Experts vote in major league poll this year
New York April 13. The major league poll shows the Yankees as overwhelming American League favorites to win the pennant and the Giants as top National League challenger. 66 experts surveyed by The Associated Press favored New York, with the Cubs narrowly edged in the National League race. St. Louis and Pittsburgh also receive first-choice mentions.
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Amateur athletics chase run down in ring action
In a tight sequence athletes vie for control as ring play unfolds. Several competitors exchange exchanges and quick moves in a display of speed and endurance characteristic of amateur athletics.
Wipf Sets 165 Weight For Gates Bout
Eddie Wipf weighed himself on the scale and declared he will weigh 165 pounds for the April 22 boxing match with Jess Cates on the American Legion card. Wipf said he trains daily and wants Hurons fans to know he can fight.
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Mair City
Miller
al Brown
Broadland
Phillies Camp Hints at Bright Future and Odd News
Reporters recalling a spring training visit to the Philadelphia Phillies highlights manager Shotton praising a young lineup and a strong shortstop, Tommy Thevenow. The piece recalls injuries, contract talks, and anecdotes about Howley, Holman, Lutazke, Pipp, and Orsatti amid shifting player values and trade rumors.
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Yanks Picked 10 Win In American Rage This Year
In a speculative look at the 1928 American League race Henry L. Farrell predicts the New York Yankees to win, with Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators as contenders. He notes the Athletics face internal turmoil and Detroit’s unsure setup, while Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox are dismissed as unlikely threats.
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St. Louis Browns
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Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
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Boston Red Sox
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Georgia Tech links football speed to spring baseball gains
Article notes cooperative coaching at Georgia Tech boosts athlete speed by cross training. Seven 1928 football veterans join this spring’s Diamond Stars, including former Tech standouts Reeves and Angler, with several players advancing to MLB clubs and others coaching or starring in pro ball.
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Red) Barren
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Mrs Bundy Sails To Play In Tourney
Mrs May Sutton Bundy sails from Los Angeles with daughter Dorothy to return to England and enter Wimbledon. She plans to play in French tournaments in May and English events in June after visiting the continent and pursuing tennis laurels won as a girl in 1904.
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May Sutton Bundy
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Cubs Begin Home Run Push in Spring Series
Cubs face a pivotal early season test as they open a two game city series at Sportsman's Park against the Cardinals and Browns. Managers start their ace pitchers, Alexander for the National League champions and Crowe for the Browns, in a pivotal spring tune up before the season proper.
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Blister Brigade Faces Rough Roads from Cambridge to Zanesville
Cherlie Pine's blister brigade ran through Ohio with a twenty five mile leg from Cambridge to Zanesville. Ed Gardner of Seattle leads the field as participants treat the route as a holiday.
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Cherlie Pine
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Seattle
Plan Track Meet At De Smet Next Friday
De Smet will host a track meet on April 19 bringing together athletes from De Smet Iroquois Gidham and Erwin. Coach C H Rogge announced the first local track event in several years.
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Congress Likely To Adjourn At Noon Tuesday
Reported plan shows both houses expected to adjourn after the presidential message at noon Tuesday. Senate leaders, led by Sen Vaison, indicate adjournment may occur soon, with the House and Senate awaiting final reading of the message before leaving.
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Kid Chocolate Triumphs on Foul in New York Bout
About 16 000 packed Jess McMahon’s new rink for the 15 round bantamweight title bout. Cuban sensation Kid Chocolate defeated Bushy Graham in the seventh round on a foul call after multiple warnings for rough fighting. The stoppage capped a spectacular but controversial night with several knockdowns and a late finish.
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Phil Rosenberg
Suule
Jess
Chocolate
Graham
USD Grid Drills To End Next Friday
Vermillion spring football winds up next Friday with a scrimmage between two picked USD squads. Coach Montgomery praises the spring progress and says Coyotes look 50 percent brighter. Emphasis since Easter vacation on defensive fundamentals and fall formations. Backs drill in dodging ball handling passing blocking tackling and team play. Linemen work on blocking tackling charging and assignment drills under Hoy and ex Captain Hinds. Walamazo, Mich Armand Santiago Cuba and Henry Perik Kalamazoo drew 60.
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Northwestern to Have Eight-Year League This Year
The Meniere at the Chairns orgy pailway Athletic association in Ion plans an eight team kittenball league to be played at the Chivagy and Sort Western near the round house. Teams include Machinists Leller makers Store Department Car department eight house and STrainmen with Monday sessions joining Allaubinists and Car department Tuesday features Store versus Hullermakers and Freight house versus Trainmen Thursday hosts the remaining matchups. A regular baseball team will begin workouts when weather allows and a horseshoe tournament is planned for a later date along with trap shooting plans for Sunday.
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Aluoviation
Athletic Association
Huron to Open 10 Courses Next Week
Snow delayed public course and new links as of Wednesday with 10 holes to be finished when ground dries. Clyde R. Smith says greens will be rolled and shaped as weather allows, and Dr. H L Saylor confirms work on the tennis and con? tub courses will start soon. An opening announcement is planned for next week.
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Clyde R. Smith
H. L. Saylor
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