Hope of Giants for Flag Rest in Finding a Second Baseman
New York Giants manager John McGraw weighs second baseman options as Eddie Moore and Andrew Cohen face doubts. Reese lacks experience at the position, creating a hole in the infield. Andrew Cohen is on the second team, with Maguire discussed as a possible return from Boston to bolster the squad before April.
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Walsh
New York
John McGraw
New York Giants
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Thomas
Herb Thomas
Mr. Stengel
Braves
Moore
Toledo
John
Reese
Ott
Welsh
Roush
Leach
Noy
Cohen
Andrew Cohen
Bronx
Andrew
Judge Fuchs
Freddie Maguire
Mr. McGraw
Boston
Ball Park
Lombard Cage Stars Win Gold at Boosters Banquet
Lombard College honors its basketball team with miniature gold balls for the state conference title. Captain Francis Hall Hoopes ton Nickolaus and Brennan receive bronze statuettes for the seniors. Dick Mercer Macomb, elected captain for next season, lauded as multi-sport standout.
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Galesburg
Harry Bell
Lombard
Lombard Boosters
Friends of the College
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Hoopeston
Lowell Hall
Ellis Nickollaus
Olds
Kenneth Grant
Boone
Dick Mercer
Macomb
Maynard O'Brien
Canton
Arnie Montgomery
Charles Konarska
LaVerne
Lawrence Brennan
Oakes
N. Dak
Francis
Nickolaus
Brennan
Altho
Kittrell and Sarff Leave for Indoor Track Meet
Keith Kittrell star hurdler from West High and Waterloo’s lone entrant for the University of Iowa indoor prep carnival travels with Coach Ralph H.Sarff to Iowa City. He is listed for the high hurdles preliminary at 2:30 p m with a final possible at 8:40 p m if he advances.
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Keith Kittrell
Star West
Waterloo
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Ralph H.sarff
Kittrell
Waterlo o bluff threats in Mississippi Valley league
The Mississippi Valley league faces a showdown as Waterloo threatens to withdraw unless fines are lifted and Moline presses for a revised schedule. The dispute centers on tri city logistics, Davenport’s use of fairgrounds, and expositions, with the season set to start soon and the league’s unity in question amid mounting travel demands.
Waterloo Boys Score Big in Free Throw Meet
Seven Waterloo youths competed in the world free throw contest in Memphis under YMCA direction. Waterloo registered 180 points of 325 possible. Don Leonard led with 32 successful throws followed by David Reubin and Jack Estes with 28 each. Junior division results noted. Also Chicago White Sox aimed to extend a 8 to 7 win over Wichita Falls Spudders.
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Waterloo
Memphis
Tenn.y. M
C. A
Frank Kirkner
Don Leonard
David Reubin
Jack Estes
Jack Brotlier
Don Laylin
Henry Larsen
Glen Moore
SOX
Wichita
Tex
Wichita Falls Spudders
Chicago
White Sox
Waterloo Field In Great Shape For Opening Day
Manager Cletus L. Dixon and Ralph Lobdell inspected Waterloo field and said the grounds are in peak spring condition. He recommends a new mower to keep grass trimmed all season and plans to select two players in Springfield Spot Grant deal. Joe Blair and Dick Grant involved. Ed Madigan weighs franchise options if Moline leaves league.
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Cletus L. Dixon
Ralph Lobdell
Waterloo
Gree
Dixon
Springfeld
Springfield
Jockey Garner Named Favorite Rider for Winter Derby
Lexington April 6 Mack Garner will ride Col. Bradley's Blue Larkspur the Kentucky derby favorite in the Chutchill Gowns May 18 Derby. Trainer Dick Thompson says Idle Hour stable will back Garner and Rougish Eye with Jockey Robert Jones aboard the other winter favorite.
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Lexington
U.ri
Mack Garner
Col. Bradley
Chutchill Gowns
Dick Thompson
Idle Hour Racing Stable
Robert Jones
Rougish Eye
Louisville
Trio of Athletes at Charles City Presented Awards
Charles City Iowa April at a Lions club meeting high school athletes Ja Hauser Robert Larsh and Robert Bristo received gold emblems from J F Trefz principal and boys work chairman as awards from the National Athlete Scholarship Society The club funds the emblems as local sponsorship of the association work
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Charles City
Hauser
Robert Larsh
Robert Bristo
Lions Club
J. F. Trefz
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT IN ANOTTERRESULTS LIST
Ottumwa Iowa, KP Jennings defeated Jackie Evans. Kansas City, Boston, Master Johnany Risko defeated Otto Von Porat in Chicago bout. San Francisco Frankie Atueray drew with Happy Athryton. Galveston Bias Rodriguez beat Young Nationtista in a Mexican bout.
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Pep Jennings
Devi Meines
Jackie Evans
Kansas City
Boston
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Clevemant
Otto von Porat
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San Francisco
Cal
Frankie Atueray
Philadelphia
Happy Athryton
Drew
C. V Wollywand
Gal—Bias Rodriguez
Mexico
Young
Nationtista
Philippine Islands
Cubs Favored in 1929 National League pennant race
New York April 6 1929 observers say the Chicago Cubs with Rogers Hornsby lead a crowded NL field. Cardinals Giants Pirates Reds Robins Phillies Braves battle for the rest as April 16 opening day nears and the season unfolds.
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Hornsby
New York
Chicago Cubs
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Cixicago
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinals
Giants
Pittsburgh
Charley Gelbert
Walter Roett Ger
Fred Leach
Eddie Rouseh
BEAT_SHOTTON
Wilbert Robinson
Msgraw Hillies
Dodgers
Joe McCarthy
Tie
Young Gordon Rhodes Earns Spot With Yankees
Gordon Rhodes, a 20 year old right hander from Salt Lake City Utah, joined the Yankees as a second string pitcher after dazzling early spring showings. He won 17 and 10 last year with Hollywood and impressed many veterans with his speed and confidence, becoming the standout on the squad despite doubts about young players.
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Gordon
Yankees
Gordon Rhodesi
Rhodes
Yankee
Lust
Hollywood
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reds and Indians May Prove to Be Dark Horses in Flags
United Press reports two American League contenders, the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians, as dark horse hopefuls in the pennant race. Reds boast strong defense led by Hughe Critz and Horace Ford with six pitchers including Lucas and Luque. Indians upgrading lineup with Averill Porter and Sewell, plus pitching depth from Uhle's departure replaced by Zinn Ferrell and Holloway. Both clubs faced setbacks last season but show potential to challenge early division leaders.
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Jess Pethy
Reds
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Boston
Emil Fuchs
George Kirkley
United Press
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Jack Hendricks
Itatilans
Red Lucas
Adolfo Luque
Jakie May
Hendricks
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Horace Ford
Ever Swanson
Val Picinch
Lucas
Luque
May
Donohue
Rixey
Kolp
Cleveland
Indian Ofield
Earl Averill
San Francisco
Langford
Dick Porter
Baltimore
Homer Summa
Bib Falk
White Sox
Charley Jamieson
Joe Sewell
Jackie Tayer Mer
Carl Lind
Les Conseco
Jimmy Hodap
George Uhle
Jimmy Zinn
Kansas City
Wesley
Ferrell
Terre Haute
Ind
Ken Holloway
Tigers
Uhle
Uhie
Local clubs may skip Rock Island league meeting
Waterloo appears unlikely to attend the Mississippi Valley league special meeting at Rock Island over schedule changes. Moline threatens withdrawal after voting by mail and Davenport and Rock Island seek to shift dates to favor home games. Belden Hill says an entirely new schedule is unlikely and a rare clash with other cities is being resolved.
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Fluoline
Moline
Rock Island
Motine
Marshalltown
Davenport
Mississippi Valley Fair Association
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Ottumuk
Rockford
Illnois City
Keokuk
Mississippi Valley League
Belden Hill
Molie
Waterloo Club
Boston Tigers Win Fontasine Cup On Tie Break
The Boston Tigers clinched the Fontasine cup and Canadian American Hockey League title after a 1–1 tie with the Providence Reds in game four. Reg Mackey scored early, with Gagnon credited for the goal after Clark Heyd’s stick strike touched the puck.
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Boston Tigers
Tigers
Providence Reds
Boston
Reg Mackey
Gagnon
Clark Heyd
Herbie Reaume
Reaume
Johnny
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Heyd
Risko Beats Von Porat in 16 Round Heavyweight Tilt
Boston reports Johnny Risko, a trial horse in the heavyweight division, easily handles Otto von Porat of Norway. Risko dominates every round with rugged infighting and a steady assault, breaking a recent losing streak by a clear 16 round decision.
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Boston
Johnny Risko
Otto von Porat
Norway
Johnny
Otto
Risko
von Porat
Hoover and Lindbergh Join National Amateur Athletic Federation
President Hoover becomes honorary president and Col Lindbergh earns honorary vice president, with Major John L. Griffith announcing the new roles in the National Amateur Athletic Federation. The move follows Hoover’s succession of Coolidge as honorary leader and creates a post for Lindbergh.
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New York
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
National Amateur ‘Athletic Federation
John L. Griffith
Hoover
Calvin’ Coolidge
Lindbergh
Cyclone Cinder Squad Narrows to Thirty-Six Athletes
Ames April 6 after eliminations the Iowa State College track team lists 36 cinder formers for 1929 outdoor season. Coach Bob Simpson drills them ahead of Kansas Relays with stars Hager and Soults highlighted. Full roster includes Alan Bishop Bill Batley Richard Behrang Irving Christensen Marvin Olsler and many others across sprint hurdlers distance and field events.
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Carrier Special Service
Ames
Towa State College
T. N. Metcalf
Kansas Relays
Bob Simpson
Bob Hager
Maurice Soults
Clarion
Kansas
Simpson
Alan Bishop
Red Lodge
Mont
Yeats
Bill Batley
Fed Lodge
Richard Behrang
Devonport
Irving’ Christensen
Eagle Grove
Marvin Olsler
Cedar Rapids
Richard Campbell
Presho
Lawrence
Conmor
Dayton
Ichester Cristy
Kenn’ Blerick
Keosauqua
Art Engle
Oberlin
John Foster
Guthrie Center
Harry Hank
Des Moines
Roger Holm
Wells
Miron
XX. C. Heddons
Garner
Roger
Rlbr
Mar- Shall
Eldora
H. R. Meier
Hedrick
Carl Mensing
Orient
R. E. Mow
Bsloux Center
H.R. Meyer
Clear Lake
F. A.” Nichol
Hurdist
Harry Schrader
Denison
Paul Trauger
Algons
Richard Valentine
Sir Ansgar
D. Womeldorff
Zear- Ing
G. H. Tohn
Hartley
A. AT
Wilson
West Libs
Exty
Youth Bicycle Races Set For May Fourth in City
City youths aged 16 to 17 will race bicycles on Saturday May 4 under Y M C A physical department sponsorship. Frank Kirkner says events may be divided into classes with prizes. a block area will be cleared with the street commissioner Harvey S Will to avoid traffic. The event, not new but not held in years, urges some practice beforehand.
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Y. M.C. A Physical Department
Frank Kirkner
Harvey S. Wii
Y. M. A Kirkner
Waterloo
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