Ed Walsh Jr. undergoes surgery for appendicitis in Meriden
Ale Ba Walab recalls Ed Walsh Jr. a former White Sox pitcher, hospitalized in Meriden Conn. after an acute attack. He died after a late Thursday operation for appendicitis and peritonitis. Walsh was notified in San Antonio before the team left for Waco and summoned home with slim hopes from his physicians.
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Ale Ba Walab
Chicago White Sox
Ed Walsh Jr
White Sox
Meriden
Conn
Ed Walsh
San Antonio
Waco
Walsh
Otte
John F. Stoddarh
Cap Heffner Promoted to Captain Amid Army Sports Triumph
The War Department announced Cap Heffner’s promotion to captain as Twentythird Infantry celebrates. He led the unit’s athletic teams and quarterbacked the football squad that finished strong in the Eighth Corps Area championship at Fort Crockett.
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P. T. Helmee
Heffner
War Department
Mada Buble
Pete
Big Leaguers Break Camp In San Antonio Spotlight
San Antonio takes center stage as major leaguers break camp after weeks of spring training. The Chicago White Sox and New York Giants have departed, with the latter packing for a Katy Friday 11 15. A scheduled Giants exhibition at League Park was rained out due to July weather and a damaged field. George Burns and his Tribe practiced indoors for a Texas matchup against the University of Texas Longhorns.
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Indiana
Tocal Baseball Stags
Chicago
Air Post
George Burns
Port Bam Houston Auditorium
Avatin
University of Texas Longhorne
Leagus Park
Satorday
Runney
Todlangy
Bass and Shea in St. Louis Go Headline Fight Card
St. Louis March 28 Benny Sans National Boxing Commission junior lightweight champion Will defend title tonight in a 10 round bout at Eddins Arena. Hard-hitting Chicago featherweight Ed Ebbins headlines as challenger. Shea can win only by knockout this afternoon or never, as no decision is allowed under Missouri law.
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ST. Touts
Benny Sans
National Boxing Commission
Eddins
Shea
Missouri Lay
George Sisler Still Too Good To Release
Fort Myers Florida March 2 George Blaler veteran first baseman with Horton Braves, where Bitting Sun makes bier a valuable player. though his fielding last season was not ideal, he scored two runs and showed ability in batting and fielding. Cleveland Rivers Win New York March 28 UP The Cleveland Polo Association team reached the semifinals of the national indoor Class C championship by defeating Commonwealth Polo Club of Boston 4 1 2 to 4.
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Fiz
George Blaler
Horton Braves
Bitting Sun
Bier
Cleveland Rivers
New York
Cleveland Polo Asociation
W. H. Zink
Cadcliffe
W. T. White
Commonwealth Polo Club
Boston
Wrestling Fury Opens at Expo as Hammonds Debuts in New Coliseum
Promoter Ralph Hammonds launches modern wrestling at Exposition Grounds on Nant Hovaton Street with a loaded card. In the main, Gentle John Kilonis meets Qreste Wadaifi in a two out of three falls, two-hour affair while George Poufis teams with Bobby Myers in a mixed lineup. A second bout features Wildcat Stereun against a newcomer, with Hobby Brown from Los Angeles among the roster.
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Sibe
Berby
Erummonds
John” Kilonis
Gubmipalon
Qreste Wadaifi
George Poufis
Fort Sao Houston
M PB
Bobby Myers
Poulis
Walter Logan
Btereun
Tis Ntleecmry
Hobby Brown
Los Av-geles
Washington Senators Face Giants Second Team in Workout
Washington Senators prepare for an afternoon session against the New York Giants second team, with plans to meet Joe Engel's Chattanooga club altered as Johnson pushes for stronger competition. Expected regulars include Judge, Myer, Minege, Utrd, Cronin, and Cronin in the infield.
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Giant
Washington Senators
New York Giants
Gisote
Joe Engel
Chattanooga
Johnson
Senators
Tamerron
Hunday
Gana
Memphis Chicken
Memphis
Jon Judge
Buddy Myer
Osain Minege
al Utrd
Joe Cronin
Elurtera
Town Hawks may clash with Big Ten grid foes
Iowa City March 28. Hawk officials say Town's 1030 football team may meet Big Ten opposition after a board of control of athletics meeting. H W Lauer director of athletics will travel to Chicago to confirm potential changes to Jorra's 1030 schedule, which currently lists only non conference foes.
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Iowa
BIG Ten
Towa City
University of Town
Hawkese
H.W. Lauer
Chicago
Jorra
Fliers Card Draws Crowd At Local Boxing Meet
Despite bad weather the second boxing and wrestling program at Fracks field Thursday night attracted a good crowd. Five boxing bouts two mat matches and two wrestling events featured Miller Griffin Kreier Curtis and Brewer among participants. Cavanaugh beat Kellum Crowe defeated Hroussaint Wadecki stopped Mullins Pozwiak won over Guthrie Burnett defeated Bradley. Von Deventer pinned Burns in two straight falls.
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Fracks Field
The
Athletic Association
Miller
Eleventh Squadron
Griffin
Kreier
Curtis
Brewer
Wifts
Simpson
Calen
Brooke Field
Cavanaugh
Rocks
Kellum
Kelly Field
Crowo
Brooke
Hroussaint
Kelly
Wadecik
Port Bam
Rehamed Mullins
An Pozwiak
Guthrie
Fort Sam
Burnett
Randolph Field
Bradley
Brooky
von Deventer
YMCA Series in Deadlock
YMCA series remains tied after a 43 38 defeat of First Baptists by Hickes Kirby Lumbermen. Top scorers include O Quinn 15 for Baptists and Tinker 14 for Lumbermen with Davis 18 and Riches Kirby 14 noted among other lineups and referees Williamson and Gill.
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First Baptists
Hickes-Kirby Lumbermen
Y. M. CA
T. M. C. A. Jeague
Gold Ever Hammer To Try Comeback
In Chicago on March 2, heavyweight boxer Paker Tammer plans a comeback at a six round bout. Opponent Aldim, a Canadian welterweight, is listed as his challenger for the Monday night event.
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Ciicago
Po—krer
Tammer
Aldim
Aces Transps Nurses in Finale
Aces defeat Nurses All-Stars 46 to 10 in Fort Sam Houston exhibition finale. Hill led with 27 points, Savith 19, as 1500 fans watched the rout. Nurses to host Officers' Club event April 10 at Fort Sam.
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Aces
Nuesea’ League
Nurees
Caruthers
Truly Jr
Ziegler
Terrell
Norkes—Caruthers
Barrington
Rosendahl
Relso
Johnson
Vaaine
Nurgea
Lchroeder
Clyck
Alarcon
L. Nobles
Eseterling
Behultz
Murphy
Morris
Timer
Austin Teams Invade San Antonio in Weekend Events
The Austin Athletic Club schedules a six man handball match and six singles plus three doubles at the local M C A on Saturday. Volleyball games feature the Austin club against Lae Umor at 6 p.m. The junior boys basketball team, aged 10 to 13, meets the Y M C A juniors at 11 a.m. Saturday, with races and tennis challenges planned for the afternoon. Jock Tolar serves as athletic director.
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Austin Athletic Club
San Anton
M. C. CA
Austin A. C
Lae Umor
San Antonio
Jock Tolar
Austin A.C
Harlingen to open municipal golf course September first
Harlingen Texas reports the municipal Thor ingen golf course will be ready for play by September 1 Mayor Sam Bouta says the course is under construction and will be the valley’s only municipal course. Engineer Bredemus New York professional assists in the project. Tunney in smashup nearby Stuart Florida March 28 Gene Tunney former heavyweight champion and his wife escaped injury when their car collided with another vehicle.
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Harlingen
Texan
Thoringen
Sam Bouta
Valey
Job Bredemus
Wouston Professiona
Tunney
Stuart
Fla
Gene Tunney
Yankees Game Vis A Will Begin Early At Longue Park
The Yankees will play the San Antonio Indians Monday at Longue Park with a 3:00 PM start instead of 8:30 PM to avoid long early innings. Fans are urged to arrive early as reservations are being taken at the park Travelers Hotel cigar stand and Wagner’s store No. 2 for tickets to see Babe Ruth and teammates.
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Vaviel
New York Yankees
Son Antonio Indians
Longue Park
Yankee
San Antonio
Nets
Milan
Tinke Ruth and Company
The
Park
Travelers Hotel
Wagner
Pacific Coast Songuels release mailed to President Hoover
A Pacific Coast Songuels item was issued this year and mailed to President Hoover, according to a short note from Los Angeles dated Mas 26. The record notes the national interest in the issue as officials review the document.
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Inrerant
Los Angelas
Pacific Coast
Songuels Friar
Hoover
Gilbert of Robinsons Out With Injuries
Brooklyn defeats the Phillies in an exhibition game but suffers a costly loss as third baseman Wally Gilbert injures his left knee and ankle. Denny Southam collided into third base during the fourth inning, sidelining Gilbert for a few days.
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Gilbert
Robins
Winter Haven
Fis
Brooklyn
Phillies
Wilbert Robinson
Wally Gilbert
Denny Southaen
Gilbert Wan
Dara
Red Sox Name Ruffing to Start Season Opener
In Pensacola Florida on March 24, Charlie Ruffing the Red Sox ace likely will start the opening game at Washington to begin the season. The veteran, in excellent condition, lost his first 12 starts in 1928 but then won nine and lost ten with the last place club.
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Pensacola
Fla
Charlie Ruffing
Red Sox
Tuck Mucher
Washington
Ateff
Tost
Fight timer dead in New York at Madison Garden
Eddie Munson longtime official timekeeper at Madison Square Garden died in New York yesterday after a long illness. He was 55 years old and had served as the arena’s official timekeeper for decades.
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New York
Eddie Munson
Madison Garden
Minci
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