Ruth Threatens Retirement Over Yankees Contract
Babe Ruth issued an ultimatum to Col Ruppert demanding an $86,000 season over two years or retire. He tore up his uniform after a heated exchange with the Boz Ravs, while Ruppert held final offers and considered demands. Ruth argued the club must protect him from injury and questioned the value of a two year deal.
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Ruth
Roth
Ruppert
HLM
Bert
Shawkey
Abe
Ed Sainry
Rogers Horns
Plater
Ruths
United States
Hi Girls' Fives Win At Rocky River High
The Rocky River High girls basketball team defeated River High gals, led by Salter and Kinzel on defense. Scoring pushed the county champions to a 17 to 7 first half edge, with the B team narrowly losing 18 to 13. Merck, Nnis, and Hlingshira tallied for River, while Dixon contributed nine to keep the Riv team in the game. The Rivs’ only loss this season came at Aron.
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Basket
Cams
River High
Ky River
H Salter
Kinzel
Merck
Riveam
Aron
Tisko Rematched With Campolo in March bout
Rematch set at Madison Garden on March 24 between Tisko from Cleveland and Campolo of Argentina. Their prior semi final clash ended in a de draw with experts split on the outcome. In other notes, Minneapolis Miners net players show a mix of rookies and veterans, per coach Mike Keller.
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Campolo
ORK
Y Risko
Cleveland
O Campolo
Reignt
Madison Garden
arker-Scott
Neapoliis
Minn
Neapolis
Nets
Mike Keller
Strom Whelley
Menater
Lehi League Track Teams Clash in Cleveland Tonight
By Johnnie Shaw Lehi league track squads meet at the Equestrium in Cleveland at 7 39 PM for the first annual indoor league meet Despite a dirt track the roofed venue makes it feel outdoor like with no starting blocks and a fast surface Eleven events include sprints relays hurdles and jumps Local squads travel with Coach W L Vangis optimistic their mid season form will be among the circuit best as basketball winds down and several players shift to track duties
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Ilice
Equestrium
Cleveland
Lake Erie League
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Iceland
Carleson
Horan
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Lerain
Buntings Uncanny Accuracy Upsets E H S Cagers 36 35
Elyria’s sectional bid ends as Bedford rallies from a 22 12 halftime deficit to win 36 35 at Western Reserve University gym. Bunting hit key shots from outside late, finishing with 12 points tied for top honors with Horan. Bedford's Maley faced heavy pressure but stayed effective on free throws and drives.
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Training Camps Open With Interclub Drills Across West
In Paso Robles the Pirates prepared for an interclub practice game after two idle days due to rain. At Catalina Island the Cubs readied for a mainland trip to face Los Angeles in their first outdoor practice. West Palm Beach noted Sammy Gray arriving, shrinking the Browns’ holdout group to three. Pensacola reported rain limiting Red Sox to one session, while Boston’s full squad joined a light workout. Miami coverage said Frisch holdout and High injury forced Cardinals to a makeshift infield in today's game with the Athletics.
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George Blaeholder
Haini¢é Matush
Ralph Kress
Bears
Pensacola. Fla
Boston Red Sox
Wagner
Miami
Frankie Frisch
Andy High
St. Louis Cardinals
Athletics
Joel Wunt
Texas
Seventeen B and C Cage Teams Open Tourney Here
Seventeen B and C cage teams begin the County Amateur Basketball Tournament at the YMCA gym. Eleven teams compete in Class B and six in Class C with two Elyria entries in B and four in C. Two Class C and three Class B games are set for this afternoon to finish the first round, followed by four second round games at 7:30 this evening.
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Elyria
Ohio State and Wisconsin Dominate Qualifiers in Big Ten Meet
In Minneapolis Wisconsin and Ohio State lead with six qualifiers each for tonight’s finals after four events including 60-yard dash, 70-yard high hurdles and 440-yard dash. Illinois Chicago Indiana among contenders. Iowa faded as Hawkeyes miss broad jump and two finalists. Lee Sentman of Illinois tied the indoor Big Ten record in high hurdles.
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Spring Training Notes From Multiple Camps Show Lineups and Byes
Reports from Winter Haven Bradenton and other sites detail rosters and camp moves as players arrive. Key names include Tripp Sigman Don Hurst Barney Friberg Dennis Southern and Colf Williams with Theveron Thompson and Whitney en route. White Sox Shires holdout and Giants-Yankees exhibition plans mix with weather affecting schedules.
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Fia
Tripp Sigman
Don Hurst
Barney Friberg
Dennis Southern
Dr Williams
Phillies
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Thompson and Whitney
O'Doul
Chuck Klein
Sharkey Said to Plan Easiest Exit After Loss Say Johnston
Jimmy Johnston accuses Sharkey of planning a foul against Phil Scott in Miami and predicts Scott will win a title bout. Scott's next match is against Otto von Porat in Chicago on April 20, with Johnston insisting Scott was fouled and would fight Sharkey again for charity.
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Merch
Jimmy Johnston
Phil Scott
Phillip
America
Johnston
Otto von ‘Porat
Chicago
Lou Magnolia
Jack Sharkey
Scott
Sharkey
Miami
Sharker
Jack
John
George Cook
von Porat
Phil
Amherst Cagers Reach Class B Semi Finals at Brash High
Amherst High School cagers, champions of Lorain County, advanced to the Class B semifinals at Brash High School after upsetting neighbors in the sectional rounds. The county champs defeated Maple Heights 37 to 22 in the first round while Brush High, Brookside, and Mayfield figures featured in the late games as the tournament progressed.
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Lorain County
Brash High School
Cleveland
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Columbia
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Brookside
Brush High
Brash High
Maple Heights
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Tate
Willys-Overland league results and upcoming camps
Team No.5 swept Team No.6 in Willys-Overland play while Team No.3 beat Team No.2 and Team No.2 defeated Team No.1. Upcoming training camps list Yankees Braves in St Petersberg Giants Sox in Houston Athletics Cardinals in Miami Gubs Dodgers in Los Angeles. Boxing notes focus on Jimmy McLarnin with weight changes discussed.
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Houston
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Fiat Chicago
Columbus to Host State Golf Championships This Year
Columbus va scene to host two Ohio championships as Central Ohio District Association lists events. The women's championship runs June 23 to 28 at Scioto Country Club, famed for the 1926 National Open, while the State Open goes to the Elks Club from September 23 to 24 where Denny Shute defends his title.
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Maren of
Ohio
Central Ohio District Association
Scioto Countiry Club
Denny Shute
Elks’ Club
Former women golfers Van Wie and Orcutt reach finals in Florida
In St Augustine Florida March 8 two former champions Miss Van Wie of Chicago and Miss Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey met in the Florida East Coast Women's Golf tournament final. Van Wie defended her 1929 title and could gain permanent possession of the Mrs W R Kenan Jr cup while Orcutt earned her place by a decisive 2 and 7 victory over Glenna Collett.
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Chicago
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Helen Hicks
Hewett
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VETS FOR SAINTS BRING EX-YANKS AND BROWNS TO ST PAUL
St Paul roster additions include Walter Gerber formerly of the Browns Benny Paschal Wiley Moore and Johnar Grabowski all ex Yankees. The March 3 update lists several new veteran players joining the Saints in Saint Paul Minnesota.
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International Hockey League standings and results
The International League teams listed with W L T and goals for against. Cleveland 22 9 1 15 78 53 leads, Buffalo 24 12 3 43 60, London 22 13 4 107 88, Detroit 19 7 1 109 46, Windsor 19 12 5 114 46, Hamilton 22 5 0 307 24, Niagara Falls 7 24 6 62 112, Toronto 27 4 TS 164 20. Note explains standings by points: two for a win, one for a tie. Last night Windsor beat Cleveland 3-2, London tied Toronto 2-2 in overtime. Tonight Buffalo at Cleveland.
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Ridgeville and Avon Quintets Clash Tonight
Ridgeville High boys travel to Avon High to meet the Avon boys in a rare away clash the first Ridgeville appearance on Avon’s court in years. Ridgeville girls face county champions Avon in a strong test as Avon’s team has shown form against top Cleveland girls teams. Tipoff at 7:34 p.m. at Avon High School gym.
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Lorain High Five Triumphs Over Shaker 39-18
Lorain High School routs Shaker Heights 39 to 18 at Western Reserve gym Cleveland to reach the sectional Class A semi finals. LeHi League champions enter the A tournament as favorites.
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Cleveland
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Ouija Board blamed in murder of Clotilde Marchand
Buffalo police report a confession by Nancy Bowen a 50 year old Seneca that she killed Clotilde Marchand wife of artist Henry Marsh at the instigation of Lillien Jimerson an Indian. Bowen said Ouija seances with Jimerson fostered belief in an evil that led to the crime.
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Quija Board
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Clotilde Marchand
Henry Marshand
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Jimerson
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Who Decide How He Shall Die Farmington Utah March 1930
Delbert Green, 21, must choose between firing squad or hanging after conviction for the murder of James Green and others. State law requires the death penalty. sentencing and the condemned man’s choice will be announced March 15.
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Cian
Delbert Green
Jofar
James Green
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Utah
Accident Suit Over $85,000 Arises From Lorain Collision
Joseph Boter files in commerc pleas court for 35.09 and seeks 85 000 in damages against Edward Nelson Miller of Lorain. The collision occurred at the corner of Oberlin avenue and West 18th street last January 30. Plaintiff alleges Miller drove into him, knocking him to the ground.
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West 22Nd Street
Lorain
Edward Nelson Miller
West Tilt Street
Oberlin Avenue
West 18Th Street
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