Two Team Race Forecast in American League
Atlanta dispatch reports that the 1929 American League may feature more than a two team race. Yankees and Athletics pose as top contenders with strong lineups led by Ruth Gehrig and Koenig, while Tigers, White Sox and others vie for the next spots as managers adjust rosters.
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Suronite
Huron
Atlanta
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Yankees
A's
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Chicago
Cetroit
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit Tigers
Lyn Lary
Yanks
Koenig
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Miller Huggins
Connie Mack
Jimmy Foxx
Will
Jimmy Dykes
Stanley Harris
Tigers
Roy Johnson
George Able
St Louis Browns
Eddie Grimes
Léonard
Dondero
Colles
Pitenar
Aes
Cambridge Wins Sixth Straight Oxford Boat Race
Cambridge defeated Oxford by seven lengths in the 1st annual boat race between the universities at Putney on March 23. The Cambridge crew led early and finished well ahead, covering four miles and a quarter in 19 minutes and 25 seconds, behind the 1911 Oxford record.
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Putley-On-Thames
Eng
Cambridge
Ita
Oxford
Tvo
Isis
Inners
Leaders Seen In Bowling Meet Near Record Mark
New leaders were crowned in the American Bowling Congress journal divisions at WEUGAGO on March 23. The Addie Carey Charles O Gorman team from Saginaw Michigan set a doubles mark with 1315 pins, approaching the existing record while Hammond and others led the way in the tournament against Oklahoma and Fort Wayne teams.
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Weugago
Mar
Dow, Dies
Trent
Addie Carey
Charles O'Gorman
Sdginan
Mich
Tournamon
Hammond
Oie
Superstition Lifts Athletes Says Georgia Coach
Atlanta March 23 Alva Clay Georgia Tech coach argues superstition gives athletes psychological edge. He cites grey mule base hit belief and lists famous habits from Hack Wilson to Bobby Jones and jockeys. The piece notes varied superstitions across sports and a New York boxing result.
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Alva Clay
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Mar
Georgia
School of Technology
Clay
America
Hack Wilson
Walter Johnson
Peter de Pagio
Ringling head harness shop leader Waxy Panzer shines
In a Florida visit to Ringling winter HQ at Sarasota, the writer highlights Waxy Panzer, head of the harness shop. Blind for eight years, Panzer is praised as the circus’s pivotal, highly skilled manager who guides men and keeps the harness room orderly as the troupe prepares to move for the new season. Ringling, John Ringling, and the team are noted for their dedication and resilience.
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Lovahie
Florida
Ringling Circus
Sarasoza
Mike
Harnasa
Lewis
Panzer
Ringlings
Ringling
Barneas Toonl
New Orleans
Cleveland Indians
Roger Peckinpaugh
Charlie Gooch ex Senator star turns 22 in pro baseball
Fragmentary text recalls Charlie Gooch an ex Senator infielder, playing pro baseball since youth and now 22, with mentions of Cotton States South Alabama Sally National Pacific Coast Western Southern Leagues. It cites Cap'n Shires and references to several players and teams, plus fashion and anecdotes about Robby Tingle and Brambaugh.
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Charlie Gooch
Senators
Cotton States
South Alabama
Sally
Cap
Pete
Tingle Robby
Robby
2Harvard
Georgia
Tech
Brambaugh
Florida
Worony
Blind leatherworker crafts skill beyond sight
A determined leatherworker, Paizer, who is blind, demonstrates mastery of tools and apparatus in his shop. He identifies every box, weight, and strap, outlining new device plans despite losing sight. The narrative follows his routine between Port and Sarasota as seasons change. An Italian industrial association of auto, aviation, and bicycle makers is planned.
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Paizer
Bridgeport
Sarazota
Waxy
Won't Wear Shoes in Pyle's Marathon Race
Henry Nehganbe from Pottawattomie Indians claims to be the only barefoot long distance runner. He warns he will race barefoot in C. C. Pyles marathon from New York to California to prove lack of shoe wear causes no harm.
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Henry Nehganbe
Pottawattomie Indians
C. C. Pyles
New York
California
ST Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Senators promise strong base stealing this season
TAMPA FLA March 23 It warns catchers to beware as the Washington Senators display the league s best base stealer Buddy Myer and famed runner Clyde Milan on their side Coach Milan and Myer work with manager Walter Johnson to drill pilfering bases with fast regulars likely in the lineup making the Senators a leading base stealing team this year
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Tampa
Fla
Washington Senators
Senators
Buddy Myer
Clyde Milan
Walter Johnson
Nats
Eight Teams Still In Catholic Race
Chicago March 23 The National Catholic high school basketball title remains within reach for eight teams advancing from three sections. The survivors of 82 prep fives began the quest Thursday with six Midwest squads, one Atlantic seaboard team, and one Gulf of Mexico entrant still alive for the title.
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Chicago
Loyola University
Mid Western States
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
Loughran Confirms Weight for Walker Championship Fight
Chicago crowd watched Tommy Loughran verify his weight ahead of the light heavyweight title clash with Mickey Walker. He weighed 178 pounds on the scales after a training day, dispelling overweight rumors as fans eyed his balance between 173 and 177 pounds.
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Loughran
Chicago
Hmit
Tommy
Mickey Walker
Loughkran
Boat Drivers Ready For Record Assault
MIAMI BEACH March 22. Speedboat drivers led by Gar Wood prepared to attack world records on the mile straightaway course. Wood, rivaled by Major H. O. D. Segrave of London, had planned trials yesterday but wind and weather hindered the effort.
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Miame Beach
Mar
Gar Wood
Wood
Major
H. O. D. Segrave
London
Six Get Letters At Yankton College
Yankton college basketball six were awarded letters for participation last season. Dr. Stewart announced the honors at a student association meeting. Recipients include four year men Jores and Lasley with stars for captaincy and two year lettermen Livingston Dent Valder and Stuelpnagel. Valder and Stuelpnagel plan to depart after 1939.
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Yankton
Dar. Zs
Yankton College
Stewart
Jores
Lasley
Livingston
Dent
Valder
Stuelpnagel
McLarnin-Miller Fight Proves Tame and Featureless
In New York Jimmy McLarnin and Ray Miller met in a lightweight bout that lacked the blood and drama of their prior Detroit clash. The decision went to McLarnin amid cautious sparring, with the crowd of 21 004 boosting gate receipts over 211 000 as both fighters evaded hard exchanges and clinched most exchanges.
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New York
Jimmy McLarnin
Buckiny Celt
Ray Miller
Chicago
McLarnin
Detroit
New York Sports Highlights Mixed With Odd Notices
A Newark man seeks a divorce over spoiled bridge by household cats while a boxer and wrestling plea surface. The New York Boxing Commission revises rules and the Illinois Athletic Commission hears a plea to clear wrestling’s name. No major spring fights announced and a hockey world series is slated for April.
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Varario
Newark
New York Boxing Commission
Doc Krone
Illinois Athletic Commission
New York
Fights list from Milwaukee Boston and New Orleans cards
Boxing notes list outcomes from Milwaukee Boston and New Orleans shows. Herman Perlick of Kalamazoo outpointed Sat Beamans of New York. Ernie Schaff and Kid Chocolate defeated their Boston opponents. Jack Britton edged Parmer Joe Loaner in New Orleans.
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Milwaukee
Herman Perlick
Kalamazoo
Sat Beamans
New York
Boston
Ernie Schaff
A! Friedman
Kid Chocolate Cuba
Johny Vacca
New Orleans
Jack Britton
Parmer Joe Loaner
Terre Haute Haute
Porter From Balti More School Stars In Indians Trade
Dick Porter, an outfielder from the Balti More baseball program made famous by Jack Dunn, was traded by Cleveland for $44,000 cash and two players. Porter, 20, batted .350 last season with 2 home runs 15 triples and 24 doubles and 97 RBIs. He bats left handed and throws right. His home is Princess Anne Maryland.
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Dick Porter
Baltimore
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Orioles
Porter
Dunn
Cleveland
Richard
Indians
Give Fest
Princess Anne, Md
Campbell Named Athletics Director After Regent Resignations
Aberdeen reports Robert Campbell, assistant at Northern Normal, named director of athletics by the board of regents. Campbell, a three letter graduate of Aberdeen schools, has coached in Minnesota and at Huron high school. Des Moines notes Joey Phelan reporting Teddy Gartin in Lincoln. Hollywood notes Joe Roche knocking out Homer Sheridan in Sioux City.
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Aberdeen
Mar
Robert Campbell
Northern Normal
Regent Campbell
Telfer Mead
Minnegota
Huron High School
Des Moines
Joey Phelan
Omaha
Teddy Gartin
Lincoln
Hollywood
Joce Roche
San Francisco
Homer Sheridan
Sicuk City
Ed Roush Returns to Second Team for Spring
In St Petersburg Ed Roush, famed outfielder, is assigned to the Giants’ second string for the spring training period. The piece also notes Cubs beating Tigers, Ruth predicting Sox finish, and assorted camp notes from Florida and California. Ed Roush joins a crowded camp with veterans to lead the team into early spring play.
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San Antonio
Ed Roush
New York Giants
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