Cocal Bantans Defeat Lorain Gridderg 2-0
Elyria High lightweights overwhelmed Lorain High Midgets in a preliminary practice game 15 to 0 as Whitney Dunstan and Howenstein carried the ball for gains. Dunstan scored after a fumble recovery and a 35 yard pass from Whitney to Howenstein set up three more points in the third quarter. Lorain fought hard but could not break through.
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Lorain High
Elyria Boys
Lorain
Whitney
Dunstan
Howenstein
Gome
How They Stand Yesterday's Baseball and Hockey Scores
Yesterday's results show Chicago 4 Cincinnati 3 and St Louis 7 Pittsburgh 3. Standings list International Regent Clubs with team records and upcoming games in a busy schedule.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Home Run Club Leaders and League Totals
The text lists leading home run figures by player and team across the National and American Leagues. Notable names include Blue Browns Jackson Giants Wilson Cubs Hafey Ott Herman Harper O'Doul and Totals for NL and AL. The totals show 45 and 37 as part of the American League and National League totals excerpt.
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Browns
Jackson
Giants
Wilson
Cubs
Hafey
Cardinals
Ott
Seee Herman
Dodgers
Harper
Braves
O'Doul
Phillies
Sweawansewees
Cardinals Rally Edges Pirates In Late Eight
The St. Louis Cardinals scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth at St. Louis to break a tie and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to something. Four Pittsburgh pitchers worked the mound as Mitchell earned the win going the distance.
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St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh
Mitchell
Gavuzzi Leads Coast to Coast Race Through Springfield
In Springfield, Pete Gavuzzi of England maintains the lead in the 41 mile stage from Conway, posting a 4 51 10 time to stretch his elapsed-time advantage to three hours and thirteen minutes over John Salo of Passaic. Ed Gardner of Seattle ranks third in total time despite a slow day, as Jim Thorpe appears as MC for the Cross County Follies at the control point.
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Conway
Pete Gavuzzi
England
John Salo
Passaic
N. J
Ed Gardner
Seattle
California
Pyle
Gardner
Herbert Hedeman
New York
Jesse Dalzell
Giusta Ameri
Italy
Sam Richman
Jim Thorpe
Pete Gavazzi
John Sale
Guisto Umeri
Paul Simpson
Burlington
Philip Granville
Hamilton
Ont
M. B. McNamara
Australia
Pat Harrison
Sullivan
Harry Abramowitz
Mdshe Joyce
Cleveland
Elwin Harbine
Santa Ross
Cal
Guy Shields
Picher
Okla
Leading Hitters in American and National Leagues
Statistics show top hitters by club in both leagues. Cleveland and St Louis players rank high in runs and hits, with Clancy and Metzler among leaders in average. In the National League, O'Doul Frisch and Grantham head the charts, with Stephenson and Herman also posting strong figures.
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Metzler
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Clancy
Cochrane
Phil
Kress
St. Louis
Harmon plans heavyweight tournament in Chicago arena
Chicago promoter Paddy Jarmon proposes a professional heavyweight tournament for entrants over 175 pounds with a $25,000 first prize. The plan aims to discover and develop fighters from rural areas by providing coaching and honest payoffs, with single elimination and flexible backing for participants. The event could start in September if enough entries are received.
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Paddy Jarmon
Chicago Stadium
Harmon
Cochran Sparks A's Rally To 10 1 Win Over Yankees
Yesterday Mickey Cochran, Philadelphia catcher, tripled with the bases loaded and stole home in the eighth as the Athletics routed the New York Yankees 10 to 1 in Philadelphia. Walberg pitched eight scoreless innings after a first inning run as the Yanks were held to six hits. Meanwhile the St. Louis Browns beat Detroit 3 to 2 in a duel between Gray and Sorrell, and the Chicago White Sox crushed Cleveland 13 to 4 behind Ted Lyons though Cleveland totaled 13 hits but could not convert.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
G. Ww. Pet
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Boston
Washington
Mickey Cochrane
Athletics
New York Yankeres
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Yanks
New Yorkers
Walberg
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Gray
Sorrell
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Ted Lyons
Indians
Lyons
Local Baseball Stars Shine in City Team Spotlight
Editor notes this is the first in a series comparing players on the city baseball team. Maps readers to follow future profiles as the season begins, highlighting local talent and team dynamics.
Captain Jack Ambrose of Orono Maine Baseball Star
Jack Ambrose known as the ball hawk and captain of the City team has prepped nine straight seasons without an error since moving to Elyria in 1912. A right handed batter and thrower from 5 feet 5½ inches and 130 pounds, he has starred in infield and outfield roles and held a 560 yard dash world record. He lives at 567 Lodi street and aims to win a AAA half championship this year.
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Orono
Jack Ambrose
Jack
Ambrose
Ward
Elyria
Moose
Columbia Club
Court House Rats
Wilder Cigars
Lodi Street
Warhare
AAA
Yanks Struggle Early in 1929 Season
New York in April 1929 stands third with five victories and four defeats as the Yankees face pitching woes and a tight pennant race. The Athletics challenge Babe Ruth and company, splitting two wins in five games amid uncertain form and renewed scrutiny of Sluggin and pitching staff.
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New York
Miller Sluggins
Waite Moyts
New York Yankees
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Babe Ruth and Co
Cornelius MacGillicuddy
Yanks
A’s
College Baseball Scores and Yankee Pitching Review
College baseball saw Pennsylvania defeat Duke 9 to 4 and Wisconsin top Chicago 5 to 1. Minor league notes show Towa beating Yankee pitchers for 43 hits and 25 runs, while the Yankees boast two wins in three against Boston and one over Washington. Hoyt has three Yankee wins and nine-inning durability. Miller Huggins’s staff remains lean. Washington Senators visit for a first-year test, with Walter Johnson’s squad needing a sweep. Charley Root’s Cubs beat the Reds 4 to 3 in Cincinnati.
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Boston Red Sox
Bostonians
Washington
Miller Huggins
Hoyt
New York
Washington Senators
Walter Johnson
Charley Root
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Reds
Root
Chicago
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