Opening Day for Yankees Spoiled by Groves' Great Hurling
Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Groves with support from Cobb and Speaker held the New York Yankees to a 2 1 victory on opening day. Grove silenced the Yankees through nine innings as Pipgras started for New York and was relieved by Moore. Cobb and Speaker provided key support while Durocher and Seybold had producing hits for the Yankees in a tough loss.
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Dempsey Evades on Stand in Kearns Suit Trial
In New York federal court Judge Knox hears part of Jack Kearns vs Jack Dempsey for 701026 60 as the case nears potential out of court settlement. Dempsey testifies thrice, remains evasive on finances, denies returning to boxing, while multiple witnesses including Tex Rickard and Dan Skilling testify on money and associations.
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Kentucky Derby Entries Tried at Lexington Today
Kentucky Derby hopefuls begin their season as Lexington opens its 12 day race meeting with the Camden handicap on opening day. More than 1,000 thoroughbreds are entered, including Reveries Gal among the featured three year olds, as the track expects a Bent surface for the first time this season.
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Conger Loses in Race at Ohio Relays Classic
In a crowded Ohio Relays meet Celuminia and Pipe took notable positions as Conger failed to win in the race. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the event centered on Conger’s performance and nearby competitors.
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Unclear OCR fragment charts bowling and names
Fragmentary OCR text lists unclear names and places including bowling terms and scattered initials. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
St Louis Browns Lose Fifth in 3-0 Defeat
The St Louis Browns were shut out 3-0, marking their fifth loss in a row. Tigers hitters Mella and Hasterling contributed two home runs in support as Heilmann and McManus drove in runs in the second inning. Whitehill worked through the mound as the Browns failed to solve Tigers pitching.
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Indiana Downs Chicago Nine Wins in Conference Action
A garbled report indicates Indiana defeated Chicago Nine in a conference game with noted performances. Specific names, dates, and venues are unclear due to OCR errors, but the record suggests a college team victory in a regional matchup with Western Shoe Tea and Kala-MALOO mentioned without clear context.
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Marbles a probable ancestor of golf and possibly pool
The article argues marbles likely evolved into golf and perhaps pool. It traces marble origins from Saxony and describes games like ring taw nine holes and bit and span, noting rules, scoring, and historical manufacture and play. It cites Ringer as a modern official marble game and mentions Waterloo city tournaments.
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La Porte City High Beats Orange 7-3 in Ball Game
La Porte City High defeated Orange Township Consolidated 7 to 3 as Haymond pitched strongly for La Porte, striking out eight. Errors by La Porte aided Orange in scoring, while Denkerton is slated to play Tuesday. Batteries: La Porte Harmond Johannsen. Orange Meyers Peterson.
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Golf as Champions Play It
Prominent golfer Tom Kerrigan discusses common swing faults causing the club to pop up and the ball to sail. He notes two main errors: dropping the right shoulder and losing focus on the ball, urging a pivot in a vertical plane and keeping eyes fixed on the ball to avoid mis-hits.
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Tom Kerrigan
Iowa Nine Falls to Michigan U in 7 6 Loss, Faces Notre Dame
Iowa baseball suffered a 7 6 defeat at Ann Arbor as Michigan made five errors. Forrest Twogood will start for Iowa against Notre Dame in a two game road trip. Mulroney and Corbin shared pitching duties for the Hawkeyes while Ashbeck started for Michigan.
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Women Swimmers Break Marks at A A U Meet
In Chicago on April 21 Ruth Dierpff set a senior 100 yard breaststroke record at 1 23 and Constance Wollenger won the 100 yard freestyle in 1 14. The Illinois Women’s Athletic Club took the meet with Milwaukee placing second.
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Coe Cornell Dual Meet Opens In Cedar Rapids
Coe College and Grinnell College open their track season in Cedar Rapids Iowa with a dual meet. Coe leans on several sophomores to carry scoring load against Grinnell in today’s competition.
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Smith Lichty & Hillman Indoor Team Defeat Campbell Duo 20–3
Smith Lichty & Hillman indoor baseball defeated Campbell and Gakery 20 to 3 in a Forum league game. The winners totaled 31 hits and benefited from 20 Campbell errors. Schoonmaker and Wheeler were the battery, Peveril and Loney played for the losers. Dodge Brothers forfeited to Sand ard Glass & Paint in the other scheduled game. Smith Lichty & Hillman kept pace for first place and the five teams convene Monday for the Teague championship.
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Slow motion style wins national prep basketball title
In Chicago on April 21 Ashland Kentucky defeated Canton Ohio to claim the national high school basketball championship with a slow motion, stall and pass oriented game. The final showcased a trend toward deliberate play over high speed, with many teams across 37 states adopting the method to control pace and possession.
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Plans for 1928 Sunday School Baseball League
MANagers at the YMCA discussed the 1928 church baseball season or likely 12 teams joining the circuit. Entry lists are due by May 7 with opening games set for May 14. A spirit season is not planned. play is a round robin at Cedar River Park on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Inde es and Telephone Girls Win Cage Games
In a YMCA girls league doubleheader Bird's Independents beat La Fayette 27 to 18 while Telephone Girls defeated Hinson's 40 to 11. Local reports note the strong performances in the YMCA basketball games played last night. In town, word from Drake Relays week notes Hope for quarter miler Baird's participation is dim due to influenza.
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