering Kentucky Derby on May 7 with Bull Lea and others as threats.
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Yanks Power Past A's in 16-Game Assault on Opening Day
The Yankees shell three A's pitchers for 16 hits in a 9-2 victory lifting them into the first division as Red Ruffing holds the mound. Clevelands stumble ends against the White Sox. Vaughan belts a bases-loaded homer to spark Pittsburgh past Chicago. Warneke dominates Reds for 5-0 Cards win. Giants tie Phillies as Pirates surge atop NL standings.
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George Kirkley
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Coogan
Bluz
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Hoag
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Joe DiMaggio
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Thornton Lee
Henry Steinacher
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Washington
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Buck Newsom
St. Louis Browns
Detroi
Browns
Tommy Bridges
Amy Vaughan
Larry French
Chicago Cubs
French
Lon Warteke
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Medwick
Rabbits Rescued Then Reunited With Mothers
Reports describe wild rabbits found abandoned by mothers in woods. People pick up litters and sometimes burn them, yet later the mothers return and fill the gaps. The notes emphasize maternal care and dangers of careless handling.
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Pennsylvania
Yesterday’s Scores and Today’s American League Games
Baseball scores recap with American league results Chicago 6 Cleveland 3 New York 9 Philadelphia 2 Washington 5 Boston 2 St. Louis 7 Detroit 2 National league Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 5 New York 7 11 Phila 3 6 Brooklyn 18 Boston 2 St. Louis 6 Cincinnati 0 Today’s schedule Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at St. Louis Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston St. Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago American Association Indianapolis 7 Milwaukee 1 Kansas City 7 Louisville 4 Poledo 7 Minneapolis 6 St Paul 10 Columbus 8 International League Jersey City 5 Rochester 0 Newark 6 Montreal 5 Buffalo 3 Syracuse 1 Baltimore 9 Toronto 4
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Probable pitchers listed for NL and AL games
National League matchups include Welland at Tobin, Schumacher at Schoffner, Schott at Lee, Wallers at Bamtin, and Grove at Gome. American League games feature Worrell at Caster in Philadelphia, Deitrich at Detroit, Lawson, Allen at St Louis, and Tamulis.
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Tobin
New York
Schumacher
Boston
Schoffner
Cincinnati
Schott
Chicago
Lee
Philadelphia
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Brosselyn
Bamtin
Washington
Worrell
Caster
Grove
Gome
Deitrich
Detroit
Lawson
Cleveland
Allen
St. Lowis
Tamulis
Yesterday's Hero Atky Vaughan Leads Pirates Past Cubs
Pittsburgh shortstop Atky Vaughan went 3 for 3 with a homer and four RBIs as the Pirates edged the Cubs for their eighth win in nine starts.
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Cunningham Sets New Mile Record at Handicapped Bark Track
Glenn Cunningham, renowned American middle distance runner, broke a new mark in Kansas City at the American Royal Spring Horse Show. He covered the mile in 4:17.2 on a lumberyard bark track, an event officials deem a world record due to the track's unique surface.
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Glenn Cunningham
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Favorite odds set for four major sports events
Jack Doyle quotes odds on four big sports events. Louis is 7-4 favorite over Max Schmeling for the heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium June 22. Stagehand shortened to 18-5 for the Kentucky Derby May 7 with Fighting Fox and Menoney at 6-1. War Admiral favored 3-5 to beat Seabiscuit in the $100,000 Belmont Park match at Memorial Day, Biscuit 6-5. Cubs and Giants co favorites for NL pennant at 8-2, Pittsburgh 3-1, Cardinals 6-1.
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Indiana to face St Louis in western trip finale
Cleveland notes Indiana left here last night for St Louis to play a return engagement with the Browns, whom they defeated two games to one in the opening series in Cleveland. The two game affair will wind up the first western trip and then the tribe will host the Detroit Tigers Saturday.
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Substitute Hands Wallace Beating in New York Bout
April 28 George Zengaras rushed in as a last minute substitute and floored Brankie Wallace of Cleveland for the full count in the seventh round of their ten round bout at the Hippodome.
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Lawrin Goes Fast Mile at Kentucky Derby Prep
Lawrin, the Woolf stable colt, turned a fast mile at Churchill Downs in a Derby workout. Clocked 1.48 flat with splits near 2½, 4¼, and 8½ furlongs, trainers and turfmen hailed it as one of the fastest Derby preps seen at the track.
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Freshmen Defeat Sophomores 4 to 3 in Intramural Game
The Freshman baseball team edged the Sophomores 4 to 3 at Washington Street grounds yesterday afternoon. Pitcher Chuck Williams starred for the winners, while Vincent Gragg caught. Sophomores’ mound trio included ISheldon May and Tom Cragg with Joe Korkosky scheduling behind the plate.
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Tom Cragg
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