Season Openers Draw Crowds As Baseball Opens
Season openers across both major leagues drew attention as fans packed venues and forecasts pointed to about a quarter million in attendance for today’s eight games. Boston beat Washington 4 2 while Philadelphia chases title, Yankees tangle with Phillies and Cubs face St Louis in the NL.
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University Fresh Have Track Talent in Vermillion
Vermillion April 15. South Dakota university reports strong track prospects among freshmen per Coach O Ruben Hoy. Notable contenders include Milo Basker Lead who won the national high school mile in Chicago, Herman Sioux City formerly of Maine, Wirth Vermillion high hurdles, Kemper Sioux sprints, Baron Vermillion shot put, Hanson Vermillion pole vault, and others such as Steinbach Yankton low hurdles and Riedger quarter mile.
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Jefferson B D-Ball Team Beats Lincoln B
Jefferson B D Ball Team defeats Lincoln B by 6 to 4 in a season game. The contest, four innings long, saw Lincoln stage an early rally in the fourth that was halted as they positioned to win. The final frame remained scoreless with no threats. Batteries: Bod, Byeriy.
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Hoy Schedules Cage Game With Nebraska
Vermillion coach Rube Hoy of South Dakota schedules a pre season basketball game with Nebraska to be played in Vermillion on December 12. Nebraska finished third in the Big Six last year. Only one member of this year’s championship team, Captain Patterson, is missing. The full schedule for next season will be set after North Central conference coaches meet on February 2 and 31.
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Babe Ruth to count only 50 home runs this season
New York April reports say Babe Ruth will not count homers under 50 this season. He may skip credit for fewer than nine home runs and aims for a southbound trip and big totals if pitches to him. The Yankee slugger left for Philadelphia to open against the Athletics with a stated goal and cautious optimism.
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Wright Adds New Life To Brooklyn
Brooklyn rises behind Nkable Glenn Wright as the captain returns from injury, guiding a rebuilding lineup. Wright's revived throwing and hitting pace inspires a team once blown by arm trouble, lifting the Dodgers from dismal showings to renewed challenge in the league.
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Association Loop Opens Play Today
Chicago April 15 The opening of Major league baseball season features eight Middle Western cities contending for the 23rd American Association championship and a spot in the little world series. Kansas City and Indianapolis lead the way with new managers and reshaped rosters as St Paul Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Toledo and others begin campaigns with hopes for top finishes.
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Tennis Stars Duel In North and South Meet Round
PLVERURST North Carolina April 15 John Doeg of Santa Monica and Donald Cram of Nashville faced off in a third round match as part of the North and South tournament. Others included George Lott of Chicago versus Marcel Rainville of Toronto and Francis Hunter of New Rochelle with Wilmer Allison of Austin battling John Van Ryn of Orange New Jersey in showpiece clashes.
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Charge Carnera Bout Was Faked
California boxing board opens a probe into reports that the Carnera Chevalier bout was rigged. The heavyweight, 275 pounds, won by technical knockout after a towel was tossed into the ring in the sixth round, amid a near riot and crowd suspicion of a staged finish.
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U Holds Tryouts For Drake Relays At USD Vermillion
Vermillion April B P Tryouts for the Drake relays will be held at the University of South Dakota today. Coach Montgomery plans to send a medley relay team to Des Moines for the meet. The men will stay in track camp during the Easter vacation with a schedule including Drake relays April 25 26 in Des Moines and Dakota relays in Sioux Falls May 2 and 3. A home meet at Vermilion May 10 11 morningside dual at Sioux City May 24 state dual at Vermilion and conference meet at Sioux City follow.
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Phi Delts Win Intra Murals Track Honors
Vermillion April 15 Phi Delta Theta fraternity won the bronze trophy for the most points in the inter mural indoor track meet last week. Phi Delts led in tight first places and had competitors in every event with final standings listing Phi Delta Theta 744 points Sigma Alpha Epsilon 43 Lambda Chi Alpha 8 Alpha Tau Omega 5 Phi Chi 5 and Delta Theta.
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Turner Dominates Canadian in South Dakota Boxing Card
Cuban wildcat Bilty Turner overwhelmed Jeff Hammer of Canada in the main event, delivering a knockout in the eighth round as Hammer showed grit with multiple comebacks. Cowboy Gates outboxed Ted Berkel to win five of six rounds, while Seeman and Olsen opened the show with swift knockouts. Berkel and Gates showcased heavy punching and reach as Bershiem stopped Dukes in the third.
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Kansas Relays Set to Open Outdoor Season
Lawrence April 13 The Kansas Relays will showcase high level relay and event competition as the outdoor season starts. More than a thousand entries are expected from scattered counties, with 25 relay races and 10 individual events highlighted. notable bouts and challenges were announced for April 24 and 19, including matchups involving Pruitt and Liedtke, signaling a busy meet in midwest track history.
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East Conference Meet Full Schedule At Lake Preston
East Conference track events set for Friday afternoon April 18 with officials listing races and times. Highlights include 115 yard dash 4:30 mile run 120 yard high hurdles 2:15 40 yard dash 2:30 220 yard hurdles 243890 yard run 2:0 half mile relay and field events discus high jump javelin. The winning team and individuals receive ribbons and trophies.
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Postponed Opening Of Huron Diamondball Leagues
Rain pushed back the Huron diamondball season opening by a week. Armour's Stars vs Huron Dairy Products in the Arr league postponed to Monday April 21. Other league play shifts reflect weather-caused delays. Elks vs Fire Department opener still slated for tomorrow.
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Earl Sande Returns to Saddle Aiming for 1000th Victory
Havre de Grace April 13 1942 Earl Sande the famed jockey has started a comeback as owner trainer and rider. He rode Rockslide for Frank Hayes but finished out of the money. The public rallied to back Rockslide as Sande eyes his thousandth win hoping to join racing’s elite. Over his career he has 942 wins from 2552 mounts earning $242235 in prize money.
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U Gridmen Set Three Home Games This Fall
Vermillion April 45 University of South Dakota releases revised 1930 football schedule with only three home games at Vermilion. Games include Yankton College, Augustana, North Dakota State, and others. one potential George Washington clash may be scrapped due to field issues.
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Simmons Holdout Affects Opening Day Lineup
Philadelphia April 23. Simmons, the field ace of the A stood revealed as unable to reach terms with Milwaukee after Spencer Har was obtained from Detroit. Manager Mack said Simmons would not appear in the opener with the Yankees and hinted he might be sold or traded. Reporters noted the salary dispute could be around 35,000 dollars for the year. Simmons, a steady hitter and fine fielder, has been a holdout this season.
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Clyde Hull Beats Doc Holly in Ten Round Exhibition
In Ellendale April 15 Clyde Hull of Chicago won a referee's decision over Doc Holly of St Paul in a ten round headline bout. Both boxers showed skillful boxing with few battering attacks in a calm display of ring craft.
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