Shafer Returns to Racing After Two Year Hiatus
Indianapolis veteran Phil Red Shafer, after two years idle due to pulmonary worries, announces a comeback at Memorial Day’s 50 mile race at the Speedway. Born 1891 in Des Moines, Shafer has raced across the country, finishing high in Indianapolis standings for six straight years and recently rebuilt his engine with support from Chevrolet figures.
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Shafer
Speedway
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Iowa City
Flint
Mich
Willam C. Durant
Chevrolet Company
Durant
Town City
Back in the Saddle Shafer Eyes Indy Return
Phil Red Shafer, long a speedster for A21 years, trained as a driver with strict discipline. Despite two years from doctors advice, he plans a comeback at the Indianapolis 500 with a front drive car. He emphasizes meticulous mechanical prep and peak fitness as keys to success.
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Phil “Red” Shafer
High Praise for Peck as Cleveland Players Rally Behind Peckinpaugh
In the American Association standings Indianapolis leads Kansas City 2 to 0 as St. Paul trounces Toledo 13 to 4. Minneapolis defeats Columbus 10 to 9 while Louisville and Milwaukee tie at 4. Players in Cleveland speak highly of Manager Peckinpaugh noting that a player who won’t work for him won’t work at all.
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Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Rain Stops Hubs And Bearded Boys At Willow Lane Park
Rain halted a Benton Harbor Hubs game against the House of David tribe at Willow Lane Park in the second inning with bases loaded after Rawlings and Kelliher singled and Koch walked. Emil Meola allowed five singles but only one run as play resumed briefly before rain ended the contest.
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Willow Lane Park
Rawlings
Kelliher
Koch
Benton Harbor
Emil Meola
Sala Leads Pack Into Oklahoma
Johnny Salo of Passaic and Sam Richman of New York tied for the lead in GC. C. Pyle's bunion derby as the pack entered Miami after a 36.9 mile leg from Joplin Missouri in 4 36 50. Various international runners followed with elapsed times and positions listed. Miss Daisy Trumpower will undergo treatment at Hagerstein.
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Sam Richman
New York
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Joplin
Pete Gavuzzi
England
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Salo
Nighman
Paw Simpson
Burlington
W. C
Phil
Granville
Hamilton
Ont
Giusto Umeri
Trieste
Italy
Don Thomas May Join Hagerstown Hubsters
Don Thomas, formerly with the Chambersburg Maroons, may join the Hagerstown Hubsters as a free agent after applying for a position with Cumberland of the Middle Atlantic League. The speedy outfielder, who has risen from the local league to the International, could contend for an outfield slot with Hen Sherry if signed. Manager Kelliher plans to trim the squad this Saturday as he considers adding Matte after Springfield recommendations from George Burns.
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Hagerstown
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Cumberland
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Hen Sherry
Kelliher
George Burns
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Matte
Barnard predicts hard fight for Yankees in pennant race
Chicago May 3 After a swing through the circuit President E B Barnard says the Yankees will face a real challenge this season in the American League pennant chase. He cites Philadelphia as a potential surprise and notes the Yankees lack the spring steadiness of 1928. St Louis also worthy of attention.
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St. Louis
Chryslers Face Fleisher A C In Return Diamond Battle
The Chryslers seek revenge after a recent defeat to Fleisher A C in a return game at Oak Hill field. Both teams added Harry Bennett and Jimmy Gorman, promising a red hot contest. Min Nich is expected to start for the Chryslers as the game opens at 5 30 o clock. last night’s American Lesson game was postponed by rain.
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Fleisher A. C
Fleisher
Harry Bennett
Jimmy Gorman
Fang
Minnich
Oak Hill
Blue Sox Hold Key Meeting Tonight
The Hagerstown Blue Sox announce a meeting at Manager Les Youngs home at 134 South Locust Street tonight for important business. All members are urged to attend as several out of town sportsmen are expected to address the gathering and discuss additional items.
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Hagerstown Blue Sox
Les. Young
South Locust Street
Giants Game With Robins Called Off By Rain
In Brooklyn on May 2 the Giants led the Robins 2 to 0 after two innings when rain halted the game. Benton was pitching a strong game for the Giants before the delay.
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N. Y
Giants
Robins
Thhey
Benton
Sho Loop Season Opens May 30 In Eastern League
The Eastern Sho Loop is revived by George J. Ruppell of Washington with season opening slated for May 30. Easton, Dover, Salisbury and Cambridge hold loop franchises. Walter Brall, ex Yankee, will manage Easton while Ruppell leads Cambridge.
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Easton
Dover
Salisbury
Cambridge
Walter Brall
New York
Yankee
Ruppell
Warriors New Moniker Adopted By Frederick Club
The Frederick Hustlers will be known as the Warriors after a club contest. Of over 300 suggested names, eleven backed Warriors while about 500 replies favored Papoose. The club has used Hustlers for over a decade.
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The
Warriors
Frederick Club
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Hustlers
Pennock Makes Second Start in New York Howards
Rain interrupted the Yankees versus Senators game after two and a half innings with Washington leading 1 0 due to an error by Gehrig in the first. Pennock pitched his second start while Jones started for Washington. Babe Ruth Googe Goslin Harry Heilmann and Frank O Doul are touted as top dressed players in the majors. Bill Schwartz formerly of the majors coaches Vanderbilt baseball with his son Bill Jr on the team.
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Babe Ruth
Googe “Goslin
Harry Heilmann
Frank O'Doul
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Bill Schwartz
Bill, Jr
Secret of Their Success in Bat Tug Balance
Perfect vision is cited as the key to hitters' balance and success in their batting, with focus on eye training and consistent stance guiding effective swings.
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