Failure of Yanks Hurlers Praised by Huggins Worries
New York Yankees struggle two weeks into the 1929 season with a 5 4 record and third place. Miller Hoyt is the lone reliable starter, winning three of five victories and pitching nine innings in three games. The team faces Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators as they seek a stronger start and to avoid deeper pitching woes.
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Murderers’ Law
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Union City to Meet St Titus in Home Baseball Opener
Union City Will host St Titus of Titusville on West High Street grounds at 3 20 this Wednesday for the season opener. Coach Magill introduces new material but the team has shown promise in month of practice and aims for a solid short season start.
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Youngsville Plans Season Opener With Amestown Team
Warren, April 30. Frank Waters, manager of the Merchants' Baseball Club of Youngsville, announces arrangements to open the season at Youngsville with a game Sunday May 10 against Billy Webb's team from Am Town. Waters is one of the strong leaders and hopes the village will see fast attractions this season as a new jasened diamond has recently been laid west of the village on the Youngsville Pitts field highway.
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Pitts Field
Chicago Bears debut Notre Dame star joins U Chicago team
United Press reports Gorge L0 enters the University of Chicago squad this afternoon for the first time, as Chicago faces a notable challenge against a strong opponent. The game marks a significant moment for the university’s football program.
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University of Chicago
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Class B Bowlers Ten Stage Sweepstakes Opens Thursday
The new Recreation alleys on East Main Street will host the Class B sweepstakes Thursday evening. Entries are now being received by Manager Pappas as many city ten-pin topplers file in. Industrial League members are barred from Class B, limited to underdogs, with about sixteen to twenty bowlers expected. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and entries should be filed with Pappas promptly. Ray Birr of the Corry Jamestown team led Class A sweepstakes with a 195 average over six games, followed by Sedric McGall at 190. Draw for the Class A doubles will occur at the alleys Wednesday evening.
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Corry-Jamestown
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Sonnenberg Defends Heavyweight Title in Two Falls
Chicago April 30 Gus Sonnenberg heavyweight wrestling champion defended his title by defeating Joe Malcewicz in two straight falls. The first fall came in 52.38 with a flying tackle, Sonnenberg's specialty, and the second in 12:52 with a half Nelson and crotch hold.
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Chocolate stops Ryan in late punch knockout
In New York at Broadway arena Cuban featherweight Chocolate, also called Kid Cho, stopped Tommy Ryan in 1 minute 55 seconds of the bout. Chocolate pressed with lefts and rights, knocked Ryan to the canvas for an eight count, then finished with a sharp combo ending the fight. Ryan weighed 128 pounds, Chocolate 122.
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Routis to Meet Pirates in Garden Scrap August Twenty Second
Andre Routis featherweight champion of France has signed to meet the Pittsburgh Pirates at Madison Square Garden in a scrap set for August 22. The papers were signed at the Garden Corp offices. Pirates won 7 to 3 with Mitchell pitching four innings.
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Club standings and scores from American and National leagues
Yesterday's scores show Philadelphia defeating New York 10 to 1 and Chicago beating Cleveland 15 to 4 while St Louis blanked Louisville 8 to 0 and Detroit won 2 to 0. National action lists St Louis 7, Pittsburgh 4 and Chicago 4, Cincinnati 3 with today's games Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston Pillabulga at St Louis Chicago at Cincinnati Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn.
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Industrial League to Hold Meeting Tonight
Industrial League heads meet at 7:90 p.m. in the Municipal building to push league organization. Four clubs may join: Corry Jamestown plant, Company A, Bligh nine, and Merchants led by Charley Greening. President Starr to present by laws draft. reps urged for the session.
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Schmeling sails from Cuxhaven to Montreal for milk fund bout
German heavyweight Max Schmeling sails from Cuxhaven aboard the S S Reliance bound for Montreal to decide on appearing at the New York milk fund boxing show on June 27. He says he will not fight under his old manager Arthur Bulow and will not consult Madison Square Garden officials about the bout. Charley Root tripled in Cincinnati as the Cubs beat the Reds 4 to 3. Meanwhile Tommy Thevenow of the Phillies leaves Winter Haven hospital after auto crash injuries and weight loss.
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Italian Wins Youngstown Bout Defeats Corvi in Eight
Riccardo Bertozsolo defeated Pietro Corvi the self styled champion of Austria by technical knockout in the eighth round of a scheduled nineteen round heavyweight boxing match in Youngstown. Bertozsolo scored four knockdowns in the fourth and three in the eighth.
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Heavyweight tournament eyed for new fighters plan
Paddy Harmon outlines a plan to stage a heavyweight tournament for entrants over 175 pounds with a $20,000 first prize and several smaller awards. He believes the event will uncover "some guys that can hit and be taught to box" and provide a path for hopeful boxers from the "bushes" to the fight game.
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United Press
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Paddy Harmon
Jha Cisaagee Ataahum
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