Indians Hopeful Despite Speaker Loss in Open Race
New York Yankees led last season with Burns at first base and Kile on the mound, while Cleveland’s outfield and pitching were key. The death of Speaker alters management and may affect outfield strength, though Lon Fonseca and Willis Hadlin show promise as replacements. McAllister reshapes the squad with Sewell as shortstop and Lutze at third, as Burns ages yet remains central to the infield.
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New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Yankees
Indians
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George Kile
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Thte
Speaker
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Jack McAlister
Lon Fonseca
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Miller
Smith
Karr
Despen
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Ehidlin
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Dade
Fonseca
Spurgeon
McAllister
Jog Sewell
Walter Lutze
Janmieson
Summa
McNulty
Gerken
Athletics
Tigers
Ohio Conference Physical Directors Meet in Columbus
Ohio Conference physical directors will join the Ohio College Association in Columbus for meetings April 7 to 9. A dinner with Otie High School Athletic Association officers and coaches opens the events, aiming for broader cooperation and better recruiting for non state schools.
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Ohio Colleges
Ohio College Association
Otie
Aban Tuntaal
Teei
College Directors
Olia College Association
Ohio State Maecr Ty
Fr. O. Fletcher
Case Schach of
Applied Science
A. D. Glaugne
Ohio University
Harold S. Wood
Ohio State University
College
17 Year Old Kojac Beats Weismuller In Race
In Chicago on April t a 17 year old New York high school swimmer George Kojac lowered his own 150 yard backstroke record from 1 40 to 1 39 1 5 as he defeated the renowned Johnny Weismuller in a dramatic meet. The CA A relay team also surged to a thrilling 400 yard victory, edging rivals in a nip and tuck finish.
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Chicago
Johny Weismuller
George Kojar
New York
Kojac
Pirates Boss Confident of Fast, Pennant-Ready Unit
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Donnie Busch expresses confidence in a fast, aggressive team for the pennant race. He notes choosing a leadoff hitter between Ryne and Cronin as a training camp puzzle and emphasizes speed as the key offensive weapon.
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Donnie Busie
Pittsburgh Pirates
United Press
Dallas
Bettween Ryne
Cronin
Pittsburg Pirates Dominate Fort Worth in Opening
In Fort Worth the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs in the first inning and cruised to an easy win. Other results include Cincinnati beating Louisville 8 1 and Boston Braves routing Richmond 14 0 in a one sided slate across several cities.
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Tex
Pittsburgh Pirates
Richmond
Boston Braves
Sports schedule and race notes from Bowie to Chicago
Sport events span Bowie Tignina and Pine thuret golf Amateur championship at Pine thuret. NHL playoff games begin while National A. Indoor championships in Chicago. The Boston Marathon notes highlight the hardworking amateur athlete image.
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National Hockey League
Chicago
American Rowling
Congress
Peoria
Yankee hurler Moore wins Foster approval in 1927 camp
A long profile of Wilcey Moore of the New York Yankees, praised as the "aged rookie" with a Cy Young like delivery and a dry spitter. The story notes his training camp rise, Oklahoma roots in Hollis, and potential impact on the 1928 Yankees while detailing his record and mysterious batting numbers.
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John GB. Foster
Wilesy Moore
New York Yankees
Foster
John BR. Foster
Copveigha
United Press
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Tenn
Wilvey Moore
Oklahoma
Greenville
S.C
Moore
Yankees
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Wilcey Moore
Yanka
United States
Wriley
Wileey Moore
Hollis
Southwest
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Kd. Barrow
Wileey
Yanks
Cmbago
Iar Moore
Iveenville
Wight
Wilcey
White Sox Triumph in Memphis Batting Spree
MEMPHIS April 7 Chicago White Sox routed the Memphis Chickasaws 17 runs to 1 in a decisive batting display. Wriggling pitches and sharp hits powered the visitors to the big win as spectators watched a corklike arced delivery and swift baserunning.
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Memphis
Tenn
Chicago White Sox
Ridgeville to Field First School Baseball Team This Spring
Ridgeville High will field its first school baseball team this spring. A new ball diamond is prepared and two practice sessions have drawn about thirty candidates. Prominent hopefuls include Walker Limpert Mastick Schmittgen Myers Daniels Laub Wald and Romp.
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Romp
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iIyrihere
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Cleveland
Hudgeville
Diederick
Mils
Voight Leads Freeld In North and South Amateur
George Voight Washington summa teur led the field at Pinenurst North and South Amateur Golf Tournament despite a sore shoulder. He shot 135 for 36 holes in qualifying and yesterday defeated Eric Thomson St Johns NB and Joseph Crawford Pittsburgh who beat William Fownes Jr USGA president and former national reedour champion one up in twenty holes.
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Freeld
Pinenurst
N.C
George Voight Washington Summateur
Eric Thomson
St. Johns
N. B
Joseph Crawford
Pittsburgh
William Fownes, Jr
United States Golf Association
Sam Langford Returns in Boxing Benefit in New York
Sam Langford, famed Negro boxer, headlined a New York benefit event. He fought as a bantamweight and moved into the light heavyweight division, drawing support for the cause.
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Sam Langford
New York City
Pirates Look Like Champs Ahead of Pennant Race
Dallas reports the Pittsburgh Pirates, led by Donnie Bush, poised to win the pennant this year. Strong infield with Wright, Traynor, Rhyne, and Cronin, plus improving outfield led by Waner, the club shows renewed vigor after training camp.
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Tex
Pittsburgh Pirates
Donnie Bush
Bush
California
Harold Rhyne
Joe Cronin
Glenn Wright
Pie Traynor
Wright
Camel Cigarette Advertisement Praise Modern Smokers
The text extols Camel cigarettes claiming they satisfy modern smokers with choice tobaccos and superb blending. It promises smoothness mildness and mellowness and asserts Camels meet the demanding tastes of today’s smokers with the slogan Have a Camels.
Club Owners to Decide Hornsby Status Tomorrow
National League owners meet in Pittsburgh tomorrow to rule on Roger Hornsby’s eligibility as a second baseman for the New York Giants and minority stock holder in the St. Louis Cardinals. John A. Heydler calls the special meeting to determine if he can play while owning stock, amid objections from some clubs to involvement. The plan for non partisan arbitration failed.
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Roger Hornsby
New York Giants
St. Louis Chu
John A. Ieydler
National League
Cimb
Horsby
Giants
Mack
Cardinals
Hestler
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