Yankees and Giants Prime for Pennant Battles in 1928
George Kirkley surveys the league a week before opening day. The Yankees and Athletics are top contenders in the American League, with the Giants and Cubs favored in the National League. Cardinals and White Sox loom, while pitching and infield issues cloud several clubs as the pennant races begin next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirkley
United Press
New York
U.2
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Pennock
Bengough
Detroit
Athletics
Philadelphia
Yanks
Washington
Walter Johnson
Myer
Bluege
Browns
Gray
Crowder
Tetrit
Bucky
Hartis Geb
Moriarty
Red Sox
Cleveland
Indians
White Sox
Blackborne
Rel
Giants
Mays
Walker
Welsh
Ott
Hogan
O'Farrell
Leach
Cubs
Hornsby
Maguire
Braves
Cardinals
Fittsburgh
Traynor
Paul Waner
Pirates
Petty Willl
Cincinnati
Kelly
Brooklyn
Favorites Triumph in North and South Tennis Meet
In Pinehurst on April 9, top seeds advanced easily as Tamio Abe defeated Henry Dunnell 6-0 6-0 and Wilmer Allison beat Edward King 6-0 6-3. John Van Ryn won 6-0 6-1 over Morton Shapiro, with Baggs testing him before a straight-set win. Meanwhile in Houston the Cubs beat Houston’s champions 11-1, pace set by Bubber Jonneyard debuting as a Cub and holding the Bulls to one run through five innings before the trip to Kansas City for three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
WN. C
Tamio Abe
Henry Dunnell
Providence
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Texas
Edward King
John van Ryn
Orange
N. J
Morton Shapiro
University of North Carolina
CUBS
Houston
Kansas City
Blues
Bubber Jonneard
Bulls
Ave
Des Moines Carnival Players Shine In Historic Half Mile Field
The Des Moines carnival line up features Lowell Heshaw and five stellar half mile runners including Virgil Gist and Hal White from Drake and Kansas. Standouts mark fast times with 1 minute 44.4 seconds and 1 minute 58.9 seconds as Big Ten outdoor and indoor performances set the tone for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Drake
Virgil
Hal White
Hinshaw
University of Kansas
Freshmen Rule Shrinks Town Conference Likely
The Town conference plans to adopt a freshman rule at Town State Teachers College prompting smaller schools to leave the loop. The rule bans first year students from varsity play, risking losses for Buena Vista Central Penn Upperton Parsons St Ambrose Dubuque Western Union Columbia Luther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State Teachers College
Buena Vista
Central
Penn
Upperton
Parsons
St. Ambrose
Dubuque
Western Union
Columbia
Luther
Morningside
Des
Mohics
Cyclone Relays Target Two Cups At Kansas Relays
Ames Iowa April Cyclone mentor S. Lato leads Iowa State, coached by Bot Simpson, aiming to claim two relay cups at the Kansas Relays in Lawrence. Northwestern looms as rival for the two mile and medley cups, with ISU entering numerous individuals and relays including the two mile and medley, plus a full slate of sprint and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Aerular
Ames
Bot “Simpsons
State College
Uio
Lawrence
Kan
Northwestern
Cyclones
Kansas Relays
Simpson
Javeset Cenad
Jayhaweeremenival
Engle Schiltz
Holm
Hager
RB. Soults
M. W. Soults
Bailey
Hoak
Christengen
Behrens
Coomer
Larson
Idoppe
Loufek
Broad Stump
Nichols
Cisler
Halm
Pole
Yvault
Meier
Engle
Schiltz
Helm
Schreder
M. R. Soults
Walton
Engle Benltz
Heeger
M R. Soults
Marshall
Bishop
Womeldorf
Flerick
Holtz
Heeak
Behrens Christenson
Putnam and Gailey
Christenson
Putnam and Bailey
Hosk
Putnam
Foster
Thirty-nine Iowa schools score in indoor track meet
The University of Iowa indoor interscholastic meet drew thirty-nine of fifty-five high schools. Oak Park and Keota top the standings with 42 and 9 points respectively as M. Goecker of Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs earned high point honors with wins in the mile and half mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Towa City
University of Iowa
Department of Athletics
Middle West
Oak Park
Mason City
Deerfield Shields
Highland Park
Galesburg
Milwaukee
Wis
Hyde Park
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Carnell
Bluffs
Newton
Perry
Washington
Cedar Rapids
University High
Iowa City
Kirkwood
Stuart
Keota
Dubuque
Fairfield
Keokuk
Oskaloosa
East Des
Springville
Belle Plaine
Brewihg
M. Goecker
Council Bluffs
High Point
Golf Lessons and Left Arm Bend at Top Demonstrated
The article discusses common faults in golf swings, noting many players bend the left elbow at the top while top players often keep it straight. It cites Johnny Farrell and Harry Vardon, explores causes linked to body type, and teases further discussion in a future release about stance and foot movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagens
Mitchells
Farrells
Johnny Farrell
Harry Vardon
Jean Pollers
Pirates Order Battery Trial In Shreveport
A revised pirate order will be tried against the Detroit Tigers in Shreveport today, according to manager Donte Sh. The game yesterday was rained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Detroit Tigers
Dontesh
Moline Schedule Change After League Special Meeting
Mississippi Valley League clubs revise opening dates with Cedar Rapids and Davenport, keeping Moline in the league after concessions. New card lists May to August matchups, home series, and a July 4 holiday game amid rain fears and attendance considerations. Over 60,000 killed and 2,009,000 injured in U.S. accidents yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Moline
Mississippi Valley League
Belden Hill
President Hill
Altho Moline
Altho
Hill
Mike Sexton
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emman
Sir
George McManus
Donald Moore
Gury Dirst
Bald-Bao
Midwest
Hite
Illinois
Doe Gunn
Iowa
Losig In
Missouri
Lowell Heshaw
Varsity of Chicago
University of Illinois
Gist
Epstein
Missouri University
Joe Gun
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Paul Bender
Bender
Lawa Conference
Cor College
Tyas
Grinnell
Gritnnell
Missouri Valley Conference
Albott
Pioneers
Sheersiil
Tawa State College
Coe
Cornell
Tators
Purdue
Wisconsin
Monmouth
Mhathenma
Cedar Park
Totors
Cyclone Mentor
Slato
Kansas
By Sol Metager
Nm Lal- Tet
Sal Metezer Ayill
Mitchell
Hagen
Michell
Owenport
Ana
Cedar Rauids
Davennort
Cedar_ Rapids
Mone
Rock Islana
Sordeke Island
Devonport
Waterloo Club
Sam Frank
Tracey Garrett
Burlington
Fred Lesser
CG. B. Logan
Paul Lagomarc
Robert McConochie
P. R. Ingelson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!