Jamestown grid schedule touted as strongest in years
The 1929 Jamestown high school football slate appears robust with games set against Prankilty, Marryville, Titusville and Erie Mast Reserves, signaling a strong season ahead. Coach Coxey McCall rebuilds for the future, banking on returning players from 1928 and influences from Knute Rockne’s coaching school to field an improved offense and solid defense amid tough Northwest region rivals.
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Maeryille
Titusville
Erie Mast
Northwest
Liey
Soho
Coxey McCall
Xeacon
Knute Rockne
Cardinals Contenders Shape Up In National League
Cincinnati Reds manager Jack Hendricks says St Louis Cardinals look best team faced this season and future contender for the pennant. He notes Gilbert at short, strong infield with Ford and Quizin, plus reliable pitchers Alexander Haines and Sherdel. Hendricks rates Cubs overrated and cites Braves and Pirates as mixed. He adds Reds have solid arms Lucas Luque Donohue Rixey Ash and strong catching with Gooch.
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Jack Hendricks
Cincinnati Reds
United Press New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Alexander Haines
Sherdel
Cardinals
Gilbert
Reds
Gooch
Lucas
Luque
Donohus
Rixey
Ash
Quizzand Ford
Kelly
Dressen
Walker
Allen
Cubs
Caylet
Blake
Pirates
Grimes
Waner Toys
Grant Sum
Braves
Brignolia Wins by Knockout in Ten-Round Card
May 4 Lamy Wagnona of Cambridge batler Frankie Petrolis of Syracuse in the sixth of a ten round bout. Tosy Puente Mexican heavyweight scored a technical knockout over Fritz Otto in two. Joey Gainor of Syracuse and Arvin Spencer of Cleveland drew in six. Matty Cedach outpointed Eddie Smith in six. Billy Awards of Tampa won by technical knockout over Frankie Boyd Jamestown in one.
Allegheny River recedes after crest at Franklin
Allegheny River fell four feet to about 4.4 feet at Franklin after cresting at 9.6 feet last night. Temperatures dropped to a low 85 degrees, easing flood damage fears.
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Allegheny
Franklin Pa
Gorilla Jones Defeats A Mello In Madison Square Garden
Gorilla Jones of Akron dominated Lowell welterweight A Mello, dropping him twice for the count as the New England challenger pressed forward with limited effect. The bout followed reports of Mello’s recent wins as boxing authorities planned a different championship match, but Jones’s superior speed and ringcraft secured a clear victory. The arena honored cartoonist A Dorgan, who died Thursday, with dimmed lights and bugler taps.
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National Boxing Association
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New York Commission
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Bus Gresham
Bolly Lawarna
Kid Chocolate
Graham LaBarha
Honey
Moon
Australia
Frank Getty
United Press
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Madison Square Garden
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Lowell
Mass
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Akron
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Mello
Isles
Lowell Welterwelgit
Duckie Fields
Poluider
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Mafison Square
A. Dorgan
Cold weather hinders Ohio relay finals
In steady rain and chilly air at Ohio Stadium Columbus May 4 finals of the sixth annual Ohio relay meet drew under 4 000 fans. Records fell in the Ohio College relay scholastic 889 relay and invitation 120 yard hurdles while Greg Simpson of Ohio State led sprinters and challengers from Pittsburgh Notre Dame and Illinois. Keller and Brown from Columbus HS were among stars aiming for a world record in the hurdles.
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Pittsburgh
Jack Elder
Notre Dame
Judd Timm
Ilinois
Elder
Percy Willams
Flood Waters Menace Two Highway Routes
Flood waters in Sullivan County flood Muncy Creek and Arbuttary Creek causing pavement washouts on US Route 20 near Mimey Valley and flood damage north of Sonestown. State Highway Department reports sections closed and traffic detoured while repairs are planned.
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Harrisburg
Sullivan County
State Highway Department
Muncy Cheek
Arbbutiary
Muncy Creek
Sonestow
Southworth Enjoys Job as Cards Pilot
George Kirkley reports on Billy Southworth, managing the St. Louis Cardinals, praising his tough, high-energy approach and commitment to winning the 1926 National League pennant. Southworth emphasizes discipline, hustling, and steady daily progress, saying yesterday and tomorrow matter only as steps to end the season on top.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New Yor
St. Louis
Hornsby
O'Futrell
McVechnie
Billy Southworth
Southworth
Mantgen
Cardinals
Rochester
Bradles
Jomiy
Jovery
Shead
Behuldl
Two Outside Games Scheduled For Locals Next Week
Local high school idle this weekend, plans two away games next week. May 15 to 17 feature outings at Youngsville and North East with Warren County and Joe Barnett’s Lille teams expected strong. Titusville visits Tuesday as roster strength draws attention.
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Jamestown
Fang
Red Swanson
Seb
Jamestown Spiders
Lewiston
Jamestown Slub
Celeron Park
Dunkirk Eltty
Phnoms
Buffalo
Frank Walters
Youngsville Merchants
Webbites
Buffalo Colored Stars
Celoron
Hugh Bediént
Swat Bhickson
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Frank Shannahin
Hawke Johnson
Sivanson
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Ree Alta
Swanson
Becausy
Can
Corry Fang
Youngsvile
Mesall
Pacer Jay
North
Joe Barnett
Qitie
Lille
North East
Ue High School
Sinter High Dield
Art Brady
Titusville
Uhle Tops White Sox For Fourth Win In Chicago
Detroit pitcher George Uhle held Chicago to five hits and beat the White Sox 6 to 1 in the only scheduled game as rain and cold weather canceled others. The White Sox led briefly, Detroit tied it, then Uhle’s win produced the fourth consecutive victory for him. Gelifinger hit a ninth inning homer for Detroit.
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Pirates
George Uhle
Gelifinger
Chicago Race Opens After Five Day Rift at Aurora Track
After five days of warring between horsemen and track officials in Chicago the Aurora track opening was delayed. Horse owners demanded one percent of all winning purses be sent to the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association treasury as a condition for resuming the season.
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