Qualifying Trials Highlight Big Ten Track Prospects
Big Ten athletes emerge as favorites for Olympic berths after Swanston trials. David Abbott Illinois set the conference 2 mile mark in 9 23 7 10 while George Simpson Ohio State and George Hester Michigan shine in sprints. FRANK Cuhel Iowa Ketz Michigan hammer Wilmer Rinehart Indiana javelin noted for records.
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Baseball Calendar and Results From National and American Leagues
In American and National League play today teams schedule games including Toledo at Indianapolis Columbus at Louisville Milwaukee at Kansas City and St Paul at Minneapolis. Results recap notes St Paul Kansas City Chicago St Louis Minneapolis Columbus and Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York and a solo 14 mile swim marathon in Alameda with Gyron Summers winning in nine hours.
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Indians Top Hens to Sweep Series as Yde and Schupp Star
Emil Yde beat Toledo on Saturday 4 to 2 and Ford Schupp won Sunday 6 to 3 as Cleveland blanked the Hens. Reb Russell and Rabbit Warstler homered, Warstler driving another two-bagger. Cleveland built a four-run second inning, ditched Hen threats with twin plays, while Warstler stole a base and a key hit. Attendance for Sunday was 3,869 with no lasting ill will from Saturday’s fracas.
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Pyle Bids Blister Boys Bye Bye Retains Winners
C C Pyle ends first long transcontinental marathon at Madison Square Garden with fifty five finishers. The 24 hour relay follows Friday night. Andy Payne wins 25000 dollars for first with John Salo second for 10000. Other top finishers include Granville Joyce Umek Kerr Gardiner Von Flue Cronick. Indiana runners McMurtry Stone and Kelly among non money finishers.
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Nine more cars to try for Indy 500 qualifying
Twenty four entries passed speed tests in the weekend trials at Indianapolis with nine more cars slated to qualify today. The Elgin Piston Pin Special suffered a wreck last week and may be repaired. Pete De Paolo’s Flying Cloud was crash damaged and will miss the race. Duray and Woodbury set new pace records as Cliff Bergere led the fast men with 119.956 mph on Saturday and Duray improved to 122.391 on his second lap.
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Souders and Seymour Prepare for Memorial Day Race
George Souders, 1927 500 mile winner, sits in the State Auto Insurance Special after qualifying for the 1928 Memorial Day event with a Miller engine, averaging 111.444 mph. Johnny Seymour, in the Marmon Special, qualified on Saturday, posting 111.673 mph and securing a fourth row berth under coach Earl Cooper.
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Americans Reach Final in American Zone Tennis Exhibition
United States Davis Cup team travels to Indianapolis to play an exhibition at Highland Golf and Country Club. George Lott and John Hennessey win singles in Kansas City as Tilden Coen duo beat China to secure a place in the final.
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Paddock to Compete in Olympic Finals in LA
Champion sprinter Charles W. Paddock has arrived in Los Angeles to take part in the Southwest Olympic finals on June 16. He will run the 100 yard dash with rivals Charles Borah Frank Wykoff and Frank Limbardi in a feature event.
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Local Drivers Sweep Centenary Hill Climb Events
Indianapolis mid west motorcycle club drivers from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Dayton won all five events at the fourth annual hill climb at Centenary Hill Sunday. Ralph Moore took both 45 inch professional and 61 inch professional climbs in 6.96 and 6.59 seconds. Rolly Cornett won the 80 inch amateur race Ray Stearns won the 45 inch amateur event Norman Bennett won the 80 inch novice event before a 3000 strong crowd.
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Hunter Victor Over Frenchman In French Tennis Singles
Francis Hunter of the United States defeated Combe male of France in straight sets 6-0 6-3 6-2 in the French tennis championships. Hunter's powerful forehand controlled the match, rarely needing the net.
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Famous Sisler Sold to Braves for Waiver Price
Clark Griffith announced the sale of George Sisler to the Boston Braves for 7500 dollars after a batting slump this season. Sisler left for Brooklyn to join the Braves, having been purchased from the St. Louis Browns for 15000 dollars.
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Power and Light Triumph Over Illinois Central Nine
Russell leads Power and Light past Illinois Central 9 to 8 in a Big Six League clash. Reno held IL Central to seven hits and struck out eight, while Birch, Broughton and Russell drove runs. Final score 9-8 after a gritty nine innings with multiple scoring bursts and errors.
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Al Spink dies at Chicago sports writer and founder of Sporting News
Alfred K. Spink, a famed sports writer who founded the Sporting News, died after a long illness in Chicago. He previously owned the St Louis World and authored several sports books. Wisconsin beat Illinois 10 to 9 in Madison as late rally capped seven runs. Indiana Central defeated Muncie Normal in tennis four matches to two.
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Tunney and Dempsey to Meet in September Bout
New York May 26 boxing writer Hype Igoe of the World says he has learned from an unnamed source that Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey have been signed to fight in a heavyweight championship bout in September. He notes Dempsey could back out if he focuses on acting, but currently Tunney is set to fight Dempsey.
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Red Uhlan to Meet Buzz Griffiths in Ten-Round Bout
SIOUX CITY Iowa May 28 Red Uhlan California middle weight and Buzz Griffiths will fight in a ten round bout here Tuesday. The card lists other matchups featuring notable players and teams from the era.
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