Indians Add Stroner Infield Punch From Pirates
Jimmy Stroner, former Wichita Western League third baseman, joins the Cleveland Indians on option from Pittsburgh. He reports to Washington Park Saturday and may be recalled within 48 hours. The move boosts infield depth as Cleveland faces the Columbus Senators in a three game set.
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Talking It Over With Joe Williams on Earl Averill
Broadway observers note Earl Averill impresses with bat and field for the Cleveland Indians after his move from San Francisco costing the club 50 000. A humorous trial over purchase money shows Averill demanding a share, then returning to the lineup after a pennant fight.
Semi-Pro Amateur Baseball Notes Thrive with Weekend Double Headers
The Majestic Radios face the 5t poet in a Riverside Saturday double header while Triangles 41 play Ington Sunday. Numerous teams including Anderson Remus Penn, Lafayette, and others seek strong matchups. Independent leagues schedule double-headers, mound duties, and practice rosters across Riverside venues with multiple contact notes for game details.
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Pyle bulioneers Caravan Heads to Gila Bend
Buckeye Arizona June 7 The Pyle bulioneers started from Buckeye for Gila Bend fifty eight miles westward. Leader times show John Salo Passaic New Jersey ahead by over an hour over Pete Gavuzzi England with Giusto Umek Richman and Granville Ontario also listed among elapsed time leaders.
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Engel to Take Charge of Crackers and Senators Scout
Joe Engel, new Atlanta Crackers president and Washington Senators scout, will arrive next Tuesday to assume control on June 15 from Clark Griffith. The Crackers were sold to the Senators for 650000 dollars, allocated to franchise, concessions, pool and restaurant, and real estate improvements. E. B. Poorman to captain next year’s Wolverine track squad at Ann Arbor. he also plays football.
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Great Array of Stars in College Meet
National collegiate champions on track and field contest for the NCAA meet in Chicago. Finals set for Saturday with 13 members of the 1928 U S Olympic team among entrants. Stanford delegation among entries as trials begin with dashes hurdles and quarter to be run Saturday. Features include starting blocks and tenths timing.
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Al Singer Knocks Out Lea Roy in First Round
Al Singer of New York defeated Lea Kid Roy of Montreal in the New York Coliseum in the first round. The bout ended after 2 minutes 41 seconds as Roy was knocked down twice and referee stopped the fight.
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Kid) Roy
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British Press Pays Fine Tribute to Mrs Hertz Reigh Count
The Daily Express editorial salutes Mrs. John Hertz owner of Reigh Count for his coronation cup win at Epsom Downs. It praises her gallant spirit and faith in the horse, noting cheers for the winning jockey and urging more racing women like her and more horses like Reigh Count.
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Simmons Drives Athletics Lead With Big Bench Of Hits
Simmons blasted a home run a triple and a double as Philadelphia beat St Louis 15 to 4 for their second straight win. The hit tied him with Lou Gehrig for the American League home run lead at twelve. The win widened the Athletics’ AL lead to seven and a half games.
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Czechs Hold Lead in Davis Cup Quarterfinal
Czechoslovakia led Denmark 2-1 as the European zone Davis Cup quarterfinals opened on the final day in Copenhagen.
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Morgan Earns Regular Spot in Cleveland Outfield
Eddie Morgan has secured a regular place in the Cleveland outfield as manager Peckinpaugh aims to improve his fielding. Fans approve his hitting and view him as a popular fly chaser now set to perform regularly for the team.
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Clark Dominates Ripple Bout In Ten Round Decision
Clark of Indianapolis defeats Ehrman Clark of New York on points in a ten round main event at Broad Ripple. Russ Klump subbed for Babe Peleco and fought a close eight round bout with Jack Coogan earning a slight edge. Additional results include Ray Pierson over Youn Kepner in four, and Happy Branch stopping Eddie Long in the second.
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Boston and Philadelphia Meet in Church Cup Tennis
Teams representing Boston and Philadelphia played in New York in the first round of the Church cup inter-city tennis matches.
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Hoosierdom Figures Prominently in Conference Scandal
A controversial look at Indiana's role in Big Ten athletic misconduct. The piece cites recruiting, proselyting, and professionalizing as longstanding pressures fueling calls for winning teams. It notes Indiana's high school and college circles feeding top players to out-state schools and the ongoing push for level play amid suspicions and suspensions.
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RIVALS KEEP WORKING FOR BIG FIGHT IN NEW YORK
Basque heavyweight Paolino Uzcudun trained in Hoosick Falls New York for his June 27 bout with Max Schmeling. He sparred two rounds with Jack De Mare after a Thursday session. Schmeling in Lakewood New Jersey also trained for the same match boxing five rounds on Thursday.
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Pennycomequick Wins Oaks at Epsom for Lord Astor
Pennycomequick won the Oaks at the Derby course marking Lord Astor's fourth Oaks victory in recent years. The historic win reinforces Lord Astor's dominance in the classic race. Environmental conditions and crowd presence noted but details limited in readable text.
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England Takes Early Davis Cup Lead Over South Africa
Britons hold a one match lead over South Africa on the opening of the second day of quarter-final European zone Davis Cup ties in Bournemouth.
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Case Makes No Specific Statements
CHICAGO June 7 The Big Ten athletic situation simmered down after Coach Everett Case of Frankfort Indiana appeared before Major John L. Griffith western conference athletic commissioner The Frankfort coach said he made no definite charges against any school and only alleged general recruiting activity He denied receiving credits at Iowa in return for steering athletes to that university and said many Big Ten schools pursued his players with no one school singled out
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Hoosier Klein Demonstrates Power with 14th Home Run
From Cincinnati Enquirer Chuck Klein of Indianapolis and the Phillies showcased his power by hitting a four-bagger in the first inning, a drive to the bleachers in right field. His 14th homer leads the leagues and he nearly duplicated the feat in the fifth when another blast nearly cleared the fence.
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Sloppy Averill Explains Nickname Origin
Earl Averill, a rookie outfielder for Cleveland, told United Press on Thursday that his Pacific coast nickname "Sloppy" came from wearing his uniform like a lumberjack. He also clarified the pronunciation of his surname, saying the A is pronounced as in April.
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Babe Ruth Shrugs Off Illness Fears for Yankees
New York reports say Babe Ruth feels fine and will be ready in ten days after chest pains. Ruth rejected talk of a serious condition and assured fans he will be back in the lineup soon. Yankees manager Edward Barrow said no long layoff was communicated to the club. Detroiter Billy Petrolle defeated Ray Miller in a ten round decision in Detroit.
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