Semi-Pro Baseball Notes From Indianapolis Weekend Schedule
Indianapolis Big Four A. A. champions 1928 will play P. & E. Railroad at Brookside No. 1 this afternoon. The Keystones may start Hildebrand or Aufderhide. next Sunday they face Lincoln Highways at Washington Park. Meldon Club opens at Batesville next Sunday against Batesville Panthers. Garfield Park hosts Riley Cubs juniors Sunday with light workouts this week. Grand Union opens at Lebanon Sunday 9 to 4. other teams seek state clubs for May dates.
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Close One to Grove Seals 9 8 Win in Five Innings
Beech Grove high school edged the Silent Hoosiers 9 to 8 in five innings. Grove pitchers Terhune and Burge combined for the win while Rensley pitched for the deaf school.
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Talking It Over With Joe Williams on Baseball Psychology
A May 1 interview discusses how pitchers and batters are affected by mental jinxes. It cites Ty Cobb and Lefty Doc White, noting Cobb learned to hit left-handed pitching through belief changes and that nerves shape performance. The piece argues mindsets drive outcomes in baseball.
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Did You Know That Promoters Close in on Schmeling Paulino Fight
The Milk Fund show in New York nears a deal for a Schmeling versus Paulino main event with an expected top payoff near fifty dollars. Club leaders plan aggressive moves against Braves manager Roger Peckinpaugh and the Boston councilman remarks from last winter surface again. Lou Gehrig remains sturdy atop the Yankees lineup since replacing Wally Pipp in 1925.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From Today's Schedule
Results yesterday show Kansas City 2 Toledo 3 and Milwaukee 16 Columbus 3. American League leaders Boston and Detroit posted wins while Chicago and Cleveland struggled. National League features Brooklyn and New York atop standings with Philadelphia close behind. High school and college scores from Indiana and Notre Dame noted, plus rain affecting a Pittsburgh at St Louis game.
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Fidel La Barba Kid Chocolate Bout May Crown World Champion
New York officials indicate the winner of the Fidel La Barba versus Kid Chocolate match at the New York Coliseum may be named the 118-pound world champion. The commission denied a title designation but will consider champion status based on both fighters’ performance.
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Notre Dame Tennis Opens Home Season With Victory
In South Bend on May 1 Notre Dame defeated Drake in their first home meet. Brody, Drake captain, edged Markey 6-2 4-6 7-5 as Notre Dame won four matches to Drake's one.
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Indians Lose Home Opener Slow Start Ends Streak
The Indians defeated the Saints 3 to 1 in a brisk 1 15 game as Ken Penner limited opponents to seven hits and Clyde Barnhart homered and doubled. Penner earned his third straight win while Barnhart boosted the team's morale with power hitting and key plays. The club plans travel to Kansas City for the Thursday opener amid rising fan interest and a strong start to the season across the league.
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Braves Lead NL Race and Puzzle Majors in 1929
United Press notes the 1929 Boston Braves sit atop the National League, defying critics who predicted a weak season. Giants fear the stretch, with key series ahead as St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Cincinnati loom.
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Technical Routs Southport In Seven Inning Win
The Technical high school baseball team defeated Southport 17 to 7 at the Southport diamond. Cullivan started poorly but settled to pitch steadily. Technical rapped 18 hits off four hurlers while taking the seven inning game.
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Westfield High Downs Frankfort On Track
Westfield high school track team defeated Frankfort here Tuesday afternoon 51 to 37. The meet highlighted strong performances as Westfield took early leads and held on for the win.
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Westsiders Triumph in 15–5 Victory Over Masonic Home
Washington high school baseball team defeated Franklin Masonic Home 15 to 5 Tuesday afternoon. Reed pitched a smooth game for the Westsiders, with Prench Johnson and L. Miller contributing in the lineup. Final score shows Franklin 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 5 and Washington 1 3 4 0 7 0 0 x 15.
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Indiana and Notre Dame Battle to Rainy 5 5 Tie
Indiana and Notre Dame played to a 5 to 5 tie in South Bend before rain halted the game after the ninth. An seventh inning error allowed two Crimson runs to tie the score, and a late eighth inning baserunning blunder cost Indiana a possible lead. Paugh Bell Magnasbasco Sepaventres faced Notre Dame pitchers Rust and Lord.
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Butler Outfit Opposes Muncie
Butler University baseball was set to play Ball Teachers at Washington Park with Red Fromuth to start against Muncie. Butler track team invaded Greencastle for a dual meet with DePauw.
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Babe Ruth Sees Goofer Dust Help Hitters
New York May 1 Babe Ruth recounts Bill Robinson the tap dancer bringing goofer dust to sprinkle on bats for luck. The practice helped the Yankees win significant games while superstition spreads among fans and players including Gehrig Vance and Harris.
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Striking Turfmen Halt Chicago Race Season at Aurora
Chicago May 1 Striking horsemen blocked the opening of the Chicago race season at the Aurora track demanding changes. Owners of about 600 horses pressed for feed market access and purse increases with a 1 percent first-money deduction to fund the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, optional upon written objection. Track manager Clifford Trimble signaled possible cancellation if enough entries fail to race.
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Wiggins Faces Narrow Loss in Mauling Match With Peterson
At the Armory Tuesday night Chuck Wiggins, Hoosier veteran, lost a ten round mauling bout to Big Boy Peterson of Minneapolis by a narrow margin. The bout featured rough tactics, heavy body punching, and occasional clinches as both men ignored boxing rules. The crowd packed the hall and roared as Peterson pressed Wiggins with a low right hook while Wiggins faded, with rumors of biting and referee shakes noted. Other results included Rosy Kid Baker over Tommy O'Brien at 152 pounds and Chunky Eving defeating Joe Brien in six rounds. Billy Rhodes edged Matt Burman in heavies, while Jimmy Bures knocked down Hub Newkirk in four rounds. Next Tuesday features Jimmy Hackley vs Steve McDonald.
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Big Leagues Roundup Highlights Nat League Pitcher Dazzy Vance
Premier NL pitcher Dazzy Vance hurled a 2 0 Brooklyn win over the New York Giants as Brooklyn’s offense was limited to three hits. Boston Braves lead with a 14 12 win in Philadelphia, Cubs drop to Reds 5 4 in Cincinnati, and St Louis Browns pull ahead in Detroit 6 5. Yankee win 10 9 in 10 innings over Washington in New York.
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Purdue Teams Open Big Ten Showdowns
Purdue sent two squads to challenge conference rivals. The baseball team headed to Evanston for a game with Northwestern while the tennis squad traveled to Bloomington to play Indiana.
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