Batters Churn Air as Pitchers Show Good Early Form
Pitchers dominate early season games as strikeouts surge across the majors. Fred Fitzsimmons led nine different hurlers with at least five K's, while Rube Walberg and Charley Ruffing dueled in a 3-2 finish. Strong pitching also highlighted NL action as Cubs and Pirates tangle, and White Sox beat Browns 12-6.
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Trackmen Do Good Work At Regional Meets
Sioux Falls reports a strong week for South Dakota track with the state university two mile crew drawing praise. SDU teammates Ad king Caddes Kemper and Wirth placed third at Kansas Relays behind Abilene Christian and Pittsburgh Teachers. Yankton and Sioux Falls high schools posted solid quadrangular wins, while Watertown claimed Aberdeen meet honors and Parker won the Southern Conference meet at Canton.
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Wirth
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Cope
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Field Days Start At State Tuesday
Brookings April 2 The tenth annual Military Field day at State College will be held May 21 and 22, Capt. Walter Smith commandant of the college R O T C said. The first day will cover theoretical work and the second practical problems with drill. Large enrollment expected and events include regimental parade, calisthenics, extended order drill, tactical exercises, and competitive drills beginning at 1:30 pm. Retreat parade at 4 pm ends the day.
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Canzoneri and Berg Vie For Two Titles In One Bout
Tory Canzoneri of New York and Jacek Berg of England prepare for a ten round bout in Chicago for two titles light welterweight and lightweight. Berg may claim the junior welter crown while Canzoneri risks his 130 pound title in a potential double championship. Berg is favored, has been nearly unbeaten, and fights across weights from 135 to 138 pounds. Other national cards include Johnny Peters versus Vidal Gragoric in Detroit and Johnny Risko against King Levinsky in Boston. Ted Morgan’s bout was canceled in Los Angeles due to a shoulder injury from training.
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New York
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Kid) Berg
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Cleveland
King Levinsky
Chicago
Boston
Ted Morgan
Los Angeles
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Louisville
Fine Field Enters Annual Ohio Relays
Columbus April 20 One of the finest groups of track and field athletes is expected at the eighth annual Ohio Relays May 1 and 2 at Ohio State stadium. Stars from seven Western Conference schools lead the participant list with Drake Notre Dame Pittsburgh Kansas State Teachers and others. Illinois sends Lee Sentyan a world record hurdler and Verne McDermott the Western Conference indoor pole vault record holder. Michigan brings Eddie Toland a top dash man. Indiana sends distance runners G Watson RJas and F Brecksmith. Northwestern relies on Fam Warne the 1930 conference pole vault champion.
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University Ofllinois
Lee Sentyan
Verne McDermott
Michigan
Eddie Toland
Dash Mas
George ‘Simpson
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G. Watson
R. J.cas
F. Brecksmith
Northwestern
Fam
Close Gap Between Big Ten And N C A
CHICAGO April 2091 Without having produced open warfare the strike between the western conference and the north central association of colleges and secondary schools has reached the peace conference stage. An investigation into athletic policies in Illinois Ohio and Minnesota by the north central group threatened a break with Northwestern at the storm center. Dr Walter Dill Scott president of Northwestern urged conference leaders to confer and decide if the north central should continue investigations. A three western conference university presidents sub committee will meet with north central representatives to discuss mutual interests. No further trouble is indicated and a conference will be held soon.
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Jack Thompson Prepares for Challengers in Welterweight Title
Chicago reports young boxer Jack Thompson trains to defend the welterweight crown. He may travel to Mexico City for a title bout with Mexican challenger Alfredo Geena. Thompson recovers quickly after a knockout punch that helped him win the championship from Tomy Freeman.
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Ceicago
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Weeld
Mexico City
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Thompson
Tomy Freeman
Rail D Ball League Opens Play Tonight
The Chicago and North Western railroad diamondball league begins play tonight with eight House and shop teams. Week activities end Thursday night as car yards and store department teams also compete. The four team league plays Mondays and Thursdays at C. and N. W. athletics park unless city league conflicts occur.
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Fifteen Schools in Brookings Host Jackrabbit Invite
Brookings hosts the second Jackrabbit invitation track meet on May 16 at State field with fifteen colleges and normal schools expected. State College star Engelmann won three events last year and set records in the 120 yard high hurdles the 20 yard low hurdles and the discus while teammates and rivals from North Dakota State Buena Vista Augustana and Huron set marks in sprints relays and field events.
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State College
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Huron
Wayne Norrmal
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D Ball Managers To Meet Tonight In Huron
Diamondball team managers in Huron plan a 8 p m meeting at the Tredway and Siem Sport Shop tonight to discuss funding and season preparations for the May 4 opening. President Amos Stafford cites poor profits from a recent benefit dance and outlines fundraising and roster list deadlines set by city education secretary Beryl Cottingham. A rules committee report from last week is expected, with full attendance anticipated.
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Baseball Scores From The American Association
Baseball results from Saturday show Milwaukee beating Toledo 8 1 in a 9 inning game while Kansas City routed Columbus 15 to 10 and St Paul defeated Louisville 15 to unknown in a high scoring day. Minneapolis won 9 12 over Indianapolis while St Paul 7 beat Louisville 8 and Minneapolis 9 12 over Indianapolis 4 1.
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Close Race In American Association Standings
Chicago April 28 The American Association teams head into the final games of the second series with only two games separating first and last. St Paul Louisville and Milwaukee lead with four wins two losses while Kansas City Columbus are even in six. Indianapolis and Toledo split the series after a nine run eighth inning rally.
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De Mar Favored In Thirteenth Marathon
Boston April 3 A field of long distance runners lined up for the start of the thirteenth annual Beton A A marathon with Hopkinson among the key contenders as the cream of North America prepared to tackle the 26 mile route along the Wellseley-Wellesley road amid brisk conditions and betting odds.
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State Net Team May Meet Huron at Brookings
In Brookings the State Net Team may face Huron State Net Team with potential games on May 1 or May 21 at the Brookings venue. The notice notes Yankton College could also participate in the schedule.
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Watertown Wins Quad Meet Amid Strong Huron Challenge
Watertown arrows scored 59 points to win a four-team track quadrangular at Aberdeen on April 20, with Huron close behind. Frederick and Youel led in discus and shot put while Collin, Freeburg, and Cope posted multiple top finishes, setting several meet records including 11 feet in pole vault tied with two others and a 3 34. Time in mile relay. The summary lists event winners and times, noting brisk winds and early-season conditions affecting performances.
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Prep Cinder Stars To Attack Records At Pierre May 16
Pierre South Dakota April 21 high school track and field records dating to 1925 will be challenged May 16 as state meet stars from multiple districts gather in Pierre. Notable athletes include Smokey Joe Mendel of Yankton College and Welch of Parkston, each holding multiple records across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
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Stagg Prep Track Meet Set For June 12-13
The University of Chicago announces its national interscholastic track and field championships will be held at Stagg Field June 12 and 13. Director Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr. confirms the event and venue.
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