Hoffman Fails to Show Expected Form at Bat in Spring Camp
In Sarasota and Sarasota area coverage from March 29 reports Clarence Hoffman struggling for a regular center fielder spot with only three hits in twenty at bats and a 150 batting average. Manager Corriden weighs in on Howard Freigan and Len Koenecke while Ollie Bejma and Bejnsa show mixed results as the Indians seek a lasting lineup in spring training. The piece notes weather delays, camp moves toward Indianapolis, and upcoming games against Columbus Senators and Red Sox.
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Keystones Schedule Practice After Stiff Workout
Times Special reports from Kentucky on March 29 noting the Keystones had a stiff workout last Sunday at Greenhouse Park and will practice again Sunday. They seek a practice game April 6 at their park and list contact Prank Kantsky, Southport 140-1-1. Perry Knowles, southern bantam champion, defeated Pat Mc Queese in ten rounds Friday.
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Nine of Em Petrolle tomeet Azzarella in ten rounds
Nine of Em Illly Petrolle visits the Armory Tuesday night to fight Joe Azzarella of Milwaukee in a ten round bout. Petrolle has defeated nine champions but never captured a crown. He has beaten lightweights including Jack Kidberg England Sylvia Mireault Canada Stanislaus Loayza South America Les Murray Australia Hilario Martinez Spain Armando Shackels Belgium Pimmie Borde France Bruce Flowers Sammy Mandell and an overweight win over Canzoneri. He has offers to fight Berg in London Singer in New York and Canzoneri in Chicago.
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Sammy Mandell
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al Singer
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Chicago
Shea and Bass Fight to Draw in Title Battle
In St Louis on Friday night Eddie Shea of Chicago earned a draw with Benny Bass of Philadelphia after both traded heavy punches in a junior lightweight title bout. Bass remained champion despite a late nine count, with Shea pressing the attack and scoring knockdowns in the fifth and seventh frames.
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All Nations Yankee Club World Game Claim
Babe Ruth notes the Yankees and other major league teams feature players from diverse nationalities. He highlights a trend toward a world game with Italians, Germans, Irish, Norwegians, and more making up rosters and fans. He cites Tony Lazzeri, Bill Karlon, Lou Gehrig, and others as examples of an expanding international mix.
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Baseball Tour News from Spring Training_lists of games and results
Base hits recap of today’s exhibition matchups including Giants versus White Sox in Ft Worth and Cardinals facing the Tampa Stogies, with results from Braves over Athletics and Pirates over Cubs. Notes on rain delays and pitching plans in Orlando and Lakeland. Ruth and Ruthian/Yankees tour in Houston. Cubs-Pirates series in Los Angeles.
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Shaun Goslin Wins British Race Yankee Horse Third
In a stirring stretch duel at the Grand National, Shaun Goslin ridden by Tom Cullinan won by a neck over Melleray s Belle with Sir Lindsay a length and a half back in third. The American owned runners Glangesia and Ballyhanwood completed the field of forty one with Melleray s Belle favored and Grable and Regalar fading. Official time was 9 40 3 5 for the 4 1 2 mile course over thirty jumps.
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Galloway Possible Return to Athletics After Beaning
Former AL shortstop Hick Galloway shows progress toward a comeback with the Athletics after being beaned over a year ago. Trainer Earl Sande could reclaim top jockey status if he avoids dropping below 114 or 115 pounds, but warns against weight-related weakness per Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons.
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Athletics
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Earl Sande
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Big Ed Walsh Improves After Appendix Operation
The condition of Big Ed Walsh, a former Chicago White Sox pitching star, was reported somewhat better today as he recovers at Meriden Hospital from an emergency appendix operation performed Thursday for a ruptured appendix. Attendants said he is expected to recover.
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United Press
Meriden, Conn
Ed Walsh
Chicago White Sox
Meriden Hospital
Steve Rocco Wins All Times Special Title Bout
Steve Rocco of Toronto, former Canadian flyweight champion, defeated Pablo Dano of the Philippines in ten rounds at a Toronto venue on Friday, raising his record in a post match reported result.
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All Times
Toronto
Ont
Steve Rocco
Pablo Dano
Philippines
Washington Triumphed in Dual Meet Over Southport
Washington High School thinlees defeated Southport 80 to 2342 in a dual track meet at Southport Field Friday. Carter led the Continentals with wins in broad jump pole vault and shot put. Speicher won the 220 yard dash and placed second in the 100 yard dash and third in broad jump and shot put to top Southport scorers.
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Speicher
Canadiens favorites New York in semifinal clash
Having defeated the New York Rangers 2 to 1 in Montreal Friday night, the Montreal Canadiens were strong favorites to win the Stanley Cup semifinal. The winning sextet will meet the Boston Bruins for the world championship.
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Jersey Pro Wins Open Golf Title
Paul Runyan, 21, won the North and South Open at Pinehurst NC with a 291 over 72 holes. Frank Walsh 293 took second. Joe Turnesa, Tommy Armour, and Billy Burke tied for third with 294. Horton Smith finished eighth after a sunburned arms handicap with 297.
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Industrial tournament entries open on Elks Club alleys
Entries remain open for the annual industrial bowling tournament for teams composed of firm employees. Two classes A and B set entry fees of $2 and 50 cents respectively. Sanctioned events include five man doubles and singles with handicap sweepstakes. March 29 30 added due to large turnout. final weekend runs April 5 6 12 13. Indiana beat Chicago 4 773 to 4 302 in a Link Belt clash. Mathews led locals with 1 001 total.
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Four State Net Stars Named on All America Teams
CHICAGO March 29 Four Hop stars honored on All America teams selected by Less Gage sports editor of College Humor Wooden Purdue guard first team Murphy Purdue center second team Hildebrand Butler forward McCracken Indiana center third squad Other first team members Hyatt Pittsburgh F Ward Montana State forwards Murphy Loyola center Johnson North Carolina State guard
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Johnny Neun Sparks Braves Slugfest Victory Over Athletics
Boston first baseman Johnny Neun starred in a 15 to 14 win over the world champion Philadelphia Athletics. He hit a homer with one on base, reached base twice on Athletics errors, scored four runs, and added a single in Friday’s high scoring contest at Boston.
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High Scores Expected in A B C Meet
Cleveland March 29 Leading pinsters from across the country open an assault on the maples tonight and the first 3 000 team totals of the thirtieth American Bowling Congress are expected to rise Chicago sends Mineralites after the five man prize of 1000 while Billy Sixty leads the Milwaukee Jour nals toward the first place prize. Lawrence Drotleff of Cleveland moves to fifth in singles with 696 Johnny Med of Cleveland is tenth with 686 WO members of Butler university track team led by Eugene Knisely and James Strahl expected to win points in dual meets Knisely a Kokomo, Indiana sophomore hurdler and dash star runs in the medley relay and hurdles today Strahl, a Greenfield junior, runs the quarter and half mile events.
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James Strahl
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Herman Phillips
Greenfield
Race Entries Saturday at St Johns Meets Mixed Cards
Multiple race results list entries for St Johns and New Orleans meets with purses 700 to 1000, including horses, weights, and claiming status across eight races at St Johns and eight at New Orleans. Notable horses include Alacmena Sister Ruby Kentucky Colonel Apostle Trappy Saratoga Maje Petit Pan Ethel Gallaher Paul Revere and Lady Bienville San ford Little Gyp Yam Top War Hawk and Standard Bearer.
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Saratoga
Legion Board Meets Amid Drizzle In Indianapolis
In connection with the Indiana department spring conference in Indianapolis today and Sunday, Dale Miller department athletic officer calls a meeting of the athletic advisory committee and all district athletic officers. The gathering at Legion headquarters will discuss plans for the 1930 department athletic program.
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Indianapolis
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Roberts and Cox Meet in Legion Ring
A 24 round supporting card for the American Legion program next Tuesday at the Armory lists Royal Cox of Indianapolis facing Beamer Roberts in an eight round featherweight bout. Scotty Scotten of Indianapolis meets Earl Ryder of Cincinnati in a six round feather bout, with several other matches including Petrolie of Fargo against Azzarella of Milwaukee in light weight action.
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Beamer Roberts
Scotty Scotten
Indianapolis
Earl Ryder
Cincinnati
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Fargo
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Milwaukee
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Roy Pierson
Junior Welters
Printy and Price Set for One Fall Bout at Tomlinson Hall
Lagro Indiana wrestler Bob Printy faces Young Price of Indianapolis in a one fall or 30 minute bout as part of next Monday's wrestling card at Tomlinson hall. The prior meeting ended without a fall. Semi finals pair Cowboy Jones and Ralph Hancock. Merle Dolby meets Don Cortez in the main event.
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Elwood
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Columbus
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Spain
Big Italian Wins From . McAuliffe Big Italian Wins From . McAuliffe
Primo Carnera defeated Jack McAuliffe at Stockyards stadium Denver in 2 minutes 18 seconds of the first round after two knockdowns. Carnera immediately went on offense and delivered a final straight right that felled his Detroit foe, ending the ten round bout.
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Investigation Opened Into Primo Carnera Knockout Parade
Cincinnati March 29 The National Boxing Association began an inquiry into Primo Carnera and his knockout parade since invading the United States. NBA president Stanley Isaacs called the feats a bunco act as General John V. Clinnin of Chicago heads the investigating committee. No action will be taken until all bouts are reviewed and a report issued.
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Local Pugs Win Two Bouts on Thursday Card
Walter Pickerd the blond heavy weight from Illinois and Tracy Cox of Brightwood each claimed wins in the Tomlinson hall double windup. Pickerd outpointed Tony Lungo of Rockford over ten rounds while Cox stopped Manuel Castro of Mexico in two rounds. Continuous rights and lefts from Pickerd and a first-round finish by Cox highlight a fast, testing program with several other bouts decided in shorter frames.
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Named head coach at PreORs Pystates College Penn State
Robert A Higgins former Penn State football captain and all American star has been named head football coach at Penn State as announced by the college board of trustees on March 29 in Pa
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Robert A. Higgins
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Vidal named assistant to Holy Cross head coach
Eugene L. Vidal of Washington has been appointed assistant to Captain John J. McEwan U.S. A retired, new head football coach at Holy Cross college. Vidal starred in several sports at University of South Dakota and at West Point.
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