Psychology and baseball's discolored ball debate
An editorial from May 1 argues over Horton Harris's call to color the baseball for psychological reasons. It cites pitchers like Walter Johnson and Cy Young, discusses how color could shift hitter psychology, and notes the imagined benefits for curve and fastball pitching, while criticizing the tone of the piece.
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Houston P. Wins Opening Baseball Game Against BlackJack 7
In the locale opening baseball game of the season the Houston team defeated the BlackJack team 7 to 1. The contest featured pitcher P. W. and a strong showing from NACOGDOCAES region with Texac listed among early season leaders.
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Major League Box Scores From Sundays Games
Box scores recap Major League games with hits runs and outs. Highlights include Cincinnati 10 Pittsburgh 4 and Boston 7 St Louis 13 with multiple home runs and key RBIs by Frederick Herman and Debersy. Pitching notes list Vance Hallaban and Mallahan with several innings.
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Maxie Punches Trio as Hard Work Begins
Universal Service Endicor on May 11 trains for a smashing offensive as Trainor Machan says the Teuton echInger will not let up until after the Sharkey Schmeling world title clash. Schmeling conducts merciless sparring for four rounds in Minneapolis. Maxie boxed four rounds with Andy Wallace then continued against Viner Rubin and Sylva Austeclice in his inaugural workout.
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Weekend Sports in Brief Sandwich England and Beyond
Weekend sports in brief covers varied events from Sandwich England to New York and Philadelphia. Highlights include tennis results with Davis Cup context, racing at Longchamp and Churchill Downs, rowing from Yale and Annapolis, track records near Ithaca and Towaco, and collegiate meets involving Presbyterian College and Indiana.
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Wilson to Help Coach West Point
Wilson, a star halfback at Pro State and 1928 West Point graduate, is assigned to the Army flying school at Crooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. He previously served as a crack pursuit pilot and played for the 1927 West Point football team before joining the coaching staff for the fall season.
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Squadron Club Triumphs in City League Clash
The Sixty-eighth Squadron defeated the Fraternal Order of Eagles White Snz Sunday afternoon at Sutlie Service diamond in the only scheduled game. Duchneme, Sos barter, earned six hits and three runs in the first two thirds innings he pitched. He was relieved by Kearnex, who allowed one run the rest of the game.
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Skeeters Lose By Point In Capitol Skeet Match
The Dining Skeet club fell by one point to the Austin club Sunday in the capital. San Antonio shooters led with two perfect scores at 95 straight by T. C. Voor and A. Vo Holtarel. Austin totals show 54 of 115 targets broken and 135 of 1TH. Next month Austin visits for a return mile.
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Bikes, Drillers Triumph In Sunny Sunday League Games
The Bikes beat the Giants 74 in San Pedrow Park as Bankston homered and powered a six run edge to keep them atop the Commercial league. Batteries: Bikes Bankston Worres. Giants Howard Isck. In the second Commercial game Driller defeated the Giants 1 with Burg er and McQuit ander on the mound and Jourdan Wie Teare Alex Munoz among hitters.
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Independence Eyes Outfielder Edwards In Return Move
Outfielder Edwards, drafted by San Antonio and later on the Indians suspended list for failing to report, likely to be sent back to Independence. The Indians hope to retain control on him for possible use while Independence seeks to acquire him for the association season.
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Thirty nominations for Fairmount Derby meet
Thirty nominations for the fifth renewal at the Fairmount Derby have been received. Officials expect a strong field with many likely entrants from the Kentucky circuit and several mountaintopped favorites aiming for the May 5 event. The purse is 25 000 added, enticing broader interest and a late surge in entries before the deadline.
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Chiros Win First Round In Front Incoherent Rivalry
In a tangled weekend schedule, Chiros finish first round with a 7-4 victory over Bellephone Hiie Hells amid a double header sweep. Several players deliver hits and run production across unclear lineups as teams chase standings in a murky Sunday slate.
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Texas and TCU Open Ball Series Summary
Texas Longhorns and TCU open a ball series in Austin with expected pitching by standout Ve aggregation and a 7-3 result favoring the Frogs. Cox and Walker headline the scorers while West and teammates adjust for midweek schedules amid uncertain conditions.
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