Baseball notes and rookie feats dominate spring chatter
The column surveys spring training buzz from Mets and Braves figures to Dazzy Vance's bunting records. It recalls Dan Howley predicting trouble for the Boston Braves, Leo Durocher's potential fielding impact, and Harry Heilmann noting Portland veterans drawing scouts' attention. Len Shires’ diamond tale adds humor as Art Shires’ brother answers with a joke about Lincoln.
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Dan Howley
Cincy Reds
Boston Braves
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alcNechnie
Leo Durocher
Leo
Ste
Durocher
Hughey Critz
Harry Heilmann
Portland
Menhover
Dave Battcroft
Carl Mays
Harry
Shires
San Antonio
Len Shires
Art
Len
Lincoln
Sparklers Reach Semi finals with win over Oklahoma Presbyterians
The Sparklers of Sparkman Ark defeated Oklahoma Presbyterian College of Durant Oxia 22 to 24 to advance to the semifinal of the fourth annual A U girls basketball tournament in Wichita Kansas. Quinnie Harm led the team as top scorer as Sparkman earned a tough victory and set up a semifinal clash with Randolph College.
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Oxia
Quinnie Harm
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Sunoco Oilers
Dallas
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Sunoco Sextet
Dallans
Clyclones
Cisco
Tex
Wallenstein-Raffman
Texans
Dallas Cyclones
Birmingham
Alabama
Lowe - Campbells
Kansas City
Kansas Gilerettes
Leon
Detroit Centrals
Chicago
Pupil Tops Master's World Hurdles Mark in Illinois Relay
Champaign Illinois coach Charles Chick Werner watched pupil Bee Seniman surpass the world record in the 70 yard high hurdles during Illini relay carnival action. Sentman then set another mark in the 15 yard high hurdles within hours, also showing prowess in jumping events and sprinting as a campus favorite.
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Statch
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Werner
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Lis Stac
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Sentman
Oklahoma Presbyterians face tough tourney play in regional meet
Tournament action features Verna Montgomery and Miss Hamm in a free throwing contest, with Oklahoma, Wichita and Dallas teams advancing. Sunoco Oilers of Dallas beat Arkansas Aggies to reach semi finals as Randolph College, Cyclones, Sparklers, and Thurston duo lock in playoff spots amid rough play and injuries.
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Verna Montgomery
Miss Montgomery
Miss Hamm
Oklahomans
Myrtle Brocker
Wichita
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Thurstons
Helen Hicks
Arkansas Aggies
Monticello
Conway Star Will Enter Texas Relays
Conway Arkansas March 28 Eugene Hunnicut of Arkansas Teachers College has announced his plan to enter the Texas Relays in Austin in the shot put and discus. Hunnicut has reportedly thrown the 116 pound shot over 47 feet during spring practice and Arkansass record from 1927 stands at 545 feet in the discus.
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Hunnicut
Arkansas
Bill Meriweather
Hendrix
Chicago
Boxing Talk on Sharkey Schmeling Maxie Carnera Clash
The column weighs odds in a trio of heavyweight showdowns. It highlights Sharkey potentially knocking out Maxie, Schmeling as the stronger threat, and Carnera as the enigmatic challenger with a heavy frame and uncertain punch.
English tennis star plans return to U S tennis tour
English star Eileen Bennett Whittingstall, newly married to F. Whittingstall, says marriage will not end her tennis. Like Helen Wills, she aims to continue in tournament play, has begun spring training and may visit the United States for international events this summer.
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Helen Wills
Eileen Bennett
F. Whittingstall
United States
Dempsey Comeback Voiced Amid Fight Talk
Speculation centers on a return for Jack Dempsey fueled by financial lure and risks of a long layoff. Interest grows in a legitimate match against a capable fighter such as Campola or Tunney type contenders, with concerns over eye injuries from past battles and the possibility he may never fight again.
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Size 10
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Fanner Lodge
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New York Commission
Cal'nera
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Dempsey
Rookies Get Glad Hand From Boss In San Antonio
In San Antonio Michigan, Ty McGraw watches the Giants prepare for the next season, with rookies Bill McWilliams at third base and Francis Healey showing spark. Manager John McGraw eyes a long campaign and hints at signing promising teens, while veterans hustle in the wind and focus remains on the youngsters for future glory.
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Mich
Joh McGraw
Bill McWilliams
Husky
Chicago
Jets
McWilliams
Honor
Hai
Vin
McGraw
Francis Healey
Memphis
Sam Crawford
Eddie Marshall
Andy Reeze
Jim Teaniuit
Bielane
1930s boxing scene blooms amid heavyweight rumors and Hampton Roads trade surge
The text notes plans for a comeback to condition, hints at a lively 1930 boxing year with a crowded heavyweight scene including Sharkey and Schmeling, and cites Hampton Roads Virginia showing dramatic growth in imports and exports over 13 years, underscoring a period of rising activity and potential shifts in sport and commerce.
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Virginia
El Dorado to Enter Track Meet in Shreveport
El Dorado High School will defend its title as the defending champion at the El Dorado track meet in Shreveport Louisiana. The event, set for April 18-19, invites high schools from Texas Arkansas and Louisiana under state eligibility rules for a team sweep and awards silver and bronze trophies, cups, and individual honors.
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Geogge M. Reynolds
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Tex Lavelle Wins Bout in Natchez Heavyweight Clash
In Natchez Mississippi Tex Lavelle Monroe Li wins a heavyweight round decision over Taek Mumberto local rival Taek Mumberto to claim the Mississippi heavyweight title. The bout took place in Natchez with Lavelle securing the victory in a WW round decision.
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Monroe
Taek Mumberto
Mississippi
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