Baseball helmet debate renews after injuries and calls for protection
The WWeekly discusses helmet use for batters amid injuries to Lamar Newsome and Mickey Cochrane, noting Charlie Mack’s support but critics deeming helmets impractical and risky. The piece argues accidents are part of the game and urges cautious conduct by pitchers to prevent fatalities.
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Ray Chapman
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Grove, Now Aged 38, Holds Yanks to Five Bingles
The aging Lefty Grove, at 38, limited the New York Yankees to five hits as the Boston Red Sox won 6-1. Hal Schumacher starred for the Giants with a 4-2 win over the Boston Bees. Buddy Lewis drove in six runs for the Senators in a 7-2 victory over the Athletics. Joe Medwick highlighted the Cardinals 5-3 win over the Pirates after a Lumbago layoff. The Giants extended their lead with an eighth straight win as Hank Leiber homered in Cincinnati. The Cubs beat the Reds 12-5 as Clay Bryant saved the game. Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 6-3. Washington topped the A’s. Cleveland 11-6 over the Browns. Umpire Bill McGowan ejected Johnny AFIn in the fourth after an argument. The White Sox–Tigers game was rained out with Detroit leading 2-0.
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Yesterday's Hero Foxx Turns Liner into Triple Play
Jimmy Foxx of the Red Sox snared Joe Glenn's line drive and started a season's first triple play. The play aired on WOR and drew growing weekly attention as it gained popularity.
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Major League Standings and Daily Results
Today's American games include Boston at New York and Chicago at Detroit while Washington visits Philadelphia. National games feature Philadelphia at Brooklyn and New York at Boston with St Louis hosting Pittsburgh. Yesterday Boston beat New York 6 1 and Cleveland topped St Louis 11 6. Chicago 12 Cincinnati 4. New York 4 Boston 2. International loop Newark 4 Montreal 2 and Baltimore 11 Toronto 4. Buffalo 3 Syracuse 2. American Association had no games.
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Bull Lea Threat Shakes Derby Favorite Stagehand
Lexington April 29 Bull Lea the bristling brown oil is cited as a new threat to Stagehand in the Kentucky Derby May 1. Warren Wright owner Calumet fortune heir and Earl Sande campaigners face a possible extra race as Bull Lea develops a record-breaking habit.
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Notre Dame Star Johnny Moir Plans Hollywood Screen Start
Notre Dame ace Johnny Moir will travel to Hollywood later this summer to begin a brief screen career after finishing basketball duties. He is expected to join the movie colony for a short basketball related project.
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Penn Relay Opens at Philadelphia Carnival
The 1996 eastern outdoor track season begins at Penn Relays with 3000 athletes at Franklin Field for a two day event. Eighty relay events and thirteen individual events feature college, high school and former collegiate stars. Key races include the 440 yard relay, the 2 mile medley, and the sprint medley with five invitation races.
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Philadelphia
Janklin Field
Dizzy Dean Declines Feud With Medwick in Exchange
Dizzy Dean says he will not engage in a feud with Joe Medwick of St. Louis even if Medwick wants one. Medwick’s letter accuses Dean of starting a Tampa incident. Dean replies he will not answer the charge and notes Medwick asked him to return.
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Cohen Carroll duo tops keg tourney with 1194 mark
Joe Cohen and Ralph Carroll led the Class A doubles bowling event with a high score of 1194 last evening. Fifty teams competed in the keg tournament which continues tonight and tomorrow.
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Ralph Carroll
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Joe Louis Visits Pittsburgh With Wife
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis and his wife arrived in Pittsburgh on April 29 as guests of Chester Washington, sports editor of the Pittsburgh Courier.
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Pittsburgh
United Press
Chester Washington
Pittsburgh Courier
Feller Seeks Third Straight Win On Road Swing
Bob Feller aims for his third consecutive victory as the Indians end a western road trip with a game against the Browns. He rose to prominence by striking out the Browns, injured his arm against them, and delivered a shutout last week against the same team.
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teDmeyer
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Notch Beats Gizzy in Round One Boxing Card
Carmen Notch of Pittsburgh outpointed Ralph Gizy of Donora in a six round main event at Duquesne Garden. It was Notch’s third straight win. Freddie Lenn defeated Tiger Fawn in the semi final. Russell Van Atta will pitch for the rejuvenated Cellay champions.
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