Cardinals Depend on Veterans for Spring Camp
New York Jan 31 The St Louis Cardinals will bring 26 players to Avon Park Fla February 27, relying on veterans and a tight 26 man roster. Nine newcomers join a core with four first timers, while five have previous major league experience. Manager Billy Southworth aims to claim regular roles for rookies Frankie Frisch at third and Carey Selph at second, with Frank Frisch shifting positions to fit.
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Elyria Rifle Club Defends Haserodt Cup In Close Meet
Elyria City Rifle Club won the Haserodt Cup by eleven points over St Lorain in a tight contest. Elyria earns the engraving and a new challenge will be issued. no shoot next Wednesday due to a dancing party at The Hedges. Scores listed.
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Cardinals Release New Roster With Debuts and Returns
Ley Gelbert, 22, from Rochester, touted as greatest kid infielder. Fred Haney returns as utility infielder after batting .334 for Indianapolis. Cardinals add pitchers Bell Hallahan Elliott, plus Jonnard and Mancuso recalled from Houston and Minneapolis. Complete roster lists catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. Third article will cover the Detroit Tigers.
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Selph
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Ohio State Athletic Board selects new intra mural head
The Ohio State University athletic board on January 31 appointed Harold S. Wood director of intra mural sports replacing Sam Williamson, with Williamson now head football coach. Board officers were reelected: Prof. Thomas E. French president, Dr. Brumley vice president, and Charles St. John Chubb secretary. A tennis match between Ohio State and Oberlin followed.
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Sam Willaman
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Charles St. John Chubb
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Eklund Wins Over Banask in Columbus Wrestling
Clarence Eklund world light heavyweight champion, aged 42, defeated Joe Banaski of Oklahoma in two straight falls in Columbus. First fall 51 minutes, second 14 minutes 15 seconds. Banaski led early, but Eklund’s defense secured the title defense. Preliminary results included Robin Reed over Speedy O Neil and Claude Swindel over Harold Simms. Also note Schmeling and Risko set for 10 round bout in Madison Square Garden with Schmeling slight favorite.
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Clarence Eklund
Joe Banaski
Oklahoma
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Banaski
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Speedy O’neil
Strangler Robinson
Frank Newer
Cleveland
Claude Swindel
Harold Simms
Court Action Approved by Board on May 29
A court matter scheduled for May 29 received approval from the board. The decision confirms authorization for proceeding under existing legal channels and sets the stage for subsequent steps in the process.
Elyria High Cage Team Aims at Accurate Offense Friday
Elyria High basketball drills focus on sharp shooting as two new starters Babe Robinson and Black join the lineup for a Friday night home double bill against Rocky River. The midgets hope for their first league win while heavies headline the late game at EHL gym.
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Stribling Prepares for Sharkey Fight With Night Road Work
Miami Beach January 31 Young Stribling arrived for his February 27 bout with Jack Sharkey and said he will do all road work at night to avoid heat weight loss. He begins training Monday and is confident in top condition. A crowd of four thousand greeted him and Major E G Sewell gave the key to the city. Jack Dempsey reportedly requested a fight reservation from former Governor James Cox.
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Jack Dempsey
British Empire Claims 13 Million Square Miles Global Reach
A British Empire atlas asserts control over about 13 million square miles, spanning vast territories across the globe. The claim emphasizes the empire’s extensive expanse and influence across continents and oceans.
Tremaine Taylor Show Headlines Lorain Card Spotlight
Alvie Miller promotes a ten round main event featuring Carl Tremaine versus Al Taylor at Antler's Auditorium. The undercard includes Ray LafRay versus Pete Mazzeo at 118 pounds and Louie Nickelette versus Larry Madge at 150 pounds, plus Tad Jones against Battling Tomasic and Pancho Lopez versus Kid Zory. Mazzeo, a 1928 Olympic team member, battles the Lorain bantam in a fan exciting bill with strong Cleveland and Lorain names drawing local boxing interest.
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al Taylor
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Pete Mazzeo
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Louie Nickelette
Larry Madge
Tad Jones
Battling Tomasic
Pancho Lopez
South America
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Amsterdam
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LaRay
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Schmeling Poised For Ten Round Clash With Risko
German heavyweight Max Schmeling arrives in New York for a Friday night bout at Madison Square Garden against Johnny Risko of Cleveland. The Unites States debut follows praise as a top prospect and potential title challenger, with Schmeling facing a tougher, busier 10 rounds from a clever, hard-hitting baker now facing a different style. Schmeling may next fight Don O'Kelly in Boston as tentative arrangements loom.
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Wednesday Night Basketball Scores
Navy defeats George Washington 40 to 20 in a midweek clash. Bowling Green tops Ohio Northern 42 to 19. Detroit City College beats Kent State Normal 37 to 21, delivering three decisive midweek results.
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Nurmi to Run Two Mile Handicap Tonight
Newark reports Paavo Nurmi to appear for a third time in his American invasion in a two mile handicap at the 113th Regiment Armory. Cincinnati notes Trickey Eddie Myers of Chicago lost to Babe Keller in ten rounds. In the undercard Jack Reynolds was KOed in the fourth by Vincent Hambright. Billy Moore defeated Al Dixon in six rounds, while Harry McCarthy beat Joe Dragon at 122 pounds.
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Cincinnati
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Chicago
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Toledo Bantam
Jack Reynolds
Muncie
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Billy Moore
al Dixon
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Joe Dragon
Ohio Legislature Today Senate debates funding for weak districts
Ohio legislators consider an $800,000 appropriation for weaker school districts and $36,579 in back pay for state library employees. The Miscellaneous committee holds hearings as Senate and House review new bills and plan adjournment to next Monday.
Gaslight First Used at Fredoula in 1824
A historical note records that natural gas served as an illuminant for the first time in Fredoula New York in the year 1824. The event marks an early milestone in gas lighting history in this locale.
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Fredoula, N. Y
Immigrants Entered U S Through Five Ports in 1928
In 1928, 166,027 immigrants passed through the United States five main ports. The figure reflects the era's large scale migration and the concentration at key gateway locations. Officials recorded arrival totals to track demographic shifts and policy impacts.
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United States
First steamboat Vesta launched in Cincinnati in 1816
The first steamboat built at Cincinnati was launched in 1816. She was named the Vesta.
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Friday's Five Best Radio Features from 1929 United Press
Radio listings outline five features across WEAF WOR WJZ and stations with network time slots including Cities Service at 8 p m True Story at 9 p m Wrigley Review Philco hour and B C Concert at 10 p m. The schedule notes program names and times for early evening listening.
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Congress Today Senate and House Briefs
Senate considers James amendment on secrecy rules. Post office panel hears Memphis postmaster case witnesses. Public lands panel reviews Walsh and Glenn reports. Interstate commerce panel continues Neff inquiry. Agriculture committee weighs calendar bills. Immigration panel questions officials on Nye postpone origin provision. Brookhart panel pursues patronage probe. House debates deficiency bill. Ways and Means runs tariff hearings. Military Affairs panel moves to transfer parks to Interior. Goodyear patent for vulcanizing rubber in 1839. Erin go Bragh phrase explained.
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